Lawrence Technological University - L Book Yearbook (Southfield, MI)

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NINETEEN HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-ONE

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The years spent in college hold many special meanings and memories for each individual student. Although these years may at times seem very long, hard, and often mean- ingless, they are a very important part of the development of everyone who has accepted the challenge that college offers anyone willing to confront its challenges head on. The challenge of college is much more than the confrontation of the never ending text book. Even though a collegeis primary purpose is to develop the intellect of its students, it does not end there, but merely begins. College is also a time when a person must formulate and develop his personality. If college merely develops the intellect of a student it has only fulfilled half of its potential, because the intellect is only a small part of the human being. A person with a well developed mind and an undeveloped personality is only half prepared to face the world. The classroom and its text books can only teach an individual part of what is to be learned by attending college. The rest of the knowledge and development is attained outside of the classroom. The physical and social aspects and the Tcrazy occuranees that go along with them must never be ignored. The non-academic part of college life is as essential for ones growth and development as is the academic side. The students non-academic interests may vary widely, but whatever the interests may be they are a relevant part of the Tiknowledgelb to be attained in college. If college fails to provide the student with the opportunity to develop the non-aeademie side of his personality it has in essence failed to totally educate its students. College must never simply educate a person to the world around him; it must also educate him to the world inside of himself. College is a priceless experience, which actually costs very little. The price of college is vision, ambition, and gratitude. To be able to recognize the value of college is essential. To strive to use every phase of college to its fullest extent is important. To be grateful for ones lleducationil is a blessing. -- James R. Kolanek, Editor EDITORIAL