College of William and Mary - Colonial Echo Yearbook (Williamsburg, VA)

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ronejuxytd William and Mary is the sound of a learned man ' s words and the sight of a sincere smile. It is a temporary home, a place for study and thought, and a major influence on the lives of each of its students. The wisdom of almost three centuries of existence gives to the College an atmosphere which stimu- lates intellectual and social growth. The faculty and admini- stration guide our scholastic efforts by setting forth facts and provocative ideas for our consideration. Extra-curricular activities provide us with the opportunity to put our knowledge to practical use, while social groups and dormitory life develop our sense of loyalty and our capacity for friendship. The visitor to William and Mary sees and hears only the external symbols of our expanding knowledge and under- standing. The babble of French students at lunch in the Wigwam shows our perception of the need for knowledge of other coun- tries. Our appreciation of the arts was developed along with the new painting at Corner Greeks. The smell of sulphur or formaldehyde gives evidence of our concern for scientific progress, while our traditions and colonial setting make history a living, vital thing. During the relative quiet of the night, the squeak of a white mouse in the psychology lab reminds us that we do not yet know ourselves. All of these sights and sounds are mingled with the band ' s marching song at a football game or the quiet initiation of an honorary fraternity. The dimmed lights rise on a new play by the theatre group, or the music of a dance band floats from the ballroom. In the glow of a candle, a fraternity serenades its sweetheart, and we know that some of the relationships formed at William and Mary will never end. In these symbols we witness our individual growth of intellect and personality, while we learn to appreciate the quality of our school. Every day of our present lives as students brings closer the realization that William and Mary is a unique combi- nation of the song of the past and a vision of the future.

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Slglitl... Those sights beloved to man remain ever in the vision of his memory. When, in years to come, reminiscences of Wiiham and Mary form an integral part of our thoughts on early adulthood, we shall re- member . . . The crisp, clear autumn . . . golden and russet leaves that overshadowed patterned walks and carved an unfor- gettable picture in our hearts. The first snow of winter . . . reflected diamond-white in the glow of candlelight from Wren Building windows. The library . . . shafted rays of sunlight that cast their shadows over long shelves of books that formed a major part of our learning experience at William and Mary. The dormitory ... a small, inadequate room immeasurably dear, because here we grew — we learned, we talked, we thought, we dreamed . . .