Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

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1PBIB OP CONTWTS Cpoxte Pg. 10-57 Pg. 58-149 Pg. 150-217 Pg. 218-240 Pg. 241-257

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PRE£fD£NT£ UE££AGE . . Any nation, society, or civilization depends upon its youth to carry on and improve its way of life, its ideals, its traditions, its heritage. All are entrusted to younger hands. To insure preparation for this most important responsibility a society develops a system of education to provide the knowledge, the vision, the competence — the desire and energy to forge ahead and the wisdom to exercise proper restraint. Historically our nation has a deep commit- ment to this education. Now the time has come, your formal studies completed, for you, the Westfield State College Class of 1968, to assume your place, your responsibility in the adult world. Truly a most challenging world it is, beset by military strife abroad with racial unrest, poverty, and deep political differences at home against a background of increasing inter- national competition. Your contribution will in a very real sense reflect the adequacy of your education. It is now that your days at Westfield will prove their worth to self and society. I am most certain that your actions and your accomplishments will reflect credit upon you and Westfield State College. As you close your career as students and leave our campus, be as- sured of my heartiest congratulations and best wishes. Return Soon. Westfield has need of your support.