Peace College - Lotus Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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Everv year from the columns of Main I look down as the Peace graduates circle the fountain to sing the Alma Mater. This always brings back spe- cial memories for me. It seems like only yesterday that I was sitting on the front lawn of Peace in a long white dress holding a beautiful bou- quet of red roses waiting for my name to be called to receive a Peace College degree, i remember that day well. I remember looking for- ward to new experiences at another school but also feeling anxious about leaving Peace. 15

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Looking back on my graduation from Peace, i can see, even more so now than ttnen, what a very spe- cial two years l had just finished. Graduation is a time when you begin to think about appreciation of so many things — of what you have learned and experienced, of all the things you will miss, but most of all, appreciation of people. Above all else. Peace College Is people — people that make a dif- ference and were the bright spot among so many things. With grad- uation comes the pervading feel- ing of knowing t hat you will be moving on, yet there is also a deep sense of pride you have for where you ' ve been and what you ' re leav- ng behind. But, most of all. at graduation there is through all the emotions a good feeling, deep down inside, a comfort in knowing that even though you ' ll never pass this way again, there will always be a band among you linking you together and always to Peace. I honestly cannot think of a more fitting way to commemorate gradu- ation from Peace than the lovely ceremony we ' ve followed adorned with long white gowns and red roses. My graduation day is a day I have tried to etch permanently in my memory. I ' m not sure If It Is the event I wish to capture or those per- sonal milestones that the ceremony represents, it certainly is a day re- membered with very mixed emo- tions. Unfortunately, graduation brings an end to friendships as well as courses of study. The door closes on a comfortable and secure way of life but opens to wonderful oppor- tunities and great new adventures. It ' s one of those days filled with laughter and tears. A Bittersweet Memory 14

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Going to an exotic island for vacation or just going home for the weekend can mean something special. There are. however, little-noticed places on campus that can mean something special. These places are not obsolete. They are just taken for granted. One of these places is Peace Beach. This grassy area Is used for many purposes. On several occasions, the cafeteria staff supplies picnic dinners to be eaten on the beach. After we devour these dinners, we play a series of games and take part in various events, in the spring, a special set of games played on Peace Beach are labeled Spring Fling. But the main thing girls think about when Peace Beach is mentioned is getting a tan. Girls He out in the sun in a variety of bathing suits to enhance the golden hue of their skins. Another special place on campus Is the front lawn. On a warm, sunny day, the likelihood of seeing a student reading a book on front campus is fairly high. Occasionally, if the sun is too bright or too hot, the students are seen sitting under a tree In the shade. Sometimes, a student can be seen with her boyfriend, sitting In the shade or on a bench. Finally, the most special place on campus Is a girl ' s own room. This room is her solace and comfort. After a long day of classes, she can retreat to her room and relax. This Is her home away from home. She decorates the room with posters and objects that reflect her personality. Usually, her roommate is a comfort in times of sorrow and a friend in times of happiness. Her room, the front lawn, and Peace Beach are three places that mean something special to Peace students. These places may be labeled as little-noticed places just because people take them for granted and do not consider their true worth — yet these places are important. Their mere existence helps to shape the environment and add to the personality of Peace college. The Peaceful Places 16