Park University - Narva Yearbook (Parkville, MO)

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J orcward On the banks of the Missouri, Nestling on the sunny hilltops, Stands the college of our labor, Stands our loving Alma Mater. As the years roll round in progress Bringing always great good fortune, Write the scribes with fond remembrance In a book they call the “Narva” From a chief who ruled aforetimes,— Of the words and deeds and actions Of the people who are dwelling In the college on the hilltop. This a year of bounteous favor In the history of the college; This a time when all the people Shall look on and call it blessed- For one came from out Ihe southland As a leader here among us, Saw a vision of our future And made plans of great proportion. But one left us here in mourning For him,—loved among professors: Left us sorrowing, but wishing His success in distant countries. So as you, my gentle reader, Gaze and ponder at these pages, May you know and feel the greatness Of our loving Alma Mater. And as years from now you linger On the memories of past pleasures, Turn the leaves of 16’s Narva And call forth in dreamy vision Ghosts of friends and happy comrades Whom you knew and loved and cherishc l In this college on the hilltops.