Ohio Wesleyan University - Le Bijou Yearbook (Delaware, OH)

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1968 LE BIJOU 1968 1 900 Ohio Wesleyan of l968 is a product of hun- dreds of evolutionary changes. Some of these changes were of great significance and were ef- fected with much controversy. Others were seemingly insignificant, yet have affected the lives of many future generations of Wesleyan students. Much of that which is outstanding in Ohio Wesleyan must be attributed to the in- stitution's ability to alter its programs and areas ofinterest as society alters its needs and goals. Throughout this book, there are many old pictures which portray various aspects of stu- dent life in Wesleyan's past. There has been no attempt to place these photographs in chrono- ological order. Rather, whenever possible each old picture is placed next to a new one of similar subject matter. Through this arrangement, contrasts may be easily seen and comparisons easily drawn. We have featured the old pictures for two reasons. First, by seeing these fascinating glimpses of our school's past, we are able to identify more easily with Ohio Wesleyan and her heritage. Second, this book may serve as a reminder that always, the life force or soul of this university has been and must be those stu- dents, faculty members, and members of the administration who are immediately concerned with campus life and issues. If Ohio Wesleyan is to continue its tradition as an exceptional liberal arts college, it must also continue its tradition of accepting the changes and innova- tions which continued high quality requires. -Susan Jennings, Editor