Middle Tennessee State University - Midlander Yearbook (Murfreesboro, TN)

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. but remaining with the old traditions old friends, and old philosophies. New and more meaningful distinction in the various fields of learning is graciously ac- cepted by all but not at the expense of slighting those won- derful memories of past experience. Vaguely we recall that first day on the then strange and unfamil- iar campus. Through study-filled semesters, week-end frolics, and nu- merous pleasure walks, the campus seems to have taken on the look of a new but very warm and friendly face with many personalities. Columned buildings have assumed new and more projected features, but they do not attempt to replace the meaning that old and familiar sights hold for us. Yes, the students are much the same throughout the growth and devel- opment of universities everywhere, but their ideals and inter- ests are ever reaching out for future goals and self improve- ment through advanced education. These steps to learning go hand-in-hand with the established traditions of our univer- sity. It is these same traditions and symbolic beliefs that have guided each of us through another year of satisfactory com- pletion, moral enlightenment, and above all ... a deeper understanding of ourselves and of the world of which we are a part.

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. and holding to her heritage A proud and strong heritage vividly in bloom during the fall festivities. The yearly competition for possession of Harvey, the coveted totem-pole, ... the campus-wide selection of 1965 ' s reigning Homecoming Queen . . . the tense moments as fans eagerly watch the Blue Raiders romp through another vic- torious year . . . and the poignant inflection of a cheerleader ' s enthusiastic yell, bring happy memories and unforgettable highlights to every student ' s University experiences. Pep-rallies, bon-fires, post- game dances, and an undefeatable spirit have given new zest and enthusiasm to both conventional and contemporary tradi- tions. By a strong chain of traditions we are linked with a proud heritage which in turn becomes a student endowment. Someday that student will graduate and with him will go a link from this chain, but from ' this student will remain a con- tribution to add to a much stronger heritage. '