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

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3 E. Cometz Friends Form Life-Long Bonds Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love, and to be loved, is the greatest happiness of existence. - Sydney Smith During college years, life-Iong friendships were formed based on shared laughter, tears, triumphs and fears. Students had an ideal atmosphere for cementing old bonds and meeting new friends. Because their schedules tended to be flexible, students had the freedom to be crazy and spontaneous or serious and contemplative when they so chose. One could only get to know a friend thoroughly by sharing this range of moods. Besides basic studies and occupa- tional training, college learning includ- ed discovering how to deal with the variety of people one encountered on campus and around town. Friendships were formed with those who had com- mon interests and who put forth an ef- fort to get to know each other. A friend always understands your problems and is there when you need him, Jean-Claude Nerette, 2UF, said. Friendship cannot grow where people are not in tune with one another. Activities, education and other peo- ple brought self-discovery to students. According to an old proverb, The best mirror is an old friend. A long-term companion could give insight by re- flecting feelings or attitudes that the person did not realize he had. Friends pick up the pieces when no one else knew they were falling apart, Valerie Burke, 2UF, said. Friends did more than forgive - they forgot, and friends accepted one's beliefs and opinions without judgment. by Margie Peak Friendships 15

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14 H Many times friendship meant having someone to laugh and talk with for endless hours. E Between classes students usually found time to stop and say hello to friends. 3 Whether it was last night's homework or last Saturday's game, students usually found some- thing they had in common. Friendship

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