1933 Cedrus Yearbook

This service is one in which the new members pledge themselves to live up to the ideals of the Y. W. C. A., and the old members renew their pledges of former years. After every girl had lighted her candle from those about her, came the recessional by candle light, the girls singing, "Follow the Gleam." This service was written by Frances McChesney for the Y. W. C. A. of Cedarville College. It is a very impressive service and is kept sacred in memory of her. Baccalaureate and Commencement A year book would be incomplete, indeed, without some mention of these most im- portant events of Senior Week. Both these affairs of 1932 were most impressive and beautiful, the first being held Sabbath evening, May 29th, and the latter at 10 A. M.,the morning of June 3. Both were held in the fine old Presbyterian Church. Filing in reverently to the strains of lovely organ music, the graduating class seated itself directly before the pulpit, their black caps and gowns presenting a very dignified and ceremonious appearance. The sermon was preached by Dr. McChesney, our beloved president, a custom which has become almost traditional at Cedarville. As usual, the ser- mon was filled with inspiration and worthy counsel. Another never-to-be-forgotten event had come and gone for seventeen college seniors. Someone, possibly an advertiser of jewelry, has said that college commencement and one's wedding day were the two most important events of one's lifetime. Could we have been among those happy graduates who received their diplomas at the Commencement of 1932, we are sure we would not have have doubted the former, at least, a more pleas- ing, impressive exercise could hardly be imagined. First, the Commencement procession, formed at the library, and led by Viola Har- baugh and Preston Garlough, officers of the Junior class, marched to the choir loft of the Presbyterian Church. Dr. Eigenshenck, organist of the 2nd Presbyterian Church of Chicago, provided the unsurpassable organ music, which was a distinctive feature of this occasion. The address was delivered by the Rev. Dr. McLennan of the Shadyside United Pres- byterian Church, Pittsburgh. He brough a very fitting and forceful message with words of wisdom and inspiration for all who attended. Next, degrees were conferred, and President McChesney presented the diplomas, accompanying each with a brief but eloquent statement to the recipient. Anyone who was included in the large audience will never forget the impressive at- mosphere which characterized that commencement scene. The sunlight of a perfect June morning through the gorgeous stained glass windows of the church seemed to har- monize with the exquisite organ music. Truly, Commencement 1932 has thus far been unsurpassed. The Bible Reading Contests As has always been the case in the past,the outstanding feature of the Bible reading contests this year, was the ability and sincerity with which the entrants read and in- terpreted their passages. These annual events always attract huge crowds to the First Presbyterian Church, and the audiences never fail to leave with a deeper realization of the value of a Christian education in seeking out the hidden truths of the Word. At the women's contest, held April 9, the Misses Luella Robe, Doris Hartman, and Eleanor Bull were adjudged the winners; Robert Harriman, Walter Kilpatrick, and Clyde Hutchison were chosen by the judges in the men's contest, November 20. Page Therty-siz