Florida Memorial College - Arch Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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Lest We Forget The graduating senior, proud and determined, boldly steps into the impersonal and competitive world eager to assume his role as a contributing member of society. For many years Florida Memorial, being a four years lib- eral arts college, has been instrumental in the shaping of the lives of thousands of young people who have entered its doors and have graduated from there. The experiences at this institution, whether they be academic or social, play an im- portant part in determining the extent that its graduates are successful in their post-graduate endeavors. The record shows that many Florida Memorial College graduates HA VE become successful in their chosen careers and HAVE become functioning members of their communities. Perhaps, in some small way, this college has been respon- sible for the success that they now experience. Therefore, the alumni should never forget the institution from which they graduated— an institution that undoubtedly assumed a major role in the shaping of their lives. Florida Memorial College has witnessed the graduation of thousands of students most of whom have never revisited the campus or contributed financially or otherwise to its up- keep. The reason for this lack of interest may vary from one individual to another; but whatever the reason is this college is suffering because of it. A strong Alumni Association brings forth strong, constructive ideas that would definitely contrib- ute to the progress of the college. By the same token, a weak Alumni Association retards the growth of its Alma Mater. Harold Taylor once described a student as a person who is learning to fulfill those powers and to find ways of using them in the service of mankind. Florida Memorial College needs its alumni ' s service, help, and contributions. Florida Memorial College students learn to fulfill their potential now that potential must be used to help Florida Memorial College. By Miss Ellen Walkine

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MEMORIUM Professor Karl V. Marecek Ph.D., LL. D., Sc. Polit. D 1901-1974 Dr. Marecek joined the college faculty in 1966 in St. Augustine and continued until his death, 7 December 1974, as an outstanding scholar, true gentleman and warm hearted friend of students and faculty alike. Born in Czechosvakia in 1901 and was educated in Bohemia and Austria then gradu- ated from Charles University, with a doctorate in law and economics. He had a distin- guished career in both journalism and public service in his native republic. As the total- itorian forces increased he was in the forefront of the battle for freedom for manv vears. Dr. Marecek spoke about contemporary history from the vantage point of an actor in it. He had been home with kings, cardinals, generals, presidents and dictators. In 1948 he and his family was forced to leave his native land and live in the United States per- manently. Prior to that he had received the degree of Doctor of Political Science at Paris. This learned professor wrote many books, countless articles and was fluent in English, French, German, Russian, Polish, and Slovak, in addition to his native tongue Czeh. In this country he lectured widely and taught at several colleges and universities. At Georgetown University he received the Ph.D. in Diplomacy. Here at Florida Memorial he was the perfect example of the cultured gentleman; he had a pleasing personality and a good sense of humor. In spite of a life full of harrowing experiences he was able to give fair and unbiased views of the men and movements making history in this century. With his three earned doctorates and his long experience of wingling with the great on familiar terms, he always remained a humble person, and a dedicated teacher. He greatly enriched the knowledge and lives of those he touched here at this college. His name should continue to be held in honor for what he did and what he was. Bv Walter Hampshire

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DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS 10 Student Affairs Dean ROSCOE C. WEBB