Marion University - Marionette Yearbook (Marion, IN)

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DF ooog -oo n --- 0- 000 =g=g1 etc Marionette ’23 OOO VoO r« GF oo =312= ©ur Jfaculrp The students of Marion College will never forget the faculty of year ’22 and ’23. The administration, although virtually new and be¬ ginning their work under peculiar difficulties, have made us a happy and successful year. Many are the students that have spoken of their good fortune in coming to Marion this year, not only for the education they have received, but also because of the teachers themselves. There are many ways in which we are indebted to our faculty for their labor of love and sacrifice. Our teachers are supplementary to our parents in giving us our education. As some one has said, “Parents give us life—the teachers the art of living”; again, “He that governs well, leads the blind; but he that teaches gives him eyes.” We shall not for¬ get the pains they have taken that we might get our lessons well—the extra hours given to help some backward students; or, perhaps, staying after class to clear up some difficult problem. We thought they gave us work to the full but having mastered the task assigned we now realize the benefit and thank them for it. They have not spared themselves in educing the latent powers of the student. Some of the professors have offered inducements to enter contests in order to foster literary and cul¬ tural interests. They have imbued the inspiration to learn without which the teacher “hammers on cold iron.” eJ ■jjJ EF But most of all we are grateful for the character made in our school. We are well aware of the social vice and moral corruption that exists in many schools on account of the carelessness and negligence of those in authority. But not so in Marion College. Our regardful presi¬ dent has provided a helpful, normal, social life for all but has taken precautions that none of the laxness that undermines the morals of students or gives rise to unwholesome conditions shall exist in our school. Some may have resented the exactness of the rules but it can not be long until they will be profoundly thankful. Not only for moral instructions are we grateful but for the interest the teachers take in our spiritual welfare. Not many college presidents and professors attend the students’ prayer meeting, but we have been blessed with their fervent supplications and earnest exhortations. Many of us have had the dying flames of our hearts blown into brightness by the inspiration received at such times. Not only for what they have done for us but also for their very own selves we are appreciative. “A life of a faithful Christian imn is a guide to Paradise.” They have by their example shown the Christian way; “A good man does good by merely living.” We shall not forget them. Men die and depart but their thoughts and acts survive and remain to bless. The sympathy of the faculty shall remain to influence when we are separated. The words they have spok¬ en to us, the lessons they have taught us, the world did not hear but it shall hear when from their class rooms go the business men. fai thful laymen, teachers, and preachers, to fill places in the world. What will be the result of their labors can not be determined. As the blossom nn not tell what becomes of its fragrance, neither can the teachers of ’22 and ’23 know how far-reaching has been their influence on our lives. 3 ( 5 e! eJ H. Sloan ’24. OO la

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o£ o. o-fao Cbe Marionette ’23 CHARLES O. BUSH, A. B. Major, Science and Mathematics. Bush, the athlete of the class is an instructor in Marion College Academy. As an underclassman he was a student in Wisconsin University and Aberdeen, S. D., State Normal. He has had several years experience as a high school teach¬ er, for six years being principal of the Clairmont and Bath High Schools of S. D. Hard work and hearty fellowship have made him popular in Marion Col¬ lege. We presage him a college pro¬ fessor. RUTH INA RASMUSSEN, A. B. Major, English. This young lady came from Kansas to partake of the advantages offered by Marion College. Ruth was for two years a student of Miltonvale Wesleyan Col¬ lege, but came to Marion and is now em¬ ployed as a student teacher. Together with high scholarship and a charming personality she possesses abiPty as a singer and has been a very active mem¬ ber of our student body. W. REECE WARNER, A. B. Major, Philosophy and Education. “Billy” began his career as a college student in Purdue University but trans- fered to Marion in his Sophomore year. His work as a student was supplemented by summer travel. Reece won fame not only as a student but as a basket ball player. During his three years as a student here he has been active in all branches of athletics. “He has enthusi¬ asm, he has fun, and a right glib tongue.”