Southern Adventist University - Triangle Yearbook (Collegedale, TN)

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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.

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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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Ualebictorp LIFE with its ever changing events and circumstances may be likened to a picture which the Master Artist paints. God alone knows the plan. His hand holds the brush and blends the colors. Yet one unguided move on our part and the plan is marred. Still, by allowing Him to have His way with us, and by reflecting His beauty the result will be more beautiful than anything of which mortal has ever dreamed. The varied experiences of life are the different colors used in the painting. The sadness, grief, and pain are the deep, dark shades which make the highlights, or our successes, more brilliant. The shadows are the failures, and these with the deep, dark shades enable us to appreciate the highlights as nothing else can. A pleasing effect is produced by the delicate tints of joy and laughter. The picture now is unfinished. Yet as we look over the past few years of our school life we can see that sadness, success, failure, and joy have each had a part. In wonder we note the harmony. We can ever recognize the outline of the design. And tonight a mingling, a blending of color, takes place. We are happy and yet sad. We are glad for the degree of success which is ours. We are glad for the many friends about us. We are glad that we have had the privilege of attending a school which holds such standards and ideals as does Southern Junior College. But the thought of parting — how sad! Still, our paths cannot always lie in the same direction; partings must come and farewells be spoken. And though our hearts ache at the thought, we endeavor to be cheerful. Schoolmates, as we separate and memory takes each of you to her caverns pure and deep we cherish as dear our association with you. We feel that you are our friends. We love you and wish for you a future of joy and success. Juniors, There is a warm spot in our hearts for each of you. And were ours the choosing, we should not now leave you. You are dear to us. especially since our close association during the past year. We appreciate your friendship. We thank you for your cooperation and aid, and for having made our Senior year so pleasant. And now as the places we have filled are left to you, we trust that you will aspire to attain greater heights than we have reached and make perfection your aim. And to you, our dear teachers, we endeavor to express our heart-felt appreci- ation of your efforts in our behalf. But words are inadequate at times, and so they are tonight. Yet by our lives we shall try to show our gratitude to you. You have borne with our mistakes, our carelessness and our indifference. We must have dis- couraged you at times. And yet you encouraged us whether in the midst of seem- ing defeat or during our strongest efforts. And tonight we thank you one and all. And now, classmates, the time has come when we must say goodbye. And as we take the trail that leads over the hills and away from our beloved College, let us determine to live worthily, that no act of ours may mar the beauty of the picture the Great Artist desires to paint. We know not what the future holds in store, but in the words of the poet, If we would see the color of our future we must look for it in our present. So whether our paths of service reach mountain peaks of suc- cess and joy, or descend into the valley of humility and deepest sorrow, let us follow In His Steps, looking forward to the glad reunion where life ' s pictures are com- plete. Masie White.