Brigham Young University - Banyan Yearbook (Provo, UT)

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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.

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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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P v- ' ■- .■ Furrowed brows signified that thoughts were in process ... a purchase, a sermon, work or study . . .all required it. Social life at Brigham Young University included more than the usual dance or show. It was more than just a date — or even a special date. Here it w s a family affair as nearly every member of the studentbody engaged in devo- tionals, lyceums, ballgames, plays and student assemblies. Whether the group was two or two thousand, the same feeling of unity and cooperation was found. The familiar hi with its accompanying smile, the traditional long trek to the fieldhouse for devotionals, the usual intimacy of the classroom — all contributed to the feeling of one big social unit . For those who chose, there were dances and shows, social and service units, committees and coim- cils. All combined on the campus to make your social life a pleasant memory. STUDENT OFFICERS always occupied the frMJt row in Devotional as example to others.