Spring Arbor University - Echo Yearbook (Spring Arbor, MI)

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liiont liuw. lett to iiglitg Verna llililiaid, lilola ,luv Sclivv.ii1entlai.ib, Anna M.inniii.i, Rowe lilla joiiev, Beverly Cramer, Cleora Moffatt. Doris Lfreen. Second Row: Mrs. Schwarzentraulw 1Fatulty Adxiserl. Rena Densinoie, Beatrice Bullard. laiclla .loy Pat- terson, llviia lxilgiove. Rutli Walkin, Virginia Sinitli. Piiilessor Stlixx.ii1'enti.iiil1 tlfacultv Adviser b l'hird Row: Virgil Kingsley, lildnn Hihbaid, Huitiin Hinve, Lviiiver Lampbell, Kenneth f,liapm.in, Chester Rauth, lzlxvyri bmitli lnu picturel, Betty Lawrence Inn pitrurer The High School Freshmen OFFICERS President .. Vice President , Secretary Treasurer On September fourth the Freshman class, a group of twenty-three, started their voyage on the good ship, Spring Arbor Seminary. In spite of the fact that we were just Freshies, we congratulated ourselves in the wisdom we showed in selecting Professor and Mrs. Schwarzentraub as our class advisers. Most of us were new to the school and town, and our first month was occupied in looking around and get- ting acquainted. We have had several Freshman functions that were made enjoyable through the excellent co-operation of both the class and our advisers. Early in the fall our sister class, the juniors, gave us a very exciting Treasure Hunt. After going for some distance we were inspired to find the long looked for and expected note which read, Retrace your steps back Cleiira Moffatt Betty Lawrence Eldon Hibbard . ,.Ruth NVilkin to the library and your supper will be read. Although we were almost exhausted by this time from our hot, tiresome walk, we turned back with courage, and after reaching our destination we ate heartily and had a jolly time together. Later in the fall we were invited to the parsonage lor an evening of entertainment, After spending our time in playing games, refreshments were served. Wfe enioyed the evening very much, and were glad that we were Freshmen. Although we didnt win the tournament, we turned out two good basketball teams that have played some close games with the upper classes. All in all we feel that this year has been a good one, and we have our heart set on becoming college sopho- mores in some rosy future. ff-Ctcoim Moififari' 41 D

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Front Row, left to riglit:Byronett:i Mains, Bertlm Huxve, I-lzlrriette G. Xlifarnei' lFacully Adviserl, I.orene Wil- liamson, Reba Patterson, l.CI'M,1I.1 Arnold. Second Row: Robert XV.Arncr, Burton Duwley, Iv.in Darby. Henry Schmidt, junior Videto. Whurd Bodine, XV41rren Cross. link Row: XY'ilsun Hibbaitl. F.icli.ii'd Zeller, XVilbui Spenccz. Murray G.irnett, Homer Hull. Hig 11 School Sophomores of 1 936 First Semester OFFICERS Sammi Sgmggfgr Ward Bodinesw. ., . . .President .. ,,,,, ,...,, B urton Dowley Wilson Hibbord... ...,. .. .. .. ,Secretary-Treasureit, . .. ,.... .. .......Lenoi'i1 Arnold In September we weighed anchor in the harbor of Spring 19. Changed officersg Burton Dowley now captain! Arbor Seminary and left on the good ship Determina- 2-i. Stop tor fuel at Dowley harbor, reception on tion to begin the second stage of the four year cruise. boardfclass party. Our crew consisted of twenty-one members, with Wartl F bl V' Bodine as captain for the first half of the journey. L JMU- . 10 In temporary dry dock for repairs, zero weather The log of our ship reads like this: forces emergency vacation. 24 Full steam ahead-vacation over. Sepleuzber- 11. Invited Miss Wiirner on board to act as our flL7 f'f7 1 ' Pilot- 19 Pilot called to conduct excursion steamer to 15. Stopped at Island of Delight for one day Gffeflvlllfi VGYY h?1PPY fo 80- U School Picnic. 25 Pilot returns wearing broad smile. 20. Joined Sister Ship The Seniors on Special EX. 27 Great commotion on board-Saturday school cursion-class hikes. afm0UUC?d- I I ZS Commotion subsides as usual, classes in fore- NOZ'6Il1b6l'- - noon Only. 5. Sea very roughg slight squall. Term exams be- AP,-jf, SIU- A t . Q A 2-I Ship docks once more-Spring vacation and A 26. Crew about to mutinyg possibility of no Cappella tour. Thanksgiving vacation. May- 28. Compromise effected. Given half day off. ' 5 Voyage resumed. frrzzzfmy- 7. Voyage resumed. Ship spic and span. New Years resolutions. 14, Bad weather ahead. Signs of a hurricane. The semester exams. lb. Storm weathered safely. None of crew fatally hurt. w 25 I 111166 I 4321: Bad breakers and shoals aheadg final exams begin. Port at last. Ship much battered and crew bad- ly bruised but happy. Pilot perfectly serene. Ship will be re-conditioned for use next year. -WILSON HIBBARD

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What Spring Arbor Means To Me Every year I looked forward to the time when A Cappella made its tour. It was marvelous and amazing, and O, how I wanted to sing it that group. Day in and day out I lived and prayed for the day when I could go to Spring Arbor, and rrnaliy the way opened for me to come. The school has become a part of my life and will hold a sacred spot in my memory. The first time I heard God mentioned in class it gave me a queer feeling. It is not uncommon to have prayer in a class recitation. The dorm strikes a spot in my heart that may seem strange to some. I really loved that old dorm. The happy, joyous experiences there cannot be numbered. New religious interests were opened up to me at Spring Arbor. There is opportunity to take part in public serv- ice, one gets practice in leading singing, in conducting devotions, and in appearing before a congregation. Dear Spring Arbor! May God bless her in the com- ing years. May others receive as much of a blessing and a benefit as I have received. -ELEANOR BEEGLE Spring Arbor has spelled opportunity for me. I have found opportunity for development in a physical, social, mental, and spiritual sense. I have found here a spirit of friendliness seldom to be duplicated. In the social realm the various functions serve splendidly to break the monotony of class routine. Opportunity is af- forded for the exercising of any talent a person might possess. The outstanding benefit is found in the splendid Christian atmosphere which permeates the entire realm of student life. Those of us who have attended our modern public institutions of higher learning know well the contrast one finds there. -FRANK BULLOCK The pious and learned instructors mould the student body and lead them on to better things in life. It is a wonderful value to young people of my age to be grouped in such an environment. For after all, educa- tion is merely culture, and no individual can possess culture in its broadest sense without also possessing reverence and duty toward God. -VIRGINIA SMITH Last night, after the last two unsaved girls in the dormitory had broken through to victory, and the dear, shabby hall had kindled into glory round Himj' one of the girls exclaimed, This year at Spring Arbor has meant more to me than all my other years together. Her eyes showed that she had just wept with those who wept, but her happy smile showed she rejoiced with them as well. I heard an echo to her exclamation as the girl to whom she was speaking quickly replied, Me, too. I have been encouraged to make much of my edu- cational privileges and attempt to repay my parents for the great sacrifice they are making for me. I believe Spring Arbor has enriched my life. Companionship with real Christians and clean-living young people make me more than ever want to make something of myself. EMARY LILLIAN KENNEDY To students who have gone to public schools it seems one grand relief to be where there is no swearing or stealing. I am glad for the wonderful influence which is around Spring Arbor. MVERNA HIBBARD Wheii I decided to come to Spring Arbor a year and a half ago, I probably made a decision that influenced my life. One does not appreciate Spring Arbor unless he has to attend a public school. The Christian faculty, the Christian student body, the wonderful singing, the dorm- itory life which is good for anyonefand the special in- terest the teachers take in the students-all these make Spring Arbor a place you will always remember. -RENOLD BRIGGS Spring Arbor has helped me much spiritually. I had gone to a public school all my life and had been some- what alone in my opinions as far as religion and moral standards were concerned. Here in Spring Arbor one can study, work, and play with those who do not ridicule one for reading the Bible or refusing to cheat in classes. -CATHERINE VANDER ROEST cz an