Wesleyan College - Veterropt Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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PASSAGES pas • sage (pasij) — 1. a hall or way through a building ; passageway. 2. a means of passing; way through. 3. right: liberty, or leave to pass. 4. a. a passing; a going or moving onward, b. passing from one place or state to another. 5. a piece from a speech or writing. 6. what passes between people. Throughout Wesleyan ' s history, students have noticed, even originated, elements of change. But within the most recent generation of Wes- leyannes there has been a definite apathy and lack of concern for pertinent issues, realistic goals, and present- day problems. Students as q majority represent many dif¬ ferent reasons for continuing an education: for some, it means escape from family and hometown; others, a haven for four years until the inevitable decision must be made (What am I going to do with my life?); those who have already decided their futures; those who have not. but want the op¬ portunity and growth a col¬ lege education can offer; and to some, the chance to party every day of the week without having a curfew. For certain the year 1979- 1980. was many things to many people. It was a year that invaded the southern town of Macon and envel¬ oped the sleepy campus of Wesleyan with all the year ' s problems and disillusionment. It was a year of rude awaken¬ ings for some, others probably did not even notice the issues. Tradi¬ tion was questioned. Loyalties tested. Students were forced to become more than consum¬ ers. . • V