New York University - Violet Yearbook (New York, NY)

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., J, if X. ...J 03157 fit ff I V6 if RADUATIQN this spring is the second leave-tatcing for most men of the hyhrid Class of 1947. Regrouped and reconverted under its hanner are former servicemen who took their freshman hazing as memhers of already-graduated wartime classes. These Heightsmen returned to school after working an over the world to win a war. They depart again at a time when tasting peace with human happiness is the goat of manys ettorts. In a Way it was easier for them to go OFF to War. There is a ctean-cut certainty ahout Hghting. The enemy is vvett known, his deeds are htazingty ahve in intamy, the uniform is a hadge of pride, and few ahhor completely their rote in the national struggle. There is no such certainty ahout peace. The compromises come, then, hetvveen slogans and practicatities. Liherty for att is hatanced against the de- mands of individual nations. Ideals young men tett cone-ge to tight for are cut down to Fit hy the Worlds statesmen H as a group a good deal more hard- hoited than the memhers of the Class of 1947. There is disittusion in such a time and the outlook of au the graduates hecomes tinged with cynicism. But their douhting outlook is transitory. Implicit in a couege education is attainment of the materiat for hetief, the sotid huitding stones of maturity. In this informed faith, in teaming, and in constant thirst for new knowledge ties the vvortdys hope for successful sociat evolution. Knowledge Witt make them free, free of despondency and douht, tree to huitd for progress in a peaceful era.

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!f'j,! H lf! Il, I, 'x WZ LZ it' if 45 U! gfi fi f7M:'yf '.f,5,Q51fff if To the Graduates of 1947: WELCQME the opportunit I' to Greet 'ou ancl to wisti you Goctspeect as you com- b s 5 plete your last unctergractuate year at the University. Many of you, because of your tour of duty in the armect forces, have sutterect delay in the achievement of your goats. I would reminct you, however, that the country at large at the same time tias been deprived of your services in the manifold phases of its civil life. Thus, whether you go on from here to further your preparation in a profes- sional sctiooi or whether you intenct to put your icnowtectge into immediate anct active service, you stioutct realize that setctom before in a time of peace has the need for young men trained in the arts and sciences been more critical. That your training has preparect you actequateiy to meet that critical need is my main conviction. That your ettvorts, and the efforts of thousands like you who are graduat- ing from tiie colleges and universities of the country, will aict in bringing about a more peaceful social orcter is my profound nope and constant expectation. Cordiatty yours, Lf ,S