Houghton College - Boulder Yearbook (Houghton, NY)

Page 25 text:

Anyone who knows Bliss Blake is reminded of the verse, In quietness and confidence shall be thy strengthf' Her high standard of Christian living, her composed and impartial control, and her devotion to her girls and to Christ make her an outstanding dean. A quiet sweetness conceals a firm, yet gentle nature. Her unassuming dignity and helpfulness make all who know her, like Blom Rennickf' ? 'X iffy' Robert Ferm, AB., A.M., Th.M., Th.D. Dean of lllen Viola Blake, A.B.g Dean of Women Elizabeth S. Rennickg Assistant Dean of W'omen From the outset of the school year-his first among us-Dean Ferm impressed us all with his quiet confidence, his sense of purpose, his deep love for the Christ we endeavor to serve. These first impressions were soon gathered into a deep respect and regard for a man whose understanding has proved an invaluable asset to our campus. 21

Page 24 text:

xt- 'r-ea. .,Vk K Dear Class of '54f: You came two hundred fifty strong in 1950. One hundred fifty have stayed to see this thing cor- rectly completed. Thatfs above average in terms of mortality rate in freshman classes. But if we might suppose you to be only an av- erage Houghton class, some things might be said of your future. Fifty will enter full-time Christian service. Ninety of you will go to graduate school, and seventy-eight will do good or nexcellentv work there. Most who do not go on to graduate work will eventually become chief advisers to professional men-with perhaps a bit of cooking and bottle washing on the side. These authentic statistical projections would gratify any liberal arts college faculty. But that which keeps your faculty dedicated to their God- given task are these anticipations: Six months after you have graduated, you will esteem your school more highly than ever before. Next year and on into the future, one hundred thirty-eight, will regularly attend church and assume responsible positions in church work. At least one hundred twenty-three will maintain fam- ily altars. H. LeRoy Fancher, Vice President A.B., A.M. Arthur W. Lynip, Dean of the College A.M., Ph.D. Patricia Keeney, Secretary You take with you the Light of the VVorld. He can make your lives bright that you be enabled to shed the illumination of Salvation wherever you go. May God bless you that you be found faithful and prosper this great purpose of your lives. Yours very truly, ARTHUR W. LYNIP Dean of the College

Page 26 text:

Esther Jane Carrier Head Librarian B.S., A.M. LIBRARY A familiar sight to every Houghtonian is the light gleaming out from the top Hoor of the Luckey Building every evening. VVithin is our library- and there we find an ever increasing number of volumes, a competent and helpful staff, and an atmosphere of quiet dignity. But the scope of the library far outreaches the Walls of the reading room. It is our textual resource, and upon it our scholastic standing as individuals-and as a col- lege-are based. f ' Q YQQQ., .L ,- , wf :ri .59 r if 9 ,Q . fn . A 3,4 as M2 sr S M Q gg Y' L' if i r . ,irr 4 Wil . 'l I iif' 5257 EEETIIIIA 'fi' 1, T Gertfllde BUUZOII Flgfence Kelly A.M., M.S. A.M., BS. Grace Reiter Periodical Assistant i Q2 A 1 I f