Merrimack College - Merrimackan Yearbook (North Andover, MA)

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s,-fl ,Q .vm . ' 'vu,Q.s.1 After that first bewildered period of freshman orientation, the new student at Merrimack finds that the terms Senior, Junior, and Sophomore desig- nate an academic distinction only, and that social seniority on the campus is practically unknown. This is so for a num- ber of reasons. First of all, the 4..,,.,,, growth and driving force of the college has promoted a spirit of unity and teamwork which easily overcomes the boundaries between classes. Then, of course, Merrimack is yet a relatively small school, enjoying all the advantages of an integrated program based on the close friendship of all students. We who are following in the example and tradition of the Class of '51 have participated with equal measure in the multiple activities of our college years. For us, the publication of this yearbook marks not only a record of what we have shared in the seniors, past, it is also a written indication of what we anticipate for the future. We envy thc senior the successful completion and fulfillment of his education at Merrimackg at the same time we look forward to all that has made his stay at Merrimack a vivid and transforming experience. We cannot be appreciative enough of the vital teamwork of fellow- students, faculty, family, and friends which is one of Merrimack's most endearing qualities. All that remains is a re-dedication of ourselves to the solemn purpose of Christian education. A spiritual, intellectual, and physical development of the whole man. 'i . a ' - i.Rl 'tQf'i-1311

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i 0 I Jlw 6 THE CLASS OF 1952 As the successors of the pioneer class of '51, the class of 1952 matriculated with approximately 150 men. Together they struggled through the orienta- tion of their freshman year, the rigors of their sophomore year, and now they are leaving behind them the fun of their junior year to occupy the station of dignity being vacated by the seniors. Moving into first place they carry with them a wealth of memories. Better than any other class, they know the seniors. They are reminded of many companion-activities they shared with them. When they were but freshmen Father Flaherty coached them to a near victory over the sophomores in the interclass All-Star basketball game. Both classes shared honors in the social activities of the college. The class of '52 was represented in the three one-act plays presented in April, 1949. As succeeding classes entered Merrimack other friend- 41952... ships were formed, but probably the most enduring exist between 'the first two classes. The many clubs of the college vied with each other for the interest of the juniors. The climax of their social life came in Junior Week. Riding the crest of popularity and attention at school they devoted all their energies toward making the college carefree and exciting for that one memorable week. In a year that is traditionally a social one, the juniors maintained tl1e high scholastic standing which they achieved in their more necessarily studi- ous sophomore year. Having gained the respect of the faculty and the student body the juniors accept the leadership of the students while they eagerly look forward to their own Commencement. Their last year at Merrimack will be but one more testi- monial to the high standard of educiation with which Merrimack is fast becoming identified. .-n-n-.-oo,,!-Q-4.--w-v-wrgfwz-rv. . . .. - .. ,., -