Southern Adventist University - Triangle Yearbook (Collegedale, TN)

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1 his home training has not been in vain, for now loyalty to principle determines her attitude toward these same activities. Believing that she can serve humani ' .y best by ministering to the sick, and that the time will never come when this line of work must be given up, Annie L.ou is determined to become an efficient nurse. Of all people who have a right to livfe at Collegedale, James Carl Holland has — well, we were going to say, the most, but we do think he has as much as anyone else. He has been here the larger part of every school year, since the establish- ment of the institution. Coming from Alabama, he posesses that friendliness, and kind-heartedness for which the South is noted. Carl also has perseverance and stick-to-it-iveness, for he has canvassed every summer since 1915. He is going to be a minister, and we know he will be true to his calling. Her birthplace was in Tennessee Lane, Tennessee, — where she was born in 1905. Spending her childhood days on the farm, among the trees, and reveling in the beauties of nature, she seemed to absorb the sunshine of her surroundings. From the time she came to Collegedale, she purposed to prepare herself to use this stored up sunshine in dispelling the clouds which gather around the sick and suffering. One who is always happy, with a cheery word and a winning smile; one whose ruling motive is to incorporate into the fabric of her character those principles of Christian living which will enable her to be rightly termed, a child of God — such is our Ruby — Ruby lone Wade. Six years ago. alone and without money, Cora Fox came to Southern Junior College from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Carolina. Her determined and stead- fast purpose was to obtain an education. This goal she set for herself has carried her through many trying circumstances. It is her boast that she is the first young person in the oldest Adventist church in the South to go away to school, and thhs blaze the way for other young people of that community. She has always been interested in the religious activities of the school, being a leader of one of the prayer bands. For her, the commercial work has the greatest appeal, so she is preparing herself for service in our offices.

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discharged, he entered Southern Junior College. Mr. Woolsey is preparing for the ministry, but will continue in the colporteur work during vacations until his training is completed. He plans to spend next year taking a medical missionary course at Loma Linda. The turning point in his life came when he recognized that the affairs of this world are transient, and definitely decided to become connected with a movement that was sure to triumph. It was in the year of the Spanish American War that Fllen Gould Bird was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Since her father is a minister, her early schooling was received in a number of places. She attended Southern Training School at Grays- ville in 1913. which was her first year away from home. The next four years found her at Washington. After her father was called to Oakwood Junior College, she decided to attend S. J. C where she finished the Academic Course in 192!. Ellen has always been very fond of her father and mother, from whom she learned early lessons of obedience. To them she is indebted for her love of high ideals. The noble calling of a teacher is one of the ideals they held before her. It is because Ellen believes that there is no more important work than that of molding the lives of children during the formative period, that she has completed the Normal Course this year. The early part of Mildred dinger ' s childhood was spent in several different states, but Tennessee is her birthplace. As a child she was very unselfish and de- lighted in making others happy. Her faith in prayer was beautiful. She took all her wants to her Master, and then thanked Him when her petitions were an- swered. She and her mother were always close companions, never being separated until she came to Collegedale two years ago. From the time she could hold a book, she liked to play that she was a teacher. It is with the thought that ministering to the sick offers so many opportunities for teaching the people to look to Christ for physical, mental, and spiritual restoration that Mildred has chosen nursing as her profession. When the Master shall call, her answer will be, Here am I, send me. for she finds her keenest pleasure in service for others. Situated in a beautiful maple grove on the banks of the Maumee River, near Napoleon. Ohio, still stands the house where our esteemed classmate, Robert Ellsworth Cowdrick, was born some twenty-one years ago. In childhood Robert early displayed those essentials of character which tend to true greatness, not the least of which was implicit obedience. It is this same trait, which, unaltered through the passing years of youth, leads Robert to obey his Master. His greatest ambition is to help other young people to find the supreme satisfaction that comes from a life in Christ. Robert came to Southern Junior College three years ago to pre- pare himself for such a work. His upright integrity of purpose, his wealth of indi- vidualism, his noble Christian character, mark him in word and deed a man. It was in the month of June. 1906, that Annie Lou Sarrett, the youngest girl in our class, came to brighten the home of her parents in Knoxville. where she has lived ever since. At the age of five she began her kindergarten work in Knoxville. She entered church school there four years later, shortly after her parents had accepted the truth. When asked why she came to Southern Junior College, she just said, Why I never thought of going anywhere else, and so Collegedale welcomed her when school opened in the fall of 1 92 I . Annie Lou says that in past years she did not engage in some activities because her father and mother objected.

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iHotto LIFE is a continual search for happiness. And because our lot has been cast in this world, we often err by trying to find satisfaction in its service, its customs, its standards, desires, and ambitions. Then in the end it is so dis- appointing to realize that the joy of this world soon changes to sadness; the peace, to anxiety; the contentment, to unrest; the courage, to fear; the freedom, to a yoke of bondage. But we have learned of One who has never had this experience. In His heart there always reigned perfect peace. Never did He pursue a course that caused regret. Although His life work was characterized by great activity and heavy responsibility, He carried rest and peace, joy and gladness wherever He went. Even when passing through severe trials He never became discouraged, but was always satisfied and supremely happy. The best part, however, is the f act that, if we consent, this One will abide in us. and permit us to abide in Him, thus insuring for us a like experience. He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked. Then we may be filled with His love and satisfied with His presence. What more could anyone ask? This is the reason that we, the class of 1923, choose to follow In His Steps. Life is but a brief span; there is not one moment to lose. Eternity is before us. Our Saviour ' s life meant so much to Him because He was willing to put all into it. Before deciding to follow His footsteps it is important to count the cost. It means much, but it is because it does mean so much that we are willing to pay the price. Even the yoke of service is placed upon us, not as a burden, but as an aid in draw- ing the burden. Walking In Hi s Steps means that we must finish the work Christ began. The Saviour came to make it manifest that there is a Father in heaven whose char- acter is worthy of imitation. The world at large had a misconception of God ' s true nature. Our work today is to remove this wrong impression that still exists. Our lives must be molded in every detail in harmony with God ' s ideal. Our characters are to be builded ' for an habitation of God . . . ' And we are to ' make all things according to the pattern, ' even Him who ' suffered for us, leaving us an ex- ample that ye should follow His steps. ' As the Saviour found a joy in ministering to fallen mankind that was different to the joy of heaven before He came to earth, so we may experience in His servic e a satisfaction which we have never known before. One of the most important features in the life of Jesus was the time spent on the mountain side, alone with God. To the Christian today, this is indeed a pleas- ant path — the path leading to the solitary retreat for secret communion. The record is that the Lamb shall lead them unto living fountains of waters. This experience of following the footsteps of our Redeemer in the new earth, as well as in the unfallen worlds, comes only after a similar walk below. We need never fear to tread the path when our Saviour beckons to us; for He has tried the way, and found it safe. Following In His Steps. Wonderful opportunity! Privilege without parallel! With renewed courage we take up our motto, In His Steps. Robert E. Cowdrick.