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.