Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Rex -l. A, Dykstra Dr. XX'ynand Vllitliers Rev. A. Stegeman Rex. Abraham De Young Nr. Henry Wintc'r Rev. Onno Snuttier Mr, XYilliam I Swart Mr. M, Den Herder Rev. l. Hesse-link Rex 'latob l'rins Mr. -I. N. Dykema Mr, T. Hager Rex. -I A, lilaaren Miss Margaret Hopeman Mr. P. lfriesema Nlr Martin Chapman Rev. XV. Denekas Rev, H. W, Pyle Although the xitissitudes of a world in turmoil threaten the existence of llie small liberal arts college. our Board ot' 'lirustces is more determined than ever to keep alive the sat red traditions, aims and standards of our iollege. llope has weathered greater storms than the one that is now threatening the very foundations ot educational institutions. and under the able direction ot our board. xi e will tome through this trial stronger than eN er before, 'lille Christian men and women who serve on the board are not only tontcrned with the present, but they are also looking forward with aspiration and ambition to make Hope greater than the Hope we know now. These trustees give unstintingly of their time and money in order to promote the general welfare of' the college as w ell as that of the student body and faculty. During the emergenty of the war the problems which confront them are intreased in number and gravityL however, the board assumes the responsibility of' them with equal earnestness .ind vigor. Dr -lohn A Dykstra of' firand Rapids is president of the board, The other members of the executive tom- niitee are Reverend 'latob Prins, of Grand Rapids, vice- president. Rex, XY'illiani Pyle of Uverisel, setretaryg and Mr Henrx XY'inter of Holland. treasurer. Dr. Wicliers is a member ex-officio At the November meeting certain changes in the by-laws and the constitution were executed. These changes are subject to ratification by the General Synod in its june meeting, Previously the Board met during the months of April and june. The modifications will allow for two meetings a year: one of' which is sched- uled for the Tuesday before commencement in June, and the other for the month of October, The revision of the constitution will alter the membership of the Board, in that it will increase the representation of the Eastern Synods, The synods of Albany. New York, and New Brunswick are now represented on the board, The re- vision also permits the Board to elect five members. two of whom may be nominated by the alumni, The student body is greatly indebted to these men and women who are taking such a vital interest in the college, Their efforts have brought about the accredit- ing by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges, by the University of Michigan, and by the Association of' American Universities and Colleges, They assure a Christian education by a competent faculty to .ill who enroll here. Under their able direction Hope goes ever forward challenging untonquered fields, and writing her name in the sands of time. THE BOARD Ulf TRLBTETES IU 15419 If Rex. A. Dykstra, President Fr .ini -i

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ADMINISTRATION, AND THE FACULTY WELCOMED US ELIZABETH LICHTY Dean of Women MILDRED SGHUPPERT THOMAS E. WELNIERS ALBERT TIMMER Secretary to the President Registrar Director of Counseling Elizabeth Lichty is a little woman with a big job. As dean of women she has to handle the social, academic, and personal problems of the coeds. She is advisor of the W, A. L., W. A. A., and Alcor, as well as being in charge of the Voorhees and Van Vleck dorms. She is professor of French and co-advisor of the French Club. This doesn't seem to fill up her time so she helps the girls organize their Poise Club and knits for relaxation. Dean Lichty is a graduate of Lake Forest College, and received her A.M. and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. The role of Prexy's secretary is played by auburn-haired Mildred Shuppert. Her pleasant smile makes sunshine in the otlice even on rainy days. She collects tuitiong answers questions for the faculty, the student body, and the army, and keeps the main ofiice running smoothly. Her talent for keeping track of everyone is not confined to the campus, for she is the Alumni Association secretary and knows where our grads are located. She is organist at Third Reformed Church and plays an active part in church circles. Although Millie is fond of fishing and taking movies, her wartime hobby is writing a letter a day to someone in the armed service. Brusque Thomas Welmers is the registrar. However, he is better known on the campus as Thossy. He teaches the pre-sem students their Alpha, Beta, Gamma's, and gives them instruction in turkey carving at his annual Thanksgiving dinner. Even the intricate schedules for the army do not faze Thossy. l-le put them in working order just as he has been doing with the civilian schedules for years. He is firm with Freshmen who want to take all the courses offered, and he gives the final word on upper'classmen's curriculum. Professor Wfelmers has an A.B. degree from Hopeg B.D. from Princeton, and did graduate work there as well as at the University of Berlin. He like sto spend his spare time reading philosophy and theology, but once in a while he is caught with hammer and nails trying his luck at carpentry. Acting Director of Student Personnel is friendly Professor Albert Timmer. Latin in his specialty, but he also includes a little math. Students find him ready and willing to give them guidance in personal problems including income tax. He. too, is a Hope Grad. He received his master's degree from the University of Michigan, and has studied at Northwestern university and the University of Chi- cago. Reading history and biography is one of his hobbies, but golf is his specialty. Michigan weather doesn't keep him from playing at least eighteen holes every month of the year. ,- x ri fm 1 I lik SQ3-79 ' 11

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PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, PSYCHOLOGY XYALTER VAN SACS HENRY BAST. A.B.. B D, PAUL If HINKAINIP A B , A.M., B.D , Ph.D Professor of Bible and Religion A Ii., ALI., li D. Professor of Pliilosopliy Prcifesscir of Religious Education In the Memorial Chapel, guiding the philosophical thought of Hope students is Dr. Walter Van Saun, who received his AB. from Otterbein College, his ABI. from the University of Cincinnati, his BD. from Bonebrake Tlieological Seminary. and his Ph.D. also from the University of Cincinnati. Sophomores are eased into the held via Introduction to Philosophy. juniors take on the history of philosophy including ancient, medieval and modern philosophy, logic, theism and ethics. Seniors have a chance at the philosophy of Christian religion, American philosophy. philosophy of religion, Plato, contemporary philosophy and philosophy of art. Accompanying Dr. Van Saun's very stimulating food for thought is the ever change ing display of famous paintings on the walls of the philosophy classroom. Also in the Chapel is the classroom set aside for Biblical instruction. Here the Rev. Henry Bast guided students through various phases of religious edu- cation. College pastor Rev. Bast was an Ab. graduate from Hope and received his BD. from Western Theological Seminary, The six required hours of Bible have always been eagerly coveted by students under Rev. Bast's characteristically lively presentation. He presented such courses as the life of Christ, the New Testament Church, the teachings of jesus, Old Testament history, and the Iplelarcw Prophets. Rev. Bast served again as advisor to Y.M.C.A. and to Alpha Chi. Students are grateful that with the acceptance of a call to the Bethany Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Rev. Bast was still able to continue Bible instruction throughout this past year. Head of the department of Religious Education is the Rev, Paul li. Hinlcamp. also a Hope alumnus. He received his B.D. from McCormack Theological Semin' ary and also studied at Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton L7nivc-rsity. and the University of Chicago. His usually full schedule of religious education courses was somewhat restricted this year because he also tools over the psychology depart- ment while Prof. E. Paul McLean was working with the Army Unit. However, courses were offered in principles of religious education, modern religious move- ments, and history of religious idealism, in addition to courses in psychology and sociology. Rev. I-Iinlcamps dry wit relieves the work of courses heavily academic in nature. - - f Q., pf I M f'1lff4C l,f7 . I 3 VL .SX X455 Qgbo 0 - S APN he ,t fx Fai? qfwgliy -? Q .W fm of . Ci LfONMJ t s 2 se 'Goof J C w 50' ' J R9 X . . . Y . sxbs yrs.--Q 15