Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

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DEDICATION We stand now ready to face the world in the light of our own achievements. They are not mere token accomplishments, but one great success built upon the necessary unity of confidence, cooperation, and character; for success can come only through unity. Each time a challenge was put before us, it was met and the success of ' 65 was ultimately achieved. This would not, however, have been possible had we not been aided and encouraged by the experienced, guiding hand of our class advisor. Her support and advice have helped us down the cumbersome road to maturity, highlighted by four years of progressive growth. In the final analysis, the Class of 1965 has emerged as a rightful tribute to its distinguished leader. After four years of continuous struggle, we can now rest and pay our due homage and sincere gratitude to this deserving individual. In the words of the eminent Charles Dickens, we are better able to express that which our own words cannot seem to say. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair. We, the Class of 1965, gather together in final acclaim for perhaps the first time in our long career. This book is not only a reflection of our four years, but a trib- ute to Miss Jennie B. Lesniak, advisor to the Class of 1965. We sincerely hope that this, our last and perhaps biggest under- taking, will be your remembrance, Miss Lesniak, of a job well done.