Oglethorpe University - Yamacraw Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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Tke Opportunity of Tke Lowry Sckool of Banking and. Commerce By Oscar Wells Presideni American Bankers Association No greater demand confronts American education today tlian that it apply an increasing part of its effort to develop- ing more exact understanding and a more scientific training and attitude among those who intend to devote themselves to business careers, whether on the finianical or on the com- mercial side. The intellectual requirements of business are fast rising in all directions to the Lowry School of Banking and Commerce to meet one of the great needs of the day, to jjerform great services not onlj- to those fortunate enough to participate in its courses but also to the general public, are immeasureable. It has been said that the distinguishing element of a profession are that it re- quires special training and the possession of demonstrated ability as pre-requis- ites to admission to its ranks, that all its members observe certain high and es- tablished standards in carrying on their work and that they constantly en- deavor to attain ever higher ideals and standards of service. In banking and commerce, consciously and unconsciously, these very elements are daily loom- ing larger and are giving business to an increasing degree the aspects of a profession. It is essential that into this development the best academic spirit be brought and developed along the lines of pi-actical success in the country ' s business activities. The Lowry School is therefore a sign of the progress and the aspirations of American business toda.v. Tiventy-Tivo