Illinois State Normal University - Index Yearbook (Normal, IL)

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diversions Some friendships are made by diversions, 16-37 Fall Orientation — Homecoming some by spirit, 38-59 Winter Christmas Season Events some by activity, 60-87 Spring Sweetheart ' s Ball — Commencement some by interests, 88-117 Clubs and Organizations Student Council — Women ' s League and some by intellect. Departments Facultv — Classes 118-199 c o N T E N T S spirit activity interest intellect

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fj The hearth is blazing with a warmth and a glow; Hot popcorn is heaped in a bottomless bowl. Faces are animated by conversational tides; Imaginations soar and dip, like amusement park rides. Thoughts are exchanged, both profound and in pun, For all here are friends and may join in the fun. Friendship is the wealth that sets men apart, For it proves strength of mind and a goodness of heart. Here are dreams born that shall widen in scope; Where man lives without dreams, there is life without hope. There are, then, two tilings which must be kept near: These friendships and these dreams, may they ever be dear! The warmth and glow of a blazing hearth and the aroma of freshly popped corn (topped with melted butter) have been the symbols of hospitality, con- vivality, and companionship for untold generations. In addition to these tangibles there must also be added the murmur of an idea passing from one mind to another. Undoubtedly this undertone is broken, now and again, by gentle laughter, o r the sputtering of the logs, or tire quiet refrain of well-known music. With the inclusion of people who exchange opinions and views in mutual respect for others as individuals, and who accept others for what they are, we have a reasonable picture of Friendship. It is then mete and proper that the yearbook of a university, the tradition of which is Friendship, be prefaced with a graphic and verbal portrait of Friendship. Many newcomers and casual visitors are struck more forcibly by our tradition of Friendship than by our facilities; many who have left remember the friends and friendships that began here longer than they remember die brickwork. It is the hope of the Index staff diat die pages which follow will always remind you of the friends, friend- ships, dreams, and ideals found at a place where they sins . . . Hail ISNU!