Davidson College - Quips and Cranks Yearbook (Davidson, NC)

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ai ==NH TEEN THIRTY-EIGHT Piiblishe By The SENIOR CLASS DAVIDSON COLLEGE Davidson, N. C.

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As TIME AND DISTANCE yield to the inexorable surge of motored speed, aviation becomes an ever more significant phase of modern life. Within a few decades it has vaulted from a realm of uncertainty to the amazing accomplishments of today. And the future offers a vista of untold possibilities. It would be sheer invention to pretend any close analogy between aviation and campus life. Though the motivating spirit that has spurred individuals on to courageous exploits in the air is symbolic of the innate adventuresomeness and bold ambition to be found in college men. Yet no idealistic resemblance urged our choice of a theme. For us aviation has never sunk into the realm of the commonplace. The roar of an airplane motor and the flash of sun on silver wings still excites and kindles our imagination. One can never think of aviation as stag- nating, but rather visualizes it striding forward to new achievement despite hazards and danger. Our thoughts are skyward and our minds are fired with the belief that aviation is only on the threshold of progress. Perhaps you too may know or capture this spirit, and grant your approval. Views • ADMINISTRflTION-CLflSSeS-flCTIVITieS -flTHLETIC