Butler University - Carillon / Drift Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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10 As spring veiled the campus in sunshine and the fragrance of flowers, we recalled John Masefield ' s statement, There is nothing on earth more beau- tiful than a university. We wondered if there could be anything quite as beautiful as the Butler campus in the spring; and we coined a new statement of our own, There is nothing on earth more beautiful than Butler University in the springtime. We often sought solitude, but we seldom found it. Each of us discovered some forsaken nook where we could escape bull sessions and unwanted interrup- tion. We eagerly awaited these private moments when we could review past events in our minds, and when we could contemplate future ones, too. After these moments of solitude, we became engrossed in the scurry of college life. From solitude, we gained peace of mind, and we were able to return somewhat refreshed to another day of university life.

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The excitement of activity intoxicated us. No, never again will we be engrossed in the gaiety and enthusiasm such as that which our college days encompassed. Then, when we could forget our duties and obligations for a time, we could enjoy partici- pating in activities. Pleasant memories of the year included returning to school to continue our studies, to renew old ac- quaintances, and to make new friends. Also, we enjoyed attending the Freshman Mixer and the Watermelon Bust, among other fall festivities. When the leaves were tinted with the reds, browns, and oranges of autumn, we went to football games and wiener roasts ; and later, when the tree branches were encased in the icy frost of winter, we boosted the basketball team, sent cards and poetry to our valentines, and practiced our Geneva Stunts acts.

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nil III IP 11 r mil inn DPP Although memories reflected first in retrospect are those of the happiness, dejection, excitement, and solitude that we experienced during our university days, we cannot reflect fully on those days without being thankful for the responsibilities, opportunities, and knowledge that were imparted to us. One of the most important responsibilities we learned accompanied our realization of the value of education. We realized that the ability to learn lies within the sphere of each of us, but that it remains dormant unless we strive to develop it. With responsibilities come opportunities, for each responsibility that exists may open a door to oppor- tunity. We accepted membership in campus organ- izations, we were challenged to develop our abilities as leaders and as followers. Most of all, education is a product of responsibility and of opportunity. Through the development and the disciplining of our minds, we prepared to lead more useful lives as professional men and women and as American citizens. With the close of the second semester, we stored in our minds precious moments of another college year, and now, looking back on it all, we realize that, as Longfellow observed, Nothing now is left but majestic memory. 11