1924 Cedrus Yearbook

The CEDRUS 1924 The Faculty An Appreciation T IS AN OLD SAYING,"that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country,"—yet this statement requires an exception in order that the rule may be accepted as proven. We have living exceptions to the rule in the Faculty of Cedarville College: There is probably no profession that is less appreciated by society at large than the teaching profession. Nor is there any profession that requires greater understanding of hu- man nature, and especially of the problems of youth, than that of the teacher. Next to the home, there is no institution which has a greater effect and great, er responsibility upon the moulding of character, and the complete developement of the individual, into an upright, self-supporting, law-abiding citizen, than the school and college. Yet it is the nature of youth to resent any form of discipline, in which the immediate ends are not seen. Often the most vivid recollections of youth are of the time when we were able to "put it over" on the professor. We fail to call to mind the times when sympathy, understanding and aid were extended to us by the same professor. It is usually not until years afterward that we fully appreciate their aid. But that is youth—impulsive, forgetful, unappreciative youth. The faculty of a college have an especially heavy responsibility in the guid- ing of youth at the period when decisions in the selection of careers are being made. It is in this Way that the faculty of a small college renders its greatest service to society. In addition it renders greater service to its small classes than thOse of larg- er institutions. Mere "hearers" of classes are to he found almost any place, but it would be a rare thing to find another such sympathetic, helpful and understanding group of professors as we have in Cedarville College. It is our hope that through these pages we may express our appreciation of the Faculty, which is headed by a man known far and wide for his kindness, helpfulness and devotion to Cedarville College and its Student Body, Dr. McChesney. G. L. ,} .........., ,. .; or.;--4 _... ..... ...--'- '''---- • • - . ,, It , — -- _ —4 — .... ........ Twelve