Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

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DEAN of the UNIVERSITY HAROLD F. GRIM WHO KNOWS BUT YOU ARE CHOSEN — 1952! One hears everywhere that we are living in troublous times. One reads daily of the need for men of character, of stout faith and noble courage, for civic, National and International duty in high office. One sees the pictures and write-ups on Lincoln University men, chosen for high positions, some failing, most—thank God—proving equal to the challenge of their lofty trust. One secs in Time and other leading magazines, together with the daily Press, of the confidence placed in Lincoln men like those who are doing such excellent work in solving problems involving human need, and in interpreting to all intelligent and just people the rights and hopes of unfavored populations. This proves, in poignant picture, that Lincoln men can and do exercise their leadership in times such as this. This proves that great things arc expected of new groups of Lincoln men. We are reminded of the Biblical setting with the challenge “Who knows but you are chosen for such a time as this? You have been storing up, we feel sure, confidence; you have been strengthening your faith and courage to meet the problems needing solution in our speeding, but confused, civilization. One feels certain that along with these basic qualities you have received the inspiration so nccssary, from your Alma Mater, from God. One breathes assurance that you will join the vast Lincoln leadership—distributed World-wide out of all proportion to Lincoln's size. One looks to the future to sec and read of your faithful, constructive efforts, doing every assignment nobly. Yes, you arc chosen—1952—for such a time as this. You must not fail—you must not shirk this challenge as the World awaits you with hopeful confidence in your divinely supported power. H. F. Grim Ten

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PRESIDENT of the UNIVERSITY HORACE MANN BOND To the Class of 1952 Dear Friends: It gives me a warming tingle from tip to toe to address you as “Friends, and to know that you are my very good friends. In these modern high-pressure days, Old Prexy, in any institution, is likely to be the very epitome of the friendless soul; battered, beaten, despised and rejected of men. This is only his just deserts; and the fact that you have shown kindly considerateness to the one who rightly is the pariah on every campus, leads me to nominate each and every one of you for mem- bership in the Society for the Alleviation of Cruelty to College Presidents and Other Dumb Animals. With your membership in this exclusive club, goes also a warrant that will admit you to the broadest possible circle of all men and women of kind, gentle, and humane heart, everywhere in the world. In your future careers, I know you will seek,—with infinite tact and long-suffering patience— ... to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God! I can wish no better future for my very best friends—the members of the Lincoln University Class of 1952. May God Bless You, One and All! Sincerely, Horace M. Bond Tyine

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To Members of the Graduating Class of 1952 My dear Friends: So you, too, have come to the point of graduation! It must not he a “point of no return” as one national cynic called it. Personally, I have always preferred the word commencement to the word gradu- ation. It seems to suggest the beginning rather than the end, and that is the way I feel you should look upon the events which are about to center around your lives. Winston Churchill phrased a term which might be used here with fitting emphasis. In referring to that point of World War II which marked the initiative for our allies, he said “This is not the beginning of the end, but it is the end of the beginning.” Today I feel similarly about this course of events for you. Your “beginning today does mark the end of childhood, of childish ways and the beginning, I hope, of true manhood with its broadening and gratifying responsibilities as well as attainments. Most of you will make this important “beginning” a normal transition in your lives. Some few may make the change with diffi- culty. They are the men whom I may list as Lincoln's eternal sopho- mores. They will return to the campus in 1992, to rabble. It has been a joy to work with you. Sincerely, J. Newton Hill j- NEWTON HILL DEAN of the COLLEGE and CLASS ADVISOR Eleven