La Salle University - Explorer Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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As we grow older, we find that life be- comes more and more a continuum, a jour- ney on which we all travel. Every day new paths present themselves to us as we face choices about where to go or what to do. But as we stand at the gateway peering towards tomorrow, we must remember that while we are always journeying towards some distant goal, we can also derive enjoy- ment from the traveling. We should take time to seek out the pleasures we may en- counter along the way, rather than getting so caught up in rushing ahead that we miss the treasures by the wayside. We, as members of the La Salle commu- nity, have traveled along the same path for a time, learning and growing together as we make our individual ways in this world. But a time will come when all of us must choose new routes and new companions with which to share our adventures. Hopefully, we have benefitted from our time at La Salle and will now be better able to continue our life journeys in the world beyond. But as we go, let us remember that we can always slow down and find pleasure in the present moment; the gate through which we pass may provide us with something as interest- ing and memorable as the path to which it leads. O Snail Climb Mount Fuji, But slowly, slowly! Issa

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It all started many years ago with a man named Jean Baptiste de La Salle and his dedi- cation to excellence in teaching. Concerned with providing quality education to everyone who wanted it, regardless of race, creed or social standing, La Salle gathered together many others dedicated to these same goals. Today, as we look around us on campus, we find the successors to his legacy, men and women still committed to providing an excel- lent education for all. Our faculty consists of many remarkable people. Often respected scholars in their fields, they are known for taking that extra step to ensure the growth and learning of their students. Teachers at La Salle have been seen jumping on desks or lying on the floor in their eagerness to get their point across. They involve themselves actively in student activi- ties, going out of their way to help schedule events or staying until late at night to attend student meetings. Their unified committment to quality has produced wonderful results. One need only look at the many doctors, lawyers, business people, professionals and countless success- ful others as proof of their effectiveness. As Henry Adams said: A teacher affects eternity; He can never tell where his influence stops.