Midland University - Warrior Yearbook (Fremont, NE)

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Top row: Gardner. Bream. Baird. Prof. Gimmcstad. Ellison. Judd. From row: Anderson. Wilson, Sokcr, Ortgicscn. F.lmorc, Railt. Y. M. C. A. President, first semester Leeland Softer President, second semester Elivyn Judd Vice-President LcRoy Ortgiesen Secretary-Treasurer ............Christ Petrow Sponsor Prof. Herman Gimmcstad The Young Men's Christian Association has for its aim the creation and maintenance of high standards of Christian living in the school. Its purpose is to provide practical solutions for the campus problems of the young men of Midland. The Y. M. in conjunction with the Y. W. sponsored many famous local, national and international figures in appearances at Midland. The Midland group acted as hosts to the State Conference of Student Y’s, a three-day pro- gram of inspiration. It also sponsored addresses by local ministers, doctors and celebrities, as well as an address by I)r. Glenn ('lark, nationally known teacher and writer. The high spot in the “Y” this year came with the visit of Dr. Sherwood Eddy, internationally known traveler, writer and lecturer. He gave two ad- dresses and left a great challenge to not only the Midland students and fac- ulty, but to the people of this district. The Y. M. held weekly meetings, discussing campus, national and inter- national problems. The discussion of “Living Creatively,” a book by Kirby Page, was an interesting topic for part of the programs. THE WARRIOR Page .|9

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THE WARRIOR Top row: Sink, M. Johnson, G. Johnson. Harvey, Jackson. Polcnske. From row: Miss Karstad, Meyer, Anderson. Servinc, Schuhlt. Haase. Y. W. C. A. President Beulah Meyer Vice-President . .. Mary I. Anderson Secretary. Mary K. Johnson Treasurer Dora Larsen Sponsors Miss Alma Karstad, Mrs. IV. F. Zimmerman Under the excellent leadership of Beulah Meyer, the Young Women’s Christian Association filled an important gap in the religious life on the cam- pus. To her and to the cabinet must go the credit for making this year one of success for the Y. W. C. A. With the cooperation of the Y. M. and the Choir, Christmas carols were sung at sunrise on the last day of school at the homes of the professors. The State Y. W. and Y. M. conference was held at Midland this year with about one hundred and fifty delegates from Nebraska colleges in attendance. Although cold weather and snow greeted the delegates, the conference was one of real success and inspiration. Other activities of the Y. W. group include one chapel service and an early Easter service. Different members of the group contributed to the pro- gram for the chapel service. The Easter morning service was held jointly with the Y. M. and the Rev. L. H. Steinhoff, field representative, led the devotions. Through the help of the Y. M., the services of Sherwood Eddy, inter- nationally famous world traveler and an authority on world situations, were secured. Mr. Eddy gave an address in chapel and an evening lecture. I'age .|S

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THE WARRIOR Top row: (». Mendenhall, Hickson, Losch, A. Mendenhall, Flora, Judd. Front row: Baird, I)r. Frederick. Simon, Swanson. THE OXFORD FELLOWSHIP President............................... Blaine Simon Vice-President Dale Flora Secretary-Treasurer Alfred Mendenhall Sponsor.......................... Dr. P. IV. II. Frederic The Oxford Fellowship is composed of students preparing themselves for Christian leadership and service. Bi-monthly meetings are held for the members to gain closer association and sincere communion with God. Programs consist of discussions led by one of its members, and of talks by visiting ministers and professors. The book, “The Road He Trod,” by Strodach, was used as a basis for discussions this year. The Fellowship serves as an instrument to encourage the members, and provides an opportunity to discuss the problems of the student and his chosen profession. The group stands for four ideals, which are represented by the four arms of the cross; sincerity of purpose, service toward fellowmen, sacrifice for the members and spirituality toward God. As practical experience, the members of the group are given the oppor- tunity to lead devotions in chapel once a year. Gospel teams are also or- ganized to visit neighboring churches and lead religious services. The Midland chapter of the Oxford Fellowship was started six years ago that pretheologs might have fellowship with one another and a deeper spir- itual growth. It is one of two Nebraska chapters of the National organiza- tion. The other is at Nebraska Wesleyan, Lincoln. Each spring the activities of the two chapters are climaxed by a joint banquet. Other social activities consist of a reception for all members at Western Theological Seminary in the fall; and of a banquet for the junior and senior members of the college and the seminary faculty and students at the seminary dining room. Page 50