NYU Washington Square College - Album Yearbook (New York, NY)

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AMIERIICANA ity is not an empty phrase. Inter-American cooperation during that period proved that, in times of emergency, the New World acts as a compact unit of evident potentiality. In spite of seemingly insurmountable climactic and tempera- mental differences, We are coming to recognize the common bonds a11d 'traditions uniting the Americas, and to 'treasure these far more than the points of dissimilarity. Although misunderstandings occa- sionally arise, their frequency has dwindled since the advent of Pan-Americanism and our honest attempts to disperse the clouds of ignorance which have been the main obstacle to harmonious relationship. We fervently hope that all possible elements of dissent among the Americas will be eliminated. Only the power and prestige of a United America can stem the tide of Soviet Imperialism and save all of us from the Kremlin's tyranny. It is toward this goal that we must strive. F. T. R.

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maze of registration forms, advisory desks, and assorted class cards,-that 'these antics would oc- cupy a considerably large, yet relatively insignih- cant, place in our repertoire of college memories? However, as we 'tenderly laid aside our hazing- scarred frosh beanies, the vital significance of Uni- versity education began to gain ascendency over the place formerly usurped by pleasant trivialities. Into the social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of our existence, we gained the increased insight of young minds maturing in a multiphasic milieu. The change was not sudden, dramatic, or clearly defined,-nor was it simply a natural con- sequence of maturation. It was gradual, subtle, and inseparably fused with each association, sub- ject, experience, and friendship. This broadened insight was the result of the sum total of college contacts and influences encountered. It was the lessons learned, not just from books, but from studying, planning, working, and relaxing in a diverse economic-religions-socio-political group, in which each student became an integral part ofthe whole without losing his personal identity as an individual. The casual meetings in the halls, the friendly conversations in the park and in Com- mons, the free exchange of opinions and advice on public and private problems, the interesting and informative classroom discussions, and the myriad opportunities for expressing our views have cre- 113.7132