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June 1988 — Sivan 5748 Dear Classmates. In searching for an appropriate message, I tried to think of something which would be meaningful not only for the present, but for the future when you will look through the pages of this yearbook. And so, I ask you an important question, Mah shemecha, what is your name? No doubt you remember that when Yaakov wrestled with the angel, and it turned toward morning, he asked the angel to bless him. When the angel said to Yaakov let me go; he replied, I shall not let you go unless you bless me. To which the angel asked Mah shemecha? What is your name? As we leave Yeshiva University, the blessing being bestowed upon us is one of Ma shemecha. There is a remarkable midrash on Vayakel which states: A man is called by three names, one by which his parents call him, one by which others call him, and one which he calls himself. One by which his parents call him We are first of all called by the name our parents have given us. A Hebrew name was given to describe our essence and true nature. Our parents, because of their love for us and our tradition, labored long and hard to make our names true to them and to our ancestors. They sent us to yeshiva. an atmosphere that would imbue our bodies and souls with Torah, and they prayed that a Jewish education would yield us a good name. One by which others call him Ever since we were little children we were conscious of others outside our family circle. We learned to be aware of our neighbors, our friends, and those not so friendly. There came a time when what they thought of us became all-important. If we failed at a sporting match or an academic competition, we were embarrassed. We were afraid they would think less of us. We learned to do things that we did not like in order to earn the respect of others. We derived satisfaction from the acclaim and high regard others had for us. We have spent much energy, you and I. in keeping the name others call us, unblemished; we will continue to do so for the rest of our lives. Now let us consider the 1st part of the midrash. And one which he calls himself Perhaps we have been so busy with our first two names that we haven ' t given consideration to our last name. In the final analysis, each one of us is an individual and we have to be true to ourselves. We must ask ourselves a series of soul-searching questions in order to find the fulfillment of our last name. Do we like what we are, what we have done, and what we plan to do? When we look in the mirror of our conscience do we see goodness and truth or do we cover the mirror so as not to see the imperfections? Are we secure in the knowledge that we can truly respect and like ourselves? No none can answer for another, each person must find his own way and his own interpretation of Ma shemecha. As we embark on the next phase or our lives, we can feel confident that our education at Stern College has given us the tools with which to the meet the chall enges of our three names. This is the blessing that Yeshiva University has given us for eternity. May you go from strength to strength. With best wishes, uomsl in WE Elaine H. Witty | President SCWSC 1987-1988 June 1988 — Sivan 5748 Dear Fellow Graduates: Only four years ago, although it seems like just yesterday, we grouped together in Koch Auditorium during the freshman orientation. Fresh new faces and strangers to each other, none of us knew what to expect or what Stern College had in store for us. There was no conceivable way to imagine how much we were to grow — emotionally and intellectually. Each year has been filled with exciting chagigot, lectures, concerts, basketball games and tennis matches, grams and sales. Through these events we learned to work together towards one specific goal — making Stern College a better place for us and for future generations. As senior class president, I have tried to create a sense of unity among the students and foster school spirit through senior class- sponsored events. The strangers of Koch Auditorium have become the closest of friends. Senior dinner symbolizes the culminaton of four years of hard work . I hope that our joining together for one last night before graduation did not mark the end, but a beginning of a wonderful future for all of us Stern College has given us so much; we have four solid years upon which to base the rest of our lives. We do not say goodbye to you, but we thank you for what you have given us Best of luck to all of you. Fondly yours, C tL Annie R. Richter Senior Class President 17
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