Morningside College - Sioux Yearbook (Sioux City, IA)

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1915 SIOUX ingside College has never been more in- tensely religious than at, the present time. The past year has witnessed a remarka- ble toning up in the spiritual life of the student body. In December Dad El- liot, one of the greatest workers among college men in the country, came to Morningside for a three days' meeting. The results were satisfactory in every way. Thirty of the young men made decision for the Christian life, and there was a pronounced deepening in religious interest. During the Elliott meetings Miss Burner held services among the young women with gratifying results. In February a union meeting between Grace Church and Morningside College ' WHS held under the leadership of Hugh E.. Smith of Los Angeles, Calif. With the sweetness of a St. John, Mr. Smith won all hearts. Some of the scenes witnessed during these meetings were most extraor- dinary. The solicitude of the Christian students for the conversion of their com- Panions was beautiful to behold. Stu- dents were converted during the meet- ings and many life-work decisions were made. The Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A. have had a splendid year. The weekly devotional meetings, led by students or ministers in the city, have been very helpful. The Association hall on the third floor has been completely re- furnished and affords a fine home for all Association activities. The College was represented at the National Students' Vol- unteer Convention in Kansas City early in january by thirteen students, headed by President Craig. The reflex influence from the work of this convention has been decidedly uplifting. As Pastor of the College Church it is only proper that I should acknowledge the loyalty of the students to the services of Grace Church. In our Sunday School, Epworth League, and Public Worship, the presence of the students has been an inspiration and en- couragement. There is only one reason for the existence of Morningside College and that is a religious reason. The found- ers of this institution were animated by spiritual motives. They believed a Chris- tion College was necessary on the soil of Northwest Iowa for the production of a symmetrical Christian Manhood and Womanhood. Let knowledge grow from more to more, But more of reverence in us dwell, That mind and soul according well, May make one music as before But vasterf' Eepartmvnt nf lguhlir Speaking ' fProf. C. A. Marsh., ln these days, whether we like it or not, power is with the tongue, p0WC1' is with those who can speak. These words, uttered by the great English statesman. Premier Salisbury, express a truth that is becoming more generally recognized in educational circles. Today much em- phasis is being placed upon service. It is evident, therefore, that any training which better equips a man to serve his fellowmen is fundamental. The ability to express one's thought clearly and effec- tively, whether in conversation or upon the public platform, is not only an accom- plishment, but is today coming to be rec- ognized as a prime requisite to a successful career. Mr. Gladstone said: All time and money spent in training the voice and body is an investment that pays larger interest than any other. Many a profes- MORNINGSIDE I

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l 5 I Q i I l P I I I I I i l I I Ii '1 P 111 Tcn 1915 SIOUX A ilteuimn uf the Hear fBy Pres. The collegiate year of I9l3-l9l4 has been .one of the m.ost prosperous in the history of Morningside College. The fire which occurred two years ago brought with it much inconvenience and some depression. But the vigor with which the loss was repaired gave con- hdence to all the friends of the school and put fresh spirit into its activities. With a fresh rebound every interest of the institution has assumed new vitality. While it is not always possible to satis- factorily tabulate advances, yet the in- crease of registration is some index to the real conditions. The registration of the college advanced from 504 of last year to 638 this year. This increase is shared by every department of the institution, but is very noticeable in the collegiate department. An increase of forty men in the four college classes marks a healthy forward movement. The out- standing event of the present year has been the successful completion of the fine lifty thousand dollar gymnasium. This is one of the most complete build- ings devoted to physical education to be found in any college in the land. Its proportions are l20x60, with an ap- proach of 36xl8 devoted to offices of the physical directors. Coach Saunder- son has assumed charge of the physical work for men in addition to his work A. Qeliginua fBy Rev. One of the distinctive things about a Christian College is what may be called its atmosphere. It might not be an easy thing to dehne what we mean by atmos- phere, but we all know what it signifies. H. E.. Craig., as coach, Miss Brand, a graduate of Oberlin College, has efficiently directed the activities of the young women. This addition to our equipment has met a long- felt desire on the part of the students, and is greatly appreciated. Provision has been made for the installation of a complete department of Domestic Sci- ence. Miss Pearl Stuart Greene of Chi- cago has been secured to take charge of this department. Miss Greene is a grad- uate of the Northwestern University and of the Lewis Institute of Chicago, and brings to the work of this department high ideals and genuine college spirit. The course in this department will be given full college recognition. The Con- servatory of Music has had a year of remarkable success. Nearly three hun- dred students have been enrolled for in- struction. This department will be strengthened next year by the addition of several new instructors. In our In- ter-Collegiate contests the year has been up to our usual high record. Our debaters won both decisions, win- ning over Coe College and Teachers' College. Our representative at the state Prohibition contest gained second place. Athletic conditions are healthy and hope- ful. Every evidence points to the fact that Morningside College is entering upon a period of real prosperity and unusual expansion. I-Xriiuitg A. Keckj We know that it is a potent thing in fashioning the character and determin- ing the ideals of young folk. I write from intimate knowledge of the facts when I say that the atmosphere of Morn- MORNINGSIDE

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Twelve sional man now in obscurity might rise to the highest rank if he were far-seeing enough to train his voice and body as well as his mind. Dr. Edward Everett Hale contends that The young Ameri- can, with common school education, who cannot make a speech on any ordinary subject at a moment's notice, is wanting in one of the most important attributes of the American make-up. It has frequently been said that training for citizenship is the ultimate aim of all education. But what are the requisites of good citizenship? First, an intelligent interest in the public questions of the day, and second, the ability to discuss these questions intelligently, and thus contribute to the forming of a safe and sane public opinion. The department of public speak- ing, using for material topics pertaining to public questions, and training students in clear, vigorous thinking and effective speaking, .contributes to the making of good citizens. It is the aim to make the work of the Department of Public Speaking of a very practical nature: to afford real prepara- tion for the activities of life. It matters not for what occupation or profession a student may be preparing, he will have abundant opportunities to use the training which he has received in Public Speak- ing. This is especially true of the work in debate. The student is trained in in- dependent and constructive thinking. He forms the habit of looking deeply into questions and seeing both sides of propo- sitions. l-le learns to discover the vital issues, and he is not easily misled by minor points. He develops a spirit of fair- mindedness, of consideration for the opin- ions of others. He learns that there are two sides to all questions. Again, training in public speaking de- vclopes self-reliance and self-confidence. The student comes to a realization of the powers which he possesses. He learns how to make use of the knowledge which he has, for he is trained in the art of self- expression. After all, this is the great art, for as some one has well said: He alone can give life to knowledge who has learned the art of communicating it to others. Ellie Glnnmfruatnrg nt' Munir ' fBy Prof. O. A. Morse.J The CONSERVATORY OF Music at Morningside will enter on its twenty-first year in the fall of l9l4. During this time it has grown from an unimportant de- partment to a large and well organized school of the art of music, with depart- ments for the study of the Pianoforte, Singing, Pipe Organ, Violin, Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Orchestral and Band Instruments, History of Music, Public School Music, Harmony, Counterpoint and Composition. In point of attend- ance, only one other music school in the state, and that in Des Moines is larger, MORNINGSIDE and between Minneapolis on the north and Lincoln on the south, it is unequalled. Over three hundred students have re- ceived instruction during the year of l9l3-I4. The position of a Conservatory in con- nection with a College of Liberal Arts is a unique one. More and more it is being realized that education means more than the mere securing of valuable infor- mation, or even the ability to do things. Culture of character is by far the most important thing in obtaining a training for life. The aesthetic features of life are