North Central College - Spectrum Yearbook (Naperville, IL)

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l am happy to accept the kind invitation of the Editor to extend a vvord ofgreeting in this 1942 Spectrum, The Spectrum renders a great service in preserving for us in this attractive pictorial form the persons, ac- tivities, and achievements that make up the college year. May this volume also keep alive in us the ideals and aspirations that North Central College seeks to instill in its students. We are immersed in a terrible and devastating world vvar that seems to overshadow all else and that demands of everyone the utmost service and sacrifice in the defense of our country and its ideals. Blood, sweat and tears seem increasingly to be the lot of everyone in every nation alike. In such a time we must hold faith in the ideals of a liberal education and in the principles of our Christian faith. These days call for men and women governed by reason instead of passion, justice rather than vengeance, and love rather than hate. And in the days to come when peace shall again descend upon this earth, more than egfer gill such men and women be needed. North Central College is pledged to the training of that type o stu ent. Mizz

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A TRIBUTE FRANKLIN W. UMBREIT April 8, 1877-October 28, T941 HGreatness is a spiritual quality, capable of exciting love, interest, and admiration, and the proof of possessing greatness is that we do excite love and interest and admiration. gMatthew Arnold Measured by this standard Mr. Umbreit was a great soul. l-le had been connected with the College and Seminary for thirty-three years in the capacity ol Treasurer and Business Manager. When he came to the College, the endowment funds were small, and the Seminary was housed in rooms rented in the College. l'le was a particularly significant part ol the growth of both institutions as we see them today. l'lis honest endeavor and lathomless capacity lor worl4 seemed to grow increasing- ly with responsibilities and years ol service. lVlr. Umbreit had come out ol a success- lul ministry and while he grew with the College in Financial insights, he l4ept abreast ol the latest thought in theology, philosophy, psychology, economics and politics. l-le had a remarkable capacity to absorb current ideas. It was therelore a pleasure to associate with him. Servant of God, well done Rest from thy loved employ, ' The battle fought, the victory won Enter thy Masters joy. Thomas Finlcbeiner, '94 Dean Mr. Umbreit has imprinted an indelible marl4 on our college memories. We ad- mired his genuine sincerity and willingness to cooperate and loved him For his l4indly spirit and sympathetic understanding. N. C. Cfs athletes will long reverence their mascot and lriendl We the Class ol 'l94Q, salute HDad Umbreit.