Loyola College - Review Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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REVIEW ‘66 Volume Fifty-Two Pop. cl é th tes ‘d ae « 4 EES E 2 ee eta mA e A Published by The Board of Publications Loyola College, Montreal, Que.

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The Old Testament proudly recounts the life of David, one of the most exciting and colourful personages in Biblical history. The story begins on a blithe heroic note with a brave shepherd boy successfully challenging the Philistine champion. David, with the weapons of an ingenious mind and a courageous heart, destroys the terror-inspiring Goliath, and thus saves his people from the Philistine invaders. The story ends serenely with the picture of an aged monarch who has made his country rich and powerful, and who appears secure in virtue and wisdom as he prepares for death. Centuries later, a man is born with the greatest artistic talent this world has known. Michelangelo, in his genius, recognizes David as a symbol of youth, courage and vigor—a symbol of health and prosperity. His hammer and chisel mold a massive slab of marble into this symbol, into a monument to the riches of humanity. He portrays David on the precipice of a magnificent life: the boy David stands in confidence awaiting the approach of Goliath. Here is an adolescent with all the potential that will actualize in greatness. And centuries later an excellent re plica of this art treasure is sub- jected to abuse and scorn. David once again stands to defy the Philistine; but now he encounters the philistines of modern society. He is powerless against the bigoted minds of inhibited parents. These insensate people cover the eyes of their children as their miniscle mentalities attack David with accusations of scandal and obscenity. David is forced to succumb. Chains pull him from bis rightful pedestal; men trample upon this symbol of greatness. However the conflict does not end in defeat. Loyola champions David’s cause. What better opponent to prejudice and inhibition, the products of ignorance, than appreciation and respect for culture and tradition, the products of a liberal arts institution! Loyola welcomes this monument to its humble cam pus; the student association reinstates David upon his pedestal and will greatly treasure his presence. We therefore dedicate this Review to David: the man, the monu- ment and the symbol. May he ever stand defiant to evil and prejudice; may he always bear witness to the possibility of success in the face of adversity—the singular quality of courageous youth.