Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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The standard of an institution of learning, so far as the outside world is concerned, is set by the men who leave its halls and enter the contest for existence, preferment, and honors. Since her inception, Mississippi College has stood for manhood and honor. There is neither need nor space to enumerate the distinguished list of statesmen, teachers, preachers, judges, lawyers, doctors, missionaries, and, i n fact, men high in every legitimate occupation, who owe their inspiration and education to this, their beloved alma mater. We find them on every hand, ever contending for purity and truth These things are not due to any material advantages over other institutions. You will find the reason in her motto: “For truth and virtue.” In 1850 the school came under the control of the Baptist denomination. Although never a theological school, Christian principles have always ruled supreme, and a spirit of true democracy has alway 8 prevailed. A new era of prosperity and progress has dawned on the old alma mater; yet may she still stand in her purity and glory and strength, and live to bless untold generations to come. 1908 L 9 Allegro, Volume II Mississippi College Yearbook Clear gleams thy beacon lO

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Their business is not with the possible , but with the actual — not with a world which might be, but with a world that is. They have but one desire — to know the truth. They have but one fear — to believe a lie. John Tyndall This tribute to men of science is appropriate for the one we wish to honor. He is a true scientist , but more personally, he is a dedicated professor — devoted not only to his profession, but to his s tudents as well. His business is with the actual and often the actual ls not very promising ; but as he insists on Working with what is, he inspires countless possibilities for what it might become. This attempt to lead that which is to become something nobler and more usefid can often be discouraging, but in the very endeavor, we see a strong ftsertion of his faith in humanity. For a life devoted to continual service to others — that service measured only by the worth of truth — we offer thanks and praise, knowing that only if we continue his search for truth, will be be justly repaid. To a man who has given long and loving service to tbe higher aims of Mississippi College, to one who lives the nobility of which we so often speak . ■ • for supreme devotion to truth , we dedicate this 1966 TRIBESMAN to OR. A. H. GERMANY. So noble . . . our hopes ever live 9

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Dr. R. A. McLemore guides the growing institution “A new era of prosperity and progress” could well be the motto of Dr. R. A. McLemore, our beloved president. The 1908 U Allegro reminds us of some classical truths that are worth remembering in this time of rapid social change. To our president, administration and faculty, we entrust the purity, glory and strength of Mississippi College and rely on them to clearly interpret the profound meaning of virtue and truth for this progressive generation.