Southern Adventist University - Triangle Yearbook (Collegedale, TN)

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Address of Welcome THE first lap of our journey is accomplished, but we have merely begun the lace on the pathway of life. Much lies before us. much in the past. Success awaits us. Failure would have us for his own, but we will have Victory Through Him. ' We have a place in the onward march of life, and we would fill that place. We are young, and courage, faith, and enthusiasm burn strong within us. We seek the higher and better attainment. We have our aims, goals, and ambitions ever before us. We realize that he who would succeed must aim high and shoot straight. The mark of success is small and not easily hit. We must work diligently and must strive untiringly. The future, to us, is bright. We see ahead of us the good to be done. Somewhere in the distant past the seed of the desire to do something in service for humanity, to ac- complish something of lasting good, was sown. We were praised in our achievements, encouraged when we had failed, urged on to the accomplishment of our tasks by those who loved us. Somehow we felt their faith and trust. We knew that they loved us, that their prayers and highest ambitions were for us. By precept and example we were taught the better things of life. We were shown that to work for those in need was for the highest good. We always remember those whose lives have been lived for us. whose only thoughts and ambitions have been in our behalf. These earlier standards and principles have been held before us by those whose task it is to guide us in this next step of life. And we deeply appreciate their persevering efforts for us. There are those in life who are not bound to us by ties of blood, but still are ours. They have spurred us on and believed we could win. They have had faith in us, and in our present successes we remember them. Again we know that there are others who have looked to us as examples. Why not? We are just ahead of them on the road. They have seen us reach successfully this mile- post. We trust that our example has been of the kind worthy of emulation. Without the prayers, guidance, encouragement, and praise of our parents, our teach- ers, friends, fellow students, and classmates, we could never stand where we are tonight. In behalf of the class, I wish to thank you all for the faith and trust yon have had in us. and to give you a hearty welcome to this partial culmination of our hopes and ambitions. Martha Minnick.

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President ' s Address No MAN is worthy of his Alma Mater who does not honor it. And, honoring it, he must be an honor. His name must be mentioned with a feeling of deep respect — a respect earned through the accomplishment of the ideals and standards that have guided him through life. To establish and fortify such Christian aims and attainments was the chief purpose in the planting of our beloved institution, the Southern Junior College. To such training we, as seniors, owe any attributes we may possess. The time spent within these halls has not been used in seeking merely scholastic attainments, but in fix- ing that star which has guided us thus far in our journey of life, and which shines still to beckon us to higher and nobler achievement for Him. Never before in the history of the world has there been the crying need for loyal leaders to direct our affairs through the crises which arise as there is today. From every hand the call is sent for leaders — men and women who will stand for principle with integrity, whatever may be the cost, if this fact is realized by men of the world, it is far more ap- plicable to us as a people. Older men are rapidly being forced to lay down their work, and the vacancies thus made must be filled by just such persons as you see before you tonight — young men and young women who have consecrated their all to their Master, and are willing, nay anxious, for some humble place in His service. The days and hours which are directly before us are of vital importance to the work we represent. They are not ordinary days. Earthly time is soon to pass into eternity. That which is done must be done with all expediency. What shall be our attitude? May God grant us grace that as we answer the calls from the north, the south, the east, and the west, from all corners of the globe, we shall be able to live out the wonderful principles learned at Southern Junior College. This appeal is addressed not only to those of us who are now in training, but to all who feel in their inmost souls the burning zeal to finish the work in this generation. We are before you with a show of triumph, but with a feeling of deep humility. Real- izing the solemn responsibilities we assume as we step out into our life of experience, it is with all lowliness that we undertake the task which He has assigned to us. Tonight, as we have come to this occasion in life, both joy and sadness are presented to you. It is such a time as this which makes the human heart realize that no earthly power is responsible for the degree of attainment achieved, but that God in His all-seeing vision has given us the privilege of accomplishing for Him. As we catch a glimpse of the realms beyond, with its glories and beauties inviting us, we also see the path which leads directly to the pearly gates. We are not left in doubt. Every step has been outlined. By Christ, our Shepherd, we are led past innumerable ob- stacles. He it is who keeps us from falling by the wayside when we in humbleness turn to Him for assistance. He it is who gives us strength to walk nobly in the sight of men and of God, and by our godly life and example draw others to Him. Step by step in the tri- umphal march we are guided by our Friend and Counsellor. Never once will He forsake us. Our duty and privilege is to accept the fulfillment of His promises, and thus will be given VictoryThrough Him, Donald Hunter.

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Farewell Address IT IS our firm conviction that those who established this institution were directed by God. We believe that they endeavored to pattern it after the schools of the prophets, that it might serve as a refuge for the youth of this great Southland. Realizing that the Mas- ter has a plan for the life of every one of us, we, the members of the class of ' 25, came to Southern Junior College that we might receive a true education, which is the harmonious development of our physical, mental, and spiritual powers. Tonight we have reached the end of the period of time allotted to us as students. We have completed our course at Southern Junior College. To you who witness our commence- ment we say with all sincerity: The school has not disappointed us; we are glad that we came. Just how completely we have succeeded in fulfilling our mission here you must decide. Our purpose at this time is not to bring to your minds the mistakes we have made, nor is it to boast of our successes, but rather to express our heart-felt appreciation to you who have labored with us and made it possible for us to reach this goal, and to bid you farewell as we go on to other fields of endeavor. The past months have been filled with wonderful experiences. Many lessons have been learned, and many difficulties have been surmounted. Often we have not been able to understand fully why things have happened as they have. Yet there has never been a time when we have had cause to lose faith in the One who has led us all the way, and who has done so much for us. But as we enjoy the triumphs of this last hour with you, the truth is forcing itself upon us that these pleasant associations are at an end. Nev er again shall we as students and teachers roam over these beautiful hills in search of the purple pansies. the bluebells, mountain laurel, the sweet white trailing arbutus, and the fragrant wild honeysuckle. Never again shall we together enjoy evenings of rec- reation after days of study and toil. Never again shall we be permitted to sit together in these class rooms or pass through these halls. Never again shall we have the opportunity to steal away with some fellow student to the quiet peaceful woodland, where we discuss the problems that confront every earnest youth, and kneel in prayer to hear the reassuring words, This is the way, walk ye in it. Never again shall we quietly enter this room at the vesper hour as the sun is gently sinking behind the western mountain. How fresh are the memories of the Friday evenings when the Holy Spirit had control of the services, and we unitedly reconsecrated ourselves to our heavenly Father. Oh. how glad we are now that we made such decisions! True, we shall never again have such privileges, but let us determine that these ex- periences shall continue to inspire us to greater usefulness. Let us ever be loyal to the School of Standards and faithful to the trust which is ours. Let us ever keep in mind that it is purity of heart and singleness of purpose that constitute the true value of human beings. Let us put self aside and allow the Holy Spirit to have full charge of our lives. Then there will be Victory Through Him, and a glad reunion in that beautiful school of Eden where there i§ no sadness of farewell, Frank Ashlock.