Fisher College - Beacon Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Dedication . . . IT would be hard in making our dedication to separate the three broth- ers one from the other; for they are, each in his own special and distinct way, so closely interwoven in their respective responsibilities as to form in the organization a complete and perfect whole. Their philosophy of life and living, their bond of brotherly affec- tion which has enabled them to join hands and minds in building to- gether — an inspiration indeed of the strength and beauty of familyhood in a world torn with family jealousies and brotherly hatreds; their fun- damental aim: the bringing of youth to the knowledge of those things which make for a full, peaceful, and happy life; their policy of giving — yes, a policy of giving that we know is unsurpassed in the field. How much have they given that we might learn and aspire to the finer things of life! Who wins the love of trusting hearts Whose ordered life true faith imparts Who gains his fellows ' good esteem. Who seeks to be and not to seem — Who holds in leash the sordid lust For selfish gain which turns to dust Who follows hard the higher good Which leads to human brotherhood — Whose every word and act rings true, Who nerves his being to pursue That high ideal— the Rule of Right Which far transcends the rule of might — Who lends a hand, who thinks and works. Whom duty binds, who never shirks. Who knows he gets but as he gives — Such man it is who really lives. (1) These are the ideals under which we have been guided; this is the spirit that has been ours to emulate; this is the setting in which we have pursued our opportunities. It has been to us — to our well-being and future success — that they have devoted their lives and bent their energies. May we now as we say our last and fond farewell express our thanks; and as an everlasting token of gratitude and appreciation, may we dedicate to you this, our book of memories. Thank you for these memories — for the depth, for the idealism, for the inspiration that has been ours. ( 1 ) Selected from Enduring Values, Charles Reigner.

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A NUMBER of years ago, while visiting Yellowstone Park, I stood at Artist ' s Point and there watched the mother eagle work one of her eaglets out of the nest — perched on a mountain top. Self-preservation instincts made that young one try to fly; and as he was losing hope, the mother would swoop down under it, and then with the little one on her back she would return it to the nest. We of the staff of the School have been engaged in a similar pro- cess, with you young people. True, we have not been teaching you how to fly — but rather, how to live a full life. We feel that we have been hired as guides, to take you and your friends thru a tortuous and thorny mountain pass. There have been times when the climb seemed more than you could endure. In fact, some have said, I can ' t do it. Yes, and in a few cases the use of a firm hand, and a little coercion has been required. But, outside of a very few cases you have completed your course. You have come out of that mountain pass onto a vantage point, where looking down into the valley below, you can readily observe marvelous oppor- tunities. Restraint is difficult, for you are anxious to share in the good things which lie before you. Indeed, your chance has come. You are not going to be climbing actual mountain, or drilling for oil or coal. Your chance is to work with ideas and with people. It will be your privilege to contribute to the improvement of office techniques, and a smoother running of an office. Soon you will be challenged to work harmoniously with office person- nel, to re-think any number of routines, to suggest better ways of doing things, and of proving that your judgment is sound, and that you can be relied on, regardless of occasion. There never was a better day than the day in which you live. Busi- ness executives are asking for trained personnel which is willing to work, to give a little more, to share responsibilities, and grow with the business. Yes, it is all there as surely as there is gold in the hills of Alaska. You may have to do your best work after five o ' clock or on Saturday morning — but that is when you prove yourself worthy of greater trust. So, if there is any one challenge I might leave with you, as the class of ' 47, it would be this — that you prove yourselves ever greater than your opportunities. Sanford L. Fisher