Lowell Technological Institute - Pickout Yearbook (Lowell, MA)

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Plelide+it Ken+tetU (I. fy x. Educator . . . Leader . . . Builder IT is gratifying to note that this year ' s Pickout is dedicated to an exposition of what college life can mean to the student body. All of us are prone at times to overlook the significance of our cur- rent experiences and consider our day-to-day existence as a part of life removed from the whole. Such a philosophy is a fleeting one and will not stand the rigors of time. And so it is commendable to depict in this school yearbook, both by word and photograph, the inclu- sive program of student activity and its value to the future indus- trial leaders of the textile and allied industries. The success of any project depends upon many factors, not the least of which is a very careful consideration of what is expected in the way of final results. Research workers often speak of this ap- proach in terms of defining the problem. It is necessary also to com- bine solid judgment with the best trained minds possible and, as a team, bring the most efficient methods to bear upon the intermedi- ate steps leading to the ultimate goal. And yet, this procedure is only part of the story. Generously sprinkled among these ingredients must be an indomitable spirit and unbridled enthusiasm for the work to be done. This is true whether one is considering such generally accepted routine matters as home life, hobbies, bread and butter vocations, or simply the art of living. A college tenure is no exception. To attain maximum satis- faction and value from your collegiate years, there must be an ex- citing spirit of adventure in such matters as class and laboratory attendance along with participation in extra-curricular activities. This point of view is often characterized as college spirit. I urge upon all of you as students to consider this state of mind as it may make your stay with us a happier and more worthwhile one. To the graduating class, a special word of congratulation is ap- propriate. You have labored well, and the attainment of a college education is yours. Combine with your technical knowledge this spirit of adventure and enthusiasm for living and your happiness and success must follow.

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2 east Siman lAJilliaml Scientist . . . Educator . . . Friend ONE of the outstanding characteristics of modern society is the bewildering rate at which knowledge in all disciplines is being accumulated. As a result, when one attempts to define those factors most influential in effecting the success and happiness of an indi- vidual leaving college, this somewhat disconcerting position is re- vealed; no matter what activity in society is defined, e.g. citizen, technologist, manufacturer, civil servant, teacher; no matter how well a student has learned those subjects to which he has been ex- posed; no matter how specific the job to be taken; no matter what previous experiences have been enjoyed, each graduate must re- main a student, perennially, if he is to maintain his competitive and personal attainments. No industry reflects more clearly than the textile industry the need for and constant requirement of a dynamic integration of available knowledge from an infinite variety of sources. It is in the high hope that you have been given the mental tools to meet this challenge that I wish the Class of 1949 every good wish for the future. SSL. +X i » f