Mercer University - Cauldron Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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MERCER UNIVERSITY Macon, Georgia College cf Arts and Sciences Dea» FcJow-Studcntj; February 22. 1935. Higher education in the United States has been perhaps mere democratic than in any other part of the world. Fortunate rue these young men and young women who have the opportunity of attorning a college education. The t'end »n higher education manifestly toward more thorough preparation n (he fundamentali o1 learning, cartiCulariy during the fust two years of college life, with some opportunity for spec a ca- tion m tne senior co rge. With ou» large number o‘ unemployed, which often signifies a scarcity of (Obs, it behooves the mtei'igent and ambitious young person to prepare himself more thoroua -y for service to mankind- Jobs w' tome to those best fitted fo them. In spite of our industrialization., the liberal arts college seems best prepared to Give students the essential backgrounds, attitudes, and preparations cr life. Life is more tnan bread or material things it is culture ana envelopment o appreciations and attitudes. rotter thar 'earning the knacks of t ades or professions. A bachelor s de- gree may soon be required for admission to ah reputable profes- sional schools. Such as law. medicine and business. The years of brood. Cultural development m a liberal arts college are often the most valuable of all college years. For the highest type tiainmg—intellectual, mora' and spiritual — Mercer, witn its com- petent faculty «no individualized work, stands pre-eminent for service. MERCER UNIVERSITY Macon, Georgia School of Law To the Editor cf the 1935 Can diem: T e neeo for the Standard Law School is as acute today as ever. By standard school is -meant one wmch measu'es uc to the standards prescribed by th A-socmtion o American L,j S -r:.-s and the A mercar Bar Association. Such a schoo» emp-,antes tour require ments; a competent faculty ample I b'ary facilities' adccuate pre- legal training, and a hign type of scholastic work. It is net its purpose unduly to increase thc membership of the profession but rathei to see to -t that those who arc admitted tc t c Bar ore educated gentlemen, vciscd in the law. grounded in the ethics of the orcfession, and prepared to dischaice thee duty to their client af-d the public. The Mcrce' Law School meets these standards and is dedicated to these purposes.

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SPRIGHT DOWELL, A.B., M,A., LL.D. Editor of the 1935 CAULDRON: It affords me peculiar pleasure to e tend to you and to the readers of the yearbook the cordial and colorful greetings of our entire Mercer family. The thorough reconditioning of 5herwood Hall the improvement of our library facilities, the replacement of some forty stoves in the administration and chapel buildings, the in stallation of gas, the general improvement of buildings and grounds, the strengthening of our faculty and the increase in our student body have combined to develop an esprit de Corps that makes for happiness and accom- plishment. 1 he action of the Albany convention last November tn putting its imprimatur uoon Mer cer as the chief agency of Georgia Baptists for trained leadership bespeaks a comm ssicn and a confidence that ins..re worthy coopera- tion and praiseworthy achievement. How gratifying, therefore, to reflect how those whose names and faces appear in this Annual will brighten and bless their day and generation and how fitting to wish for them each and all life careers of good and growing service and success!

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 WiLilAM JOSEPH BftADLE . A B . a m. pr0l, nor of H tefy WILLIAM E. FORTE. A.».. M.A.. Ph.C P-eftlM of Economist GAIL LUKE CARVER. A 6 . Wi A Prafnw of IkiFo?» KE NETH BETHUNt FERGUSON. M A |0.on| PteUivoa of Modern Longwgci C BAXTER JONES, A.B., Ll.B. Profit», of U- JOHN D. FREEMAN, M.A., D.D. PmftMeH of Theology