Houghton College - Boulder Yearbook (Houghton, NY)

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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

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' .. IEP Wi ' Stephen W. Paine, Ph.D. HE time was 10 o'clock Tuesday morning . . . the preliminary bon mats were over . . . voices united in the morning hymn . . . . and then we settled back expectantly for Doc's inspiring chapel talk . . . direct, forceful, spirit-filled . . . it challenged us to better living . . . Whether it was coaxing the principal parts of a Greek verb from a re- luctant student . . . discoursing upon the finer arts of the game with a fellow golf enthusiast . . . presiding over a faculty meeting . . . or ,greeting a timid collegian with warm friendli- ness . Doon was always the same. Outstanding for his capability in both ad- ministration and scholastic fields, Dr. Paine has been a president of whom Houghton has indeed been proud . . . sincere . . . understand- ing . . . zealous . . . with consecration of soul . . . and humility of spirit . . . Houghton's nprexyw symbolizes all thatis worthwhile.