Highland Park College - Piper Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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THE WORK. The iniluence which the Young Men's Christian Association has in the development of character in college men is a factor without which the men of our college would find their educational facilities decidedly limited. Coming to college at that age, in which youth is just feeling its strength without much self-direction, and in which the balance ol' life and success are turned, the young man is directed by tl1e efforts of those who know the advantages and truths ot a Christian life, to a bet- ter and more conservative mode ol' living. These efforts of the faith- ful men, who are trying to live the best lives by helping others, prove to every college man who is a true seeker of knowledge, the way in which character is made, and the way in which lit'e's problems are best met. The increased interest this year in the religious program of High- land Park College give these men new hope and ample reward for their work. MEETINGS Each Wednesday evening, at 6:30 o'clock, the regular meeting of the young men is held in the NY rooms, starting with a fifteen-minute song and prayer service in company with the young women, and then a half hour is given to special speakers, or informal discussion by the students themselves. On Sunday afternoon, at 5:00 o'elock, Vesper services are held, at which some very prominent men have spoken. They have been a great help i11 explaining some of the perplexing prob- lems of life. SOIVIIC or Tl-Ili Srmicisns Wno filil.l'liD AND Lien Gov. George W. Clarke, Bishop Henderson, Judge Hubert Utter- back, Harry Goodrich, City Treasurer Floyd Miles, Chas. Lynde, Dr. Frank N. Seerley, of Springfield College, Eugene Chattin,'ot' Arizona, Prohibitionistg Clifford G. Roe, of Chicago, State's Attorney, Kenneth A. Kennedy, State Students' Secretary, and U. M. Parsons, State Secretary of Y. M. C. A. Among the student leaders, in whose meetings some of the best things of the student's life are discussed, were Mr. Andrade, of Brazil, Mr. Lee, of Singapore, Mr. Greguson, Walter Williams, Mr. Prussman and Mr. Lawyer. THE 1916 CAMPAIGN The students of Highland Park College were extremely fortunate in obtaining Mr. A. J. Elliott for a series of meetings, held on January 11th, 12th, and 13th. Dad is a forceful speaker, with a knowledge

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BOARD OF lJIl'd'IC'I'0liS During lho first quarter, a new Board ol' Directors t'or the college Y. M. C. A. was organized at l'Iighland Park College. The past three or four years lho Board has not boon in existence, but this year the need ot' a good business basis t'or tho Association was felt. This group ot' mon act as managers and advisors ol' lho student otlieers ot' this vital organization. TH li C ABI N ET Clyde Prussman, Vice Pres.g Alfred Greguson, Pres.g Orval Barnes, Harold Webster John Stonebraker, Thomas D. Harries, Owen Converse, Seo'y This group ol' mon have tho vital atl'airs ol' the Association to look after, meeting each Tuesday evening in business session. The plans ot' the religious work ol' lho school are really formulated hero, and the responsibility placed on its members. The student President is os- peoially responsible, and this year has been lho liI'o ot' the religious lnovoinonls among lho mon ot' Highland Park. lVIr. Russell Talhnan and Mr. J. E. NValter, Treasurer, are molnbers, not in above picture.

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