American University - Talon / Aucola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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„ V The Class of 1949 began its course immediately following a world conflict. It emerges now into a world struggling for peace. It has had the opportunity to watch and take part in this effort. Your experiences should make you conscrous of your obligations, not only to yourself, but to your fellow citizens throughout the world. The American University expects of you the leadership which is neces- sary to make our nation discharge its high purpose in this world order and may you carry forth the pioneer spirit of a 49er in the efforts being made to establish a peaceful world community. PAUL F. DOUGLASS, President Eight

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DEANS A yearbook is a permanent reminder of college days and everything connected with those four years in higher learning. Its value increases as the years go by. May these words and pictures serve to sharpen your memories of days past and also challenge you to achieve your purpose in life in the present and the future. EVELYN SKILLINGTON Deon of Women The class of 1949 graduates from col- lege in a year of stupendous uncertainty, it is our hope that the future belongs not to the rigid absolutes of authoritarianism but to democracy, to a growing, dynamic faith which is perpetually evolving adjust- ment between individual rights and the de- mands of society. Democracy is not a finished product; we are building it by es- tablishing the worth and dignity of indi- viduals motivated by the developing idea of freedom. Make your contribution daily, for it is only free men who dare to think and thus keep their souls alive. JOHN E. BENTLEY Dean, College of Arfs and Sciences Ten