Park University - Narva Yearbook (Parkville, MO)

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THE PRESIDENT¬ ELECT Dr. William Lindsay Young T HE first address by Dr. Young won immediate favor from Park s students; they recognized in him one who wishes for them the best sort of college life possible. He has accepted the challenge that the many success ful endeavors of Dr. Hawley s administra¬ tion present to him. Dr. Young is ready to give his best for Park College, too. One of his enviable qualities is his never-failing sense of humor; nothing disturbs him, really, for he can always understand the other fellow s point of view and smile. The student question- box that was established early in the year provided material for many pop¬ ular talks, and busy though he is, he has already made students feel welcome at any time for conferences. Tactful and friendly, intelligent and — Dean Sanders says full of progressive ideas on education — And he’s just as good- looking in picnic togs as in a tux, too! Mrs. Young seems quite capable of teaming with her husband; by contrasts and similarities her personality supports and challenges him, at the same time retaining its own charming individuality. Page 23

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TRANSITION By Dr. William Lindsay Young A CHANGE in the leadership of a . college is fraught with many pos¬ sibilities for either good or ill. One wants to be progressive yet true to the fine traditions of the past. To move forward wisely is neither simple nor easy, but forward we must. If we would pay proper homage to the guid¬ ing spirits of the years gone by we will continue the onward march o f Park College to greater achievements. To fail in this would be to break faith with those whose very lives have been poured into the college. Park has become a nationally known and uni¬ versally respected institution. There is no nobler way in which President and Mrs. Hawley could have paid high tribute to those who so well laid the foundations of the school we love tha n in bringing it to the front ranks in the educational world. And now we have come to another time of transition. Is there any finer way of demonstrating our loyalty and affection to them than to press on with the hope of ascending to greater and greater heights? Guiding an institution of higher learning in our complex world is some¬ what like driving an auto safely along a congested highway. We must face forward if we would arrive at our des¬ tination. Yet if we find occasion to turn a bit to the ri ght or left in order to pass those who unduly impede our progress we had better glance occasion¬ ally into the mirror to see what there is behind us or we are apt to be side- swiped. To keep in line of traffic may be tedious but there are times when to do otherwise is fatal. May I invite you as students to share with me this philosophy of progress? Let us not be so enamored o f the new that we shall forget the old; nor let us be so wedded to the old that we shall fail to appreciate the new. A leader is more often made a success or a fail¬ ure by the character of those who follow him than we are apt to suspect. It is the quality of manhood and woman¬ hood on the facu Ity and in the student body that explains the confidence with which we look forward to continued triumphs. Mrs. Young and I solemnly pledge you our utmost. The greatest accom¬ plishments however, cannot come by our efforts alone. Nor can the faculty, nor students, win by themselves. Our highest possible achievements will be ours because we work unitedly for the best interests of all. Douglas Malloch has well said: We need great souls to make great schools. Or all our walls were laid in vain. Youth asks for reasons, not for rules; There s more than Latin to make plain, The road of life lies just ahead. And here is youth, just at the dawn; The road of life is here to tread —» We need great souls to lead youth on.” Page 22

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THE DEAN Dean W. F. Sanders P ROBABLY the most unpopular position to be held in college is that of Dean. The faculty criticizes educa¬ tional programs, and tke students balk at disciplinary measures. Tbe wide¬ spread favor for Dean Sanders, there¬ fore, among both tbe faculty and student body is particularly notable. His sense of humor and unusual fair-mindedness combine with keen intellectual ability and genuine interest in the welfare of students to make him ideally suited for his position. Under his leadership a sys¬ tem has been established whereby incoming freshmen are scientifically analyzed and advised according to their interests and abilities. For juniors and seniors of superior talent who have demonstrated an aptitude for independ¬ ent study, he has instituted the system of Honors Work, thus preventing the college life of such persons from becom¬ ing monotonous drudgery. Dean Sand ers’ classes in general literature are always of capacity size, due to the stim¬ ulating lectures and lively discussions. Championed by his gracious wife he has made entertainments at his home memorable indeed. Page 24