The Portal 1920 documents the Silliman Institute graduating class, which began its college courses of study in 1918, divided into preparatory lines such as Law, Medicine, and Engineering. The volume is a record of the institution's transition and growing national influence, as it details the first Chinese graduate, Lu Mah Seng, and the first Siamese graduate, Samuel B. Boon Itt. The content highlights the centrality of Christian faith, with a dedicated section emphasizing that the school's mission is "to bring Him nearer to the hearts of men" and that its success is due to the teaching of religion based upon the Bible. The yearbook also showcases vibrant student life through articles on the seven literary societies (including Rizal, Quezon, and Beacon Light), various musical organizations, and inter-class athletic competition.
The Portal 1920