San Jose State College - La Torre Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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Viewing the many slides which they have collected in their travels is but one of the many hobbies which Dr. and Mrs. Wahlquist enjoy in their infrequent free moments. Unfortunately, not many students have had the op- portunity to meet Dr. and Mrs. Wahlquist, but those Who have had this pleasure agree that their friendli- ness and interest put all Who come in contact with them at ease. Mrs. Wahlquistls important role as hostess at many college functions makes her an important part of the school, and her charm and graciousness are appar- ent to all those who meet her. Dr. Wahlquist reads in his home study.

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l4 The Presidentg Message llEvery person who owes his life to civilized society and who has enjoyed since his childhood its very costly protection and advantages should appear at reasonable intervals before a properly qualified jury to justify his existence . . fl -George Bernard Shaw. The playwrightls words suggest a way of looking at our theme this year, llResponsibility. For isn,t college itself a kind of lljury box wherein all of us sit and can observe and measure and judge our own performances as well as those of our fellows? Rare is the Opportunity after college days to make these observations. Never again will we have the convenient llyardsticks with which to make those measurements. One yardstick that comes readily to hand is the College yearbook. As we review the record of events it might be worth-while to consider our own achievements during the year just past. Have we pursued our academic goals with vigor and determination? Are we wiser, or only sadder than a year ago? In extra-curricular endeavors have we set high standards and met them? Have we sought out, accepted and carried our responsibilities well? Have we won some small measure of fame, or only notoriety? Shaw concluded his statement, above, by declaring that existence should be summarily and painlessly terminated for those who fail to justify it-a suggestion we would hardly recommend. And yet llterminationl, is a prospect that cannot be ignored when the world is engaged in a frantic race between education and annihilation. I believe that education will win that race. I am convinced that if all of us accept our responsibilities we shall advance within this century into an era of unimagined splendor. John T. Wahlquist.

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Vice President, William J. Dusel Executive Dean, C. Grant Burton Executive Officers The average student never meets the president of this school. His association, if any, With other mem- bers of the administrative staff is infrequent. The opportunity for informal discussions is limited, and most students are unaware of the vast responsibilities met by faculty and administration. The majority of students take no interest in the men and women Who sit behind the desks, control curriculum, or alter re- quirements for entrance or graduation. Students Who have been fortunate to meet and work With members of the faculty or the administra- tive staff are cognizant that these men and women are dedicated to somewhat more than prestige and mone- tary reimbursement. The administration is concerned With both the objectives of the institution and the welfare of the students; many staff members take hours of their time to work with student organizations and student needs. Theirs is not a world apart . . . The administration encountersfrustrations, and is often confronted With seemingly unsurmontable obstacles. Its responsibility goes beyond eight hours. The demand upon its time by student, committee, school, and state in many ways interferes With that of family. The co-ordination of the program and curriculum of an educational institution can only be met by highly qualified persons. Of their dedication, their achievements, their con- cern, we should be aware.