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

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0 Home Economics Department 1936 As the Students See The Home Economics Department Home Economics, as a distinctive subject of instruc- tion, is the study of the economic, sanitary, and aesthetic aspects of food, clothing, and shelter as connected with their selection, preparation, and use by the family in the home or by other groups of people. It is also a study of the care and training of children, of the rela- tionships of family members, and of the relations of the family to society. I believe a girls college education is not complete without some training in home making. We have found our study in Home Management most interesting. I be- lieve it will prove an aid to the future success of every girl. In this course we have learned that possessing costly furniture, keeping the house spotless, and giving elaborate dinners are not the essential and real qualities that go to make a happy home. Housekeeping is not an end in itselfg it is merely one stepping stone to suc- cessful home-making. The most important thing is to help create a happy and satisfactory home life for every member of the family. Clothes make the man! But unless we know our' selves we are unable to help our clothes make us. Gen- eral art principles and tasteful economy being stressed, we have a good general foundation. The value of the course in Tailoring cannot be over estimated, since it becomes and is an important part of practical everyday life. I am glad this year that I have taken the course in Home Management which includes the study of foods. The homemaker should know the sources of the elements in foods which are necessary to maintain health, and how to prepare and serve a well balanced meal. Much knowledge is soon forgotten, but I believe that students who receive such practical knowledge will always re- member it. cc49v

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1935 The Commercial Department The person who can meet the demands of the commer- cial world today must have a thorough knowledge of business training. This is necessary to broaden his back- ground and to give assurance in the pursuit of his vocation. In the business world today, not only must the sten- ographer, secretary, or bookkeeper have a complete knowledge of the system and practice of the works, but he must possess a higher order of intelligence. He should have a keen desire to make a success of himself in the business world, should possess a pleasing person- ality, and above all be able to think and make decisions for himself. It is only as the commercial student puts forth energy and ability that he will have the power to accomplish his work. If in Spring Arbor the student will learn to sur- mount his handicaps and difficulties it will not only help him as he goes forth to make himself useful in the busi- ness world, but one victory makes the next problem easier to solve. XVe need to get the vision of the need of Christian business men and women. Spring Arbor has caught sending forth that vision, and, as an institution, is Christian young men and women for this work. As Ben- yamin Franklin said in his rather homely way, He that by the plow would thrive, himself must either hold or drive, so we must be persistent and prepare to give to the world the best of intelligent Christian business rnen and women. YCHARLOTTE PHILLIPS 1936 44 as

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Praise to My Alma Mater To thee, iny Jehool, I leave thiJ gift of praife: I lore thee with a lore that ne'er Lrhall fail, For than halt tanght ine hen' tn hrazfe the gale, I-Inn' heft In life and .rerz'e thrangh all niy tlayf. I lore thee for the greatnen' of thy zmyl, Fin' friend! I inet anil lnzfefl within thy pale, For teafherf kind like gnitley along the grail, For patienfe with the Jinner when he prayx. Anti heir of all thine if an atnzmphere Of Chriftian grave and kindlinen ana' lore. Oh, God, I thank thee for Spring Arhor dear, For all the light that Jhe h.zJ given nie T0 keep nzy hopef fixed on the life above- Glfld hleyf and keep her thnx eternally! -BY BETTY ELLEN Cox My School My lore to Thee. O Jrlmal nf mine, IJ far heneath yonr knnzving, If I tan in mine tiny may Help keep your banner floating, Keep .fparkling thro' the darkening znilt, Your ,whining heamn ray, I will LYIIIIILIEI' life hath kilt IVIy failnref all away. BY LILA BELLE BISHOP I Really Care For You Oh, Illdllllllflfb citiel' with yinir ,fn ralled ,rplendid hnildingf, Ana' your fkief of Jnmky hlize, Yon with your zrorlrlly rontentf I do not rare for yon. Bn! Spring Arhor n-ith yonr loyal, trite frienily, Yonr joyf and mrrozw 100, Yon with yfnn' Giftf of Living Natltre I really fare for yon! -BY LUCILLE DENSMORE ..5O,