University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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scene of many conversations of hopes Married students like these find discussion of hopes, fears, the future, easier and more realistic. In hopes of passing a test, this student retreats to the solitude of the Library stacks. Companionship comes even in a Alone and thinking all must do it, but busy Chemistry 217 lab. how trying it can be! 25

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Cheerleaders keep your hopes up ei:cn when it looks hopeless. With the Century Tower backing it up, the Hub is a and fears and the future. the hopes and fears . . . Perhaps college days may best be described as times of hopes and fears. The future is con- stantly being thought of; and, as in any case, it is uncertain. Each incident of campus life is the object of some emotional feeling. Typical classes must at one time or another evoke concern over an examination. Each sports event is regarded as a hope for victory. Married students are indicative of the concern for the future. They are starting their lives together, constantly seeking better and better things for themselves and their children to come. The buildings on campus are themselves sym- bols of the omnipotent feeling of hope in pref- erence to fear. Although the feeling of fear pervades a student ' s outlook on thoughts of the future, he is more likely to hope for the greater achievements which are possible because of the valuable; moments spent at the university. 24

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Their winning house decorations helped the Phi Tinifi 1t a Home- coining Sweepstakes trophy. Pleasures eomc in many forms; here, in the simpliest of everyday activity one finds pleasure. the duties and pleasures . . . Making fun of Florida and national politics, the ]MBA skits at Homecoming are always well-attended, and received. Homecoming Queen ])elores Loll, is congratulated by Gator Growl emcee Dick Strallon. Theoretically a life o f only pleasure might be the best one possible, but realistically fun would not be appreciated if it were free from any responsibility or duty. However, social life in itself entails duties. Although scholastic interests are of prime sig- nificance while at the university, the student ' s social life is of immeasurable importance. Not only does one learn the mechanisms of living together successfully with peers and elders, but o J the pure enjoyment of dating, going to parties and special social functions, and participating in social fraternities and sororities are signifi- cant aspects of campus life. Christmas means many things to Florida students for some a chance to get home and for others only a catcli-tip lime on studies.