Lancaster Mennonite High School - Laurel Wreath Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1944 volume:

E I N X . A - 9232 M949 lining- mimi. sam. ff, 1 .- ' QA 1 W., FU 55 iiixiiim wb, .-Si r .ks K? 7 av 'iv K' ' Cf: gf I ,Av Mennonite Historical Library Goahsn Collaqe - Goshen, Indiana -The MII Siren Aus zo 58 JUNE 1944 W- -Q' 21 -1 RE. Q N' l 'lr' ,2 515.5 ' 1 I' 1 - i?.,.- .,,. . Q- . P' , milfg 1 nu- . I I il- ' ie 'lr' LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL JOURNAL. LANCASTER, PA. T0 CUR TEACHERS Who, with faithful- ness and foresight, have guided us through many difficult paths and inspired us to a deeper Christ-life by their personal interest in us, we affectionately dedicate this number of the journal. LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL, LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA Vol II JUNE, 1944 No.6 EDITOR: Luke G. Stoltzfus ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Rhoda DEPARTMENT EDITORS: LITERARY ................ RELIGIOUS NEWS GENERAL NEWS .... REPORTERS : LIBRARY ...... RECREATION .... ALUMNI ..... SENIOR ..... JUNIOR ...... SOPHOMORE ...... F RESHMAN ..... TYPISTIM3l'y Elizabeth Lutz Staff M. Kracly, Miriam R. Weave ....LOis N. Kray James R. Hess, ASSISTANT TvPIsTs:A. Ruth Zeiset, E. Ruth Newcomer BUSINESS MANAGER: Clyde B. Stoner FACULTY ADVISER: Edna K. Wenger I' ..Arlene E. Landis bill, Sadie A. Riehl .. . ...Ellen R. Eby .Illa Mae Homsher H. Florence Miller ..Martha L. Kling Rachel S. Kraybill Erika E. Lehnhoif Arlene S. Stautfer dney M. Carpenter PUBLISHING COMMITTEE: J. Paul Graybill, Noah G. Good, Clyde B. Stoner SENIOR JOURNAL STAFF EDITOR ............ . . . ASSOCIATE EDITORS . . . LITERARY EDITOR BUSINESS IVIANAGER .. FACULTY ADVISIiR .. TYPISTS .......... . . . .James R. Hess . . . . .Rhoda M. Krady Miriam R. Wfeaver . . .Arlene E. Landis Luke G. Stoltzfus . . . . . .Noah G. Good . .Mary Elizabeth Lutz Alta B. VVeaver The Mill Stream, published by the Lancaster Mennonite School, R. 4, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is issued monthly except July, August, and September. Subscription Price: One Dollar per year. Entered as second-class matter March 25, 1943, at the post office at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Tl-IE MILL STREAM l Front Row: Leah C. Kauffman, Edna K. Wenger. Lois N. Garber, Myra E. lless. Back Row: Mahlon M. lless, John S. Wenger, J. Paul Graybill, Clyde B. Stoner, Noah G. Une Word More' ' DEJXR YOUNG PEOPLE or T1-ta Gu:xoU.xT1.No Ctuxss or 1944: You are leaving us with our best wishes. VV e have traveled together on campus and in classroom. VV e tried to give you our best. our teaching, our counsel. VV e have shared with you our appreciation of liie's problems and opportunities. VVe have shared even our personal experiences so that We might help you in lite's way, VVe have prayed for you. All this have we gladly done with our very best that you might be the very best for your Master. Hoping to meet you again, out in liie's school. out in a world of service for your Master and your church, We remain as ever, Your friend, -J. l-'.xUI. GR.-XYllll,l.. This is not the day for taking things for granted. It is important to make sure of the foundation upon which we base our thinking, and to form policies in line with honest convictions. Too many. today. are so pre- occupied that they do not take time for thinking important matters through to a logical end. No surer or safer source from which to secure the makings of our personal life philosophy can be 'found than the W'orcl of God. -No.xi1 G. Goon. Good To TIIE CL.xss or 1944: I wish to take this opportunity to express any appreciation for your presence with us, and for the high quality of work toward which you have striven. Congratulations toeach member of the class For work well done. One period of life's training is passed. and you are now looking into the future with the optimism which is characteristic of youthful energy and zeal. 2 f1fi17,2.14 LANCASTER MENNONITE-..--'SCHOOL JOURNAL Strive to live nobly, ever faithful to your Lord, so that your cheerful Chris- tian testimony may never dim. Your class motto-your prayer-can surely strengthen you for the reality of life before you. -CLYDE B. STONER. You are now entering upon a life of new experiences. You are facing the real issues of choosing a vocation and earning a living. Life will be real, and you must be earnest. To the extent that you yield yourself to Christ and to His will, to that extent your life will be successful. I have confidence that the members of this class have the Christian character that it takes to succeed! -jour: S. WENGER. My God and I, we walk the fields together! It is a high honor to be called into comradeship with Christ. Servants of mineg brothers of mineg friends of mine you are, said Jesus. Down through the ages they have Walked with Him: Enoch, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, John, Mary of Bethany, Paul, Bernard of Clairvaux, David Livingstone, Christopher Dock, Praying Hyde-what a company! You mav be one of them. -EDNA K. WENGER. Dear Seniors, I Wish for you a lifetime 'full of service for Christ. For this service, I Wish you strength of soul and body, clearness of vision, steadfastness of purpose, an unshakable faith in God. Enough hard things be yours to make your dependence on God very real, enough success to make your reward rich in heaven. The Spirit lead you constantly. God's presence guard you continually. Then will you know the exceeding joy of His service. -Lois N. GARIIER. Une summer day I saw in the sky before me a bank of fleecy white clouds against a background of azure blue. As l. looked at it and let its majestic beauty till my soul with awe, I thought of the Creator who, from mere drops of vapor, could create such sheer loveliness. How inexpressibly more beautiful can the Father make the hearts and lives of those created in His own image. when they are yielded to His control! As the cloud with no light of its own reflected the brightness of the sun. so may you retiect the beauty of the Sun of Righteousness. -IXIYRA E. I-lass. lfVith what confidence that Christian graduate can step into this chaotic world! Though the future is dark, he may claim the unerring guidance of Him who notices each hair of the human head. Unreservedly he will yield his life to the discipline of an omniscient Father, concerning himself only to. know and do His will. knowing that every experience can glorify God and bless the human family. May God bless each of you with this assurance. MAHLON M. Hess. I Lead on. O King Eternal. VVe follow. not with fears. - ' He who follows the King need never be afraid. for he- is walking in the light. It is only sin and darkness that bring fear, and thev Hee from the presence of the King. As we follow I-lim, the path at our feet will always be light. And in following the King. we will find that the path of service, though rough at times, will end at the place where. At eventide it shall he light. LEAH IQJXUFFMAN. 3 THE MILL STREAM Class Aclviser's Message No LONG MESSAGE is expected here at this time. just before a hard game, or just before some very diiiicult undertaking, we do not say muchg we get together very intimately for a few moments and say the very important things. I want you to come with me into that private little room of con- hdence where we may talk a few things over a bit. You are going to undertake life in a new setting in a few days. Now you are in schoolg now most of you have both parents and are living at home, now you are not responsible in a very definite way for many things. But tomorrow that will change. For some of you that tomorrow will come sooner than for others. Very soon all of you will have left the sheltering and guiding agencies of home and school, and will be going forward on your own strength. Let me have your confidence for just a moment till I tell you these four or five things. VVork hard at whatever task you find yourself rightly assigned. Be fair in performing every obligation fully and satisfactorily. Speak only those things that are worthwhile and helpful. Lean heavily on the Lord. and do not depend on your own understanding or the advice of those who do not know the Lord. Make friends of those who have made their calling and election sure, the Christian people. You have accepted Christ as your Saviourg now let your life be entirely guided by what you know to be His will in your life. Class Presiclent's Message AND so COMES THE END! But it is really the beginning of our journey through the 'vast expanse of life which lies before us. We cannot look into the future because of the clouds of uncertainty which hide it, but we can trust into the future. In what shall we trust, dear classmates? Shall we place our trust in weapons of warfare as do so many? Shall we throw our hopes into those veiling clouds of uncertainty where they will linger for a short time and then fall to the earth with a crash? The heathen has his idols of wood or stone. Shall we put our trust in idols-idols of gold or fame? Are these the stagnant poo-ls where idly float our aims and aspira- tions? No! Wfe trust in none of these, for they are but of this world of which We claim no part. Our trust is in the great God who created all that was, all that is, and all that ever shall be. Now we are about to meet the challenge the world offers us. It is a great challenge, and many who meet it often fail to accept it fully. The world will have its eyes on us and will observe each move and action. They will have set up in their minds high ideals which they will expect to see in our lives. Can we meet them? Can we face all the obstacles that will be laid in our path? We can only with God's guidance. for lf God be for us, who can be against us ? So as we leave this school let us pray with sincerity, Lead Us, Father. Q -jfiixres R. Hass. 4 LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL IOURNAL I. ELV1 N DENLINGER And looks the 'whole world in the face, For he owes not any man. Elvin tis one who attends to 'his own affairs well and at the same time is ready to lend a helping hand to others. Elvin's manly Christian character is a definite asset in his work as assistant Hall Manager. ALTA KIIRIAM EBERSOLE A full, rich not-ure, free fo trust, Ylfflfhflll . . . earnest, M0111-pt to art And make her g6',lll'f0llS thought a fact. Miriam is one whose cheerfulness and friendliness will long be remembered after the class of '44 has left L.M.S. VVhether it is cleaning the science room, playng basketball, working in the library, working at lessons, or participating in religious activities, we have found her to be conscien- tious, wholehearted, and loyal. CLYDE K. GLICK Innocence of books . . . rich in lore of fcflds and brooks. Clyde is one of the farmers of our class. He especially likes to sing and also enjoys looking at magazines per- taining to mechanics. Clyde takes his place at his church as a hoys' Sunday-school teacher. RUTH N Aomi Heiss l would be lrue, for there orc those who t-rust me I would be brave, for there are ilzose who caref J 1 ' Ruth is a girl who is faithful to her Work, whether it is to complete a lesson or to dust the dining-room chairs. We appreciate Ruth's high ideals. 5 THE MILL' STREAM NAOMI MAE Hess And that smile, like suzzshifze, darts Into many smzlcss I1va1'fs. Naomi's cheery smile makes her a very pleasant waitress in our dining hall. Naomi likes to sew and read. Her drawings plainly show her artistic ability. YVe especially appreciate Naomi's friendly l'ello. I LLA IXIAE Hoxrsmsa And .tha 'while liar fompanions slcpl H a.r toilin-g ufvward in the nighlf' You may recognize llla Mae by her ready smile and cheery laugh. NValking through the wood with a friend and working persistently at her lessons are two of llla's main occupations here at school. 'We appreciate Illa Mae's concern for the spiritual welfare of others. NIARTHA LOUISE K!.lNLi Like thy dancing 1c'crz'rs in szmliglzt, make glad cm! free: Like the s!ra1'glzlue.r.r of tln' Plillt' .':'m'.r, In me zzfriglzl be. Martha is an all-round girl. NVhether it is in working out trigonometry problems, teeaching a summer Bible school class, chatting wth friends, or participating in some school activity, Martha quickly 'linds her place and Iills it well. XIartha's wholehcarted Chrstian attitude is a challenge to her classmates. R Holm Rf u,!.ER IZQRADY 'lVl1cn shi' had passed, if srz'l11z'd like the ceasing of arquisitc' mz4s1'r. Rhoda has done excellent work in many lields. She shows skill in speaking, writing poetry, editorial work as THE h'iILL STREAM editor, and class work. Rhoda is one who dehnitely places first things first. 6 LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL IOURN Xl RACH EI. STAUFFER IQRAYBILL lfVho found peace in I0'Uc'.r zmselfishrwss, And welcome 7i!1107'L'.Y06',6'1' she went, A calm and gracious EIl?'lllt?,lZf.uf It would take many words to describe Rachel. NVQ appreciate Raehel's concern for others, her cheeriness. and her participation in school activities, but most of all, we'll remember her sincerity and her challenging Chris- tian character. BL.xNcn1z Env IQREIDER fluid grief gov.: 11111, and joy FOIIIES in, .flnd rare is but a fCt1f1ll'l'.,' Blanche is a quiet but friendly girl. lt is easy to get along with Blanche and you will fhncl her to be kind and pleasant. She remains true to her friends. EXRLENE EM M A Llxmns So would I IIIISTKMI' each Iaurh of Thy hand in iis lntuzg creation, That in my conscious life, Thy f10'zc'm' and beauty -may shine. An outstanding personality with an original laugh, an efficient editor for T1-ie x'lvll.L STREAM, a lover of the Fine Arts, zi challenging classmate, a Latin IV student, a work- er for 'Christ-each is descriptive of Arlene. She has done notable work for L.Rl.S. I. D.-uns L.fxNo1s The life that wins umst lon' the right, Jllzlst Sflilld for truth by day, by night. Dale is not afraid to stand loyally for what he thinks is right. Dale enjoys farm work. He has furnished trans- portation for a number of L.M.S. students -by bringing them in his truck. At church Dale is the teacher of a class of lively little boys. 7 THE MILL STREAM ANNA ELIZABETH LEFEVER For I have made my hear! cz singing Into That I -may keep thc songs Hia? bcauiy sings. Anna Elizabeth is one of our commercial students. Often one can see her diligently recording our Spiritual Life period talks. You will find her to -be a loyal friend and one who is talented in music. lfVe appreciate her un- selihshness and faithful Christian testimony. MARY ELIZABETH Lurz I would be g1 Z iI1g and forget the gift. Mary Elizabeth is not afraid to work. She sells us our school supplies, delivers our mail, works in the oflicc, and types our MILL STREAM reports. If we need some infor- mation in class, Mary Elizabeth is always willing to take time to incl it in the library. She reaches many students with her Christian spirit of helpfulness. MAE L. MARKS Uh, t1'onbIe's an ounce, 01' a troublehr a ron, A trouble is what you :nuke it. Mae enjoys a good laugh and contributes her share in conversation, 'Mae Finds sewing to be a pleasant pastime. We appreciate her kindheartedness and willingness to do favors for others. ELVIN Lizizoy M ixR'rxN ifVherc are you going, Great Heart, PVifh your eager face and your manly y1'ncc?' Elvin especially enjoys good times with his friends, and he takes time to do some serious thinking too. In basket- ball, the side on which Elvin is has at least one excellent chance of winning. 8 LANCASTER MENNONITE SCI-IOOI JOURNAL HELEN FLORENCE lVI11.LER Her choices! gifts to such as gain flu entrance to her loving heart. Florence is always ready for a good laugh or a rousing basketball game. If storytelling ability is sought, Florence has an abundant supply. RUTH KRAYBILL MILLER And I have learned God never will forget To light H is laimpg if we but wait' for if, It will be lit. If you have a question to which no one seems to know the answer, ask Ruth, for she has a line all-round knowl- edge. In her spare time she crochets attractive doilies. Ruth is one who has convictions for Christian service. IVIARY NIARTHA MX'ER Let me, no 'wrong or idle word, Unflzuilemg say. Martha lives so close to L.M.S. that she can walk to school. Martha is an industrious student. Although rather quiet and reserved, Martha is interested in others and cn joys her work as 21 kindergarten Sunday-school teacher. lEsT1-IER RUTH NEWCOM ER 1 mu conlleut To lea-ve my life in the lzzmds of God l-Vlzore mind could coizreive the azlztiwzm of earllz And star it with artery and golden rod. Ruth likes books and quiet chats with friends. We appreciate her sweet Christian personality. Ruth has helped in summer Bible school work as a teacher of lit- tle girls. 9 THE MILL STREAM MAHLON I-IARULD PALMER Truly a 'wonderful man was lliis lldfalzlou Harold Palmer: Relic collector and talker and spinner, l'Veaz'e1' and limiter and chef for a dinner. We are glad to have Harold with us at mealtimes, for he helps to keep the conversation lively with his varied interests. Harold is always very precise and neat. He enjoys crafts and shows dchnite artistic talent. Rlzmzccn GLICK RIEHL In quieln-ess ami in confdenfe shall be, your .rf1'engll1. Rebecca does her Work quietly and efficiently. One can readily notice by our class poem that Rebecca has ability in writing poetry. Rebecca also likes to write music. She is a real worker for the school and for the Lord. M nz I AM BRUBAKER SI-:N SEN IG She fried each arf., 1-eproved each dull delay, Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way. If you would visit Miriam while here at school, you would hnd that she is one of our cottage girls. Miriam likes to play a vigorous game of tennis. She 'is fond ot athletics but does not neglect her classwork. Miriam co- operates with her class well and is a loyal friend. RLITH KIILDRED SHIRK Singing . . . and her 1llEl'l'j' glee. Mildred is the owner of an espically bright smile. She thinks cooking is fun, and her speciality is chocolate cakes. bhe is an entertaining hostess, and her friends have a merry time with her. 10 THE MILL STREAM M 1 mix :ir RANCH WEAVER So I, going my quiet way, LV01lld leave bcliiml A lrail of silifer For tlzosn 'who follow offer me fo frzdf' A BIILL STREAM editor one of the two Latin IV stu- dents, a lover of mathematics, a congenial friend, an artist, a loyal Christian-each is discriptive of Miriam. Miriam has done much for L.M.S. Her fine work has been a challenge to us all. ANNA RUTH ZE1s1z'r For well sllr lcrlvf IICI' genial mood, Although Ruth was not with us last year, she has won our hearts by her pleasant manner and friendliness. You will Iind Ruth to be generous and sincere in her service for the Lord. RUTH Nom' ZIMMERIX-IAN Build flzcc more stately rziansions, O my soul, .els the .rwifl .reasons roll! Although to many Ruth appears to be a quiet person, lter close friends tell us that Ruth really enjoys a good joke. VVe know that she is very persevering. She hopes to be zu lalmrwatory technician. Ruth has also been a snrnmer Bihle school teacher. juries Romzwr Hess is , ,- ' -v .f jnonzpf, tlt't1.r1t'e mozz, -lanies, our president, has filled his office well. You will hnd james to he genial, ready with ideas, and willing to help. james is an asset to his home congregation at East Chestnut Street. 12 LANCASTER 'MENNONITE SCHOOL IOURNAL VEIIA M AE STAUFFER Give me a lmale And a friend wztlz whom I ran, be silent. It is not easy to leave one school after the Hrst semester and take up one's work for the second. semester in totally different surroundings. Vera has done just that and has aclaptecl .herself very well. A NNA 'ELIZABETH STULTZFUS III lliix lieart of mine It really is not winter, ills apple blossolzz lima. Anna is another of our c0InnIe1'cial students. NVe en- joy hearing Anna's sweet low voice when she gives a talk in English. Anna is quiet and reserved, but she tells us that she hopes someday to be a teacher. LUKE CLICK S'roI.'rzIfIIs llf'lzafff'c'r l1afvfc'II.v, I wan! lo be Self-l'c.vf1evli:Iy and C0l1.S'lTlL'lll'C frein' Luke has done much tn lllililltlllll the strmclurcls anal ideals of our school and of rlgllli ll1LL STREAM. He is an ardent nature student and an interesting CO1'lVC1'52'lliOllElllSf, and challenges us with his classwork. Luke is a leader, cspecifllly in pronmting the Christian influence of our schoo . .IXLTA lll'RIillOI.IlIi'C VVEAVEN .-l sense of juslirc lmwz uf u fmri' llcarl Tlzal loved Ll jefw !I'Fl7l' UIIPXV, lmw savrrdlyf' :Xlta likes to delight us with her droll humor. Her nnclerstancling of others and her sincere Christian testi- mony will curry hier far in her plans to become a nurse. ll I i V l LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL IOURNAL RFirst Row: Andrew Nzxfziger, Paul White, Earl Witmer, John Martin, Chester llergey, Earl ohrcr. Second Row: Eli Miller, President: Warren Rohrer, Vice-President: Ellen Eby, Secretaryg Miriam Bair, Treasurer. Third Row: Mabel Mast. Dorothy Drybread, Martha Landis, Erika Lehnhotl, Helen Stauffcr, Ruth Lehman, Esther Hosteller, Lois N. Garber, Adviser. , Fourth Row: Sadie Riehl, Sylvia Ernst, Olive Phcnnegcr, Edna Histanrl, Lois Kraybill, Elva Good, Rhoda Graybill. Fifth Row: Ruth Zook, Elizabeth Shirk, Mildred Rutt. Ernm Peifer, Martha llernley, Arlene Sauder, Anna Ruth Charles. .. Not in picture: Esther Weaver. l.1I'11OI' I-Iow QUICKLY THESE Lixsr two terms of school have flown! Vife have greatly appreciated being with you in school. Your t1'ieu'dli11ess, as well as your high vChristiau characters and ideals, has meant much to us as uuclerclassmeu. As you leave school and launch out in the sea of life, may you ever keep in mind your class motto, 'lead Us, Father. It is an appropriate prayer for you, as you face the future. In the coming term we shall strive to Hll the place you have so re- cently left vacant. Remember us as we prepare to leave school, that we will live true to our motto, Excelsior . . . with Christ l -ELLEN EBY, Secvwtary. 13 Tl-IE M I LI. STREAM l t I First ROW: Daniel Kixzdy, Presiclcntg Lester Kurtz. Vice-presidentq Ruth Shue, Sccreturyg Helen Eshhach, Trez :urgtx Second Row: Rhoda Keener. .Betty Shirk, Mary Shirk. Virginia Mohler. .Xunzt Mae Reisi. Yu ginia Poley, jean Hollinger, Katherine Hertzler. Third Row: Rhoda Thomas, Naomi Thomas, Arlene Stautler, Betty Denlinger, Alta Lzuulis, Marion Marks, Arlene Winner. Fourth Row: Sara Ruth Noll, Edna Metzler, Harold Shearer, Nornmn llraclcbill. Jay lleelitohl, Esther Fisher, Lois Landis, Myra Hess. Adviser. Fifth Row: Ivztn Charles, Frank Kennel, llenry Horning, David NIlfZigCT. Glenn G:-hmzui Arthur Wenger, Stephen Stoltzfus, Herbert Ebexsole. Not in picture: Isaac Glick, Tobias Leznnan, Ray Diem. Sophomore AIANY or THE URIGHT, smiling faces appearing on the campus belong to members of the Sophomore Class, which consists of thirty-six members. Our homeroom, B-C, is well iilled when occupied by our group. Sister Myra Hess, who is one of our new teachers this year. is our class adviser. Xlfe as a class are considerably smaller than last year, although several new students have been added to our group. Since the school as a whole has been enlarged, B-C has been occupied by the Sophomore class and the Junior boys during chanel periods and other programs. E One of the most interesting projects which we had was writing' and reading autobiographies in English Class. Some ot our students really have interesting life histories. VVe as a class wish the Seniors the best of God's blessings as they continue through life. RLTTH SHUEV, .S'vr1'fla1'3'. 14 LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL IOURNAL First Row: Wesley Stoltzfus, Kendig Rohrer, Sidney Carpenter, Aaron Horst, David Martin, Delmar Ebersole, Paul Graybill, Jr., Robert Hostetter, Henry Ilarnish, Daniel Kraybill. Second Row: Melvin Hess, Lester Blank, Arthur Kennel, Anna Ruth Miller, Secretary: Mabel Horst, Trcasurerg :Xhr:nn Hustetter, Presidentg James Lutz, Vice-presidcntg Arlene Peifer, Katherine Phenncgcr, Mary Mellinger, Mary Kreider. Third Row: Rose Marie Hciselaman, Amy Graff, Alma Eby, Susan Shreiner, Mary Enck, Thelma Wolgeniuth, Orpha Graybill, Lois Shirk, Mary Riehl, Irene Smoker, Alma Stoltzfus, Lois Hartzler. Fourth Row: Mae Yohc, Mary lluber, Erma Ranck, Alma Lefcver, Erma Dick, Elizabeth Brubaker, Miriam Martin, Salinda Kennel, Arlene Rohrcr, Alice Longenecker, Evelyn Weaver, Julia Yoder. Fifth Row: John Krcider, Donald Zook, John Landis, Irvin Weaver, Robert Byler, Paul llc-rshey, Daniel Erick, John Wenger, Adviser. Not in picture: Robert Sensenig, Verna Staulier, Anna Mary Weaver. Freshman W12, T1-115 SECOND Freshman Class of the Lancaster Mennonite School, are lifty-Five in number. There had been nity-nine, but for various reasons, four of us had to stop school before the year ended. The chapel is Where we are found gathering each morning and at noon for roll call. Brother John S. XN'cnger is our efficient class adviser. Vile are thankful for the pleasant and profitable fellowship we have had tlns year. Wie have had many happy times during class this year, besides the tests, which were all right alter they were over. XVe wholeheartedly invite those who will be Freshmen next year to come and lill our place, for we plan to move up. The Freshman Class heartily congratulates the Senior Class and wishes them God's blessings as they go through life. ANNA RUTH iw-ILLER, Secretary. 15 Weaver: 001711778 '!f'J fi? 00 lLook E25 , ,ig ii? I' S' Yfixrzams 'UHL41 6 MM! Rufh 'fy Mae. Wsffm LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL IOURNAL First Row: Andrew Nafziger, Paul White, Earl Witmer, john Martin, Chester llergey, Earl Rolxrcr. Second Row: Eli Miller, President: Warren Rohrer. Vice-President: Ellen Eby. Secretary: Miriam Bair, Treasurer. Third Row: Mabel Mast, Dorothy Drybrearl, lllartha Landis, Erika Lehnhoff, Helen Stauffer, Ruth Lehman, Esther Hostetler. Lois N. Garber, Adviser. Fourth Row: Sarlie Riehl, Sylvia Ernst, Olive Phcnneger. Edna Histand, Lois Kraylmill, Elva Good, Rhoda Graybill. Fifth Row: Ruth Zook, Elizabeth Shirlc, Mildred Rutt, Erma Pcifer, Martha llernlcy, Arlene Sauder, Anna Ruth Charles. .. Not in picture: Esther Weaver. unior HOW QUICKLY THESE LAST two terms of school have flown! VVe have greatly appreciated being with you in school. Your friendliness, as well as your high lChristian characters and ideals, has meant much to us as underclassmen. As you leave school and launch out in the sea of life, may you ever keep in mind your class motto. Lead Us, Father. It 15 an appropriate prayer for you, as you face the future. In the coming term we shall strive to H11 the place you have so re- cently left vacant. Remember us as We prepare to leave school. that we will live true to our motto, Excelsior . . . with Christ! 1ELLEN :EBY-, S ercrefary. 13 THE M l l..L STREAM First Row: Daniel Krssly, Presirluntg Lester Kurtz, Vice-presiclentg Ruth Shire, Secretary: Helen Eshbach, Trezrurer. Second Row: Rhoda Keener. Betty Shirk, Mary Shirk. Virginia Mohler. Anna Mae Rc-ist. Vir- ginia Paley, Jean Hollinger, Katherine Hertzler. Third Row: Rhoda 'l'l'lon1as, Nzionii Tlionuis, Arlene Stauffer, lletty Denlinger. Alta Lmnlis, Marion Marks, Arlene Witmcr. Fourth Row: Sara Ruth Noll, Edna Metzler, Hziroltl Shearer. Norman llrziclclmill. ,lay l'9ecliI,i..Itl, Esther Fisher, Lois Landis, Myra Hrss. .Xdvisc-r. Fifth Row: Ivan Charles, Frank Kennel. llenry llorning, Dzivirl Nufziger. Glenn Gelrnmn, Arthur YVenger, Stephen Stoltzfus, Herbert libeisole. Not in picture: Isaac Glick, Tobias Leaman, Ray Diem. Sophomore AIANY or 'run niucstir, smiling faces appearing on the campus belong to meinbers ot the Sophomore Class, which consists of thirty-six members. Our honierooni, B-C, is well filled when occupied by our group. Sister Myra Hess, who is one of our new teachers this year. is our class atdriser. NVe as a class are considerably smaller than lust year, altliotigli several new students have been added to our group. Since the school as at whole has been enlarged, .B-C has been oeeupiecl by the Sophomore class and the junior boys during chapel periods and other programs. 4 Une of the most interesting projects which we had wus writing and reading ztutobiographies in English Class. Some of our students really have interesting life histories. Vile as a class Wish the Seniors the best ol God's blessings as they continue through life. RUTH Stunt, Scrrclary. 14 LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL IOURNAL First Row: Wesley Stoltzfus, Kenclig Rohrer, Sidney Carpenter, Aaron Horst, David Martin, Delmar Ebersolg, Paul Gmyhill, Jr., Robert Hostetter, Henry Harnish, Daniel Kraybill. Second Row: Melvin Hess, Lester Blank, Arthur Kennel, Anna Ruth Miller, Secretaryg Mabel Horst, Trcasurerg Ahram I-lostctter, Fresidentg James Lutz, Vice-president, Arlene Peifer, Katherine Pliennegcr, Mary Mellinger, Mary Kreider. Third Row: Rose Marie Heiselainan, Amy Croff, Alina Elly, Susan Shreiner, Mary Enck, Tliclinzi Wolgeninth, Orpha Grayhill, Lois Shirlr, Mary Riehl, Irene Smoker, Alma Stoltzlns, Lois Hartzler. Fourth Row: Mac Yohe, Mary Huber, Erma Ranck, Alma Leicver, Erma Dick, Elizabeth lirnbalcer, Miriam Martin, Salincla Kennel, Arlene Rohrcr, Alice Longenecker, Evelyn Weaver, julia Yoder. Fifth Row: Iohn Kreider, Donald Zook, John Landis, Irvin Weaver, Robert Byler, Paul Hershey, Daniel Erick, John Wenger, Adviser. Not in picture: Robert Sensenig, Verna StanlTer, Anna Mary Weaver. Freshman VVE, T1113 SECOND Freshman Class of the Lancaster Mennonite School, are lifty-five in number. There had been hfty-nine, but for various reasons, four of us had to stop school before the year ended. The chapel is where we are found gathering each morning and at noon for roll call. Brother John S. Wengei' is our efficient class adviser. Wie are thankful for the pleasant and profitable fellowship we have had this year. VVe have had many happy times during class this year, besides the tests, which were all right after they were over. VVe wholeheartedly invite those who will be Freshmen next year to come and lill our place, for We plan to move up. The Freslnnan Class heartily congratulates the Senior Class and wishes them Goclis blessings as they go through life. ANNA RUTH MILLIZR, Secretary. 15 Wea vers 5 fhrrams vylllar e foifaje comma-fe.: Logkl Look! 772 ffu fh by Noe Wkfffqs OUI' HIE ll! 5ro4heH!Hes5. dffcr D THE MILL STREAM Away from Textbooks 'WITH A NOD of permission from Sister Wenger, I leave the meeting of the Stylus Club for the purpose of making a most unusual investigation. But it is disappointing to leave our writing club, for the members are making their way to the knoll to read their newly-written poems. It is an eager Christian Service group that waits patiently at the drive. As they, laden with hymnbooks, fill the waiting cars, we can tell that they are on their way to the jail, or the almshouse, or the Old People's I-Iome. In the Science Room a group sits listening to another history of the founder of a prominent world religion. Soon each member is ready with other contributions clipped from newspapers or obtained from missionaries. Upon opening another door we hear the name, Menno Simons. The Local Church History group has had instructive reports and absorbing discussions on Menno Simons. Earlier each had studied his own lo-cal church history. The Vocational Guidance group looks to the future. Many vocations have passed beneath the scrutinizing eyes of this group. Recently they have been engrossed in studying the medical and teaching professions. As we visit them today. they continue these discussions. One Week later, as I continue my investigation, I find that the appear- ance of the science room is appalling. Many students are bandaged as though injured most seriously. Their undisturbed faces, however, tell that there is nothing amiss and that these are practice cases. The Nature Study group is an outdoor group. Now they are following the path to the quarry. They may plan to improve that spot further, or they may be on a hike to see which birds have arrived since the last meet- ing. Listen! Theres hammering in the basement. Through the door we see them, the boys who study shop technique, putting the finishing touches on some sturdy birdhouses. This group also constructed signs for the nature club. In the Study I-Iall is an industrious group. Here nimble Hngers are knitting sweaters or scarfs, and sewing rag dolls or blankets. The needle- craft group is awake to others' needs and is doing its part to help. The Agriculture group can be found nowhere. Probably now they are visiting another farm. These farmers of the future iind studying the surrounding farms and seeing theories in actual practice an attractive way to study agricultu1'e. 18 r LANCASTER MENNONITE SCI-IOOL IOURNAL 'fic v!4f QACU 1 Rib ' ' I f' I Wing 'wofkers Giang Agriculiure Grqup A Q . 0 . N V I ,, . 1 I i r I J V N l5 f tg g l U1'-i M LW f3 5 ri LWM1 f. ff QXW ff.1 1 QT W W lu!',- Y T 1 ' ,fylus Ur-Mfah flrviale, K Na-fare Slvdly 1 I x i l L W Q A if ,fZX1eeafZecm 9'!er.s , Home 'NJA'-eff g'Lh Q , J . . U . . f HA ' - ' 19 THE MILL STREAM Special Bible Term Memories '.liHE MENTION OF Special Term brings back memories of those sixty-nine students who spent six weeks with us. Those mixed chorus periods where you enjoyed the leadership of Brother Lehman and Brother Stoner, and those conjoint prayer circles with Brother Lutz and Brother Garber- you remember the fellowship of those times. You studied Book Studies, Doctrinal Studies, and 'Christian Workei' Courses, and learned more about God and the Bible. 'God has become closer to you because ot Brother Krady's messages. Your circle and our circle of friends has been enlarged, and we have learned to know new personalities. To you, the sixty-nine students of the Short Bible Term, we express our appreciation for the privilege of knowing you. May God's richest blessing be with you. 20 LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL IOURNAL MILL STREAM STAFF Seated: Miriam Weaver, Luke Stoltzius, Rhoda Krady. First Row: Lois Kraybill, Arlene Stauffer, Martha Kliug, James Hess, Florence Miller, Ellen Eby, Sadie Riehl, Ilia Mae Homsher, Edna K. Wenger, Adviser, Arlene Landis. Second Row: Ruth Zeiset, Sidney Carpenter, Mary E. Lutz, Ruth Newcomer, Rachel Kraybill, Erika Lehuhoff. SENIOR JOURNAL STAFF Alta Weaver, Miriam Weaver, Rhoda Krady, Arlene Landis, James Hess, Mary E. Lutz, Luke Stoltzfus. 21 Tl-IE MILL STREAM Editorial THE TIME 1-ms COME for which we as Seniors have long waited and to which we have long looked forward. This will be remembered as one of the more important events in life. Some, of course, will pursue education in further schooling. For others, however, this is the end of their learning in schools. As we look back over the twelve years through which we have come in school life, they do not seem Very long. Perhaps many can remember the first day in school. It was all so strange, and so many new faces were there. Again this is so for us as we leave these buildings. We will have to begin life by facing many new problems and meeting many new personalities. Life is a school and in it are many hard lessons. Each of these lessons will have to be learned well, and every test will have to be passed with a high average. And what shall determine our success? Will it be the wealth we acquire? Wfill it be the host of friends we win? Our success will de- pend upon our ability to face each issue of life as it presents itself and to take the bitterness that life offers along with its sweetness. YVith Christ as our Guide and Hope, we will go through this life with the success that God assures to Christians. J. R, H. THE SUN ROSE SLOWLY from behind the mountain peak and spilled its rays carelessly down the other side. From the opposite mountain I suddenly be- came aware of a radiant glory. Turning abruptly on the trail, T beheld the most glorious and enrapturing scene that ever came to my vision. Great splashes of brilliancy spotted the sky. The mountains had caught the flame. The heavens seemed to touch and ignite the earth everywhere, making both a part of one grat tire. I was being lifted into the very midst of the glory around me. Speech- less with wonder, I was still drawn closer and closer to the heavens. which received me with outstretched arms. Wfas this then the glory to which earthly glory was not able to be compared? Vvas Christ about to reveal Himself in this glory? Suddenly a bell chimed out from the chapel on the trail above me, and I realized that l was still here on this earth where not all was sunshine. and that even with this scene. f1It1fQf0l'j' is incomparable. For then. we shall see Him fact: to facv. R. Xl. K. THE NIGHT ixnoufr Us is very dark-so dark that it can almost be felt-for the oppression on body and soul is weighty. War, with its threat to disrupt our social, economic. and religious systems, has Cast its mantle of thick darkness about us. At nearly every threshold to the future come obstacles and barricades of uncertainty. W hat can be ahead for us? VVith such a view of future events, discouragenient is bounl to set foot on our territory. However, we should turn the clouds about and see the brighter lining. Although some thresholds are blocked, new doors to Christian service have opened. Great are the opportunities for consecrated youth to serve nobly in the name of Christ. to heal the world's war scars. and to point lost. sin-sick souls to the Prince of Peace. lle it nursing, teaching, farming. or any other occupation, when it is done to Gods glory, all is well. ln His service we shall End our greatest joy. M. R. XV. 22 LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL IOURNAL e a d us, F2 Hur 'R.M.K, 'Plein Krasly ' 1 , , 5 1.17112 1117? , . - - . We come rib 'Hoe brow of-' a Pull, Where pH!-woqs oF YF: Sca'H er Far 7.Thouqh 5 me 1 'H-ru val- Ieqs F dea+h,ANI 3 me In -ip rgd-pres ufqp-an, 'hwlvan lm!-mg us m--in i-he Fl O qrani' Hus. our number eomlrfg ' , -F I, I ?- li: ' ' I 1 Q55 E:' ' ZS '1':2S 1 ' , , o o o 9 ' ' 3. Ani :F .rfrme shau ld I-'all bm, -l-he wal, 0 ear-rm, -Hmem close uh Thine arms, 0 1 5 1 I V -I ' :ll 7- 3 il -1 M 5 ,. L L fvx 'Tl- We PM-q, O Lend us,F'n'- -hm, Thi' no-'rhxiaq our ph-waq nur-mar. Some VBA o'ef mann-falhs 4 f4Y'-r, And o -Hur.: in waqs mid' un-seeqg A - noirft' Hseir' wounds wi-Ph oi -, Gnd bid -4-hem +o ban-:Eh 4- larms, 'For Thou. ul-'H' Lea! o:,F'a-ther, To .sH- a+ our qreai' Shq-Merle Fei? f B F C - E.'!::--...QQEEE D F X V ' 1n'xl se Chorus L-4 d'i:iL,ai,i4 EAW 'Dear' Shep-hard, had us: Drixjg Fear a. - watt' ' ' I 1 T-X Q, Q ggi? F3 Phgtg S I xl bJa'H:h Thou. 'our - gFs ss us +o- dak' sf bj. 'xi I' 'T-N I i1A?s. , ,j31f1js rLiQ1Pfgf FfI ip' Make Us 40 Po'l-lowTIvce Rnd willr 'Thee a-bug? P 155351-?F?F-g'f3F-Eiga 23 N, THE MILL STREAM And So the Days Went By September 13-Registration day. Enrollment of students for second year at Lancaster Mennonite School. Total enrollment-166 g Seniors-35. September 14-Opening address was given by Brother G. Parke Book. Classes began. Seniors were almost given Civics books in Problems of Democracy Class. September 29-Another house appeared on the campusg it was the Itinerary Evangelism Trailer. October 8-THE MILL STREAM staff gave a program in the chapel. October 11-The Religious Extracurricular Activities began. These activities occupy the 3 :OO period on every other Monday. October 14-The whole student group enjoyed a lunch in the meadow. October 18-The Secular Extra-curricular Activities began. October 19-In chapel Brother Raymond Charles and Brother Earl Mosemann spoke on the subject of the Southern Missionary Field. November 15--Second quarter of school term began. November 23-We students enjoyed a good Thanksgiving supper, accompanied by a program. We also had Open House. November 25, 26-Thanksgiving vacation. December 14, 15-Brother John S. Hess conducted revival meetings. December 23-Z6-Christmas vacation. December 27-Short Term began with an enrollment of sixty-six students. December 28-Brother Amos Horst gave a VVelcome Message, My Bible and I with special attention to the privileges of the Special Bible Term students. january 10-Seniors had their pictures taken for the Senior Journal. january 19-Examiiiations for the first semester and beginning of the second semester. February 1-3-Brother Stoner Krady held a series of revival meetings in the auditorium. February 4-Special Bible Term closed. VVe all enjoyed the Special Term students' short stay at L.M.S. March 24-Fourth quarter of school year began. April 6-We received our criticism slips. Most of them were appreci- ated by the receivers. April 7-Good Friday and Easter vacation. April 14-TI-IE lX'lILL STREAM staff had an outing. May l-The Nature Society took a hike. May 4-The Seniors were invited to Brother Go.od's for the evening. NV e played games and enjoyed a good old-fashioned supper. May S-ll-A series of revival meetings, conducted by Brother Milton Brackbill. May 17-junior-Senior Outing. May 30-Connnencement. 24 LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL IOURNAL Other Doors ,ARLENE LANDIS An open door has slowly closed, A door which cannot open more, And treasured days remembered well Remain secure behind that door. A window fair adorns the place Through which we view receding scenes. Some, clear, distinct appearg but some, A misty shadow intervenes. And myriad faces linger there, Expressing ever-changing mood. The joyous, thoughtful students pass, 'Who loyal to their school have stood. An eager child, respected sage, May travel through, but do not stay. The face of youth is ever there, While teachers wait to point the way. The school-life pictures blend with charm- A fire-lit group, a class discourse, Reflections mirrored by a stream, Swift balls impelled by playful force, The wood aflame with Autumn's touch. The comradeship ffriends walk with friendsj, A treasured moment spent with God, Such well-loved scenes this window lends. The campus echoes and resoundsg The carefree voices rise in praiseg A gentle ripple from the stream, The spring birds practicing their lays, The tapping melancholy rain, A laughing trill, a voice sincere, The grandeur of a Winter's night, All nature whispers, God is nearf' A closing door, yes, it is true. But other doors remain untried. The present does not know what lies Beyond these doors, what hopes abide, Wliat victories. uncertainties, Or fears, with unknown ways before. O Lead us, Father, prays the youth In traveling toward another door. .25 THE MILL STREAM A Little While l Fain Would Linger Yet WHAT I MIGHT I-IVAVE MISSED There are many things about our school which are helpful in our Christian lives. The morning devotional period helps us to start the day rightg the Bible classes help us to understand the Bible and also help us in our Christian lives. Wfe also proht by religious programs and prayer cir- cles. At L.M.S. I have learned to appreciate God's handiwork. I have learned to appreciate the Bible more. I have laid a foundation, and l have started to grow in my Christian life. -J. ELX'lN DENLINGER. AN APPRECIATION OF PERSONALITIES IN OUR CLASS As l think of the student body that makes up our Senior Class, I lind a great variety of personalities. - There are those who have rare qualities of leadership, who seem always to know the opinions of the majority and state them, while others take the place of following their leadership. We have the jolly, friendly classmate. with a joke about everything. and the sober serene person who never speaks before thinking twice and then not unless he is spoken to. These and many more kinds ol personalities are found in our class. All these varied personalities help us to appreciate each other more. A. MUUAM .l2BliRSULE. ' CHRISTIAN FRiENDS I-Vhat fond memories I have of these two years at the Lancaster Blen- nonite School! l appreciate the opportunity of being with a group of iine young Christians. They have helped me onward. The teachers were als i helpful. They not only taught the history and English lessons. but when they saw l had a problem they laid all other things aside to help me in my Christian life. It is quite an encouragement to know that there are many other young people who think and believe as l do. CLYDE GLICK. TONVARD T l-IE GO.-XL For twelve years we have worked and studied ior the day when our ambitions should be realized. Now the day is fast approaching. We have been helped and encouraged by teachers and friends who have shown us the value of living for Christ. Thus far we have been working together, each of us helping the other in some small way to come nearer his goal. lint soon our paths will separate and take us over diiterent fields. Still our com- bined anibitions and the ambition to serve Christ better will lead us on toward our one goal-I-leaven. ' RUTH l-letss. L.Rl.S. IN 1964 Upon leaving our helicopter, We walk toward what was once the old cottage but which now has been converted into a school-relic museum. Ile- side it stands the large modern dairy barn that houses the sixty head ol cattle. part of tlie equipment of the agricultural classes. After we cross the beautifully arched stone bridge. we see large new dormitories equipped to 26 LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL IOURNAL accommodate hundreds of students. The third classroom building, needed when the school began to offer a college course five years ago, stands where once stood the auditorium-science building. The sixty-eight teachers are in conference, trying to solve the crowded-chapel problem. -JAMES HEss. OUR STREAM Gladdening our campus with its merry laughter, glides the old Mill Stream. Never stopping, it finds its way through meadows and fields. Though winter and summer and rain and snow may come, it keeps flowing along in its peaceful manner. Many are the less-ons we have learned by your sideg many are the happy thoughts you haveabrought to. usp many are our memories of you, Mill Stream. -NAOMI MAE HEss. OUR AMBITIONS As we leave L.M.S., although we do not know where He may lead, our prayer shall be, Lead Us, Father. Some of us shall keep vigil by a sick bed, serving humanity and Christ by being nurses. Supervising in a schoolroom, guiding tender little lives into the right path, shall be a privilege for some of us. Some shall till God's fields. Teaching and preaching the Word to lost and dying souls, shall be in the pathway for some. Some shall be homemakers, rearing children for the Lord. VVe shall go step by step as the Lord opens doors. -TLLA MAE IAIOMSHER. LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE When I return to visit my Alma Mater, after a long absence, I hope to see an increased enrollment. and also a larger faculty to help our hard- working teachers to instruct the students. A sign at the entrance will read. Lancaster Mennonite Academy and Collegefl The front campus will be a beautiful lawn surrounded by a low stone wall. A new chapel and dorm- itory will assist the development of the schoo1's activities. Rose arbors and a tree seat around the beautiful Linden tree will add beauty to the campus. My hopes for the school do not end here, I hope that she may continue to vrow. -MART1-IA I.. KUNG. COMBINED AMBITIONS The potential energy of our combined ambitions as a class is of un- known power. VV ith the spiritual leaders, teachers, nurses. capable house- wives, poultry farmers and general farmers, businessmen. secretaries. and other characters of the future who will result from ambitious students of today. a successful Christian colony could be established. But we must separate into varied paths. The weight which our individ- ual lives will have must be much greater in order to bear upon an altogether different society. Therefore we must carry with us one ambition, to live Christ wherever we are. This is the noblest, most powerful ambition we can have. -RHoD.x M. KRADY. PRECIOUS MOMENTS Moments spent in ,prayer circle each evening passed rapidly, but mem- ories remain. Truths have been sown and fruit can grow by application in our young lives. Deep thoughts of God and what life means can only be 27 THE MILL STREAM formed when hearts are bowed to God and when all thoughts of lessons are disregarded. , The sweetest fellowship, the closest communion with God, the greatest challenge, the deepest joy, the fullest consecration, the richest blessings are received by Christians who center their thoughts on a loving Lord. -RACHEL S. KRAYBILL. VVHAT I COULDN'T MISS How many things we would have missed if we hadn't attended the Lancaster Mennonite School! Many of our Christian schoolmates we would have failed to know and appreciate if we would not have been here. VVe also appreciate the Christian characters of our teachers who are always willing to help us in our everyday problems. By coming to this school we get a great spiritual -blessing. Here we can study together in Christian surround- ings. Also we would have missed the preparation for a Christian lite work after we have gone from school. LBLANCHE KREIDER. THE CAMPUS AVVAKES One week and there will be lilacs, ere the Forsythia loses its golden glory. The Wood awakes, throws aside her brown coverlet, and greets each spring morning, greener and gayer than before. Lives of students re-open the trails through the wood to see the winged chorus whose joyous notes cross and recross the Mill Stream, now swollen with April's rains. The rich color of autumn or the white beauty of winter does not excell the wonder of spring- time on the campus. :af Pk if L.M.S., the unspoiled beauties of nature about you reveal the skill of the Master Artist. A -ARLENE E. LANDIS. OUR FUTURE OUTLOOK OF L.M.S. Ten years from now as we drive in the lane we'll see a macadamized road with electric lights mounted on pillars at different places along the drive. We'll see many new buildings surrounded by shade and evergreen trees. There'll be many new teachers and new classes to listen to. The agriculture club will be doing all the Work on the farm. Most of the food needed in the dining hall will be raised and produced on the farm. lflfe hope that the school will be a glory to God and that from it the pupils will go forth witnessing for Him. -J. DALE LANDIS GOD'S HANDIWORK ON OUR CAMPUS VVhat is more inspiring than to sit in the class room and hear the rip- pling of the Mill Stream as it Hows through the campus? This morning, as I was sitting by an open window, the sound oi the refreshing waters gave a sweet variation to the monotony of the class period. Now my eyes fall on the green. velvet-like cushion beneath the shade of the cool wood beyond the stream. Over by the little red cottage I see a beautiful, brilliant-yellow bush slowly swaying its lacy arms in the breeze. Our beautiful campus truly reveals God's handiwork. -ANNA .ELIZABETH Liirizviin. Z8 LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL IOURNAL MY BENEDICTION L.M.S., what pleasant memories linger around your name! L.M.S., you have brought me nearer to the Living Saviour. Under the guidance of your faithful teachers I have found a greater appreciation for the Bible. You .have given true Christian friends that I would .probably never have known. lWhat wonderful times of wholesome enjoyment you have given us! My sincere thanks go to your teachers, your students, and all others, who, by their prayers and help, have made L.M.S. what it is. R May the Lord bless you richly for what you have done in the past and shall do in future for those who have entered and shall enter your open doors. -MARX' ELIZABETH LUTZ. APPRECIATION OF CHRISTIAN FRIENDSHIP Looking back over my two years that I spent at L.M.S., I think of the various friendships I have made. They are true, loyal, honest 'Christian friends. Is it this way at all schools? Our school is one of the few schools which can be classed in this group. Friends made at L.M.S. are cherished friends, cherished for being noble in their efforts, cherished for having faith in days such as we are living in now. and last, but not least, cherished for their appreciation of God. -NIAE IVIARKS. IS RECREATION WORTH WVHILE? Recreation is a must in life. We need it in order that we might live and build our bodies stronger. There are many different forms of recreation. such as games, walks, riding bicycle. Even wo.rk can be a form of recreation if we want it to be. Of course We cannot have many of the types of recrea- tion that the world has, because many of them displease God. God wants us to have healthy bodies, but He wants us to maintain our health in a Chris- tian way. The right kind of recreation will build up Christian character and Christian faith, and will aid in the pure development of the physical body. -ELVIN NIARTIN THESE I HAVE GAINED It was by an informal introduction that I Hrst met L.M.S. It is mar- velous how she has changed, for then she was only a building, but now she has personality and is adorned with the grandeur of nature. Here I learned to appreciate God's handiwork, because that which I loved was adorned by Him. L.M.S. has given me spiritual blessings beyond expression. Christ has become more realg we feel His nearness in prayer circles an'l in assemblies. One of the greatest rewards from L.M.S. is that of Christian friendship. -FLORENCE MILLER. LEARNING TOGETHER Many lessons were mastered with the aid of textbooks, pencils, and friendly teachers. These, however, are only some of the primary lessons in life's school. We have been students in psychology as we were observing our classmates' personalities. We learned co-operation and helpfulness by adjusting ourselves to the whole of school life. VVe learned lessons in courtesy in the classroom, in the dining hall, in the dormitory, and on the 29 THE MILL STREAM f campus. We were strengthened in our devotional life both in Bible study and in prayer circles. lfVe learned to laugh, to sing, to play, to work, to sympathize, to love, to lead, to follow, to serve, and to worship. -RUTH K. MILLER. APPRECIATION OF NATURE ' Some people think you must go miles and miles really to appreciate na- ture which God has created for man to appreciate. There is beauty in the trees, plants, and birds which we see daily. God has ordained things to interest us in every season of the year. In spring we observe the budding of the treesg in summer we see many growing plants, in autumn we enjoy the changing colors of leaves on the deciduous trees, in winter we delight in the snow which beautifies the ground, trees and bushes. May we learn to appreciate the things near us. MARTHA NIYER. GAINING THE BENEFIT Never have I regretted the opportunity of spending these nine months of school life at the Lancaster Mennonite School. Many and varied have been the experiences of new friendships created here. One thing I value highly is the association among fellow-Christians. More blessed than that has been the deepening of my spiritual life. The opportunity to take Bible courses has proved beneficial, and I've found secular subjects to be more interesting. Perhaps it is because each one of us understands the other. I can truly say I've enjoyed this year at L.M.S. more than any other in my life. ' -RUTH N nzwcomnn. ' GARDEN OF KNOWLEDGE In all of beautiful Lancaster County, there is one plot of ground that excels in beauty the rest of the county, I think. On this plot of ground is a garden of knowledge, in which grow both natural and spiritual things. This place is none other than L.M.S. Man can appreciate God better when he is in direct contact with God's handiwork. The flowing stream. the stately towering trees, the twittering birds, the fragrant flowers, and the soft green grass, all add to the beauty of the campus. VV ho would not be lured to L.M.S. by its beautiful environ- ment and loving character? -I-IAROLD PALMER. Dear L.M.S., as I review your short period of life, happy memories come to my mind. You have been bought with prayers. May the guiding hand of God rest upon youg and as you grow older year by year, may rich blessings be yours. Lasting friendships have been formed which have contributed much to our lives. Many of us have reconsecrated our lives to God and are finding new happiness. We have learned lessons from life as well as lessons from books. My wish for you, dear school, is that you may ever keep such a record and that no stains may mar your character. -REBECCA RIEHL. 30 LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL JOURNAL AS I I-IOPE TO SEE IT In the future years I hope to see the student body and faculty greatly enlarged with the addition of college students. Many new courses would be added to the curriculum. I would also like to see new buildings surrounded by trees, shrubbery, and flowers. The campus would be extended beyond its present limitations and it would be bordered by paths. I also hope that the school may always continue to be true to God and not be influenced by destructive outside trends. May many young men and women depart from her portals, established in their faith to fill their place by glorifying Christ in whatever they do. -Mmrxm SENSENIG. Here at L.M.S. Christian friendship helps to make life pleasant. Not always do we agree perfectly. of course. llut friendly smiles and such lit- tle favors as sharpening your neighbors pencil or picking up his paper or sending him a card if he is ill are little indications of the spirit of friendliness and kindhearted concern for each other that helps to make the spirit of L.M.S. -A'llLDR'liD SIIIRK, OUR COMBINED AMBITIONS Every Senior has an ambition whether he discloses it or not. Besides a number of future nurses, we have future school teachers, faraners. and stenographers in our class. I believe there are some who down deco in their hearts have a conviction to do missionary work, although they would hesitate to say it. Wfe also have a number of homemakers in our class. Years from now, some will have realized their ambitions: and. as we look back to our school days here at L.M.S.. we shall only then realize how much they have influenced the realizing of our ambitions. -Vastu ST.-XYFFER. SOMETHING I DIDN'T WANT TO MISS Wliere is it located ? I asked when told of the new Mennonite school. Soon I thought it would be ine to be in the first Junior class of L.M.S. At first I thought it was almost impossible, but finally there was a way provided. I was very eager for that first day. I am very glad I didn't miss this opportunity, of meeting all the friends I have met and of having the privilege to attend a church-school where one can enjoy much Christian fellowship and gain a deeper spiritual life. -ANNA ELIZABETII Sromzrus. TXVILIGIPIT MEDITATION S Prayer circle is one of the most edifying activities at l..M.S. Wie as- semble here as one large family to discuss spiritual problems, share our burdens and requests in prayer. and study the Ilford. Cod is especially near when we meet for conjoint prayer circle in the candle-lighted reading room by the fireplace. As we meditate. God's presence is very real. The beautiful hymns we sing prayerfully are very conducive to worship. As we speak to God and I-Ie gives His message to us through the speaker, we are challenged to greater devotion and service to our Creator. -LUKE G. S'roLTzFUs. 31 THE MILL STREAM OUR 'COMBINED AMBITIONS Our desires and ideals differ as much as our personalities. W'hat a chal- lenge lies in molding lives for future usefulness and in helping the unfortun- ate who are ill in body and soul! We also have those in our class who will go forth as Christian businessmen and businesswomen. As our prospective farmers provide food for a hungry world, they will come closer to the Hand which provides humanity with the Bread of life. Some are artisti- cally, poetically. or musically minded. Varied though our ambitions may be we stand united a-s aspirants to the high call of living as Jesus would have us live. -ALTA VVEAVER. TREASURES FOUND Dear school, you've been quite a puzzle and a blend of personalities. I am not sure I yet have each in his proper position for the assembling of a perfect pattern. Here, where talents expand and blossom to fuller beauty. is an interesting and profitable place to study personality. Each, unknowing- ly perhaps, has contributed bountifully to the lives of others this year. Sweet smiles, words of sincere encouragement, friendly advice, and manners be- coming Christian young men and women have been part of our class. May we always pray, Father, Lead Us, in every step in the process of develop- ing the fullness of our individual personalities. -MIRITKM VVEAVER. WHY I'M GLAD I CAME I can truly say that I am glad I came here to school. The Christian fellowship is outstanding. It is worth being here for that alone. I would have missed meeting almost one hundred people and probably would have never even seen them. It is a pleasure to get acquainted with new people and meet new personalities. Those inspiring prayer circles I would have entirely missed. Also I would have missed new truths found in those Bible classes. Making the rooms echo with the songs of praise and adoration is a joy not to be re- gretted. -RUTH Z1:1s12T. TI-IE BEAUTIES OF NATURE 'fGrace, you look downhearted. Would you like to walk through the wood ? Yes, I would be glad to. Grace, what would L.M.S. be like if the trees. birds, wild flowers, and the Mill Stream were gone ? It surely would not be the same L.M.S. Are those flowers spring beauties? Yes, and how fragrant they are. I-Iere's a bloodroot. Look bow snowy white it is. I think how beautiful God must be when I look at flowers. Notice the blue jay. But do you hear that beautiful music P Yes, that must be a cardinal. Shall we sit on the log by the stream and listen to him P -RUTH ZIM MERMAN. 32 Father, Lead Us REBECCA RIEH L Father, lead us, be Thou our guide .ln this world of strife and pride. No harni we fear though dark the 1l10'l1'f 1 fi 5 ' .5 ' 'D , lf or l hou dost lead in paths aright. Thou hast trod this way hetore, O'er level plain and rugged shore. FW F X ' N ' lo Ihee we look, in TI hee eonhde, I: 1 IX . - - athei, lead: he lhou our guide. Father, lead: he Thou our shield, All our lives to Thee we yield. Fill us, dear Lord, and may we seek XVith willing hearts Thy straying sheep. Gently lead us, love, sustain. O'er mountain tops, through vales of pain Endow with hope, endurance, zeal, Father, lead, he Thou our shield, Father, lead: he Thou our joy, Our refuge strong when foes annoy, Our song of love through storni and sun, Our Captain true with victories won. And when the call comes soft and clear, Come hither, child, rest with Me here, Rest from our work! Thy bliss enjoy! Father, lead: be Thou our joy. n PQFWCMC-Zflfs. Closed 5 .QUE Eff 1 , .::WLy1.1,5-A : I , 6 -A KOS? wr rack: YE-Sfbw QQZIE, 4-4, '7' W io fi lciiinu. ' ' Q 1 QQQREJTY S3 'f 1 z, .Shi SW, N 1 , x ' ,L l I J' 1 1 L W