La Salle University - Explorer Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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DOIOTIOI SERHS US WELL Educators and students everywhere are sharing in the realization of a mighty dream. In the seventeenth century Saint John Baptist De La Salle envisioned education for the many, not just for the wealthy individuals able to afford such a luxury. On lire with zeal to educate the poor, he was not an educational theorist; he was an intensely practical man. As a pioneer in education, he made it possible for stu- dents to study their lessons in their native tongue, to be taught in class groups, and to have the use of libraries and visual aids. These are only a few of the innovations which Saint La Salle brought into being. Educators and students everywhere find inspiration, en- couragement, and guidance in the life and teachings of this great man. His example inspires them; his wisdom enlight- ens them; and, above all, his spirit animates and guides them. His contribution to the field of education lies in a body of Christian teachers, formed according to his mind and spirit, and living dedicated lives patterned according to the ideas and ideals exemplified in his life and contained in his w ritings. Despite the obvious tremendous difference between Saint La Salle ' s time and our own, the eternal verities which en- lightened his vision, the goal toward which he strove like a man by a dream possessed, remain from age to age. Our spirit must not differ essentially from his; his Faith must animate us, motivate us, and transform the almost killing drudgery of study and teaching into meaningful and re- w arding activity. Words diminish great achievements. This was a true saying when it was first uttered, and it is truer still today when men use words more loosely than ever before. To develop adequately the fulfillment of the La Sallian dream, we wish we had words like new coins, untarnished by use. Lacking them, we can only say that Saint La Salle ' s con- tributions to the field of education and their subsequent development have become an inspiring entry in the world ' s log-book.

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HIS Saint John Baptist De La Salle Patron of the College Patron ol All Teachers Founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools

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' ' ' «. REVEREND BROTHER DANIEL BERNIAN, F.S.C., Ph.D., LL.D. REPRESEITITIVE OF Brother Daniel Bernian began his career with the College in 1951 as Assistant Professor of French. In 1953 he was appointed Director of the College Residence H alls and from 1954 to 1958 he held the office of Dean of Students. During this latter period he also held the title of Vice-President of the College. In 1958 he was named the twenty-third President of the College and of the Board of Managers of the La Salle College Corporation. 14