Indiana Wesleyan University - Marionette Yearbook (Marion, IN)

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Qfllbarionettea 4' il lg, aff' 7 President s Message Education is the greatest American problem. It is essential to the de- velopment of the best in the individual and, through the individual, the highest type of social and institutional life. Since this is true, the indivi- dual without education is limited in his power to appreciate life in its full- ness and in his ability to render service to humanity. For this reason, the very best thing an individual can do to prepare for a happy and use- ful life is to avail himself of the opportunities to secure an education. Education develops power, but power without proper direction is dan- gerous. Christian education not only develops mental ability and acumen, but it also determines the direction of these great forces. Marion College is a Christian institution. It attempts to bring to the student opportunities to develop mental power and a knowledge of the arts and sciencesg it also helps the student to establish himself in the es- sentials which lead to the development of the highest type of moral and spiritual life. Through partial reorganization of the school, some real constructive work has been done this year. The cost of operating the institution has been reduced several thousand dollars. A conservative estimate shows, that if the funds pledged to the school are paid, there will be no deficit in the operating expenses of the school this fiscal year. This has been done without reducing the salary of a single instructor or lowering the standard of the work in any way. The school has been fortunate in receiving some substantial gifts, ag- gregating approximately twenty thousand dollars, details of which cannot be given here. The physics and chemistry laboratories have been much improved by added material and equipment. A number of excellent reference books have been added to the library. It is safe to say that every department of the school has improved in some degree during the year. The spirit and cooperation of faculty and student body have been all that could be desired. The amount received on the budget from the various churches in the Marion Educational district is larger than last year. The local patronage has been excellent and the number completing courses in the various departments this year is as large, if not larger, than in any other year in the history of the school. Our slogan for this year is H1928 twice 1927? It is hoped that every student, every alumnus, every friend of Marion College will catch the spirit of this slogan and help make our dreams come true. May we not count on you to begin now and keep up the campaign until victory is won. ,ai , 6 19 28 Inge' Ta'.f'lz'f

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