Western Oregon University - Yearbook (Monmouth, OR)

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Pioneers o the Future KPresident J. S. Lantdersj Y 1' A 5 The true pioneer is not merely the son of toil but a man of thought and foresight, trained in history, science, art and letters. The dim ages through which world progress seemingly groped its Way in darkness, or was led by blind chance, are long past. Since creative evolution has b-ecome conscious and is guided by the best wis- dom of the race, there are prophets and pioneers opening the way to more abundant life. To the short-sighted and backward-looking, who recognize only a material world of sense, there is no place for eternal values, or the life of reason guided by the inspiration of an indwelling spirit. To the pioneers of the future, the world is a living universe, in which the great natural energies are being converted to man's will, the earth is being shaped into habitable retreats, and all types of life are obeying the pioneers' expectation in becoming more valuable forms. They see an incomplete but aspiring world that is constantly being molded by their confident faith into a more complete realization. Every realm of activity has its pioneers. One spirit characterizes them all,-their triumphant faith,-the faith that strikes the death- blow to doubt and pessimism in every realm. The theorizing of the scientist, the dream of the inventor, the inspiration of the poet, the intuition of the reformer, the vision of the prophet, th-e still small voice of the trusting individual, are all varying aspects of the faith of the pioneer. Pioneers of the future believe intensely there is a Power in the universe, working in the interests of a completed human development. They believe that He who demonstrated the power of faith to overcome earth's greatest evils, confirmed His word by His deeds, teaching man- kind that faith shall continue to triumph until truth, righteousness and love shall prevail in the earth. Until all men have responded to the fundamental precept, Be ye also perfect, there will always be pio- neers of the future. bi Q6 4 ...AHY4 ki ' ' 4

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More than President of our school, more than instructor, is President J. S. Landers, He is counselor, friend and comrade. 1Dords cannot express our appreciation for his endeavors.

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