Friends University - Talisman Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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V' . f 1 ,.- . 1 A ed Y . Foreword .... Within each university exists a vast area of common experiences which are expanded and influenced by each individual student. Our personal attitudes and feelings play a significant role in the shaping of our school . . . what it is, and what it will become. Perhaps as we turn into the parking lot, or pass through class room doors, or share an idea over coffee in the cafeteria, we do not stop to consider this progression of feeling which we undergo day by day, week by week, and year by year. But within each realm of life in a university there exist ever changing emotions and moods. What are these feelings? What do they repre- sent? How important are they to us, as individual students, and to the school as a whole? In answering these questions we must first stop to consider a primary implication, namely, what are the different realms of a university? But then immediately we must say that a university is different things to different people. To some, college offers a very limited scope of experience, out of necessity, or in some cases, indifference, some people must attend to academic aspects only, leaving the lighter pleasures to those with more time and enthusiasm. Others attempt an opposite extreme . . . placing scholastic values far behind social activities and fun. But somewhere between these two extremes we find the average student . . . and it is his realms of experience that we may most fruitfully examine. For most of us, school is primarily an academic pursuit. We may make some joke of this statement, but if questioned seriously we would readily admit to its truth. In this realm of college life we experience many different moods and emotions. At the onset of each semester as new fields of study are opened to us, a sense of anticipation grows within us. Humbly we acknowledge the vast scope of knowledge and with renewed determination we set out to explore new fields and new ideas. As time advances there are, of course, the inevitable letdowns. The determination is tarnished somewhat, the anticipation occasionally turns to dread. This is a natural phase of learning . . . but so also are the moments of renewed hope and encouragement . . . moments when our determination is again aroused and we turn again with interest to the task ahead. Determination, anticipation, humility, boredom, frustration, hope, encouragement, pride, satisfaction . . . our academic world consists of all of these, with each mood playing its role in our process of learning and growing as individuals. But if we are to mature properly we must not only feed our minds, but our spirits also. Students at Friends University are afforded with a unique oppor- tunity to grow in both realms at once. Daily we are surrounded by teachers, administrators, and students who lead us in spiritual growth. Beliefs and attitudes are strengthened and solidified and we feel a true assurance in knowing not only what we believe, but why. Here again we experience determination . . . and with it, reverence, hope, and true joy. A third realm of college life may be expressed in terms of social activities and fun. Here we find the lighter pleasures that make college life less a routine and more a well-rounded experience. Perhaps here we find the greatest variety of moods, partially be- cause our social life itself holds such a wide variety of aspects. Club meetings, banquets, parties, sports events, informal get-to-gethers . . . all of these form a part of our experiences on a social level. Each experi- ence, in turn, fosters feelings of comradeship, cooper- ation, excitement, happiness, enthusiasm, pleasure, and satisfaction. Without these social activities our life at college would be far less meaningfulg with them we are given an opportunity to expand our personalities and to gain a greater awakening of our role as an individual person. Thus we see the basic realms of a university . . . academic, spiritual, and social. just as each of these areas differ from one student to another, so do the moods and emotions which they arouse. This year's Talisman staff has endeavored to capture some of these moods, and incorporate them in a book which will become, for each of you, a permanent memory reference. We hope that as you turn through these pages you will not only be reminded of the names, the dates, the places, and the events, but the feelings and attitudes which each of these aroused. A univer- sity inspires many feelings . . . we hope the 1961 Talisman successfully portrays some of these. . Q s .. .. i, was-ff . . A - .T gferg v,ws,,5 4' 2 7 ,wsiixlffi 1 7? 9 .5 v . if 21.42 f-fe-fmyzrxwx , - j.':'sxgi.fWf r if .-Q I' AN --.laws ff- sf. ,t , -- -. VAN-,V Qf 41 , , ' -YM-L15f3fQ39'i-ft'l322fif3YiW. t'-'M.ii-TTL?-zfiff'' -i af- - im if ,Neast,-wwsw2ww4ta's2iEfsi.' we -M31 f - ' :Q-.1ix.'3sz-fer.. w 6

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Dedication .... In her first attempt at administrative duties, Dr. Dorothy Craven has proved her ability to play a threefold role in the life of Friends University. Highly respected as a teacher and friend by both faculty and students, she has now entered another area in which she can serve her alma mater and its family. As Dean, Dr. Craven carries her characteristics of teacher and friend into this work and is more highly respected than before. Her willingness to spend time and thought in individual conferences shows her dedica- tion to the cause ol' youth and its right to education. Her fairness is one of her outstanding abilities as a teacher due to her exceptional understanding of the college student and each individual's ability to do his job. She listens to the opinions of her students with an open mind and endeavors to help the student arrive at a conclusion from the discussion. One Friends University student appreciates the fact that as a teacher Dr. Craven is always very specific in her assignments and her lectures. She leaves no guess- work to usurp the student's time. Her ability to con- vey her ideas to her students is extraordinary. Dedication and loyalty to Friends University are two admirable characteristics of Dean Craven. XVith the scholastic ability and judgement she possesses she could cause a great loss to come to Friends University by her departure, but she has dedicated her life to the task of helping young people to have the opportunity of furthering their highest academic goals in an at- mosphere of friendliness and spirituality. In her classes and daily contacts with people she reflects the spirit of Christ and helps people to know her Friend. Her high ideals and strong academic aspirations are a challenge to students and faculty alike. She possesses a sense of humor and shows the ability of an excellent scholar to be friendly and thoughtful in relations with others. She always has a smile and speaks to every- one. Her Christian testimony, challenging scholarship. and friendliness merit the dedication of the l96l Talisman and a big thank you from those who have come to know, love, and appreciate her. Aw .,,,,, 'Q' fm, X w..