Western Mennonite School - Pioneer Yearbook (Salem, OR)

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Robert Reese: Athletic director Assistant carpen- ter lanass Sehrock Iaintenlnce man John Gingerich Building foreman

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pewavwef Lina Snyder Librarian Left to right: Norma Kropf-Assistant cook Helen Friesen-Head cook

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Z . Standing: Dorothy Hostetler, Carolyn Lind, Calvin Emmert, Stanley Mishler, Paul Yoder, sponsor, Marvin Kauffman, Thomas Hershberger, Esta Schrock, Rosalee Landis, Dorothy Gingerich. Seated: Conna Kauffman, secretary, Larry Landis, executive vice pres.5 Mark Head!-1'1gS, President, Clarene Kropf, vice pres.g Elanor Reeder, treasurer, I'm sure that our school and its constituency feels that the Western Student Association is, and will grow to be, a very vital part of our school life. I like to compare the W.S.A. to that of a physical building or structure. First of all, I like to think of this school as being laid upon the founda- tion, Jesus Christ, since it is based upon the principles and doctrines of God's Word. I Cor. 3:11-nFor other foundation can no man lay that is laid, which is Jesus Christa. Christ is also referred to as the chief corner stone in the building of the body of believers in Christ Jesus. Psalms 118:22- The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. Secondly, the student council could likewise be thought of as the foundation of the W.S.A,, since its m mbers represent the W.S.A. Through the work of the Extension Committee, the Wednesday Morning Program Committee, and the Religious Welfare Com ittee, I believe that many souls have been strengthened and drawn nearer to God. One of the things which these three committees offer to the stu- dents is that of greater opportunities for witness and fellowship, not only with those here at school, but also with those elsewhere, such as Old People's Homes, cottage meetings, and the Rescue Mission. The Athletic Committee and the Social Committee also play a big part in providing recreation and fellowship for the students. This year also marks the change of our W.S.A. Constitution, from a compulsory organization to a voluntary organization. From now on, the Western Student As- sociation will consist of those who desire to be members of it. I believe that the third stone has been laid in the building of sucess this year, since this is the third year that this organization has been in operation. I trust, and I have the confidence that this organization will become more af- fective as years of progress pass by, I have appreciated the efforts which were put forth this year by the Student Council, and I know that our efforts are not in vain, when we are building for eternity.