Fairfield University - Manor Yearbook (Fairfield, CT)

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K QW f 1 M F ,J VERY REVEREND JOSEPH D. FITZGERALD, S.J President, Eairiield University

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OFFICE OF DEAN FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD, CONN. CLASS OF l957 FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD, CONN. Mere motion is often mistaken for progress. Marching or maundering, time does go on: whether progress is made depends not on our sense of movement but on forward accomplishment within a definite frame of reference. Sig- nificance is born within the frame, as a modern poetess succinctly states. Ten years ago the first Freshman Class was admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences, Fairfield University. Within the short span of a decade the College has gradu- ated seven classes, sent her sons into the various professions, increased her enrollment, gained academic recognition and stature, and launched a considerable program of expansion. This has been a decade of motion, obviously, but, surely, also of progress. For, within the frame, Within the clearly defined objectives of Jesuit education, the emerging history of Fairfield University shows genuine growth and develop- ment. Basic principles and the traditions of Jesuit educa- tion supplied a terminus a quog and the terminus ad quem, if immediately the formation of her students to accept the demands and responsibilities of her chosen careers and professions, has always been, clearly, inspiringly, ultimately, the greater glory of God. The progress made is shared in a special way by the Class of 1957 and has been made the special theme of this year's MANOR. To all the members of the class we express our gratitude for their cooperation, our congratulations for their achievement, and our prayerful best wishes for their own personal progress. Sincerely, REV. WILLIAM J. I-IEALY, SJ.