Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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Buildings are growth . . . from the lawns of the John C. Calhoun mansion, our great states- man ' s home, we can witness the changes that the years have given. This aged immovable home represents Clemson . . . its endurance, its tran- quility, its domestication. W ithin these walls, a new man is born. This is the story of our his- torical library. How can we forget the solitary walks across the deserted campus to this vast storehouse of knowledge? How can we forget the boundless stacks of novels, manuals, biogra- phies and brochures we have stormed through; digging for the facts, creating the works of which we take pride. Our memories are filled with the surroundings. The quiet solitude that has meant so much. As we leave Clemson this year, we see more growth. The rawness of the upcoming buildings stare at us from all angles. The archi- tecture of the new Physics Building tells the story — the story of development. In all these buildings we see the improvement of our edu- cational offerings. We have witnessed the matur- ing of our priceless institute.

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Togetherness is growth ... a spiritual growth that is evidenced by the anxiety of football games, the excitement of pep rallies, the serenity given to our honored ones, and by the pure emotion- alism displayed at the first note of Tiger Rag, or the mention of death valley. The spirit of Clemson men is known throughout the south. How did it develop? What is the binding force? Is it simply a love of fellow man that the college instills in the students? Yes, it is a love; a love for Clemson and all that goes with it . . . for the athletic teams, the traditions, the joyous times spent together, the trips taken with fellow stu- dents, the professors, the administration. All of these make up the Clemson Spirit. This spirit is the sharing of joy, sorrow, enthusiasm and a common goal . . . the betterment of Clemson.