Opening of Fernando (Cal.) Academy by H. G. LUCAS

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 21, 1909

Opening of Fernando (Cal.) Academy

By H. G. LUCAS

THIS school opened, according to printed announcement, on Wednesday morning, September 15. Practically the same faculty that we had last year faced the students as the school opened. The principal read Jer. 9:23, 24, as the basis of true Christian education. A social meeting followed, in which teachers and students took part and told how the Lord had kept each one since we had last met. Some of the new students took part also. Quite a number of our former students returned, which indicates that they have a set purpose to finish definite courses and to fit themselves for definite work. After this the students were matriculated, and programs taken up.

School has been in progress now for two weeks, and it is decidedly the best opening that we have ever had. The Spirit of the Lord has been in our midst, helping teachers and students in their work and plans. The enrolment in the various departments is as follows: Academic and special courses, one hundred five; intermediate department, twenty-seven; advanced primary, twenty-seven; primary, sixteen; total, one hundred seventy-five. Pray for us in our work.

H. G. LUCAS.