Brigham Young University - Banyan Yearbook (Provo, UT)

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Smiles spoke of friendship as students gathered in various places to chat, to exchange ideas, or to join in genuine entertainment. You never imagined the 1957 school year would be like this. But now this has become a memory, a memory never to be forgot en, for what one learns yith pleas- ure remains to sweeten life. The spirituality gained, the cramming for finals, and the many activities enjoyed are now a part of your life. High on this memorable list are the many friendships formed. There are the small incidental chats as you passed from one class to another; the heart to heart talks with a roommate as you discussed a mutual problem; the laughter and joking on a date; and the more serious discussions in the classroom. Each of these conversations gave you new in- sight into another ' s thinking, and as you came to understand them more and more, this understanding was replaced with genuine love and respect. More mature as- sociations brought respect for the visdom that comes with age, and you learned to exchange opmions with those who had had experience which would help you in making important decisions. In short, through experiences with others, your life was enriched. It is hoped that through their experience vith you, their lives were in- spired, too. Long within your heart will be cherished those favorite meeting places, and here are recorded for your reminiscing a few of those hallowed spots. The steps of any campus was a place to pause and chat with your friends; forbidden benches or planters urged you to stop and sit awhile; more formal gathennss en- coiu-aged the exchange of ideas; informal meetings stimulated laughter and fun. Yes, no matter where or when. . . talk begat friends, and these friends are a part of your memories. , J . »r U W LAZY MOMENTS of conversation created friendships and strengthened interests.

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Aa..-4 i» ' X -i 7. -i. X Brigham Young University friend has found room in another ' s heart. But for all, this year has been a new brightness, a lingering remem brance. Here in these pages we have hoped to draw each memory from its comer of repose and fit it into a mural of campus moods. Here are recorded the vivid colors of each changing season as it trod its way across the campus and left its mark be- hind upon the grass, the trees, and the flow- ers. The misty smell of autumn, perfumed with the acrid odor of burning leaves; the soft coldness of winter, beneath whose cloak Located in Provo, Utah of white the flowers sleep; the fresh awaken- ing of spring throwing out her blossomed tresses; and the cooling rains of summer bringing lightning flash and thunder ' s tim- pani — all mingle with the life of the student at BYU, and we find that God has spoken to us in color. From every facet of our life at BYU has been gleaned a tone which deepens the meaning of living: the smiles speaK of friendship, the furrowed brow signifies thought; laughter shouts out enjoyment, and prayer whispers of God. i

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SUNDAY DINNER was a good time to get acquainted. BOOKSTORE was place of meeting. INFORMAL PARTIES and afternoon lunches were frequent sponsors of friendships.