The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-09-10
What Derea Stands For


All who contemplate attending Berea, or
derstand the character and aims OF the Institu-
ton. Many are seeking school OF exactly this
kind, while others prefer something different
and should go elsewhere.
Some chief aims Of Berea are the following:
Its first endeavor is TO give its students
the blessings Of the Christian religion-the
truths held by all Christians, apart from sec.
tartan teachins-and il expects all to attend
Bible.
II was founded with the express purpose
OF smallest means Believing that simplicity
and economy are important things in educa-
tion, it insists upon them in all the arrange
ments Of school life It also believes that some
manual labor is a proper part OF education as
well as help in self support Some wealthy
parents wish to send their children to Berea,
sire to share in manual labor and to live in the
same sensible and frugal fashion as students
from less luxurious homes.
Berea places great emphasis on high schol..
arshlp, eevatlng recreations and the care OF
bodily health. II provides the best instruction.
very rare facilities in the way OF library, lab.
oratories, ETC., gymnasium outdoor sports, and
prohibits lawless Jokes" and the use Of intoI-
icants and tobacco, and in general provides for
well-regulated rather than self-indulgent
, The One Rule is that each student shall earn
sstly promote improvement in himself and
others
This one rule is made more practical by be-
ing expanded under the following heads:
4. Attention to School Duties. q. Attend
ance-Each student shall be punctually present
for every lesson, work-period, or public exer-
chapel exercises, College Sunday School, and
FAMILY Worship where he boards, and shall not
leave town without permission except to re-
Habits-Students shall give the best part Of
each day TO study, and refrain from disturb
ing fellow students in study hours. At and AZ
ter the curfew bell young women must have
lights extinguished and young men must be in
2. Social Relations. Young men and young
women are prohibited on pain Of immedi-
private place. Young women must guard their
reputation, and young men must guard their
own repute and that OF their lady friends by
observing the proprieties mentioned in the
chapter on Good Conduct in this manual.
(See page 2i)
8. Forbidden Places. a. Places Of ill re-
pute,, liquor saloons gambling rooms. etc,
should such ever exist at Berea or be found
elsewhere, must not be entered by students.
b. Eating houses and places OF amuse-
ment in Berea. not controlled by the College,
immediate dismissal. The Institution pro-
vides for the recreation OF its students, and
ample accommodation for meals and refresh
solicit student patronage for gain.
4. Forbidden Practices. a. Students may not
engage in card-playing.
b. Students may not burn gunpowder,. nor
keep weapons on their persons OF in their
rooms. Any weapons brought must be de-
posted with the students advising officer.
c. Students may, not engage in practical
with their persons or belongings Such con-
duct leads to ill-will and lawlessness, and
there can be abundant recreation without II.
medsts sf Dsns OF Of hau
ing tobacco, pipes or cigarette paper in their
possession.
a The secretary who by correspondence
will enter, will introduce you to one or two
B. Your Advising onlcsr is the friend whom
the Dean OF the Department they enter; as
College, Normal, Academy, Vocational Schools,
Foundation School. The Dean Of Women is
G. The Advising oficsr helps the students
under his care in two ways:
First, by. forming pleasant acquaintance
thru your letters Of recommendation and ar
ranging for your entrance into school.
Second, by acting as parent in giving
friendly advice about your study, conduct,
health and everything that concerns your
welfare. and by, considering your requests for
permissions and excuses, Except permanent
excuse from classes.)
d. Your Assigning 0hhcer: For both men and
tered. He will decide in what classes you will
do best what music, labor and other things
you may wisely attempt in addition TO your
studies This is called your assignment. II
at any time you wish TO change this assign
ment or desire advice about your studies you
must come TO your Assigning Officer.
O.. Excuses for Unavoidable Absence from ap-
pointments are TO be obtained from your Ad-
vising Officer before the absence occurs. II an
excuse is applied for after being absent you
must show a good reason for not securing the
permission for special privileges such as leav-
ing town, etc.
T. The Dean Of Labor makes all assignments
TO labor and may help you TO earn many q
good dollar. Apply 10 him for excuses from
labor assignments and all other requests re-
garding labor. young women apply TO the
Dean OF Women for temporary excuses from
by eating house is meant hotel or any other
place a. which arrangements made for customers
70 take single meals or lunches on the premises.