Northwestern State University - Potpourri Yearbook (Natchitoches, LA)

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The student ' s primary purpose at Northwestern is to gain an education. The desire for knowledge burns within him. It can be sensed in the air — in the scat- tered conversation on the way to classes . . . in the busy hum of voices in the cafeteria. It spurs heated discussions over a calculus problem or debate over an English novel. It is present in the noises and odors of lab or in the sound of children ' s voices as they play. The search for knowledge causes him to ask questions, to seek out answers and explanations. Northwestern exists for the student. The development of his intellect is her primary concern. It is here in her library, in her classrooms, in the labs, that he acquires knowledge and an understanding of life.

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But to the students of Northwestern this is not just one of many schools — it is our school. To many it is our home — a place to live, learn, and love. At first glance, few people have any conception of what Northwestern, or col- lege itself will mean to them. The freshman year is spent primarily in just getting into the swing of things. Orientation, rush parties, and the Tech game help us to get acquainted with college life. On the surface we jokingly com- plain about the dormitories, food in the chow hall, and the nutty profes- sors, but inwardly we feel the beginnings of a deep sense of pride in our school — its heritage, reminiscent of long ago — and its modern program for expansion, ever striving for progress in the future. Yes, Northwestern is a remarkable institution, and we stand eagerly upon the threshold of knowledge she has opened for us. But all of the benefits reaped here will not come from books, for we are also learning how to live and work with oth ers as an adult. This is the world of the Northwestern student.

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A. sous Each student through his zest for life, reflects the vividness of his person- ality. He is constructive and creative, v elcoming challenges, winning games, set- ting records. He loves life; how he does what he does is the color in living. He is the spirit of Northwestern: at a football game, with flushed face and flashing eyes, filled with excitement, brimming with enthusiasm; at a basket- u, iame , cheermg „. THE NORTHWESTERN STUDENT WHO IS HE? self hoarse, throbbing with hope, hushed with suspense, elated with vic- tory. Living is experienc- ing the rush of emo- tions at a sports contest, the early morning walk to classes in the rain, the laughter and confusion at the post office. The Northwestern student likes to do uncommon things and to be on his own in something new and interesting. Realizing the need for ma turity and enjoying the feeling of adulthood, with wonder and expectation he looks to the future and the life it holds.