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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
4
Central college celebrates seventy five years of graduates who have excelled in teaching, ministry, law, medicine, and academia. The issue features photographs and sketches of alumni who contributed to science, law, religion, and other fields, reflecting the college’s impact and pride.
H W Pietenpol, among the college’s oldest faculty members, has served since 1916 and was dean for thirteen years. Initially an instructor in physics and mathematics, he now teaches physics alone and acts as an advisor to students alongside Miss Graham, the dean of women. He praises the students, reflecting on his years of contact with them.
Prof George F Sadler who came to Pella in 1910 from Georgia describes the growth of Central College music department. He notes expansion from one piano and single instructor to multiple pianos studios and three instructors. He cites funding challenges and confirms the bachelor of music and A B degrees now offered. He also details his tenure as organist and the department’s financial resilience.
Central college emphasizes music in its teaching with private instruction and individualized study. Recitals occur weekly, including commencement programs with all departments represented. The college band and glee clubs tour regionally, enhancing campus events with frequent performances.
At Ottawa University commencement Wednesday evening Rev Hal Eyerton vice president and Rev Rollo E Speer Baptist church La Grange Illinois were awarded the degree of Doctor of Divinity. The event featured remarks about the value and dignity of scholarly achievement and the ceremony affirmed the pair as worthy recipients.
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