Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-26
CLAIMS OF ROANOKE COLLEGE
1t May be Claimed for Roanoke
ColIege-

1t May be Claimed for Roanoke
College
l. That Its location In the Roanoke Val
ley is unsurpassed in Virginia for pictur
esque beauty of scenery and healthful-
ness of climate.
2. That the moral, social and religious
advantages of Salem, with churches of six
denominations and no bar-rOms, are not
surpassed by those of any other college
town in the South.
5. That tho moral aud religious inilu-
ences of the College and town are snch as
to develop and strengthen manly. Chris
tian character, which ought to DO tho
highest aim OF education; and that more
young men become better than grow
worse at Roanoke College
1. That the liberal scholarship aud
culture, the long and successful expert.
encc In teaching, and the high Christian
charotcr of the professors cmincntly cit
them to be tho Instructors and eXemplars
OF young men.
D. That the comprehensive course of
study, which is equal to that OF the best
colleges In the South is we'll adapted by
means of electives to meet the wants OF
young mon who wisn to obtain liberal
education.
| u. That the best modern methohS OF In
struction are adopted thorough scholar
ship secured. practical work done, and u
high standard for graduation maintained.
Z. That the library advantages and ia
cilitieS are Supcrsor to those of any other |
college In the South. Crhc library OF 81,
600 lolumes is contained In u separate |
brick building, 95reet long. 20 feet wide |
and through the wings OF the Annex, ~ |
feet)
s. That the literary societies arc valu-
able aids in preparing young men for sue
cess In life and the Young Mems Chris
tian Association gooi organization for
training useful workers for the churches.
.. That for the many advantages offered
the expenses are very moderate.
(Rorn0ke does not depend wholly on tn.
ition fees for its support. All the fees
paid by students fall far short of MAIN
tanning the College. Every student, here
fore. recc Ives much more than hc pays
for. Good board Mt low prices also re-
duces the expenses of students Mt
RoanOke).
10. That the true test of the work of q |
college being the ability of its men to sue |
ceed In life, Roanoke may point With |
pride and satisfaction ttokc marked sue
cess OF it, graduates and students In every |
profession and In every business pursuit, |
and claim on this showing that It's work |
has been cminently successful.
IL. That the successful results of It's |
works are further attestcd by the standing |
of its graduates and students and by ,he |
increasing number of them called to prom
inent positions In professional and busi-
ness life.
IL. That the increasing number of stu
dents for years In spite OF financial do
preston and sharp competition with
institutions in Virginia and throughon
the Sonth, Is unmistakable proof that tho
advantages and progressive methods of
Roanoke are meeting with pnblic recog-
milton and that the Col lege Is growing
rapidly in public favor.
ROANOKES STUDENTS.
Roanoke draws students from all de-
nominations and from all parts of our
country. III the last ten years young men
have been enrolled from more than twen-
ty-iivc states and territories and from
Mexico, Newfoundland, West Indies, En-
gland, Japan, and Korea. Choctaw Indi-
ans have attended the College for twenty
five years. 1t will be seen from this
statement that Rovnoka students enjoy
the advantages of meeting at College
young men from many states and coun-
tries.
Roanoke graduates may be found in
thirty-fiye states and territories and in |
several foreign countries.
A KIND WELCOME.
The Faculty, students, and people of |
Salem receive new students in kind and |
friendly monner. There Is no hazIng. A |
committee of the Young Mems Christian |
Association will meet new students at the |
railroad station at the iopening of the |
session and also at other times and aid |
them in selecting rooms ;. room-matcs |
boarding-place &c. Everything will be |
done TO make them feel that they are
among friends.
For catalogues, illustrated circulars. |
the June Collegian, and further partlc-
ulars, address,
JULIUS ID. DREHER. President,
SALEM, VIRGINIA.