Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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problems that confronted it. During the ad- ministration of this Great Financial Presi- dent.” the college was placed upon a firm and lasting foundation.” New buildings be- gan to adorn the campus: Winants Chapel (1894), Van Raalte Hall (1903). Carnegie Gymnasium (1906), and Voorhces Hall (1906). An active period of growth and expansion followed. For example, there was the erection of Dimncnt Memorial Chapel during the administration of Dr. Edward D. Dimncnt, who had become the president of the college in 1918. At the dedication services in 1927, Dr. William Brancroft Hill commented that this Chapel—the most beautiful and com- manding of (all the campus) buildings—is a witness to . . . the important belief, that education without religion is a failure and a menace.” The chapel symbolizes the religious heritage of our school. Dimncnt Memorial Chapel was dedicated to the aims and pur- poses of the Dutch Pilgrim Fathers of 1847 —our aims and purposes. The feeling of our true purpose lies within these walls—a feel- ing which penetrates the entire campus and Another homer for the sororities. Dormitories are meant to be lived in, not looked at.

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In 1917, the wind whistling woefully through the goal posts, sounded taps for the team that had carried the name of Hope into the realm of football. everything exists for the sake of that church, and this Institution exists chiefly for the sake of extending that church. It was under him that a small, but suitable chapel was built by the student body in order to meet its religious needs. All hail, old chapel, the 'old boys’ of Hope salute thee. The college was in the midst of financial crisis. In 1878, it finally reached its crucial point, which resulted in the adoption of a series of resolutions by the Reformed Church General Synod, which advocated a complete reor- ganization of Hope College. In addition, the college was also faced with administrative problems. Unless these problems were remedied immediately, the anchor of Hope would sink into a sea of oblivion. As a result of this reorganization, Professor Gerrit J. Kollen, who had graduated from Hope in 1868, was chosen to be the next president. He had a wide knowledge of the school’s situation and was fully aware of the many There little Freshmen, don’t you cry, You The Chapel's Firm Foundation—was laid in 1927. will be a Soph'more by and by.” 6

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is embedded within the hearts and minds of every student. We hail thee, man of God and man of men! For many of us thou hast been an inestimable blessing. Thy scholarly taste, thy quiet dignity, thy firm gentleness have unspeakingly endeared thee to us. Thou wert ever strong in the patience of unan- swered prayer.” After thirteen years of service, President Dimnent rclinguishcd his position to Dr. Wynand Wichcrs. Under President Wichcrs’ leadership, the college con- tinued its growth and advancement, even during the period of World War II. Even then it was difficult for Hope’s students to realize that the war was to influence them and their college so greatly. To arouse patriotism, the students published many editorials in the Hope College Anchor: A dash of cold water is evidently needed to wake drowsy students on Hope's cam- pus ............We are in a war, a total war which demands the cooperation of every man, woman and child in America! There is no room in the all-out national program for smug complacency or indifference. Wake up, Hope students! Too long have we sat back and let the world go by when the glaring headlines affected the rest of the world. Now WE are at war. Ever)’ one of us is a potential cog in the nation’s vast war machine. Do your part! America needs cooperation! As a result of war-time governmental pressures, the college’s enrollment dropped rapidly. There were also Knit One, Purl Two. Calvin—Yoo Hoo! Where the boys are. books arc also. 8