Maplewood Academy - Maple Log Yearbook (Hutchinson, MN)

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,A W x f f . 1 , 1 N l-IUTCHSONIAN K Hs wi' f iwvilmwlwisgsf ' I 1 WWW i -. ' 'H-'lx-as W l f0??5ff7'f'i s-.w ,Q -Sow! Wax IDC-:st Hall JT: E CALL our dormitory home, for nine months of the year it shelters us in its bedrooms and smiles its welcome in its large parlor and brightly E Ji- 5 carpeted halls. The doors of neighboring rooms open and close many times a day as the young women pass to and fro, to their work, class- rooms or pleasures. Life in its most colorful, lovable, and smiling 5 fi phases hums through the corridors year after year. Each improvement attractive. brings the same happy feeling that we get when our real homes are made more The preceptress possesses an ever ready smile. Each girl responds by help- ing to maintain a congenial spirit in the home. Service and kindness is our motto. The parlor is in constant use. Jolly and friendly groups gather daily about the piano to lend their voices to favorite songs. The aquarium with its gold fish, the ferns, the pillows and floor lamps give it a 'thomey appearance. One of 'the rooms most enjoyed by the girls is the spread room on fourth floor. Here they take their boxes from home and prepare feeds to which they invite their friends. It is decorated in green and ivory and is equipped with gas, cooking utensils and a sei. of dishes independent of the regular dining room. Another convenience is the sewing room where the girls are free to make their own clothing if they care to. West hall girls invite you to join our family next fall and enjoy our home, 55 EIff fi1iEif I'ff ff ffl12Q1K9

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' x f A as ' r 1 HUTCHSONIAN , X - Gif 25 miwllzktsss P f ,MW sg ,, 6 East Hall ,, OYS, BOYS, everywhere! They tile through the corridors, they go into their rooms, they come out again. Everywhere in East hall there are ,Sax . scores of bright faced, intelligent young men busily occupied with their tasks. 1lS0unds of music proceed from all sides. A large number of I Maplewood's young men are keenly interested in vocal or instrumental i Q?m achievements. One practices a clarinet, another a violin, one a saxo- phone--and so on through the catalogue of instruments. Perhaps a half dozen different tunes are played at the same time, but the musicians are blissfully un- conscious of the fact. And those who understand boys are glad that they are us- ing their energies to learn that which will be a help and pleasure to themselves and others in the years to come. The majority of the young men are neat housekeepers. Some of their rooms would be a credit to any girl. Those not at first proficient in this art learn from those who are. When any project is launched and the need arises for cooperation, the sturdy dwellers of East hall give their loyal support. Happy and cheerful voices are heard at almost any hour of the day in the boys' dormitory. But when study hour comes, the young men's home is singu- larly quiet for being inhabited by so many healthy, active boys who enjoy 0 good time so immensely. The styles and smiles of East hall members all contribute to make it a home, E.. 54 6

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, N Q' gp. 'A .. ,X ' ' ip . HUTCHSONIAN avi' f7'4 villmwmxmiwxf l IIWJWWW A Lal as Cl' c Spiritual Atmosp ere of a Christian School i Fi' ji FTER being at Maplewood a short time, a boy was asked by his teacher about his impressions upon arriving at our school. The boy answered, To me it seemed like coming from a journey over the prairies when a real .N C13 :fb 'D f JN' .P'5e-ff this boy feel that way about our school? Ah, it was the spiritual atmos- phere that permeates the daily life of the members of the school family. Boys and girls who come from worldly institutions of learning notice at once the dif- ference in the order of the school, the conduct of the teachers and students. There is a friendliness, a congeniality, and a brotherly love in a Christian school which shines like a light from a hilltop and cannot be hidden even to a casual observer. In the morning the school family assembles for worship before entering upon the duties of a new day, and a school that wholeheartedly begins the day with God is sure to wield an influence for good o'n the- plastic mind and hearts of the boys and girls in attendance. A school conducted i'n harmony with the great principles laid down in the Word of God inspires the students to look into the deeper things of life, and as they take this introspective view, they discover their need of a deeper experience in spiritual things, la more whole hearted consecration, a thorough preparation for the work of God, and an intimate fellowship with Him who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. After having been imbued with life from on high and having tasted the power of the world to come, spiritual activities are bound to follow. From the freshmen to the college students all manifest an earnest desire to do something for the blessed Master in one capacity or another. Sowe have the prayer bands where all enter the audience chamber of God to obtain power to lead a Christian life that will prove a blessing to others. The Missionary Volun-- teer Society affords splendid opportunity for training in the work of Christ and has been the means of giving many boys and girls a new impetus and vigor in spiritual activities. The great lessons learned in the daily Bible classes, Sabbath school and spir- itual song service are put into practice through the Sunshine bands that on Sab- bath afternoons go out to visit many families, old and sick people in the com- munity, who receive much joy, inspiration, and entertainment in that way even though they cannot come to church services. It is the desire of the Maplewood Academy that the spiritual influences may be felt by all those who enter its doors. blizzard is in operation into a warm, cozy home where everybody is desir- ous of seeing that you are quite comfortable. 1lWhat was it that made O IfZEfI IfI fZ 2iI f1K 99 0