Valparaiso University - Beacon / Record Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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J. c. BAUR NIaking the university an accredited school was the great goal which J. C. Baur set when he became business manager in 1925. He con- ducted the finances of the school safely through the trying period of reconstruction. During the year 1927-1928, While Dr. Dau was absent, Mr. Baur was acting president of the University. The Class of 1929gthe first to graduate since the school became a member of the North Cen- tral Association. owes much to the untiring effort of 1V1r. Baur. CATHERINE CORBOY Since 1885 forty-three graduating Classes have passed Miss Catherine Corboyis window, where she as secretary to the administration was ever ready with her friendly cheer to greet them. The charm of her personality has remained With them, so that now that she is alumni secretary they still come back, in letters and in person, to be heartily welcomed by the clear gray-haired lady Who forms an indispensible and beloved link 1 between the 01d and the new administrations. 22 .-;e A ugg tede

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m 4 I'tf'zm 5A e ,, A ICYAeRECORD :1 ea r Ms. W THE END? HHere we are, unc! Passed with honor in every course! Arenyt you glad ? Doctor Marlowe was looking into the fine intellectual face of his nepheyv, now flushed with excitement and beaming with conscious self-satisfactiont Reginald Hunter was waving his certificate of gradu- ation at the kindly gentleman who had taken him into his home after the death of both his parents. IlFine, Reggy, fine. Let me see your sheepskin; it's such a long time since I got mine that I have to stress my memory to recall what a document like this says.H Carefully the aged physi- cian read the paper and was plainly pleased with its contents. Returning it to his nephew with a wistful air, he asked: IIWhat next ? llWell, unc, there is that course in engineering at the U. Wonlt you let me enter thatiw nYes. And then ? IIWell, after four years I promise to be back here with a finer diploma than this? HGood. And then ? UThen I shall hunt me a job, and build a couple dozen Boulder Dams and Cascade Tun- nels, and such. uAnd then ? IlWhy, when I have made enough money I shall find me a congenial wife and build my own home. IIAnd then ? uWell ma be m7 fellow citizens will think well of me and elect me to some ublic oHice a y 3 . . , . p , send me to Congress, or even to the White House: D1dn t Hoover start as an engineer ? ilYes, and then ?,, HWhy, uncle, arenit you funny? Of course, by and by I shall be old and finally die. And then ?I, A long pause hlled with perplexed silence on the part of Reggy as he looked into the honest eyes of the old Doctor, beaming with good will to him. Finally he said: III see what you mean. Our present ends are not the end? What was it that Solon said to Croesus? Hln everything you do, consider the endf' HAllis well that ends well. HEnde gut. alles gut. These proverbial sayings are note quite true but contain a grain of truth. The term llend when applied to anything this side of eternity is a relative term. The absolute end lies beyond any goal that we may fix for ourselves in time and space. To achieve that end is the only thing that counts. There is a vast difference between the two philosophies, one of which declares: We live to die; while the other afIirms joyously: We die to live. That is 111? end. My cordial good wishes go out to the graduates of Valparaiso Lutheran University of 1929, for their abundant success in their chosen spheres of usefulness in this work-a-day world. lWay their grandest success come at and with the end. Wave,

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o... DEAN H. H. KUMNICK Serving as guide and adviser to students and student organizations, and forming a link be- tween faculty and student body, H. H. Kum- nick fills the position of Dean of Students: His inspiring chapel addresses never fail to convey a message of Christian cheer and love. His optimism, loyalty and sympathy make his presence a joy to the entire university. Dean Kumnick accepted his present position at Valparaiso University in 1927, and left his home in Missoula, Montana, to become a mem- ber of the university family. ciation. 23 C?AieRECORD 5?! W wank J WM 0 ; NW - DEAN F. W. KROENCKE High ideals, zealous energy, and the ability to analyze a situation are qualities which make Dean F. W. Kroencke one of the most valuable men at the university. Dean Kroencke came to Valparaiso in 1927, and was appointed head of the education de- partment. Since February, 1928, he has been act- ing dean of the university. His work in the reorganization of the school curriculum was :1 great aid in securing accredita- tion of Valparaiso hy the North Central Asso- p,