Northwestern State University - Potpourri Yearbook (Natchitoches, LA)

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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.

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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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WE ENTER NOW A PERIOD OF TRANSITION AND DEVELOPMENT When the student arrives at Northwestern, there is a new way of life waiting for him. First he gets accustomed to life in the dormitory. He selects his major field of interest and begins his active pursuit of a vocation. He makes new friends and each day is exposed to new views and attitudes on different subjects, thus broadening his scope of knowledge and understanding. Years at Northwestern develop in the student a capacity for self respect, a concern for his fellow man, a loyalty to his school and country, and a clear conception of life ' s values. His maturing of character reveals itself in lasting friendships, trust and integrity. All of these experiences contribute to mold him into a mature individual, and prepare him for his place in society.