Samford University - Entre Nous Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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nificant as it is, this has been the strong- est bond between us and those who fight in our stead. W'e'Ve known and felt at odd moments and in the dark stillness of the night, the doubt and fear and uncer- tainty that haunt men who fight and die. We've known insecurity and con- fusion and bewilder- ment in the same small measure. But out of our doubts a-nd fears have grown a strong- er faith in God our Father and our brother, man, and an unshakable de- termination to build out of this chaos a clean new world, washed of the petti- ness and jealously and hypocrisy that curse men and drag them in the mud.

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TO EDUCATE FUTURE OFFICERS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY! After 103 years of none too placid endeavors of learning, Howard finally receives her MESSAGE TO GARCIA. This program, a challenge in itself, is also a privilege, an opportunity wc believe, for our small Southern college to join with greater forces in the struggle for the victory of man- free and unafraid. We've known no physical danger, or torture or even discomfort com- pared with the men before Aachen or Okinawa, but we have felt a small part of the mental anguish that is an inevitable byproduct of war. lnsig- V QnndlliF

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LT ARTHUR S. POSTLE, Communrling Officer LT. ARTHUR S. POSTLE The Navy V-12 Unit at Howard is fortunate in having as its Commanding Officer, Lt. Arthur S. Postle, a native of Ohio and a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, where he also received his M.A. Degree. Besides his love for fishing and hunting, and a decided interest in that greater of all indoor sports, bowling, Mr. Postle is a member of that select group of Americans who enjoy dabbling in the art of writing. Before entering the Navy in April, 1943, our C. O. was Dean of Men at the University of Cincinnati. His first assignment was that of Commanding Officer of the Car- son-Newman V-12 Unit where he remained until the latter part of june, 1944, when he was transferred to Howard. Evidence of his feeling toward his adopted college was shown in his statement, This cruise on the good ship HOWARD has proved to be a memorable one. The college officials, faculty, mess squad, ship's company and crew all have contributed toward making this a delightful tour of duty. Long may Howard College continue to assist he: sons and daughters to serve effectively their country and their fellow men . LT. JOHN B. CROSSLEY, Execulire Officer LT. JOHN B. CROSSLEY Lt. John B, Crossley is another Yankee who has come to Dixie to cement relations here. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, the Unit's Executive Officer is a graduate of Pomona College, in Claremont, California. Before entering thc Navy in April, 1943, he was Superintendent of Schools at Placentia, Cal. Lt. Crossley received his indoctrination training at Columbia University, after which he was as- signed to Milligan College, in Tennessee, as Executive Of- ficer. He remained there until he received orders to report to Howard in September, 1944. Mr. Crossley is an ardent sports fan, but admits that golf and tennis are his favorites. Our Executive Officer expressed well the sentiments of the entire unit when he said, It is hoped that before an- other issue of the ENTRE NOUS the war will be over and that the Navy on Howard Campus will be but a memory. For those of us in the Navy program, memories of our stay here will be happy ones. Our thanks to you of the college who have made our tour of duty a pleasure.