Calvin College - Prism Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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l f, ' w llfar limos infrrr.rl.r Prof. Drkkrr tively. If our relations with them outside of the classroom were strengthened, We would be more able to appreciate them and their teaching. Let -us endeavor to further these relations and engender a better understanding between teacher and student. Il11rprr.v l'l1!l1l!lI'JlllI'. Hovkrma Tfwo lII1'lfI0rfJ uf lrallsportzlfion rxllibifvd by Dr. 1iHl'k.S'fI'Il and Dean Rooks illr. lI'11.rsi11l' and l1i,v play lhfr1g.r fre 'W 'Q' V 1 ww I-. bu' ' 1 w w im 1 1 ,. 1 ., 1 i 1 . , I , Y 1, 1, , 1. , Y :Vi ., L Ulf glllk' Qu' el w 1 H 1 3-4' . l V X , . ,, ui -c. iw .1 f K . 4 ,

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Prfs. Brrnvzf in hi: library Prof. 1Vi1'ufwdorp ,bzizzxrfs for rffr1'Jhrr11'nl Alix.: SL'h0fIHlI7IiI' zmcaiis a flair Dr. Dc Vrizxv and Prof. l'zuzdrn Boxrh rflax in Ihr family room I, E5 Ullli HIEIHUHS We return to sit at the feet of our instructors and imhibe the knowledge which they have garf nered through long years of study and experience. Without' their explanations and elucidations, the facts and data and information which are necesf sary for our education, would be impossible to master. We should seize every opportunity to seek their advice and counsel, for their insight into problems and the scope of their views is so much greater than our own. The Christian doctrines and truths that permeates their teaching should instil in us a greater respect and admiration for our mentors. The form of education we receive is well founded and purposes something real and dennite - the ultimate glorihcation of God. With' out such an aim our learning would he mundane and useless. Although to he respected, our faculty is not to he stood in awe of. Thcy are not superfbeings who live apart from us, but ordinary men whose lives are parallel to ours. They are friendly and willing to give of themselves socially and instruc-

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lllffl llf' STUUHUS Une of the greatest benefits of attending college are the friendships we make. We meet new people with new ideas that in turn stimulate us to new thinking. We make conf tacts which influence our entire lives and alter the trend of our lives. Each student at Calvin is unique-his personality is original, his interests are origif nal, and his appearance is original. Yet, all have a common purpose in mind-to be educated. You may think that to say that is superfluous, but it is not. There are many students who regard college attendance merely as a social venture. Of course, we have our social life at Calvin, and a very fine life it isg but over and above that is this matter Draflx In fn Pl1y.ri1'i.vl.v .-2 1 I f v l . Z Cfhllfifl rxuilur l2a.rrnn'11l yuxrip of getting an education. The average student at Calvin works hard to get through school, and in order to profit by the investment he makes for his education, he exerts a diligent effort to maintain a good scholastic record. A tour through our building will aver the industry of the students. In the quiet confines of the library they pour over their assign' ments. In the laboratories in the lower halls, you'll find them in the afternoon: analyzing and synthesizing in the Chemistry labs, disf