Peace College - Lotus Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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WRITING ISA BREEZE AT PEACE rhe fourth annual Peace College Writing Institute got off to a lively start on July 28, 1985. With 76 students and 6 faculty members, the adventure in writing began. The Director, Dr. Janet Wes- ter, laughingly referred to the two- week course, for which students re- ceive two hours of college credit, as an intensive, fast-paced experience somewhere between a quality summer camp and a military boot camp. By August 10, when tired Peace girls went home for a week ' s break before begin- ning their fall semester, there was general agreements that, though the work had been hard and the schedule had been rigorous, much had been accomplished. Wearing their own special tee-shirts testifying that they had survived the In- stitute, 76 college-wise students bid new friends Adieu but made eager plans for reunion on August 18. Perhaps, however, what the Institute meant can best be described by one of the students. Nan Swertfeger says, it prepared me for college in many ways. I had the opportunity to meet all the Peace English professors and get to know them. I also met some of my very best friends that I will ever have. Most of all, I learned a lot about writing that should help me a great deal in years to come. , i ' H jj

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As freshmen, we had only just begun to grow. But, in two years each one of us has blossomed, much like the roses we carry at graduation. The years have had thorns, and many times we ' ve won- dered, Are the rewards really worth the struggle? But on that glorious day in May, when the beautiful white gown and long white gloves are donned, we know this moment was worth every priceless second. As freshmen, we had only just begun to love. But, in our two years, each one of us has developed friendships which distance will never sever. We have loved honestly and dearly, as we never thought ourselves capable. Many of us have learned to love ourselves. And on that anxiously awaited graduation day, we are surrounded by those dearest to us, and we realize, Yes, we have loved! As freshmen, we had only just begun to live. Naive and insecure, we were forced to stand on our own two feet. We found out who we really were and what unlimited potential each in- dividual has. And on that day of overflowing emo- tion, we realize that our lives are in our hands. We have only ourselves and the part of Peace College that we will al- ways have with us. And as we graduate, we know that, once again We ' ve only just begun! iJt