Arkansas State University - Indian Yearbook (Jonesboro, AR)

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The Realization of a Goal--Gracluarion At long last came the time of unspoken, joyful thanks when the end of the year was just a step away and books were to be closed lor the sununer. or lor good. To the seniors it was the realization of a definite goal in life . . . a long awaited milestone of achievement and a propelling lorce to go ever onward to a richer, ftiller tomorrow a time ol transition from the everyday ritual of undergraduate activity into the busy hustle and bustle ol a world in which one must make his own way hy pressing into action the knowledge :incl skills he has acquired. To the underclassman, grailua- tion represented a bright ray ol' hope and anticipation ol times to come. a stabilizer, testifying to the worth of long, hours of toil spent in search lor ediuation's gains , and an acknowledgment ol' a deep twinge of sadness lor departing friends as they hade larewell to lztiniliar laces and the pulsating tempo ol college lile. 1, lt was the wonder ol knowing that in due time it would fall their lot. too. to take such a tollossal step into the pages ol' the future. seeking- to meet lifek challenge, with only their fertile memories and stztrched diplomas. The long' hlack line rnoved onward then, carrving with it the memories of yesterday and the destinv of tomorrow. Having already attained their college degree, other students were grees, still another step forward in the realm of edutatio recognized and honored through the presentation of graduate de- achievement.

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f-. 1 i ,..,.-J' Studcnta entered into the spirit of the occasion and readilv wired thvir opinions on questions at hand. Heading the agenda of well planned programs for the re- treat was a panel discuseion featuring various department heads and Qchool adminietra- tors. Q43 315254 Q Q st? . 7 li ' if' , ., Q. f , E , .. Q 1.,,3t 3 efbig-3 ' .-ra t N 'z fr ' ' N a V - T we - .1 W M K t . x l t 5 p. 'X t W - ' Ni 5' - 5 ' 5. .. ' . , V E .1 ,t X gt.. E V V Y 552 M, Q f g P in ' if ., Q. ' - X sn Q , l, 'Hb5m ,Sz-mv t e' 9, Q K If A fl ,, 1 rl 3, u J we-il ,W r ra E In between training sessions, students took time out for periods of relaxation. discussion, or other forms of recreation. The retreat was closed on n high plant' as etudents partici' patcd in the Sunday morning devotional, dropping the curtain on a profitable weekend, 19