Florida State University - Renegade / Tally Ho Yearbook (Tallahassee, FL)

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As a people comprise the country and its destiny, so the students determine the outcome of a class. Through the interaction of student and professor, the aim of intellectual growth can be realized. ...or defeated. The freedom of choice allowed in academic pursuit gives us a wide range in which to exercise and develop areas of interest and proficiency. To take advantage of this to excel s to insure the permanence of our liberal education. The democratic way of life demands both capable leaders and enthusiastic followers. It is through conscientious service and informed awareness that the opportunity for leadership is afforded. ...the continued activity and interest of a group, that makes it necessary. On the campus level, such opportunity is made possible through participation in the discussions, seminars, and sessions at the annual student government retreat.. . .one of many examples of leadership through democracy. 13

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KVv An individual ' s freedom to make decisions for himself embodies the fundamental concept of the democratic way of life. We are free to choose the alternative.... to follow the precepts which we find best for each of us individually. Personality development.... the kind of person we become hinges on these choices we make. The excitement, satisfaction, and security of ones coordination with the efforts of a group climax ones expression. ..as may the intimacy and understanding of close contact in a small circle or the concentration of thought and freedom of action through independence. The exultation of unity through group participation; a small circle ' s atmosphere of affection and sympathy; independent individualism each situation affords a vital mode of expression. Their interaction and diversity comprise the complex world in which we live. The freedom and challenge in finding which situation brings out ones own best self... his most productive efforts... is inherent in growing up in the democratic community. To have freedom is thus coupled with responsibility. The future is ours to mold the present is ours to grasp the experience of the past is ours to use.