Temple University Ambler - Amble Yearbook (Ambler, PA)

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DEDICA TION Mr. and Mrs. Bush-Brown Never have we met two people more dedicated to their work, to other people, and to the promotion of horticulture than you arc. You two wonderful, youthful people have been a constant inspiration to all of us. Therefore, because you have given us knowledge, understanding, friendship, good cheer, and an excellent example of wholesome, happy living it is our privilege to dedicate to you our 1959 Wise Acres. The Class of 1959 APPRECIATION I am not willing that this discussion should close without mention of a true teacher. James A. Garfield We would like to express our appreciation to Miss Anders, a teacher whose good nature, patience, and helpfulness have consistently made our work much easier and more pleasant. The many things which she taught us about plants and their culture, garden planning, and flower arranging will be invaluable to us all of our lives. 3

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IN MEMORY Upon our entrance into this college as freshmen, we, of the Class of 1959, had become students of the Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women. Since its foundation by Jane Bowne Haines in 1910, the school had taught agriculture, horticulture, and landscape design. In the spring of 1958, because of increased costs and the small size of the college, it became necessary to remove agriculture from the curriculum and to merge with a larger educational institution. The school then became Ambler Junior College, a division of Temple University. Although we are aware of, and thankful for, the many benefits to be gained by this merger, we shall never forget our Agricultural Department and the thrills and pleasures which we derived from it. For the chance to live close to our cultural heritage, to love and respect the land and all that which grows on it, for fond memories of comradeship during work and play, and for the simplicity and wholesomeness of good country living, we express our thanks. 2

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Jonathan W. French, Jr. Director To each member of the Class of 1959 I send my best wishes for a happy and productive life. As a class, you were both first and last: first to spend one year as students at the School of Horticulture and one year as students at Ambler Junior College; and last to have no men as classmates. You lost a major field, and gained academic prestige by becoming, willy-nilly, students at Temple University. You weathered the changes with mature good sense and with good grace. May God bless you, and may you send your sons and daughters to Ambler some fine day! ADMINISTRA TION Mrs. Reed S. Fisher Dean of Women Dear Seniors: During your two years here you have contributed much to the glory of our college. Like young trees, while you have grown in stature, you have sent out roots, grounded in knowledge and understanding. May your lives always be supported and enriched by these Ambler roots. 4