Rocky Mountain College - Yellowstone / Poly Yearbook (Billings, MT)

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THE POLY Tl-IE POLYTECHNIC Eleven years ago two brothers, Lewis T. and Earnest T. Eaton, came to Billings. They were edu- cators of the new school, and men of vision and faith. They had in mind a great practical university that would stand with open doors to the young men and women of the great Northwest. The purpose of this school was to train its students to be not only useful citizens, but leaders in the Industrial, Commercial, Political, Religious and Social life of a great, rapidly developing empire. The school was not to be like any other school ever built before, because there never was a region in all the world like this region, and there were not in all the world young people like the sons and daughters of the Montana and Wyoming pioneers. More than this, there was never in all the ages past an age like this age. They had in mind a school where each in- dividual might receive attention and training ad.apted to his needs and inclinations, which would make him the very best and most useful citizen that it was possible for him to become. A seal was planned on which was a lighted torch, and in the background mountains and plains. Around these were arranged six words which represent the foundation princi- ples of the Institution, which for all time would shed its rays of influence over the mighty Northwest empire. At the base of the shield were the two words, Health and Skill, calling for a trained mind, and a perfect, well-controlled body-the best possible use of the God-given powers in every individual. Above these two essentials of a complete life stand Patriotism and Industry representing the part a person should play in the world if he is to perform his full service to the state and to society. At the top were the two words Religion and Culture No life is complete that does not recognize God and learn the lesson of self-forgetfulness in His service and in the service of mankind, while culture is that refinement of mind, morals and taste, which, combined with religion, makes life really worth while. With no capital, but faith, boundless enthusiasm, and determination to win, these brothers set about to make their vision come true. On every side they heard, It can't be done, but their reply was, It shall be done. From the first they had most loyal sup- port in the late John D. Losekamp, who time and time again stepped in to save the Insti- tution in its early days. W. B. George, I. D. O,Donnell, Judge Goss, P. B- Moss and other Billings citizens were always sources of great inspiration and help. No one except the Eatons can ever realize just how much these men really meant to the Polytechnic during its early days of struggle. From outside of Billings the great Empire Builder, James J. Hill, was a tower of strength, because of his splendid advice and his substantial gift of the Polytechnic Farm, without which the school could not have developed as it has. MR. L. T. EATON I ,Z 1 ..Qgi.mm,.t M N 1 Ti' ez A WQA 14.4 , A 1 , , H' VT' 'VK . Y n V 14A 2- ' '7 1K A 4 ' ' ssh., 53. ..-,iff-N-...Q W., ' -spiny:-fsrlsbtvfnalif 'Q' f 5192 f .- Y, f4...,ltw-1 , I-1--' , . A. ' Q- M'glg,a.f'iQ ff ' fa- l :V f , l, .- JW-. 4.15 far' 'V ' . . f ' . ' I .- Q ' . ' ' Y M-' . ', - '- fqj'f4', .'a??!J f2j-'..fgqgf w 'i54'T'-zgffigffhgl F 45, ggi, 5 f.fk.i MM: ,lv Q I 1. . - I ' 1 , , My-m,., ,I .V ,,.,, 'X -H--Q, , M--- -V UA., -.9 ,, . ,mx . .I p , ' '. -' c'w-fwf 2- rw.-'V -X f . .- X' X- - .-.- -.. , '-..4Zfw49'5' f - 1. E., , If-I , A , .l,,v V-5, .A - A lm - ,M-754, A . . 5 ,Mg-W, . ' 'M-.gf , A, gf- + f l , . ,mfr wg? V. 1 E Q We I , 3 Nrubqhg' MM! .1...,r. . .., I ,, . , .. r' . f2,-,,?f .gwgff-1-, 4 af f ,. .gf , -- ' - !4Tv' . . f a -if rf A- ., A .+ - -, zu, 3- - . , , , ,,, id I jf- f-. ,- f -A: Q2 -' -.q fqfga s , X - tif? 'tf I -- '3 3123- A,Jff.1-1 A T i a J? Pffe f . kgwfll'-'alll wi.-.J f ,24'BY3,'55l' - ' .. . ' . - .. . sq 2 3 .i-s,h L- 'T f - g 1, 'f',iQpQ- fi fl if , .Isl - ' 'f' -WEL -f' 3 .- .5 cj? l iwfg .iff ref 1--V.,-a f f. 1-. f 1 .,. 1 -X ,aa-gras .1 -vf ' ,,..4-ww, 1--wr... i .J - sf ,,'yj::WS g- tw ' . - ' fy,- .vff --'-'f4Z37vZf1-WA - M arwv 2- . . , ?4vfwv a'f xxx ,g. H. . , 0 ng. -' tef.7.yi,f:'.::gmf1549? A is I 6 k 4 , Q , .Q .g,gg,a,l,:,,,AQ,,L.,f..'. :mi ,fs-Haw ,,. , f . , , ,V QQ XM .Q 5,5215 W. V Q , V, lm siwbr i .3 gif- ?5ZM.g,:,Q,,.J Q., Ive, f fd , af k I fe .I vfz, 2- +, w 11 4- - Q,-I .ya -1--?-Z,-fffaq-My f , fluvf sf- fgfffwf, . . W.:.'4, Wwuf X -Sfwiy-f,-1--vu' 1 is vavftfff-: leaipf. ,,. '-pg-fir !..,, A fs -,, 2'?'Q-:Kin -'fm M351 ,Laika if . 31, l f-4Wg,,f?x.' fnffgzgf f, vf'f-,Mfg-f . --a,-fp.. gg1'9fX?gL,5i if 1 L, .1 P ,-vu, ,. 'kg-an M 4, Q7 53-1,,gjQ..Z i,'f: rg . ffa :f,liHl1Qt,,1EggA.?bf ,,,, . V . ...V Y V 'Wie WQV. X ,X H1519 .' 5 Hanja- , - -Q ,'-'agar-'fri --':-'82f,','f 'l2'1f,?2- 5: v ff...-'A f'f'5a:L..i . T' kiwi.-Qr?55-'f?5i?tL...?'a?fs.11.'?e15h, TEN YEARS AGO

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THE POLY uunnununuuunum nnnunnnunununn THE POLYTECHNIC CHURCH. The religious instinct, usually dormant until later youth, has a significant influence upon the life- of a student, when healthfully stimulated and thoughtfully maintained. Some of the noblest im- pulses of the human soul are engendered by relig- ious inspiration. Just a week after the Polytechnic had estab- lished itself in its permanent home, ten years ago, five boys met in Mr. L. T. Eaton's private office to consider how they might make their lives count most ior good among their fellow students. A few days later ten boys met with Mr. Eaton and pledged to use their influence toward helping cther bo is to take a definite stand as Christian students. The movement spread among the girls and within a week over forty boys and girls were asking for church organization. Rev. G. J. Powell, being called upon for advice, in- formed the boys that Dr. Hubert Herring, then the General Secretary of all the Congregational Churches in America, would be in Billings on March 14, and that he would gladly help them to organize MR' MCCARROLL a student church at the Polytechnic. Thus the Polytechnic Church came into being. Cin March 14, 1910, fifty-two stu- dents and teachers joined the organization. The church life in the Polytechnic has been maintained. In February, 1916, Rev. Waltel' H- North of thi? BilliHgS C0HgF9ga'Ci0I18l Church, was asked to assume the relation of pastor 'Co the Polytechnic Church, which position he held with increasing success until war duties called him overseas last year. This year Rev. Mr. Hugh McCarroll has directed the work of the church and his endeavors to keep the spiritual standard ever higher have been earnest. Services have been conducted every Sunday throughout the year, with such able co-operation on the part of the city pastors as Rev. Ritz, McCormick, Anshutz, Burr, Cameron, Powell and Dr. North, who has been a very welcome occasional visitor. Systematic studies of the Bible have been held one period per week in each English class and much benefit has been derived from the course. Rev. McCarroll has also taught classes in political economy, sociology and ethics, which lend themselves, under skillful handling, to fortunate correlation with spiritual work. Twice during each year, once at the beginning of the fall term, on a Sabbath when the weather is favorable and once again, during commencement week, students and fac- ulty participate in what is perhaps the most impressive and inspirational of all religious services-the Rimrock Vespers. At first, assembly is held in the chapel auditorium, where Mr. L. T. Eaton explains the traditional significance of the service, and two hymns are selected. Then the proces- sion wends its way toward the Rims. After the first bridge is crossed absolute silence prevails, until, grouped in the chosen spot among the rocks, whither they have been led by Mr. L. T. Eaton and the bugler, the first hymn is reverently sung. A few words of prayer and praise by the pastor are followed by the second hymn, then silently the company descends to the bridge and conversation is again resumed. The beauty and uplifting influence of this service must be experienced to be appreci- ated, and doubtless many who felt the power of those holy moments are bound again to God-true religion. - in ,.- - Q wil . 4- '2 HA - - ' '01 In gb! I -. 51-' iffamf-' w-tfafb.-562' ' Qi:

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THE POLY The story of the effort has been told in every part of the country and thousands of friends have become interested and given it assistance. Mr. Willis E. Lougee, treasurer of the Congregational Home Missionary l Society, resigned his position to give his time to this great cause. Through a struggle unparalleled in pioneer educa- tion, the school has grown in eleven years from a forty- acre beet field to an educational institution of great importance and it now stands at the threshold of its greatest opportunity. Hundreds of young people have entered its open door, to remain for a brief period, and have gone out to take their places in the World's battles, , imbued with the spirit of the Polytechnic, trained in its l class rooms, on its farms and in its shops, inspired by contact with helpful teachers and other earnest Work- ers, made better by the Chapel exercises and talks of great religious leaders, they have gone forth to take MR' E' T' EATON their places in life faithfully and Well, Whether on the distant fields of France, where over one hundred Polytechnic boys fought for the cause of freedom and democracy, and Where eight made the supreme sacrifice, or on the mission fields of Asia, suffering untold hardships for humanity, or in the every-day life of the Northwest, performing the ordinary tasks of the home or school, or in industry, students of the Polytechnic are making good. W'ith its mighty Work to perform, its marvelous field of service, its exalted ideas of education, it has a wonderful future ahead. The next decade will see it developed into one of the greatest institutions of the country, and no one can doubt but that in a not far distant future, this institution will have a name among the great colleges of the nation which have modeled civilization, laid the foundation of empires, and changed the social order of the World. l ll II ,,zMiwq AT PRESENT