Southern Adventist University - Triangle Yearbook (Collegedale, TN)

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As the Master Shall Choose As wa stand tonight on tVie threshold of life. Looking back o ' er the years that are gone. We can see shining there a most glorious Light Leading us ever on, ever on. They were days of our toil, of our pleasure, and pain. Filled with laughter, and tears, and with mirth; But that glorious Light led us on to our Joy, — Son of God, Son of man. Son of earth. And so on this night, which through Him is attained, We would give all the glory and praise, To honor, exalt, use all we may have, His pure life and true love to raise. Before the whole world lift His banner aloft. Give our lives and our all just to use In His service of love until we shall die — Ah, for aye. As the Master shall choose. And then when the years of the future are past, Full of struggle and toil though they be. We shall find that the end brings a joy and a peace That shall last through eternity: We shall feel well repaid for the years we have worked In a cause fraught with God ' s own truths; Only then can we know what it meant when we said, Ah, for aye, ' as the Master shall choose. Lucille Hampton.

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Salutatory Of all occasions when human beings are at a loss as to how they should conduct themselves, those of introductions and farewells are most prominent. Points of contact that should be most vital and warm and graceful are thus made both formal and awkward. Conventionalities are but masks when their origin is obscure; so, laying aside such unseasonable manners, the Senior Class introduces itself to you and asks the favor of your attention for the evening. To us students this occasion is one of some consequence, not because of its singularity, for college graduates have long since ceased to be rare in America, but because there opens to us a new series of circumstances. With some hesitation we leave the walls of the classroom for the open air — as fledglings on untried wings. We expect to encounter many a bracing current of adversity, yet, with thesame spirit that has ajsist d us to this pest, we intend to proceed on our way. As young men and women we have come to recognize that manhood, not scholarship, is the first aim of education — that education is for development in living and producing, not merely in following the track of other men ' s genius. As novices about to enter the order of life and assume responsibilities with our elders we would first spend a pleasant evening with our friends. When this is past we must lay aside the garb of our early school days to put on the togae Virilcs of early maturity and join you in the labours of life. We would extend to you, our parents and friends, a warm invitation to feel yourselves the objects of our hospitality. By your self- sacrifice and practical interest we have been permitted to conclude this division of our training, while around the name of mother and father cling the most pleasant memories of our short careers. To those who for the first time are visitors at our school we likewise wish a part in the enjoyment of this event. Equally for your pleasure we present our class night rrogram. M. Gordon Brown. T T T T President ' s Address -continued Tonight the class of ' 26 passes out into its world of experi- ence. We are facing a crisis which will demand the loyalty of each one. Strength, courage and perseverance are required to enable us to stand like faithful soldiers to conquer the wrong and vindicate the right. Let us then not go on without aim — without objective in life, but let us rather remember that Gcd has a place for us individually, and that our highest duty to ourselves, to our fellowmen, and to God, is to find our work, and then to enter whole-heartedly upon its accomplishment, willing always to do, As the Master shall choose. ' Hollis Terry.

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Valedictory The formation of a perfect character is the result of our life ' s work. It is hke the building of a magnificent temple, to which new stones are added each day. It is our privilege to build a structure according to the plan of the Master Archi- tect. The experiences that have come to us during the past few years of our school life have laid the foundation of this building. The success of our future depends to a great extent upon the material that we have chosen. In this pericd cf preparation it has been our highest aim to form a character that will enable us to be ready for whatever the Master shall choose. It seems but a short time since the opening of our school last fall. The days and weeks have sped rapid y hy and we have reached the close of our school year. We have finished our courses of study and are about to leave to find cur places in the work which God has given us to do. We come together tonight for a final word of encouragement. As a sen goes to his mother on the eve of his departure fiom home to seek his fortune in the world, so do we corre to our Alma Mater — our foster mother, our bountiful mother — gather about her for the last time, and pause a moment in farewell. We are glad that it has been our privilege to receive a training at an institution which holds before the youth such high ideals as does Southern Junior College. We have enjoyed the association of Christian teachers and classmates. It saddens our hearts to think of parting, but as we go out from this school we shall endeavor to hold aloft the standards that have been set before us. Dear President: We appreciate the interest that you have manifested in us individually. We shall not forget your timely counsel and advice. Your example has been a great help, and I can say in sincerity, this class loves and honors you. And to you, esteemed teachers, we wish to offer our ap- preciation for your untiring efforts. You have been so patient with our carelessness and indifference. We wish to tell you that the instruction which you have given us, has instilled into our lives a determination for greater service — such service as will aid others in the building of character. Your noble and self-sacrificing example has inspired us to high achievements. Words seem inadequate to express our appreciation, but truly we love you. Juniors, the close association that we have had with you during the past year has m.ade you most dear to us. We thank you for the many things you have done to make our senior year so pleasant. Ee true and faithful to the little daily asks of life. Let nothing mar the beautiful characters you are building. Fellow students, the time has come for us to part. The (Continued on next page)