Middlebury College - Kaleidoscope Yearbook (Middlebury, VT)

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-,' - ,g 935.3 in 3' W XVithin this college microcosm, then, each indi- vidual has the capacity for a unique response, a per- sonal interpretation of the potentialities for devel- opment. Dancing at a party, mingling with football crowds, attending classes, working in a fraternity group-the challenge is as varied as the possible K sir -ni it ff-,i+?r . 'Ugg modes of meeting it. Each social relationship, earth Constructive reaction to experience, each contribu- tion to the community as a whole, carries us closer to maturity. Every one ol' us has the responsibility ol' determining the path to take.

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exposure to a challenge at MIDDLEBURY Growth is tl1e essence of life. From the uncom- promising hardness of a seed springs the flower. Only the intermediate phase in its metamorphosis, a cocoon forms a temporary pause in the expansion of the butterfly. The protection of an eggshell is abandoned by the young eagle too large to be contained within its boundaries. For man, however, growth involves more than physical amplification, more than mechanical cell division. The primary element is a mental ma- turity-the social, intellectual and spiritual aware- ness that is understanding. Its acquisition demands interaction of mind and environment, a process of challenge and response. In dealing with the life situation, we make the decisions which de- termine the character of our existence. Middlebury is a direct and forceful challenge, diversified in its appearance to each individual. On library shelves await theories and perspectives representing the achievements of centuries. Class- room discussions require carefully interpreted analysis. Still there is more-eveiy field taunts us with questions yet unanswered, regions yet unex- plored. Beside the door of each building shines a light, inviting us to enter and learn. This is Middlebury College-the challenge is ours. .,... 'ffsff

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the individual response is GROWTH