Park University - Narva Yearbook (Parkville, MO)

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I We would like to present Park College, not as it compares with other colleges or institutions, but as it is amazingly similar to only one place on earth—Park College. You are invited to come along as we meander here and there over the campus following typical students through their day at Park College. We’ve tried to make this a representative book in¬ cluding as many of the students and faculty as pos¬ sible. Of course, some of their activities are much more photogenic than others, so it may not appear to be all- inclusive; but we all appreciate privacy now and th en. You will see pictures of people, places, things, and stuff. For the most part, we’ll let you interpret them for yourself, but lest you become a bit confused we’ll just tag along and make a few comments here and there. Ready? Here we go!

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th e wi to d as well as to know Our generation is finding that life is not a broad, smooth highway stretching out before us, but rather, it is a narrow, rough trail that seems to wind into nowhere. Living is no easy task in these troubled times. One needs character, courage, and Christian revelation in order to travel such a diffi¬ cult road. There must be the will to do as well as to know. Park students are learning by doing. Ideals of scholarship and labor go hand in hand in Park life. The school motto, “Fides et Labor,” embodies the spirit of the school—an appreciation for learning and the dignity of labor. Our “Family work” plan rewards initiative and teaches students how to work. Not only do we come to college to learn of truth and knowledge but also to apply this truth and knowledge to everyday living. What could be more valuable in times like these, when democracy faces its challenge of strength and security? In truth, we are living “life abundantly,” for we are learning by actual experience, yith this type of background our journey along the highway will be a smooth one, for we indeed have learned the art of creative living.