Mount Vernon (Ohio) College by J. B. Clymer

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Nov 7, 1907

Mount Vernon (Ohio) College

By J. B. Clymer

The first month of the school year is almost in the past, and both students and teachers are enjoying their work, and a good spirit is present in every department. Fifteen or twenty more students were in attendance the first morning of this term than were present last year at the opening exercises. The time for the opening was placed two weeks later than formerly, as the time between the camp-meeting and the beginning of school was too short for students to prepare to come. As a rule, the students are older than those of last year, and several have expressed themselves as desiring to prepare speedily for the work both at home and in foreign lands. The good spirit which was characteristic of the Young People's Convention is still present with our young people, and is having its effect in the laying of their plans for future work.

We have with us some who have earned the means wherewith to meet the school expenses by canvassing during vacation, while others have saved their weekly wages, and are enjoying the school because of it. The old saying,

“Where there is a will there is a way,” is a true one, and we hope that many more will take hold of this plan, and thus secure an education.

A normal department has been started this year. Nine students are taking work in it, most of whom will complete their work this coming spring, and they are looking forward to the time when they may be able to fill some of the many calls for teachers in our schools.

A cylinder press is now being installed as a part of our printing department, which will greatly add to our facilities. Both students and teachers are looking forward to a successful year's work at Mount Vernon College, and we pray that the rich blessing of the Lord will be with all our schools, that many may quickly be prepared for an active part in this great work. J. B. Clymer.