Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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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

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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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Pre-IBM registration moved smoothly. Essence of the Good Life—Friends. Fellowship, and Good Books less obvious effects. ''President Wichcrs, during those difficult days, urged the stu- dents and staff to approach their 'tasks sol- emnly but resolutely.’ Wichcrs also men- tioned that 'it will be our object . . . not only to cooperate in a great national effort for freedom, but also to attempt to carry on in the great traditions of our College.’ ” Then in 1945, Dr. Irwin J. Lubbers suc- ceeded Dr. Wichcrs, taking over the presi- dency at a transition period in Hope's history —a time when post war problems were very much in the spotlight. In commenting on the difficult educational position of the church-related college in 1946. Dr. Lubbers stated that 'Christian colleges face a very serious crisis' and the 'great significance of the present moment is only dimly perceived by those who are at the center of a rapidly developing situation.’ Lubbers also suggested that 'it is becoming obvious that a great new' era in higher education is dawning.’ More- over, if the church is not on its guard, secular schools will arise to crowd out the church colleges, just as the public high school has destroyed the great system of academics once maintained by the church.' Thus, he urged 9