Jule & Nancy Spach  1949 - 1979

This an article that Nancy and Jule Spach received from Brazil, and we are trying to translating it into English.. It was sent to us by an alumna of the "Quinze de Novembro College", our Presbyterian College that has served the Northeast of Brazil for over 100 years.. It is an article published in one of the largest newspaper in that part of the country--- the "Diario de Pernambuco.", and I think you will find it very interesting reading. Let me add here that all of us who took part in this program were profoundly blessed and are so grateful that we had the privilege to be a part of this exciting ministry. SO HERE GOES !!!

Colegio Quinze de Novembro
Written by Laurita Xavier

The beloved and traditional "Colegio Quinze de Novembro" , located in the city of Garanhuns, in the state of Pernambuco, is to be congratulated for its 106 years of service..
The "Quinze", considered the flagship of education in Northeast Brazil, is recognized for its efficiency in teaching and learning, in sports and recreation, and in religious teaching:, emphasizing to its students that "science without a faith is void."

For 106 years it has taught generations with competence and love. Through its classes have passed thousands of Brazilian students, as well as many people from other countries, who today occupy outstanding political, business, and religious positions with large and important responsibilities

The "Quinze" has been very important in my life, and I am certain that it was also important in the life of every alumni. It is so special that we continue to remember and honor the "Quinze" for the rest of our lives. In the words of Eliezer Menezes (president of the Alumni Association) "the Quinze is a family, a fraternity. I doubt if there is any other entity that manifests more love than this college."

"After my family there is nothing that I hold as more precious than this college", the words of Torquato Marques dos Santo, successful businessman and community leader

"That college that taught us so much is the landmark for an educational institution for our state and for our nation, and may we be worthy of the ethical, moral, religious, and patriotic commitments that we were taught and that we learned there." Fernando Ferro, Federal Congressman

" It is one of the most valued and traditional institutions in all of the northeast Brazil" Joel de Holanda Congressman

"The College has become a part of my home" Dr. Hilton Victalino -Attorney General of the State of Pernambuco

Why do I have so much love for the college? For it was there that I spent the best days of my youth. Of it I have only beautiful memories. We were one big family-the directors were like my parents-the professors, dedicated and competent-my classmates my friends and family-everyone ready to help when we needed them.

I remember and oh!! how I remember:
The entrance of the campus with the "Alameda de Ficus de Benjamins" trees
that formed a beautiful green tunnel
To the homes of the Directors
To the stadium where we all took part in sporting event and commemorative festivals
To the chapel where we attended worship services,
To the theatrical presentations and formal lectures
To the moments of music directed by our beloved professor "Uncle Lula" through whom
We learned to sing our National Anthem correctly
To the spacious campus with so much green. It seemed the air was purer.
To the parades during the month of November
To the marching band on which I marched beating the drums.

I shall always be grateful to my parents who gave me the privilege of studying at that school-- the "Quinze." I shall always carry in my heart the profound love I have for each little memory of my time there. For I know that what and who I am today , I shall always thankful to my parents and my beloved Colegio Quinze de Novembro.

Translated by Nancy and Jule-I want to mention that I left out some testimonies of former students in order that the article to you would not be so long. Please forgive any mistakes. It's been a long, long time since I grappled with Portuguese. Finally the school was named the "Colegio Quinze de Novembro" (which in English means Fifteenth of November) for a very important date in Brazilian History, The day it became a Republic. Within Brazilian culture many things were named for important events in their history. It is exciting to know that the efforts of our mission work continue to bear fruits.

Album 1
(Medium resolution scans - 300kb)

Jule at the Colegio Quinze de Novembro	The new science building Colegio Quinze – early 1960’s
Colegio Quinze de Novembro Basketball team	meeting with prisoners to teach them to read & write
the crowds gather to watch the ABC parade	Graduation party – ABC Crusade 1964-1965
Abc Cruzada – Recife Missionaries and Brazilians making plans	Early North Brazil mission meeting – mid or late 1950’s
the new science building Colegio Quinze – early 1960’s	Graduation ABC Cruzada
Art Lindsay teaching a Bible class at Colegio Quinze de Novembro	Farewell party 1955 the professors and several missionaries have a farewell party as Jule and Nancy Spach (in front) left the Quinze for their 1st fur
11 young people from the USA who came to Recife in 1968 to build a church	Edna Quinn – Out in the Amazon area where she worked as a nurse.
The 15th of November Celebration. Three of the girls marching were American students studying for a year at the Quinze	Missionaries from Colegio Quinze and Agnes Erskine College of Recife plus some staff members.

Album 2
High Resolution Scans (average of 1.2MB)