Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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REV. PETER MOERDYKE. 1). D.. ’66. Holland, Michigan. IN MEMORIAM ‘‘In the death of the Rev. Peter Moerdyke, D. I)., the Reformed Church in America has lost a strong preacher; the cause of religion a staunch defender of the faith; Christian education a loyal friend; Hope College an honored alumnus and devoted son. He was a loyal son of HOPE. He acknowledged his indebtedness to the institution on public occasions and endeavored to meet it. He published her good name abroad and was jealous of her reputation. He advised young people to go to HOPE and with pleasure saw main follow his advice.

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Mrs. W. II. Durfee, A. B.f A. M.

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WHAT HOPE COLLEGE STANDS FOR Our Alma Mater stands for the fundamental principles of Christianity, both as regards its con- tent and its missionary character. The glory of our College is that it is Christian, and that it has always produced those who are not ashamed to carry the principles of Christianity and its unique message to the uttermost parts of the world. The danger of any institution, however, as of any individual, is that by being firm to principles and conservative in faith, wc may fail in progress. In nature, the ani- mals of the desert protect themselves by mimicry and immobility. Such life may be worth preserving in the desert; but the life of the soul, and the corpo- rate life of an institution, should not rest satisfied by being like its past, or immovable. Diversity and momentum are the law of life, even though they court opposition, persecution, sacrifice. Rf.v. Samuel M. Zwemer, D. D., F. R. G. S., ’87. Editor of “The Moslem World.” Missionary among the Mohammedans. Cairo, Egypt. HOPE COLLEGE Hope College stands for the highest ideals in col- lege life. It aims at providing high cultural privi- leges. The best academic equipment is supplied and the most gratifying results are expected and realized. It gives prominent attention to character build- ing. The atmosphere, association and organizations of the campus foster the development of a sane and balanced moral and religious growth in the student. The body is not left out of the account. Mens Sana in eorpore sano. No one can do his best men- tally unless he is fit physically. Like most colleges. Hope counts among its grad- uates stars of the first magnitude, but its chief pride is the high average of the men and women who have won its diploma. Rf.v. Amf. Vennkma. D. D.. ’79. President Emeritus of Hope College. Passiac, New Jersey.