Aquinas College - Thomist Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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-Q mir' 1 -wg, , xx 1, 1. To the late John F. Kennedy, a president who gave his life for his country.

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We of the editorial staff would like to dedicate this production to our Dean of yesteryear, Sister Mildred, in recognition of the great service that she has rendered to God, country, college, and stu- dents, in that order. It is for her interest in the lat- ter two that we salute her now. Anyone who has fol- lowed the progress of Aquinas College while it was under her direction can not but admit that she was the leader, and that she gave unselfishly of herself. In 1937, when Sister Mildred took on the office of Dean of Aquinas, the college was a two year school known as Catholic Junior Colle O ge. nly a short three years passed until U it had become a four year institution d ' un er its present name. Within two decades the real growth of the college had begun. The Administration building was actualized, and was followed by Alber- tus Magnus science hall, and Regina Hall. Extensive adjacent pro- perty was acquired, and St. Joseplfs dormitory was entering its con- struction phase. We trace this brief history of the college because we feel that it is a history of the service rendered by Sister Mildred. She has been the vital force behind the expansion. However such physical expansion is only sym- bolic of the internal expansion which has so obviously occured. These physi- cal expressions in themselves are not important. Their greatness is derived from the end for which they are the means. It was for academic greatness that Sister Mildred strove. It was this idea that motivated her to attract more' and better teachers, raise scholastic standards, and provide facilities as they were made possible. It has been her foresight that has given us our present vantage point. Such a source of energy and unselfish devotion deserves our attention, gratitude, and esteem. Holding such a dedication t b of this esteem, we d d d' o e some small token o e icate our endeavor here to Sister Mildred. 4