University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Horizon / Iris Yearbook (Stevens Point, WI)

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Our I’reiideut John- F. Sim The President, to the Seniors of 1915 ? XTAKE IT that you desire to achieve success and that you entered this beloved institution for the purpose of putting yourselves in close touch with its faculty, its activities, and its spirit in the liopc that, by reason of your self-activity, your pur| osr would reach a generous fruition, and it is my wish that you have in no respect been disappointed. Success is ever synonymous with worthy achievement, and consists not ill material accumulations. but reveals itself in the expansion of those traits of character—honesty, industry, good will, pcrsrverancc. and faith in self as well as others, the germ of which exist in all of us. and await only the dew and sunshine to cause wholesome and progressive growth. Development follows when we eling to certain principles with tenacity of pur| osc, as well as with fidelity of execution. I.ivc daily up to the level of the best that is in you. I-ook into vour hearts, examine your consciences. Have you today been faithful? Have you been a sincere worshipper at the slirim of industry? Or have you been traitors to your best, and neglectful, indifferent to the call of duty? If performance today lias been less than your best, highly resolve that next day you will overcome your weaknesses, and correct your faults, stemming the tide rather than drifting with it. Cultivate tlic friendship of those who can inspire you to worthy achievement, and lie loyal to that friendship. Take to heart, while in springtime of life, this message: At some time in the life of every youth a ii| crH r personality must inspire him with his own enthusiasm or the life of the youth is bankrupt. The great teacher is a great prophet in that he sets splendid visions before humanity. He of all men is aide to transmute knowledge into the consciousness of obligation which is usefulness. He alone renders opaque souls translucent. Be absolutely honest with yourself. I scant you to have this trait so firmly rooted in your minds and hearts that it will make revelation of itself ii|»on all occasions and under all circumstances. for in combination with the other principles it will r piip you for the role of leadership, which you are henceforth to play. You will be masters, driving not being driven, hammers and not anvils, leaders and not followers. No one gets real pleasure in any vocation unless he is master of himself, unless lie has asserted the supremacy of mind over body. He must abandon everything ill any way related to falsity or deception. It is the laudable ambition of this school to send from its portal young men and women of character, scholarship, teaching ability, and coii| erative spirit, not triflers. idlers, ansi apologixcr . We want to send into the service of the commonwealth young men and women who. by reason of their integrity, their industry, and their high ideals, shall be leaders in the true sense of tlic term. In proportion as you conform your lives to tlic above principles von will be truly successful, happy and contented. That von mav have such fortune Is my sincere prayer. John F. Sim .

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The Board of Regents C. P. ( ary..........................................................Madison (Ex officio) George B. Nelson...............................................Stevens Point Howard J. Demmes'....................................................Oshkosh Clol-oii Gatw.......................................................Superior H. O. Hamilton....................................................Whitewater Emmet Horan......................................................K«u Claire Theodore Kkonmiaoe.................................................Milwaukee Duncan McGregor..................................................Plattcville P. W. Ramer.....................................................River Falls W. F. Wolpe......................................................Ij, Crosse Mm. Theodora W. Youman .............................................Waukesha Officers of the Board Theodore Kronsiiaoe.............................................I‘raids III II. O. Hamilton............................................ I'ice-prerident William Kittle.....................................................Secretary HeNRV JoilNKON.....................................................Treasurer Ijocal Urgent Georok B. Nri.kin