Daemen University - Summit Yearbook (Amherst, NY)

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The coat of arms of Rosary Hill College has a spiritual significance. On a background of silver, representative of the abundance of grace in the Virgin Mary, are superimposed the sym- bols of the mysteries of the Rosary. The star, symbol of Bethlehem, initiates the Joyful Mysteries. The crown symbolizes the triumph of the Glorious Mysteries. The Sorrowful Mysteries are included in the double signifi- cance of the cross. The blue of the cross is sym- bolic of Truth, and because Truth should be an incentive to action, the cross flamant is used. The motto of the college, “Doing the Truth in Charity, is inscribed below the shield.

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In luffiffment It was in this environment that we Rosarians began our life as college students. Here was a new and stimulating world for us. Throughout our four years, we have striven to reach that stage of spiritual and intellectual maturity which is a condition for our success in fulfilling our apostolate as Catholic women. We have recorded in a pictorial review, the most outstanding scholastic and social events of our life at Rosary Hill College. We cannot fully express all that our college has meant to us, but we have endeavored in the 1955 SUMMIT to convey to you, in some slight way, our appreciation of the people and events which are most dear to us. From the time we first donned the academic dress as Freshmen, until the day when we receive the hood that symbolizes our achievement, we are continually surrounded by an interested faculty and administration, the companionship of sincere friends, opportunities for spiritual growth, and a pattern of social activities keyed to our needs as college students. It is the integration of these factors which eventually lead us to the fulfillment of our aims in seeking an education at Rosary Hill College. When college days have drawn to a close, we will have reached one point of fulfillment. Our academic life at Rosary Hill will be completed, and with that background we venture into a world which, at times, may challenge our Christian principles and ideals; yet, then as now, we have an obligation to fulfill the intentions of our Creator. It is with this idea in mind that we chose the theme of the 1955 SUMMIT. The poem which serves as the theme for the book, as well as the various references to light in the text and pictures, suggest the inner light which gives meaning to any enrichment of our intellectual powers. Thinking in terms of the prevalent ignorance of Christian principles, social injustice, and moral apathy, the world is, indeed, a world of “dark- ness.” We have earnestly sought for a light to penetrate the darkness and, as we stand at the “gate of the year,” we plead for guidance from the ‘ 'Father of Lights, ’ ’ in order that ‘ ‘we may tread safely into the unknown. We realize that God is our ultimate fulfillment; whatever light we bear is a reflection of Him. He is the light and He is sufficient. We are young; confi- dently we are able to face a world that is ours—and “we shall go out into the darkness and put our hands into the Hand of God ... 9

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 In the College seal, several of the symbols used in the coat of arms are incorporated. The star, crown, and cross are once again symbols of the Mysteries of Our Lady’s Rosary. The crossed arms are those of Christ and St. Francis united in love. The small star at the top of the seal signifies Stella Niagara, which is the Mother- house for the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity. The Latin inscription on the inside of the seal reads, “The Sign of Rosary Hill College, Buffalo, New York.”