Oakwood University - Acorn Yearbook (Huntsville, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1928 volume:

m PHOTOGRAPHERS Reno ' s Studio Judd ' s Huntsville, Alabama ENGRAVERS Capitol Engraving Company Nashville, Tennessee PRINTERS Southern Publishing Associatio Nashville, Tennessee .u The Oaks VOLUME I May, 1928 s Published by The Students ' Promoter Association of Oakwood Junior College Huntsville Alab, ama Application made for entry as second-class matter at the Post Office of Huntsville, Alabama ¥ ¥ ¥ ' Bird ' s-eye View of the Campus Campus Thirty Years Ago Foreword Nothing is so dear to the heart as fond recollections of one ' s school days. Because of this, we, The Students ' Promoter As- sociation, have endeavored to make a beginning by publishing this, the first volume of The Oaks. It is our hope that this may be a means of binding the hearts of our former students to their Alma Mater, and of stirring the hearts of others to a desire for preparation to be co-workers with our Master. s s - T)edication To E. C. Jacobsen Whose interest has led him to work un- tiringly for the growth and development of Oakwood Junior College, always supporting it in every way possible, giving his life in service for others, and who is dear to every member of the Students ' Promoter As- sociation, we gratefully dedicate this, the first volume of The Oaks — 1928. %«££X«X«X« :CX:1 « «« Staff L. S. FOLLETTE T. R. M. Howard LuVada Lockhart Ethel Varnado Ernest E. Moseley President Vice President Secretary Ass ' t Secretary Treasurer EDITORS Thelma L. Winston Editor-in-chief ASSOCIATES Hattie Stewart W. C. Edwards T. T. Frazier O. B. Hall Celestine E. Reid Inez S. Brown L. H. Hastings Faculty Classes School Departments Missionary Alumni Home and Campus Student Organizations MANAGERS Lucile Chambers Edythe Crawford Jacob Soughs Harvey Kibble H. D. Singleton Circulation Manager Ass ' t dr. Manager Ass ' t dr. Manager Advertising Manager Ass ' t Adver. Mgr. xjj ttsio ' itfW ttsyr tavy us : f T ( : TM-E QA% ' ' Order 0 Books BOOK 1 Administration BOOK 2 Scholarship (Classes) BOOK 3 Arts and Crafts (School Departments BOOK 4 Activities (Missionary and Stu Organizations) BOOK 5 Alumni BOOK 6 Companionship (Home and Campus) BOOK 7 Business Friends Book I yldministration In A bsentia Uriah Bender Roy Cole A. W. Kimbrough Mrs. A. W. Kimbrough J. A. Tucker President ' Generous, liind-hearted, and true. F A C U L T Y Mrs. J. A. Tucker ' Thoroughness is her mollo. F A C U L T Y O. B. Edwards As faithful in little things as in big things. E. C. Jacobsen ' A good heart is better than all the heads in the world. Mrs. O. B. Edwards She looks out for others as well as herself. ' ' S 3-d R. A. JoRGENSON ' His words arc few and well chosen. F A C U L T Y Charles Degering ' A liltle man with a big heart. C. R. Wood ' Quietness reigns supreme in his life. F A C U L T Y , ; t Julia F. Baugh Where she is there is sunshine. J f ' I ' I I Mrs. L. E. Cunningham ' She puis her whole heart into her u or . Mrs. J. Dobbins Her aim is service. F A C L T Y Myrtle Bain ' Smile and the world smiles with you. (f J. M. SWAFFORD ' He believes honesty is the best policy. Alyce Frazier Brilliant, neat, k ' d. and sweet. F A C U L T Y Harry Dobbins ' He believes there is always room for improvement. F. J. Bryant ' He believes to f now thyself is better than to k.now others. W. C. Martin ' He worlds while it is day. Viola C. Rivers Stern but lovely. F A C U L T Y H. C. Nelson ' He thinks deep while others sleep. CoRiNE Bass ' Kind deeds are hers. Book II Scholarship 1 . Seni eniors Motto Character is the only true diploma Colors Old Rose and Silver Flower Cream Rose Junior College Class Officers W. C. EDWARDS, President - - Pensacola, Florida Fess A man diligent in his business shall stand before kif S d ' before mean men. President Students ' Promoter Ass ' n - _ . . ' 27 President Peerless Literary Club ----- ' 27 President Junior Class ------- ' 27 President Senior Class ------ ' 28 AIM: To please God in service for humanity. CELESTI NE E. REID. r -easurer - - Key Wes t, Florida. Celes Calm, sympathetic, — one who loves everyone and whom everyone loves. •25 ' 28 Secretary Academic Senior Class President Young Women ' s Literary Club Delegate Students ' Volunteer Convention Treasurer Senior Class - - - AIM: To be rather than seem. ' ETHEL E. VARNADO, Secretary Eddie Some secret charm did all her acts attend. Secretary Junior Class ------ Pianist S. S. - Secretary Senior Class - - AIM: To search for truth and wisdom. ' 28 ' 28 Kansas City, Mo. ' 27 ' 28 ' 28 ARTIE P. McNlCHOLS, l ice President ----- Mack There is a vein of jollity beneath his air of dignitt, ' . Oratorical Club ------- Secretary Peerless Literary Club - - . . Vice President Senior Class - - - - - AIM: To minister and to heal. Paducah, Ky. ' 28 ' 27 ' 28 Junior College Senior Class GEORGE E. JENKINS Pulaski, Tenn. Jenks Too optimistic for worry or anger, too broad-minded for fear or trouble, ever striving to obtain the one goal — heaven. Leader Colporteur Band - - - Superintendent S. S. Ass ' t. Field Sec, Tenn. River Conf. AIM: To be true to God, to my fellowmen and to myself. •27 ' 28 - ' 26, 77 THELMA L. WINSTON Telma A merry heart doeth good lil e a medicine. Secretary Students ' Promoter Association Editor Students ' Promoter Association Superintendent Primary Department, S. S. AIM: To be useful and efficient. HAROLD D. SINGLETON . . . . Sing Just a little bit of humor mixed with refinement and culture. ' Atlanta, Georgia 27 ' 28 ' 28 Jacksonville, Florida President Academic Senior Class Supt. Junior Dep ' t, S. S. - Leader Colporteur Band Sec. Home Missionary Dep ' t, Y. P. M. V. S. AIM: To serve. ' 27 ' 27, ' 28 ' 28 ' 27 C. RAYMOND WOOD Honor lies in honest toil. Head of Printing Department Member of Faculty ' 22 - ' 28 ' 21 - ' 28 AIM: To do my duty in that state of life unto which it shall please God to call me. .Summer School Graduate. Junior College Senior Class EMILE A. JARREAU New Orleans. La. Meel As the rain refreshes the flowers and the sun maizes them blossom, so doth his singing inspire thought and lead to nobler living. Chorister S. S. Y. P. M. V. S. Quartet - . . Leader Y. P.M. V.S. - ' 27 •25. ' 26. ' 27, ' 28 ' 28 AIM: To be efficient in service. BLANCHE PALMER Jacksonville, Florida A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches Church School Teacher - - - - - - ' 21 - ' 28 AIM: To reach the top. HARVEY W. KIBBLE ------- Harvie Z il e the high-sounding larf he inspires his hearers to look, up. Quartet -------- ' Tl , 78 Vice Pres. Academic Class ------ ' 27 Chorister Junior Department, S. S. - - - - - ' 28 Advertising Manager. The Oaks - . - - ' 28 AIM: To be the man of the hour, who asks not for rest, but strength to labor on. Huntsville, Alabama MRS. JULIA ANN WESLEY ----- There is no wisdom li e frankness. Church School Teacher - - - - - MRS. LUCILE PAGE With ivords we govern men. Church School Teacher ' 20- ' 28 ' 20- ' 28 Summer School Graduate. .L Academic Class Officers THORINGTON T. FRAZIER, President . . . . Hornsby Full of energy, with a heart to finish whatever he starts. Pres. Y. M. B. S. Vice Pres. Y. M. B. S. Vice Pres. Junior Class ------ Pres. Academic Senior Class - - . . - Member Executive Committee S. P. A. - AIM: To climb though the rocks be rugged. Montgomery, Alabama ' 27 •28 ' 27 •28 •28 HATTIE L.. STEWART, Vice President Attie ' Sociable and l ind, the like of her is hard to find. ' Sec. Y. P. M. V. S. - Associate Editor The Oaks ' - - - - - Vice Pres. Academic Senior Class - - - - AIM: To reach the highest height possible for woman. St. Louis, Mo. •27 ' 28 •28 INEZ SERENA BROWN, Secretary ------ Nez Cne who believes a soft answer turneth away wrath. Member S. P. Executive Committee . - - Sec. Y. P. M. V. S. - Sec. Senior Academic Class - - _ - - AIM: To press onward and upward to eternal ideals. Charleston, S. C. •28 •27 •28 D. J. DIXON, Treasurer Dres A soul that is on fire with a spirit to do something. Treas. Junior Class ------ Treas. Y. M. B. S. - Treas. Academic Senior Class - . . . Chicago, lUinoi icago, Illinois ■27 28 •28 AIM: To fit myself by the help of God for the gospel ministry. Academic Senior Class ALMA L. CLAIBORNE - - - Jacksonville. Florida Cheeka A jolly, industrious soul filled with music. Pianist S. S. ------- - ' 27 General Sec. S. S. - - - - - - - ' 28 AIM: To excel. ALBERTA LONZA ---------- ' Wilson. N. C. Berta yery modest and quiet, always neat from head to feet . Sec. Foreign Miss. Band ------ ' 28 Sec. Correspondence Band - - - - - ' 27, ' 28 AIM: To press forward to the mark of the high calling. GRACE M. HAMILTON -----.:- Knoxville. Tenn. Gracious ' True as gold, with a voice that charms everyone. Sec. Correspondence Band ------ ' 27 Y. Ladies ' Quartet ------- ' 27, ' 28 AIM: To be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. JENN1E V. MILLS -------- Montgomery, Alabama Jen Spreads ioy in abundance. Pianist S. S. - - - - - - - - ' 23 AIM To press forward in spite of difficulties. Summer School Graduate. Commencement Week Program Consecration Service, May 18, 1928 - 7:00 P. M. INVOCATION W. C. Martin ADDRESS -----.... President J. A. Tucker CONSECRATION PRAYER - - - - - - Mrs. L. E. Cunningham CONSECRATION SONG - - - Class RESPONSES --..--_--- Seniors - Juniors SONG -..---.---- Congregation BENEDICTION - F. J. Bryant Baccalaureate Service, May 19, 1928 - 1 1 :00 A. M. MARCH ---------- Mrs. Jennie Dobbins INVOCATION - President J. A. Tucker TENOR SOLO - - Emile A. Jarreau .SERMON Elder T. H. Allison MUSIC Male Quartet BENEDICTION Elder U. Bender Class Night Program, May 20, 1928 - 8:00 P. M. MARCH -_-----_-- Mrs. Jennie Dobbins INVOCATION - - Charles Degering SONG - Class WELCOME ADDRESS ------- Thorington T. Frazier CLASS HISTORY -_-.--..- Ethel E. Varnado MOTTO -....----_ Harold D. Singleton MUSIC ----- Selected ANNUAL ADDRESS - - - - - - - - - W. C. Edwards CLASS ASPIRATIONS . . Hattie L. Stewart CLASS POEM -....--... Inez Brown ORATION - - - - Emile A. Jarreau ORATION - C. Raymond Wood CLASS AIM - - - - D. J. Dixon PRESENTATION OF GIFT Artie P. McNichols FAREWELL ADDRESS - - Celestine E, Reid SONG - - . - Class BENEDICTION O. B. Edwards Commencement Program, May 21, 1928 - 8:00 P. M. MARCH - Mrs. Jennie Dobbins INVOCATION E. C. Jacobsen VIOLIN SOLO ---------- W. C. Edwards ADDRESS --------- Professor J. C. Tompson PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS ----- PresidentJ. A. Tucker BENEDICTION . - . . Elder Nelson President ' s Address The .J)(Co? ' al Value of a ILoJty T ' ur pose Worthy President, Members of the Faculty, Classmates, vStudents, and Friends: Purpose is the backbone of a life of courage. It is our master-ship of situations and our kingship of conditions and circumstances, fighting for the right and fight- ing to the end. We must never be at ease for the mere accomplishment of some task, but rekindle the altar flame of the soul, and untiringly raise our aspirations to a higher and still higher moral ideal. Nothing has the power to lift us above ourselves, and help us up the steep pathway of moral life, but our own purposes, sincerely cher- ished, however trivial, or however limited. The only fortune in this life worth the finding and which can be found by every- one is a lofty purpose, and it is not to be found in the balmy atmosphere of some foreign or distant land, neither in the gray dawn of coming time, but here and now. Who has ever set a noble purpose and fixed his eyes thereon and failed to receive an increase of moral strength? By dwelling upon it carefully and incessantly, we make it a part of our consciousness, and its radiance extends to the will, stirring it to renewed activity. No man has ever turned to that which is true, elevating, and noble, and looked upon it with a deep, ardent, and persistent gaze without being morally strengthened. Consider how the whole soul of man is composed into a kind of real harmony the moment he has a purpose. The highest motive of the life of the young Corsican com- mander was to gratify his ambition for purpose and glory. At the age of twenty- eight he framed his schemes, and at thirty he realized them. Three times he humbled the proud house of Hapsburg to the dust, three times he defeated the Russian armies, and tore to pieces the kingdom it took the Hohenzollerns centuries to build. Wehn a purpose is set, distrust, compunction, indignation, and despair, which lie like mastiffs beleaguering the soul of the purposeless, are stilled and begin to shrink, murmuring, far off into their caves. A man is then the man. Lack of purpose is an ether that puts us to sleep, and a cancer that eats out our very lives. As the sky is a roomy place, giving room for the sun, moon, and stars to more in their appointed ways without touching each other, so is the world of human life a great, wide, roomy place with a chance for every conceivable type. Each man builds his own particular planet of life and moves with it on its own selected orbit, througli this universe of interest, by the relation he sustains and the forms of action into which he enters. When a man becomes willing to live along the same level of achievement, content with no ambition, — that is the tragedy and defeat of life. But to grow higher, deeper, wider; to conquer difficulties and acquire more and more power; to feel all the faculties unfolding as the years go by; this makes life worth living. Live for something, have a purpose, And that purpose keep in view. Drifting like a helpless vessel. Thou canst ne ' er to life be true; Half the wrecks that strew life ' s ocean, If some star had been their guide. Might have long been riding safely, — But they drifted with the tide. W. C. Kn v. RDS. Class Song Out among thy aged big oaks Thou hast laid in our minds great hopes. The long-looked day has come at last, While life ' s best days are in the past. In midst of nature ' s scenes and trees, Of forests, hills and balmy breeze, Into our characters we ' ve cast The truths and rich things that will last. You are the dearest spot we know, And through the world we all will go As ministers and workers then, Instilling God in hearts of men. Chorus : Close to our hearts, dear O. J. C, Shall ever thy memory be. Living for Him we ' ll make men see We ' re living too for O. J. C. Grace M. Hamilton. Presentation of Gift Tonight, we, the graduating class of 192S, are looking forward to the tomorrow when we shall say adieu to our dear Alma Plater; and, ere we change the scene of this drama, we consider deeply the utmost needs of a perishing humanity. We count it more than a pleasure that words become beggars to describe, to pause aside in deepest sincerity to pay our tenderest and kindest regards to the respect we owe to O. J- College and to those who so patiently labored with us amid tr ' ing and ofttimes provoking circumstances with untiring zeal, love, and interest, that we might climb the heights and be encouraged to attain a greater consummation of an unsur eyed field. We do not wish to present the gift alone, but with the gift, the loyal hearts of the givers. This gift will be a token of oiu- profound gratitude for the firm standards, noble character, and lofty ideals you have instilled within our souls. For after being instructed mentally, physically, and above all spiritually, we can withstand the perils. Behold as we contemplate the plane and the race before us, with all its oppor- tunities, possibilities, and achievements, our hearts leap with joy. But the pre- meditated, joyous anticipations of this occasion, and the thought of parting from these four walls so dear to the hearts of those who soon must part to launch out upon the uncertainties of tomorrow, strike us with awe and sadness. We cannot overlook, even in a crisis, our most beloved schoolmates, whose com- panionship has meant much to us amidst our perplexities, To you, dear fellow students, we leave this injunction: that you be zealous, honor your instructors, re- main loyal to the standards of O. J. C, and ever remember your sincere fidelity to God. Words fail to express the deepest appreciation which we have for our institution; therefore, we have endeavored to make it more tangible by asking that you accept with our love and fond sincerity the support of the American Standard — ' the flagpole. ' As you gaze upon this pole, may it perpetuate in your memon, the stand- ards of our - lma Mater ' s lofty ideals. Consider not the gift, but the givers: thus, kind friends, dear schoolmates, faithful teachers, and beloved Alma Plater, we bid you adieu. Artie P. NIcXichols. Socials The IPicnic It was :Monday morning, the weather was very threatening and unfavorable for a picnic. Don ' t the seniors have a lovely day. said one of the younger students (casting insinuations). I hope when I become a senior our day won ' t be such a day as this, remarked some of the others. Of course the seniors were too dignified to notice these slighting remarks, hoping all the while that it would clear up. Seven o ' clock was the time appointed to leave the campus, but all were not ready and some had not fully decided to go, because of the condition of the weather. Seven o ' clock passed, then eight: about nine o ' clock the cars were parked in front of Irwin Hall and in ten minutes we were off for the mountain, arriving at the foot about 9:45, where our cars were parked. Through woods, over rocks, across streams, and down hills brought us to a beautiful green valley with a rapid waterfall, where we stopped. Our pleasures of the day were begun with the bean bag game. To exert our energy further, we all participated in a spicy game of baseball. At the hour of two, dinner was served, which con- sisted of very daintily prepared sandwiches, potato salad, stuffed eggs, and lemonade. It was enjoyed by all, and perhaps to some it was the most interesting part of the day, but we did other things that were equally enjoyable. Another pleasurable feature of the day was a hike to the top of the mountain. Two groups were formed, which spent considerable time taking snaps of the beautiful scenery that nature spread before us. Occasionally some one in the group would speak out in admiration, Isn ' t that a lovely scenery I Let ' s get a picture of it. The trip was so enjoyable that we forgot the time; however, it dawned upon someone that it was getting late and we must be making our way back to the picnicing ground. Immediately we started back and reached the spot just in time for supper, which was ice cream and cake. As night was swiftly drawing on and we had eleven miles to go. we hastily gathered up our luggage and started to the cars. In a short time we were there and all ready to go, reaching home about 7 : 30 P. M. After all, it was a delightful day and the seniors had a most enjoyable time. ' ' ' ' The HiJ e One cold morning in April, the fifteenth to be exact, and about 5:15 o ' clock we. the class of ' 28, all shielded against the bitin.g cold and threatening rain . ladened with many good things to eat, kft the campus of the royal oaks, on an annual hike to the two-mile mountain. The party was comprised of six young men and seven young women, excluding our chaperons (Miss Baugh and Professor Jacobsen). In an hour or more we were at the base of what we had previously been gazing upon. Our way became rough and rocky indeed, and our strength began to decrease. We ascended by ones, twos, and threes, while several of the knights tarried at the spring to fill the vessels with water. I will not relate the difficulties overcome in reaching the summit of that mountain, how- ever. I assure you all were ready to eat. Later, all were comfortable while a delicious breakfast was prepared and served. What did we have? Oh, eggs, sandwiches, jelly and hot postum. Breakfast was fine and something unusual, as usual, had to happen — everybody was satisfied. The sun began to peep out: all united in snapping pictures, or posing, telling riddles, and playing games. After a delightful time thus spent wc began to descend the rockies at 1 1 A. m. and wend our way southward to the campus of O. J. C. arriving in time for dinner. Thus we spent a pleasant morning. Farewell Address The words fareweil and good-bye seem especially sad when applied to our Alma Mater and those who dwell within its sacred walls. Each closing day has drawn it nearer and made it dearer to onr hearts. It would be impossible for us to try to tell here what this ])lace has incaiil. and does mean to us. But what would this place mean without our dear teachers, together with our classmates and schoolmates? The pleasure has been ours to associate here with you. We appreciate your friend- ship, your love, your counsel. Dear teachers, we shall never forget you. You have been so patient, kind, and sympathetic with us in our shortcomings — forgive us if at any time lack of appreciation has been shown by us, and let us together recall those pleasant, uplifting experiences which have helped us on to higher heights and drawn you closer to our hearts. May God ever bless and keep you in the way He would have you go. Fellow students, how can we forget you with whom we have struggled s ide by side each day? It may not be and most likely will not be our privilege to ever mingle within these sacred walls as we once have. Time moves on and so do we. We go forward in the name of our Saviour and Oakwood, realizing that if one is rightly represented so is the other — while on the other hand if the standards of one are lowered, dishonor and defeat are brought upon the other. May we, the class of ' 28, realize that as we leave the thresholds of these doors our appreciation of what has been done for us has just begun. Remember, a tree is judged by the fruit it bears. Fellow classmates, this is a serious question. Really, how are we going to relate ourselves to the life that is before us? Shall God be fiirst or last? Shall we bring honor or dishonor on our Alma Mater? The years spent here have been happy, helpful ones. Let us, in a real loay, as the years go by, give thanks and appreciation to this school and these teachers. We wish to bid yoii farewell, Juniors, with a word of appreciation for the love you have shown us. We assure you, you have helped to crown our years with happiness. As ' 28 leaves, you, the class of ' 29, enters — and to you we say, Welcome. We are glad you are coming to fill our places and feel that you will do all in your power to hold up the high standards of our Alma Mater. May your lives ever be examples of Christian living to both teachers and students, your thoughts and ideals always clear and pure. Remember, teachers, we appreciate you, we love you and shall always remember you. And fellow students, the ties of friendship formed here shall never be erased from our memories. We are reluctant to leave, but the time has come. Though some as they travel onward Will gather life ' s roses fair, While others will bend and falter Beneath their burden of care, — We trust that the great ' Our Father, ' Who is full of truth and love. Will unite our severed pathways In the home of rest above. Fare thee well, dear Alma Mater. Cei-ESTine E. Reid. Book II 2. Juniors lb mmtk y4 Junior Class Roll £ £4 Lawrence R. Hastings, President Academic Preston W. McDaniel, Vice Pres. Academic CoRiNE E. Harris, Secretary Academic Mary M. Gary, Treas. Academic Francis R. Hunter College Mildred E. Baker Academic Theodore R. Howard Academic Theora Butler Academic Obadiah B. Hall College Edythe Crawford College Ernest E. Moseley Academic Emma Wilson Academic Lawrence E. Fletcher Academic Myra L. Lockhart College Lyle S. Follette Academic Stella Webb Academic Raleigh, N. C. Houston, Tex. Detroit, Mich. Muskogee, Okla. Decatur, Ala. Mobile, Ala. Murray, Ky. Tampa, Fla. Quincy, Fla. San Antonio, Tex. Jackson, Miss. Chattanooga, Tenn. Indianapolis, Ind. Jackson, Miss. Jamaica, B. W. I. Knoxville, Tenn. An Invitation Come, dear friend, to O. J. C, O. J. C, grand and lovely, Where the breezes from the hilltop Tinge the cheek with health and beauty; Where the mountains, grand, majestic, Rise above a fertile valley, vStretching out into the distance. Clad in colors green and golden ; Where the trees are heavy laden With the ripened fruit of autumn. Fruit of varied species growing. Gift of love from God to mankind ; Where the birds are gayly warbling Songs of praise to God the Father, And the honey bees are buzzing ' Mid the fragrance of the flowers. Come and rest beneath the shadow Of the large and spreading oak tree. Of the maple tree so friendly On the summit of the hilltop ; And behold the smiling valley And the distant, green-capped mountains. In the rosy mist of morning. In the golden light of evening. Come and spend your peaceful season In this glorious realm of nature; Nestle to her heart confiding. Learn her secrets and her wisdom. She will give you of her treasures, Teach you of the great Creator, Fill your heart with joy of living. Come, O come, to O. J. C. Adapted by Edythc Jarrean. Book III rts and Qrafts t M ■■ . ■; M i fi  M i fe w v . z Ty ' Bible Department True education is character building, which embraces the spiritual, mental, social, and physical life. The principles governing this fourfold developmeat are found in the Bible. The mind does not grow, nor does the life take on character without seeking the causes and results of the things with which we associate day by day. The cause, or beginning, the purpose, or end. of these things, can be made known only by Him who made them all. The knowlege that we need of the beginning, purpose, and use of all things, the Creator has placed in His word for us. In the study of law, history, biology, zoology, physiology, and all other subjects through which we learn how to understand and use the natural forces about us, the mind, seeking for cause and effect, will find the foundation for such understanding only in the fear of God and in the study of His word. Reading, writing, grammar, and such kindred subjects (looked upon by some as educa- tion), are necessary elements, but useful only in the perusal of the subjects dealing with the cause and consequence of things. The Bible is not a textbook of detail in any of these subjects; but it lays the foundation for every subject, by setting forth the causes of all natural manifestations, and giving instruction by which to regulate the spiritual, mental, physical, and social elements of our nature. In addition to all this, the Bible is the specific and only textbook on the science of salvation: which is the only science dealing with the thoughts and intents of the heart. Read Heb. 4: 12. Without this science all other knowledge will be found lacking. Every textbook has its table of contents, setting forth the scope of the book. In looking at the Bible from this viewpoint we find : The generation of all thing ' ; including man. The degeneration or fall of man and its effect upon all things. The regeneration of man or the plan of salvation, emliracing not only man but all things afTected by his fall. This all appears in the first three chapters. Then follows the history of the working out of this plan. The results of the acceptance or rejection of the plan is recorded with the consequent effect upon individuals, families, communities, and nations. One nation is chosen that a place might be prepared for the Son of God to become the Son of man and our .Saviour. The history of this nation is followed and its experiences bec ome our examples from which we may learn lessons. From the first advent of Christ we are carried by the Acts of the Apostles and prophecy to the time of the Second Advent when, the dominion shall return to the tower of the flock. The two chapters that close the book show the redeemed in Eden restored. The Bible is complete in its plan and covers all the experiences of the human family. It is the foundation of all essential knowledge. U. Bender. Hiftory Department Is it not wonderful to know the progress of man? Is it not very interesting to trace each step he has made in the development of his God-given powers? This privilege comes to us in our study of that inportant and complete subject — history. Every one who studies this subject must have some kind of philosophy of the subject to guide him in his study. It may be a philosophy that recognizes God; it may be a philosophy separated from God; it may be a philosophy that sees only man in the succession of events. But there must be some kind of philosophy of history. One must also have a goal of history, and the goal is surely connected with one ' s view of the subject. The true philosophy of history is found in the Bible. In the study of the Bible, one can see that God ' s plan is to reorganize all things and place them under the headship of Christ. In a perusal of human history only, we do not see this, and we are led to believe that all things depend on man ' s will. We see great human power and boundless ambitions, but when we behold history from the correct viewpoint, we know that ordained agencies are silently working out the counsels of His will, and we know that a nation is exalted by righteousness, and we see the power of God in removing and setting up kings. As we read history in the light of truth we see not only the hand of God but of Christ, and the great plan of redemption ; and as our view of these facts becomes clearer, our vision of the true philosophy of history will broaden. What is the sure goal of history? It is the divinely willed end. It is the beginning of eternity, when all powers will be brought into subjection to Christ. It is the establishment of the new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. It is the glorious and final triumph of the cross. It is the time when God ' s grace will he fully revealed and His plan fully accomplished. We believe that progress has been made in our history department this year. We now possess a fine set of maps, and emphasis has been given to the true philosophy of history and the goal of history. Sixty-four have enrolled in this department and the Freshman history class is more than double its size of a year ago. O. B. Edwards. English Department For the boys and girls at Oakwood who are potential preachers of the Third Angel ' s Message, the English Department is designed to equip them properly in the use of the King ' s English. As the ability to think correctly is prerequisite to correct speaking and writing, the students are taught how to organize their thoughts logically, and to speak with force, beauty, and fluency. The students are also taught to develop an appreciation for the noble thoughts and the high ideals expressed in our extensive and varied literature. Simplicity in language is an asset. Jesus used such language that even a child could under- stand. Quoting from Mrs. E. G. White, we read: O that all might search dilligently to know what is truth, to study earnestly that they might have correct language and cultivated voices that they might present the truth in all its elevated and ennobling beauty. — Fundamentals of Christian Education, page 20. And in every branch of education there are objects to be gained more important than those secured by mere technical knowledge. . . . More important than the acciuirement of foreign languages, living or dead, is the ability to write and speak one ' s mother-tongue with ease and accuracy. . . . The chief requisite of language is that it be pure and kind and true, — ' the out- ward expression of an inward grace. ' Science Department We who are especially interested in the study of the various Hnes of science are greatly privi- leged here at Oakwood in that we are situated among the scenes and beauties of nature. As we study and consider the laws of nature and behold the works of the Creator we are led to say as did the celebrated astronomer Kepler: O God, I think Thy thoughts after Thee. If we look through the microscope we may see the wonderful coloring and design of the scales of the butterfly ' s wing, or the extremely sharp point of the bee ' s sting, and they remind us of the greatness of Him who fa.shioned these things. If you happened to be a student of astronomy, you would be intensely interested in looking through our new reflecting telescope and viewing the handiwork of God. You would be able to see the beautifu! planet Saturn with its rings, or the giant planet Jupiter and his moons. Or you might point the telescope to one of the most glorious parts of the heavens and get a glimpse of the vast nebula in Orion. Coming nearer home you could see the red planet Mars and also the planet that sometime appears like a crescent, — our sister world, Venus. When school begins next September, we hope to have the science department moved to its new quarters in the north end of the second floor of Butler Hall. In this location we will have the science classroom on one side, and the laboratory on the other. There will be a fume hood in the laboratory, so that the bad smelling and poisonous gases can be removed through the chimney. The woodworking department has constructed a chemistry table for us that will accommodate sixteen students. We plan to have a storeroom in which to keep our apparatus and a supply of chemicals. This year we have added considerable new science equipment. In the new location for the science department, we will have it more conveniently arranged than ever before, and it is planned to increase very materially the equipment of this department this coming year. R. A. JORGENSON. Teacher- Training Department Dear Ruth : Just as I was wondering whether I should go on and complete my College Normal course or not, your good letter came. My! I was glad to hear from you and feel greatly inspired even to climb though the rocks be rugged in order to complete the course. I had never deeply thought of what a sacred responsibility it is to train the minds of the young, and as you suggested, one cannot properly do this without real training for the work. Of course I realize it is going to mean hard work and a great deal of sacrifice for about two years, but, Ruth, I am now willing to make the sacrifice so that I may be the kind of teacher the world needs today. The demand for real teachers is even greater than just a few years ago. Really, dear, I don ' t see why I did not think of these things long ago, then I would not have to change plans already made for teaching the coming term. Thanks for the information you have given me about Methods I and II, Arts I and II, as well as Psychology, Child Study, and other subjects you mentioned. I am sure I will enjoy these studies very much and hope to put every moment to good use. Now, Ruth, please write again soon. Your letters are so helpful to me, — I am almost per- suaded to call this last one a Life-Saver. Lovingly yours, Helen. I Music Department Reading and speaking are the more common modes of expression, but it is in the realm of music, both vocal and instrumental, that the grandest and sublimest thoughts take on their highest and most complete form of expression. — Cady. The value of song as a means of education should never be lost sight of. Let there be singing in the home of songs that are sweet and pure, and there will be fewer words of censure, and more of cheerfulness and hope and joy. Let there be singing in the school and the pupils will be drawn closer to God, to their teachers and to one another. — Mrs. E. G. White. Music is an important factor at Oakwood. Various instruments of music and singing are often heard. It has been said that everyone who goes through school should learn to play at least one musical instrument. Instruction is given mainly in piano. Special attention is given by the music department to singing, — chorus, quartet, and solo. An organized brass band is a regular part of our music depart- ment. Only the highest type of music is fostered and encouraged by our school. There is with us no need for jazz and other popular forms of dance music. It is the purpose of this department that all who come under its influence shall have their ideals lifted and ennobled, that they may learn to appreciate and render on this earth such music as will enable them to have part in the new song which will be sung around the throne, and which no man can learn save the hundred and forty and four thousand. Mrs. Jennir Dobbins. Language Department Bibliography: Of making of books there is, fortunately, no end. They have their own in- terest, quite apart from their contents, as works of art in themselves. What constitutes a superior piece of bookmaking, what is the fascinating history of the process and of its great exponents are matters considered in this department. Another phase of the subject introduces the student to the handling of books, the technique of libraries. The lover of books is greatly stimulated by courses such as these. English: All that men have thought, hoped and felt, under what compulsions they have acted, what aspirations and ideals have been their guiding stars, what trust or what faith has guided their destinies — these are the sum and substance of literature. Other courses have properly much to say about these engrossing themes, but it is reserved for literature to have them ditTused through this medium of beauty. What the student honestly thinks and feels about the material of his everyday life becomes the subject matter of his work in self-expression, for the work in composition has mainly in view the truthful and individual record of sincere opinion and impression. Language: Dead and living languages alike have their proper place in the curriculum of Oakwood Junior College. Greek, Latin, and Spanish offer their studies of the lives of other races. To know even one other is to multiply one ' s responsiveness to human nature. Fletcher J. Bryant. -o 3 Sewing Department Believing firmly in the plan of Christian Education, which means the harmonious develop- ment of all the faculties, we enter into our industrial work in this department with enthusiasm. It is a subject, too, which lies close to the heart of every girl. The education of no girl or woman is complete without a knowledge of domestic duties. Whether her future sphere of activity shall lie in the field of business, teaching, or home-making, she will find her ability to cut and make garments of much use. She should be able to select materials, colors, and designs suitable for herself and other members of her family. In the present days, startling modes of dress, of breaking away from customs of long duration, of disregard of suitability in dress, the girls trained in our schools should have a thorough know- ledge of what is proper and suitable. In the Academic Department, classes in sewing have been given to the ninth and twelfth grades. In the ninth grade, both hand work and machine work are given. The articles required to be make are garments and household furnishings; mending, including the darning and patching of garments is required. Theory in the cutting and putting together of garments is given; in the stitches and their uses, and other principles of sewing. The use and care of the sewing machine is taught. In the twelfth grade are given the elements of costume designing. The human body, with its structure and proportions, is studied. Importance is given to individuality in relation to clothing. Dressmaking and light tailoring are required. It is hoped that every girl entering this department will receive and retain the principles of Christian dress here given. Mrs. Jennie Dobbins. Oakwood Sanitarium Oakwood vSanitarium has fifteen rooms besides bathroom, porches, and a well-equipped hydrotherapy room for treating the sick. In teaching such classes as physiology and simple treatments, we try to emphasize the practical things, — things Christian young people should know as followers of the Great Physician. We endeavor to teach them the things they can and may need to do anywhere. This includes simple hydrotherapy treatments, first-aid measures in emergencies, and practical ways of taking care of the sick in the home. Our workers need this training. Read what God ' s servant says of it in Ministry of Healing, page 145, paragraph 3: Whether in foreign missions or the home field, all missionaries, both men and women, will gain much more ready access to the people and will find their usefulness greatly increased, if they are able to minister to the sick. On page 146, paragraph 4, it says: Thousands need and would gladly receive instruction concerning the simple methods of treating the sick. We, in the fear of God, teach them these methods so that they may more fully walk in the Saviour ' s steps. God has greatly blessed us healthwise this year and we feel He will continue to do so. We want a thorough nurses ' training course organized here in the near future and we are praying and working toward that end. Parents, do not be afraid your boys ' or girls ' health will be neglected here, for Oakwood believes whole-heartedly in the golden rule. Myrtle Bain, R. N. _ Interior of Kitchen Domeftic Science Of all institutions in our world the school is the most important. Here the young people receive knowledge in the various sciences. We know that cooking is a science, and it means much to the young to receive practical as well as theoretical training in this all important .science. We are told that the one who prepares the food that is to be placed in our .stomachs to be converted into blood to nourish our system, occupies a most important and elevated position. To do this requires intelligence and experience. The two are inseparable. We are glad that some time is given to all of our girls before leaving school to receive some training along the line of preparing food in a healthful way. There are now twenty-five who are receiving training in our Boarding Department. All our baking is done by students. From four to five hundred loaves of bread are baked every week, and this is done with no injustice to other studies. We believe that to teach our youth how to prepare simple, yet wholesome, food is teaching them the first steps in some of the most useful branches of education and inculcating principles that are needful elements in their religious life. The position of copyist, dressmaker, or music teacher can not equal in importance that of the cook. We are hoping soon to have a place with modern equipment where our young people can be taught household management in full, so that when they go out to be home-makers they will possess this all important training. Mrs. L. E. Cunningham. Interior of Shop Woodwork Department The inhabitants thereof shall not say f am sick (no need for the doctor), but — Mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands. For they shall build houses and inhabit them. There are many things that the Master did while on earth. We get many beautiful lessons from His parables, His methods of encouraging the weary. His untiring efforts to heal the sin-sick souls of men. He even raised the dead. Yet, for all that, we are reminded that a greater part of His life work while in training was in the carpenter shop, where, through His conduct and good work. He grew to be favored by God and man. Just before leaving this world He left the following for our encouragement: Ye believe in God believe also in Me. In My Father ' s house are many mansions: if it were not so I would have told you. T go to prepare a place for you, and if I go and prepare a place for you I will come again and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. I am glad to say that in our department Christ is to us the master builder. We recognize the fact that we are indeed blessed here at O. J. C. in our woodworking department. While we do not have all machines necessary for an up-to-date school shop, you may look at the above picture and see that we have enough to successfully build for our girls ' dormitory (Irwin Hall) one hundred oak chairs for their as sembly room and completely furnish their rooms save the beds and mat- tresses. Through our carpenter shop we have built new buildings and remodeled old ones so that they look new, until we have given about eighteen boys work, amounting to about three thousand dollars, or paying the entire way of twelve or fourteen boys through school. If through our efforts anything tangible has been done, to God be the glory. Harry D. Dobbins. Agriculture Our first mental vision of Adam and Eve is in the garden of Eden planted by God himself. Surely if it were necessary for such surroundings before sin entered, it is much more so now. It was here in this Eden school, in the midst of nature, that God taught them His infinite wisdom. Later were the Schools of the Prophets in which man came close to God through His handi- work, — for in each shrub, in each blade of grass, is seen the marvelous miracle-working power of the Almighty Creator. As we work in the soil and .see how dependent we are upon God for our daily food, we realize to a fuller extent the meaning of many of Christ ' s parables and teachings. In many schools students receive their physical recreation in gymnasiums; but we are very thankful to God for the invaluable instruction that shows us that by far the better plan is to get our recreation by doing useful, manual labor on the farm, which best fits the mind for study. We have nearly one thousand acres of land, one half of which is under cultivation. Our wooded land affords ample timber for building purposes, also an unlimited supply of wood. An orchard of two thousand peach trees, which will soon bear, makes up our major supply of fruit, however, our little pear orchard of three hundred bearing trees is worthy of more than passing notice. Due to good methods of farming, coypled with wise management, our farm is doing strictly expert work. For those who desire a knowledge of scientific farming the department offers ample opportunity. W. C. Martin. Book IV Activities Missionary, Colporteur, Student Organizations The Sabbath School Sweet Sabbath School, more dear to me than fairest palace dome, My heart e ' er turns with joy to thee, my own dear Sabbath home. The Sabbath School rightly directed, is a wonderful home. It is a house of refuge for the tempted, despondent and sin-chased soul. In the darkness of spiritual and Biblical ignorance, the adversary would bind us with the chains of sin. He would torture us with our sense of guilt. In this condition, what a miserable existence! Thank God that He has prepared a refuge for the oppressed. The dear Sabbath home invites you to its restful abode. There you can learn how to break the chains of sin, how to fight the enemy, and how to have peace. Surely such a home is bound to be dear to us. Were it not for the Sabbath School, many would not understand the plan of salvation. The need of Christ as a personal Saviour would not be impressed upon their hearts. The Sabbath School is a great soul-saving agency for young and old. It is a most successful means of establishing people in the truth of Christ. The Sabbath School is a great training school for Christian workers. Those who are studying the Word of God sincerely, are bound to be stirred by the love and spirit of Christ in serving man. They will have a burning desire to work for Him. By sitting at His feet in the Sabbath School, they are trained how to win others for Christ. The earnest, thorough study of the Bible has an elevating effect upon the mind. It develops the mind every way, giving one a mental grasp that he could not possibly get without such study. From Sabbath Schools have gone out men who have been bright stars in this dark world. The world is yet looking and calling to the Sabbath School for help. With the Sabbath School offerings we have sent missionaries to the dark corners of the earth; we have built schools, hospitals, and publishing houses. It is evident that it is a most essential missionary and educational organization. It deserves our appreciation and most hearty co-operation. The Oakwood Sabbath School has four divisions: the Senior, Youths ' , Primary, and Home. In these divisions the classes are divided according to age, experience, and mental grasp. They include from the Cradle Roll for infants up to the aged and decrepit in the home. Everyone feels the influence of the Sabbath School. Each one is placed in the class best adapted to him. Each division is directed by a superintendent selected from the student body. Each division has its own secretary and has its school alone. The divisions gather to close the Sabbath School. The record by the general secretary is then read, the general superintendent directing the closing exercises. Such exercises and reports are given, and such devices used as will interest each division. Out of one hundred twelve members for the first quarter in 192S, the attendance in the Senior Division was 94%, the daily study record was 81%. We gave S226.44 to missions. We have a very enthusiastic Sabbath School, and hope that many will work with us to do in the cause of Christ. George Jenkins. Young People ' s Missionary Volunteer Society We have an army of youth who can do much if they are properly directed and encouraged. . . . Let all be trained that they may rightly represent the truth, giving the reason for the hope that is within them, and honor God in any branch of the work where they are qualified to labor. It was in the year 1879, by two young men at Hazelton, Mich., that the Young People ' s Society began. In its infancy all members were but boys and young men who had for their purpose a life temperate in all things, and the collection and distribution of religious literature. When they assembled there were held prayer, social, missionary, and temperance meetings with special programs. This group of young men was joined later by some young ladies who contributed much to the good of the society. Young men and young women, cannot you form companies, and as soldiers of Christ, enlist in the work, putting all your tact and skill and talent into the Master ' s service that you may save souls from ruin? . . . Let there be companies formed somewhat after the order of the Christian Endeavor Society, and see what can be done by each accountable human agent in watching for and improving opportunities to do work for the Master. . . . Suffering humanity needs help everywhere. These encouraging statements came from the pen of the vServant of the Lord to the young people, whose hearts were uplifted, and the work progressed. In 1905 the work had taken root in other lands and there were three hundred and fifty well-organized societies with a membership of fully 5,000. Since then the work has continued progressing year by year. At Oakwopd we would not be without this most wonderful organization. It is the best and strongest society of the school. It is a department of the church. It is here the young people learn to preside in meetings, and develop initiative by working on committees and performing various other duties. Most essential of all, each menber of the society is trained to become a soul winner. A minister states that he has found the Young People ' s Society to be the strongest ally of his church. Without doubt, many others can bear the same testimony to this powerful auxil- liary in Christian Service. This society is by no means a secret society. But it has an inevitable secret, that we gladly announce to others in spirit, word and deed: The love of Christ constraineth us. This is our motto. An educator has said that he would rather have his pupils be somebody and go somewhere than to be nobody, go nowhere, and be nobody when thev get there. We young people, in sincerity, are going somewhere taking good tidings. With Jesus, we shall be somebodies when we get there. The advent message to all the world in this generation, is our aim. EmilE A. Jarreau. Prayer Bands Nineteen hundred years ago the Crown Prince of the Universe was on earth in the form of humanity. Day by day as He was brought into conflict with the powers of darkness, He was victorious, and at the same time while He was seeking to upUft fallen humanity. He lived a sinless life. Wonderful indeed ! But what was the secret of His success? To answer this question, inspiration turns our minds to one of the greatest systems of communication ever known to created intelligences. This system — laid in the councils of eternity, and so broad as to reach to the utmost parts of the universe, yet so simple that it can be employed at will by the weakest of mankind — is prayer. Prayer is the breath of the soul; the actual life of the spiritual nature of human beings. It is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend. Then if we would live a spiritual life we must keep ourselves in the attitude of prayer. It is our privilege to actually have God in our daily lives, and experience His keeping and saving power through prayer. The life of prayer is the life of power. Along with prayer, faith must be exercised. Many confound the two but they are distinct. When we ask in the channel of God ' s will, it is our privilege, by faith, to believe the prayer is answered, and it shall be. Many are the heroes of prayer. Enoch walked with God through prayer. It was power received from God through prayer that enabled Elijah to live such a godly life that the Lord could translate him. Prayer made Joseph, and Daniel and his three companions successes. The greatest example of all is the life of Christ, which was a continual, unbroken life of communion with His Father. And if we would have the full power of His life, which is our privilege, we must keep con- nected with heaven continually through this system. Lawrence Fletcher. Colporteur Band The following are a few extracts from the Sjiirit of Prophecy concerning student canvassing. Among the students in our schools there are those who have precious talents they should be taught to put in use. They should be encouraged to make earnest missionary effort for those in error, becoming acquainted with them, and teaching them the truth. When school closes there is opportunity for many to go out into the field as evangelistic canvassers. The faithful colporteur finds his way into many homes, where he leaves reading matter containing the truth for this time. Our students should learn to sell our books. At O. J. C. we are endeavoring to carry out the above instructions. Yearly a large number of our students engage in evangelistic canvassing and are thus by the proceeds obtained able to pay their school expenses. Yes, the scholarship plan works one hundred per cent at O. J. C. As a means of training colporteurs, a colporteurs ' band is organized each year. In this band principles of practical Christian salesmanship are studied. Near the close of each year the field secretaries from the Southern and Southeastern Unions hold a colporteurs ' institute in which valuable instruction is given and recruits are signed up for the difTerent fields. When our conference brethren are looking for men and women to hold responsible positions they ask, Have you canvassed? Why do they ask this? Because they know there is a training received in the canvassing field, fitting persons to hold responsible places, that cannot be obtained elsewhere. And Oakwood, through its Colporteur Band, is preparing workers for such positions. HaroIvD D. Singi eton. Bible Seminar Our seminar consists of both young men and young women who are preparing to be ministers and Bible Workers. The purpose of this seminar is to train these young people very efficiently in Christian work. To accomplish this purpose both are trained to give Bible studies. In each meeting of the seminar, the members report the commimity work that they have done during the week and the new fields they have located. They also discuss problems to be met and plan the best way to place this message in the hearts of the people. Young Women ' s Literary Society A man is judged by what he reads, Therefore, to the bad, never take heed. May our motto ever be, to be true And read good literature. We are glad that we have such an organization in our school as the Young Woman ' s Literary Society. Although this school year has been very busy, the young women of Irwin Hall have found time to come together and engage in some good social activities, which have been very beneficial to our school. There is no organization in our school that affords the young women more pleasure than this society. In their meetings they discuss personal and social matters. It might be well to relate the motive that inspired the young women to organize the society. It is a well-known fact that a young man or young women will be influenced by the literature he or she reads — whether it is good or bad. This is especially true of young people whose minds are waiting to be filled with something. They are influenced more or less by stories of adventure and romance. In order to lead our young people in the paths of good literature we must encourage them to read the right kind, that kind of literature which will cause them to think of high and noble deeds instead of the lower activities of life. For these reasons some of the young women of our school organized the Young Women ' s Literary vSociety. It is the object of this group of young women to teach by precept and example the reading of good literature. This society came into the history of our school during the school year of 1925-26, and from that time it has been active in giving programs to the school body, setting forth the principles of good literature. Literature, good literature ' May it so broaden that it may be able to compete with the horizon. Young Men ' s Betterment Society In the school year of 1925-26 some of the young men of our school saw the need of a better spirit among our young people. They realized that the good old school spirit, which had once been ours, was passing away. As time passed and the need of a better spirit was more fully real- ized, those young men decided to ask God to help them in their feeble efforts to bring about better- ment. They said, It is now time that something should be done. One Sabbath morning, that same group of young men who had been longing for better condi- tions in our school were found kneeling in prayer. They earnestly asked the Lord to helj) them bring back the good old spirit of happiness and contentment. Time passed on without very much visible effort, but God, who does not move at all times when we desire, was preparing the way. The week of prayer came and those same efforts were put forth. At the close of this week of prayer a society known as the Young Men ' s Betterment Society was organized. The work of this society is expressed in its name. Its object is to better conditions of the young people of our school. The leaders of the society realize that in order to create a better spirit in this school or any other school, the students themselves must be interested and must take an active part. In order to interest the young people and the school as a whole, the members give at least one program during the school year. They also have for their own benefit an outing or a hike. A social entertainment is also given during the school year by this society. It is also the object of the Betterment Society to influence all young men and yount; women, who are seeking a Christian education, to come to Oakwood. As an incentive to those who may be interested, the society printed a bulletin of some of the activities of the past year. By the help of God and you this organization shall succeed and be instrumental in educating the youth. Let us all work together and help the members of the Betterment Society accomplish its purposes. Lawrence R. Hastings. Book V yilumm TME ©A . 523- W«yn«t The Alumni Often we have heard the saying, Absence makes the heart grow fonder. This seems especially true of the Alumni, for should you ask the question, Who love Oakwood best? the Alumni would echo and re-echo just two little words, We do. Yes, and we have a right to, as we recall the years spent under the watchful care of our Alma Mater. And though we must be absent in person, we still feel that we are so bound to it that we must love it, protect it, and work for it no matter where we are. We hope, as an association, to do something worthwhile for our school in the near future. Of course it would be impossible for us to pay the debt we feel we owe; however, it is our desire to show our appreciation as best we can in a tangible way. Many of the alumni are engaged at present in the work of uplifting humanity in various communities. vSome of them are: MiNISTltRS Elder F. A. Osterman Pastor John Wagner Pastor Brutus Ewing Pastor R. L. Ryles Elder R. E. Louden Pastor Otis J. Trotter Miss Eflfie Seard Miss Margaret Caldwell Mr. Russell Fassett Miss Geraldine Oldham Miss Frances Fountain Mrs. Marguerite Pons Miss Blanche Palmer Teachers Elder John Green Elder James Martin Pastor E. Wilkins Pastor Charles Jackson Pastor E. S. Dillett Mr. Ivan Christian Miss Corine Bass (Oakwood) Miss Sadie B. Williams Mr. H. T. Mitchell-Palmer Miss Lucille I. Heyward Mrs. Lucile Page Mr. H. T. vSaulter Varied lines of work Mrs. O. B. Edwards Miss Viola Rivers Miss Julia F. Baugh Mrs. J. Stratton- Dobbins Professor O. B. Edwards Mr. C. Raymond Wood Secretary to the President Registrar Assistant Normal Director Preceptress and Sewing Department Preceptor and History Teacher Head of Printing Department Others in school or not engaged in any particular line of work at present : Mr. Archie Hairston Miss Pearl Valker Mr. Francis Hunter Mr. Harvey Kibble Miss Thelma Winston Mrs. Willsie Dobbins-Palmer Miss Lucile Chambers Mr. Wayne Harris Miss Alyce Dickson Mrs. R. L. Ryles Mrs. R. E. Louden Mrs. Charles Jackson Mr. O. B. Hall Mr. George Murphy Mr. H. D. Singleton Book VI Companionship Homes and Campus Homes and Campus One of the many places in the world where nature has bountifully given of her exhaustless store, is Oakwood. Come with me in your imagination, visit and learn of the place. It is a lovely spring morning and the pure, fresh, country air is laden with pleasant fragrances, and the music of our feathered songsters. There is a reserved stillness that grips us firmly and places over us a meditative and invigorating influence. The sun is rising slowly over Mount Sano, which towers against the eastern skies. Our campus proper forms a circle, around which are our main buildings. After a long walk from the gate to this part of the campus, passing several of our teachers ' cottages, we turn to our left and face Henderson Hall — the former home of our young women, but now where our young men reside. We continue our walk and come to Old Mansion, the oldest building on the campus. Next in order is West Hall which is occupied by some of our teachers. Just a few steps away is Irwin Hall, the home of our young women. You will notice that the next building we come to is being remodelled. This is Butler Hall, the former home of our young men. We are now at the Administration building and Chapel. This, too, like most of our other buildings, claims a lively growth of shrubbery around it. Oaklawn is the home of our president; our Sanitarium, the last building around the circle, is where our sick ones are cared for. In the midst of our campus is a beautiful fountain, which supplies us with cool, refreshing water. The campus is also beautified with flowers, shrubbery, and stately trees, under which we may rest. In the above we have only slightly mentioned our school homes — Irwin Hall and Henderson Hall, but we are going to tell you more about them just here. These are real homes in every sense of the word, for they are headed by kind, sympathetic teachers who have our interests at heart. The buildings and furnish- ings are good — beautiful ; there is no need for unhappiness on the part of any student. In each home is a spacious assembly room where morning and evening worship is held, conducted by the head of the home. Because of the busy life the student must live, we are very grateful for the silent hour that is given us each morning at worship time. While one group remains in the assembly room reading or meditating, the roommates of these are alone in their rooms with the privilege of quiet prayer. So you see our spiritual influences are good, our surroundings clean, pure, and lovely. How thankful we are for our good, Christian homes! Inez S. Brown George A. Irwin Hall Henderson Hall ' m -m tU-M QA%- Campus Sayings Teacher (while class was seriously discussing diet) : I lived on a milk diet for a whole year one time. Class (alarmed): Really? How did you live? Teacher (very dryly): Got along all right. Class: When was that, Profes- sor — ? Teacher (more dryly): When I was a babv. Fred: Is this Tuesday morning? John: Yes, this is ' missionary day. ' Robert: It ' s raining this morn- ing. James: Yes, I wonder what ' s the matter? Robert: Ah, boy, this is girls ' walk da} Office Girl: Where is my um- brella? Where ' s my umbrella? ? Student: Do you mean the one hanging on your arm? A certain teacher says: Mr. or Miss — , how did you get the consent of your mind to do that? A student working in the H. L. Water Department was asked to heat some hot water. Fire ! Fire ! Everyone all excited ! ! Where? — Chapel. Well — guess what? ? Only a bird ' s On Wednesday mornings after students have worked those mis- sionary hours for their unexcused absences, a certain teacher asks — Do you have your red ticket? nest. Heard on the campus: Student: Hello, Brother ' B. ' Brother B : Hello! Hello! Don ' t hello me ; I ' m no telephone. f -) Oakwood Entrance Fountain ... Book VII Business Friends fe nnual M Cl ' S Uti L« w SUPREMACY in the southern year-book field is the result of personal service THE CAPITOL COMPANY Has Kad more tKan twenty years of successful experience in Year -Book Designing end Engraving. They are recognized as the leaders in tke creation and production of the better class of annuals. TKeir experience, equipment, corps of artists, designers and engravers are entirely at your disposal Capitol Enqravinq Co J30-132-l -J36 FOURTH AVENUE. NORTH NASHVILLE TENN. Sfe = THE OAKWOOD JUNIOR COLLEGE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING COURSES: Junior College - College Normal -Theological - Bible Workers - Academic Science - Academic Normal - Preparatory Medical - Boys ' Vocational - Girls ' Vocational - Music - Medical - Normal - Missionary Seminar JVrife for information J. A. TUCKER, President O. J. G. FARM Produced last year: 2 000 bushels of corn I ooo bushels of sweet potatoes 2 1 bales oi cotton 500 gallons oi sorghum 100 tons of hay 2 acres in gardens 2000 peach trees 500 Leghorn Hens 300 pear trees 60 yersey Cows Royal Undertaking Company, Inc. Funeral Directors and Embalmers C. K. Binford, Manager Phone j8o ii8 W. Holmes St. Huntsville, Alabama GERON ' S Furniture SEE MOORE rt and Qift Shop 213-211; Washington Street and See Better SEE!! Huntsville, Alabama Huntsville Alabama Dickson Paint Co. Sam Schiffman Co. Paint Glass Wallpaper Floor Surfacing The friendly Store Ladies ' Ready -to- vear, S ioes Phone S81 Millinery and FurnisJiiugs II South Side Square Huntsville Alabama Phone 390 East Side Square Huntsville Alabama Telephone Ice Plant 6-J HUNTSVILLE ICE COAL CO. Telephone Coal Yard 6-W Manufacturers of Pure Spring Water Ice Wholesalers and Retailers of Coal Residence Phone 709-W Office Phone 828 Reno Studio of Photographic Arts V. Reno 212 Washington Street Huntsville Alab aiiia PIZITZ Complete line of Dry Goods, Ready-to-wear and Shoes Jeft ' erson Street HUNTSVILE ALABAMA Gifts That Last A. L. Hipp Jeweler Optometrist 117 Jefferson Street Huntsville Alabama When in need of FEED AND GARDEN SEED Call I. WIND CO. Phone 90 106 Washington Street Huntsville, Alabama Compliments Compliments of of W. H. Robinson The S. D. A. Church Box 452 {Colored) Amory, Miss. Nashville, Tenn. SAFETY SERVICE SATISFACTION Huntsville Bank Trust Co. Huntsville, Alabama Capital - $100,000.00 Your banking business appreciated J. B. WOODALL, President R. H. GILLIAM, Cashier The Tennessee Valley Bank Resources Over Seven Million Dollars ' ' The Big Bank at the Big Building ' Huntsville - - - Alab ama Thompson ' s Pullman Bread Made With Milk and Honey Ideal Bakery Plioiir 166 114 Washiuf ton St. Huntsville, Alabama L. C. Calson, Mniinycr ,1. D. Sinilli, l.v.vV Manaqer Service Undertaking Co. (Incorporated) Funeral Directors and Embalmers ' ' Known by Service ' ' Phone 874 208 Church Street Will save you 15 per cent on groceries and meats. 1 The enormous buying power eliminates the middle man. Compliments of Hall Piano Company Huntsville, Alabama Goodyear Tires ROAD SERVICE Independent Tires Phone 110 Huntsville Alabama Residence Phone Office Phone 971 939 Doctor R. S. Beard Huntsville, Alabama 1 The Henderson National Bank Huntsville, Alabama Capital $100,000.00 Surplus $200,000.00 We appreciate your patronage ROBERT INIURPHREE, President W. R. STOBAUGH, Cashier E. W. McLEOD, Vice President J. E. HUMPHREY, Ass I Cashier Oakwood Junior College Printing Department Telephone 3802 Quality Printing Moderately Priced Let Us Do Your Work Huntsville - - Alabama tubentg in 0. f . C elcome to . aa. C. ennesisiEe I iber Conference Carolina Welcomes Oakwood Graduates As Ministers Teachers Colporteurs Bible Workers Carolina Conference of S. D. A. 215 N. McDowell St. Charlotte, N. C. Oakwood Planing Mill umber Mill Work Plain Doors Quartered Screens Poplar Frames Cedar Interior Trim Chestnut Sawing Logs Repairing WE INVITE SPECIAL JOBS A Department of Oakwood Junior College Earn Your Scholarship the Watchman Way Many of our young people earned their school expenses last summer selling THE WATCHMAN MAGAZINE at twenty-five cents, and more will this year -— why not you? This is easily done during vacation time. One young lady sold approximately six thousand copies last summer and returned to college. Her profit was sixteen cents each, or $900.00. Those who earn their scholarships selling our books and magazines are allowed 20% from the scholarship which costs, we will say for example, $300.00. From this deduct the 20% allowance and we have a net amount of $240.00 which divided by fifteen cents profit on each magazine gives 1600 as the number of single copies to be sold to earn a three-hundred-dollar scholarship. All above this number would be extra money to meet personal expenses during the school year. For half this scholarship sell 800 copies. A gentleman wrote from Missouri that while in one of the eastern cities last summer, a modest young lady stepped up to him and said, Mister, I am earning a scholarship: won ' t you buy this good magazine to help me, and read it to help you? After reading it through he wanted to subscribe for a year. A student writes from New York state: I do think if a girl or boy wants to go to school, selling magazines is about the only thing where the money comes in fast, at least faster than from lots of other things you might do. The one who sold six thousand copies wrote: I have been glad, extremely so, for the success the Lord has shown me this summer. It has been indeed good of Him to make it possible for me to attend college by canvassing. 1 could never have managed college otherwise. I feel that the work has been a college course in itself, one of very practical value. I want to thank you for your promptness in filling all orders. THE WATCHMAN MAGAZINE Nashville, Tennessee COMPTON ' S PICTURED ENCYCLOPEDIA BEST FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL BEST FOR THE GRADES Modern in every sense of the word, costs no more than the old type Encyclopedia — why not have the best. Order from our authorized represenlatioes or direct from F. E. COMPTON CO. 1000 N. Dearborn St. CHICAGO State A. M. Institute Normal, Alabama A Land-Grant College Founded in 1875 Supported by the State of Alabama and the Federal Government A Ten-Weeks Summer School July 2-August 11 1928 The Fall Quarter begins Monday, Sept. 22, 1928 For further information write: J. F. DRAKE, President The harvest truly is plenteous, hut the laborers are few. Cumberland Conference, S. D. A. 1410 Magnolia Avenue. Knoxcille, Tenn. THE STATES OF LOUISIANA-MISSISSIPPI Have a population of over two million colored people THEY MUST HEAR THE THIRD ANGEL ' S MESSAGE THE FIELD NEEDS Consecrated Worl ers, Means for Support Self-Supporting Worl ers FLORIDA CONFERENCE Welcomes the consecrated young people of the South to this field p. O. Box 372 ORLANDO FLORIDA Make Your Summer Vacation Count By Enrolling At Once In The Fireside Correspondence School Students can earn substantial credits towards graduation by wise use of spare moments. We offer work in Bible. English, History, Mathematics, Education, Lan- guages, Bookkeeping, .Stenography, and many other subjects. Our school is open all the year. Payment in easy monthly instalments. Work fully accredited. You can earn from six to twelve hours ' college credit this summer if you set about it promptly and in earnest. Academic students have earned as many as two units in a single vaca- tion. Apply now for catalogue, mentioning any subject that especially interests you. The Fireside Correspondence School Takoma Park (Mention this paper Washington, D. C. CONSERVATIVE SOUND DEPENDABLE W. K. Risen Banking Company Huntsville, Alabama ' The Gibraltar of North Alabama H. M. RHETT, President ASHFORD TODD, Cashier I. W. WALKER, Ass ' f Cashier Since 1866 Pioneer Bankers of North Alabama A. B. C. MARKET Alex Young, Manager 116 W. Holmes St. Huntsville, Alabama T. T. Terry Dry Goods Huntsville Alabama TUMMINELLO BROS. Wholesale Fruits and Produce Telephone No. 141 JEFFERSON ST. Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Glenn D. Batteigerod Optometrist LYRIC BLDG. Phone 296 STEVENS BROTHERS Master Service Cleaners and Dyers Phone 334 134 1-2 West Holmes Street Citizens ' Drug Company Drugs, Cigars, Soda, Candies Our Motto: Service That Is Service Telephone 267 Corner Holmes and Jefferson Sts. METCALFE Tailor Suits made to order $25.00 and up 112 Washington Street We sell you good merchandise as cheaply as good merchandise can be sold DUNNAVANTS Merchants ' Wholesale Gro. Co. Wholesale Grocers Corner Holmes and Church Streets Huntsville, Alabama Wallpaper, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes, Artist ' s Materials, Paste, Glue, Tacks, Canvas. Campbell Wallpaper Co. Est. 1899 220 E. Holmes St. Huntsville, Ala. Trade With Anderson ' s Drug Store Yellow Front on the Square Huntsville Alabama it ' s Barber Work you want, call at Ross ' Barber Shop 124 W. Holmes Street The Acorn Store The Big Chain Store With 21 Complete Departments Loaded With High Quality Merchandise Sold at Unmatchable Prices Start and Shop Today The Acorn Way Always Dependable Merchandise Trade at Lasky ' s Store Next to Woolwoi th East Side of Square Huntsville Alabama Lyle Feed Company Let Us Feed Your Cows, Mules Poultry Phone 780 A. SAM WILLIAMS, JR. Groceries, Coal and Wood 432 Meridian St. We deliver small orders of coal. HUNTSVLLE ALABAMA Good Pianos ro ne from CABLES Dt H, C, Fearn Cable-Shelby-Burton Piano Co. Dentist Edwin Hall, Mgr. Over Citizens ' Drug Store 1 16 Washington Street Huntsville Alabama GUARANTEE SHOE COMPANY Htititsvilk ' s Exclusive Shoe Store Shoes o± the very best quality and at a price suitable for all pocketbooks and all occasions. Huntsville Phone 480 Alabama MASON ' S Furniture Pianos Phonographs Floor Covering Terms if desired MASON ' S Johnson - Calloway- Ma honey Huntsville, Alabama Things for Men We Specialize in Students ' and College Clothes Your Patrojiage Appreciated W. L. HALSEY GROCERY CO. CASH WHOLESALE GROCERY It pays to pay cash here Himtsville _ _ _ _ Alabama CHEROKEE MILLS LIuntsville, Alabama The Home of TIP-TOP Flour It ' s Mighty Fine A. M. WILBOURN, Mamiger It pays tojeed BIG M Huntsville J Mundiy DAIRY FEED JO I W. Cliutou Street Mathews Brothers Huntsville Alabama Himtsville Alabama Staple and Fancy Groceries Gudenrath Grocery Co. Frank Fackler Wliolesale Produce and Groceries Phone gijz Phone 52 Jefferson Street Corner Holmes and Pulaski Huntsville Alabama Est. 1879 Phone 234 E. Karthaiis ' Sons Jewelers. Opiielans Gifts of quality for all occasions Hiintsville Alabama If its home-cooked food you want, dine at the Cedar Garden Cafe 126H W. Holmes Street A. Young, Prop. Huntsville Alabama J. D. Humphrey Son and Twickenham Pharmacy The Rexall Stores Kodak Finishing One Day Service Ki rsch ba um Clo thes Nitun Bush Shoes at Fowler Brothers Lower cost of dressing well. Jefferson Street Hiintsville Alabama J. C. Penney Co. A Nation-wide Institution Where savings are greatest every day in the year. Huntsville Alabama THE HUTCHENS COMPANY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Hardware, Mill, Electrical, Tinning, Heating and Plumbing Supplies, Building Materials — Farm Implements— Sporting Goods, Frigidaire, Household and Commercial. HUNTSVILLE Telephones 11 and 12 ALABAMA Alabama The call of souls unwarned invites laborers into the vineyard. There should be a hundred earnest, faithful laborers . . . where there is but one. — Spirit of Prophecy. Scholarships are made in Alabama. Try the Combination Plan. Alabama workers are prov- ing it one-hundred-per-cent successful. Alabamia Book and Bible House Drawer E Clanton. Alabama Over One Million Colored People in the Georgia Conference are waiting for the light of the Third AngeFs Message. The task of giving them the truth calls for consecrated, efTicient, colored col- porteurs and Bible workers. Those interested, and having a burden for those of their own race should write to — Georgia Conference of S. D. A. 547 Cherokee Ave. South East Atlanta, Georgia CC 7 9 lis lucky to be in Kentucky ' Earn Yout Scholarship in the Blue-grass State— Virgin Territory Coal Mines--- Rich Farm Lands Stock Raising For Further Information Wriie Kentucky Book and Bible House 3434 Taylor Blvd. Louisville, Kentucky ■ SOUTHERN PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION NASHVII.I.R, TENNESSEE