Houghton College - Boulder Yearbook (Houghton, NY)

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of me, haunting me with the pleasant, and yes, the sad memories of the past-that night when Dave wandered by me blinded with tears that he could not suppress after little Ted had passed away, that winter evening when Johnny, all covered with snow, burst eagerly into my room to tell me that Mary had said '4Yes,', that night when Harry was hoaxed by a gang of girls, that night when Dick and Betty took that last long stroll down the silvery lane arched by the great elms beneath the full moon before he was sent overseas-Betty walks alone now. l recall these scenes in the vaguely shrouded past which is ever before me as I tramp the lonely halls and the wooded hills. We settled many of our problems to- gether here, and now we will settle this great issue over theref, We are left behind to await our turn, but even now Harry and Dave and all the rest are out on the far-flung frontiers fighting- hghting for their freedom, their homes, their lives, and yes, for your life and for mine. They did not want to go, but when the nation arf' fit' called, they readily envisioned that call as a moral obligation to join their comrades who were already on the battlefields fighting amid their own blood and sweat to keep their covenant with those who have already sacri- ficed their lives- that these dead shall not have died in vainf' These fellows left their college life behind, perhaps never to return. They subjugated their personal ambitions to repay in part the great debt which they owed to their country, the country which had afforded them ulife, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? They answered that call bravely as well might we, and they shall not fail for within their breasts, hope has been rekindled as they look on high toward their ideal. It is to you, Harry, and Dave, and Dick, and Johnny, and to all the other fellows like you, who are your friends and our friends, and who have gone out from Houghton College to serve in the armed forces of our nation, that we dedicate the 1943 Boulder, with our deep- est gratitude for your service in our behalf. fit' add' 'kit'

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lHl EHlllHl H1-:SE are troublesome times . . . times when ideals we've always clung to seem to be lost in the turbulence of today . . . yet Houghton College has that rich heritage of the past and shining vision of the future which enable her to focus on the things that really count . . . the things which are forever mean- ingful and fine and true . . . Houghton . . . looking up to her ideal. The past history of Houghton College has been one of simple faith and of believing. From the time of its founding in 1883, Hough- ton has emphasized scholarship combined with the development of Christian character. A portrait in determination . . . former Presi- dent J. S. Luckey had the vision of a fully ac- credited college . . . high in standards . . . low in expense . . . fundamental in belief . . . and he devoted his life to the fulfillment of that aim. Houghton's faculty, too, has been endowed with a deep sincerity and singleness of pur- pose that characterizes its every activity . . . we stood in awe of it at first . . . but its approachability encouraged us . . . its depth of experience appealed to us . . . its selfless- ness humbled us . . . and we stored away cer- tain impressions in our memories . . . Prof. Smithls rendition of the chapel notices with academic gusto . . . Dr. Smallis Shakespearian suavity . . . Prof. Stan's explicit ambiguity . . . the vivacious Senorita Pool . . . stimulating lectures by Dr. Ashton . . . we stored too, .the inspiration of lives tireless in sympathetic guidance . . . consecrated to Christian service . . . ever moulding our impressionistic youth- fulness into channels of purposeful an d gracious living. Combining idealism 'with foresighted ef- ficiency was no small task . . . yet it was one to which the administration measures up nobly . . . never so deeply involved with the techni- calities of coordinating the activities of the school program that their personalities became lost in the maze of college bulletins . . . library regulations . . . grade indices . . . and budgets. We grew to look for Lena,s', quiet friendli- ness . . . Dean Hazlettis pungent erudition . . . Anneis brisk Walk . . . Mr. Karkeris genial sagacity . . . Prof. Fancher's kindly interest. Their energies were devoted to a bigger and better future for Houghton . . . and a campus life calculated to encourage a dynamic and life-giving faith. These are troublesome times . . . but strong in her convictions . . . secure in her strength . . . Houghton College reaches outward . . . looks upward . . . lives in the hearts of those who serve and love her. AAIIAA AAA Ah n an .fn Ah '-I 2 BA n A 'ln -Q. a an .F'z2::::Il.21g?.1':i' C312-. -1 1- ini-i---la.-ff-,fb