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As l gaze upon row after row of those about to graduate, l recognize many a familiar face and each countenance melancholically recalls a fond memory of four years at Gonzaga. Four years have passed and yet with such amazing rapidity that it seems only yesterday that l wore my beanie hat at initiation, went on the freshman cruise to Coeur d'Alene and then sat through the entire freshman talent show. The world has witnessed in these years many violent changes and time in its continous state of flux brought along with it much turmoil and unrest. ln these years we have seen man set foot on the moon and with just one step destroy the romantic mysticism of that celestial body bringing to it the age of the homo sapieng Motlier earth has witnessed once more the barbaric savagery with which its offsprings tend to destroy each other, evidenced by the bloody carnage and massacres of the War of Bengla desh. This unfortunate war once more accentuates on man's inherent desire to be free and master of his own life-and no matter what race, color or creed, every man shares this basic instinct to be free from the chains of mental as well as physical bondage. The strife in Northern Ireland which has exacted such a dreaful toll in human lives, presents a grim reminder of the devastation and destruction which can be caused by unchecked prejudice and bigotry. A stern warning for us not to let these same irrational emotions loose. Yet these four years have also been years of great achievements in manys search for peaceful co-existence, President Nixon's visit to Peking reflects this desire, for peace and tranquility in a world of hate and political intrigues, great progress has been made in the talks for the limitation and possible discontinuation of the nuclear arms race, the Green Revolution and the development of the miracle rice which has alleviated the dreadful pains of hunger in many an overpopulated nation. ln the United States itself great steps have been taken to erase the strife between the races and progress towards total intergration has been momentous. Yet despite the world around us, we the graduating class of '72, have spent these past four years in very much a universe of our own. We attend classes and partake of the far from sumptuous yet nourishing meals at the Cataldo and the COG. We have formed lifelong relationships, have undergone sad and joyful experiences and above all we have made a transition from a world of sheltered adolescence to that of mature adults. Some of us have found life long mates and soon intend to go through the nuptial ceremonies. To those l offer my sincerest congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life. Others will continue in pursuit of higher learning. To those l offer my encouragement and hopes for a successful completion of their academic endeavors. To those who yet have no goal as to their future intentions, l urge on, not to falter, not to procrastinate, but to gain confidence in life despite the challenges of an unfriendly world. For Life is short and valuable and we should make the best of it. I am not advocating a life based on egoism and self-interest but one of communion with humanity. Our goal in life should be to find happiness not in material things but in ourselves. That is the source of our problem nowadays - man is becoming enthralled with the cult of money: money is now a Godg a material entity which has acquired a divine essence, It is worshipped, made the center of lifeg men kill for it, men die for it, cheat their neighbors and doublecross their friends for it. All for that which most of us now carry on our person in the shape of the seductive green bill or the equally noxious form of coin. Society in its pursuit of comfort is forgetting its human 4'lf'mi'f1f- It hopes to achieve happiness through wealth. Yet happiness is not found in the fleeting moments of joy found in the possession of mundane matter, but rather in man himself - for true happiness cannot be in something alien to man's nature. True happiness is found in living in accordance with your essence - be yourself and care for your fellowman. Let not the greed for gold blind you to the misery of people who suffer - let not the desire for promotion and advancement make you deaf to the pleas for help from your fellowmen and let not fear of losing wealth and destinction seal your mouths at the sight of injustice. Happiness, my friends, lies within youg find yourselves and go forth and live a life of virtue. SENIOR RESPONSE by- Jokanan Guillen Elected Representative of the Senior Class
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