Emory and Henry College - Sphinx Yearbook (Emory, VA)

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THIS IS EMORY September 7. 1962. and classes began a year which was to be eventful and vital to Emory and Henry College. The largest fresh- man class ever to enter the college began winding its way down the academic pathways which were to lead its members to a choice of a vocation, an understanding of the purposes of education, lifelong friendships, appreciation for art and culture, and unlimited vistas for living. In keeping with the over-all purpose of the institution, students began to learn to think clearly and to evaluate truth properly. From the Catalog this statement: Emory and Henry College has always endeavored to maintain the liberal arts ideal and at the same time has consistently stressed thorough scholarship . . . Our goal is to establish a broad cultural base and on it to build a program of sound scholarship motivated by Christian idealism.'' A new phase of an individual's life had begun and self-evaluation was to be foremost in mind: for college would build and guide throught processes, destroy prejudices, inspire creativity, and provide a means for living far exceeding ma- terial wealth. This is Emory — a statement which is so meaningful to answer a spark of happiness and new-found friendships or a reply given to slough off yearly complaints. It is also the title of the first vesper program, an event which opens the year with the warmth and spirit that is to dominate the memories of Emory and Henry in years to come. After orientation, registration, opening of classes, and that traditional repeal of anti- slavery amendments. Ratting, students settle down to the hectic pace of college life. An infinite number of pages to be read, and only one night left in which to do it . . . two term papers due and there's a big dance at V.l. Emory goes on year after year, each year increasing in some ways and losing in others. The scales remain balanced in the final analysis, with the improvements always tending to tip the marker in their favor. Mid term examinations. Thanksgiving holidays, and the end of an undefeated football sea- son. Final semester exams after a long Christmas holiday . . . the beginning of a new semester, filled with freshmen class elections, spring pledging and a thousand and one other events which will be recorded in one's memory for the years to come. All this, and more, is Emory. The after-dinner pilgrimages to the post office and cold walks from the dining hall to Stuart Hall . . . Chapel or assembly each week, some good and others not so good. This is Emory. Then suddenly everyone is laughing, crying, screaming, talking, and it's May 26. 1963. and the academic processional has begun. The first year is over for many, one or two more years left for some, and for the seniors. This is Emory becomes past tense and another phase of life has begun. The joys and sorrows of building a founda- tion on which to construct life are over and Emory is your alma mater. This book can capture but a few of the memories of a year in college. It attempts to provide the best memories. The bull-sessions, long walks to the cemetery, talks under a tree, or quiet moments alone are your own. These you must retain. The yearbook can but remind you. 2