American University - Talon / Aucola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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FOREWORD Only Man among earth ' s creatures poses the question why. Only Man ponders upon the mean- ing and purpose of his existence, and he alone is aware of his own insignificance in the scheme of things. It may be that his quest is in vain, that pur- pose and meaning are merely aspects of Man ' s exaggerated talent for thinking. Yet through the ages Man, with his vision, dreams, and memories, strives to know and to understand. Memories are fleeting phantoms, elusive things which, like the shadows in the Allegory of the Cave, may distort or even conceal reality. Even so, memories are our strongest link with past experience; experiences which exert an untold influence upon the life of each individual. It is hoped that in the future this book will stir memories of the hopes and fears, the dreams and disillusions, the failures and successes that have accompanied us through one year of The Eternal Search For Truth. CREDITS Harrell Fuller Editor Leonard Sloan Business Manager Mr. Ray Hiebert Advisor We gratefully acknowledge the wonderful co- operation and patient assistance we have received from the administrative personnel, faculty, and stu- dent body. Without them, and the guidance and en- couragement of Mr. Charles Clegg of Comet Press, the 1961 TALON would not have been possible.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 Administration 20 Seniors 32 Organizations 58 Greeks 90 Communicative Arts 114 Campus Life 132 Queens and Sweethearts 164 Athletics 182 Advertising 208

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