Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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swwssra Rejoicing In Success On a crowded campus. It is unusual to find a solitary spot. This student chose the path less traveled. (David Whit-temore photo)

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The graduation procession leave the armory on the way to the Elliott Hall of Music. There are four different graduation ceremonies held during May commencement. (Julie Welta photo) The Boilermaker Special chugs across the field during halftime at home football games to entertain and inspire the crowd. (Paul Siegfried photo) The campus softens as the leaves begin to change color. This color-clad lane leads to the doors of Cary Quad, the oldest dormitory on campus. (Tom McCovern photo)

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midst the flat fields of Indiana and Midwest conservatism, Purdue is a wealth of resources and opportunity, symbolized by the diamond. Although a diamond is perfect, it does not begin that way. Only after being discovered, refined and polished does its rrue potential emerge. Purdue and its students constantly polish their own potential, in hopes of achieving perfection. Diamonds are the hardest, most enduring natural substance known to man. Only diamonds cut glass. Only diamonds symbolize the engagement of two people. When we think of diamonds, baseball stadiums, a girl's best friend, and a suit of cards come to mind. A cut above the rest — the diamond is rare, and thus costly. As with anything of value, it is not found by taking the easiest, most convenient route, but by finding a creative solution, a new option. Only perseverance, motivation, and patience have rewarded diamond miners with flawlessness worth millions. Diamonds are found in all measures, colors and qualities. A diamond is constantly changing, whether in the carbon crystals of a sandy stream, or under the finely-tuned eye of a craftsman. A “rough” cut diamond is dull when taken from the mine. Only as it is cut, refined, and polished does its true brilliance and potential emerge. 1987 is the Debris' Diamond Edition. It symbolizes 100 years of hard work and motivated people who have polished their product. That product is as valuable as a diamond to the thousands of alumni who pull their own Debris from the shelf time after time, dusting off old faces, reliving old smiles, and cherishing old memories. The special blend of ever-changing classes, traditions, and people make up the facets of Purdue — each reflecting its own contribution. Like those before it, 1986 has been a diamond in Purdue's history.« Slayter Hill reopen ... Regulation of the pa t year were changed to allow concerts to be held on Slayter Hill. The students' adherence to the new policies attributed to concert's success. (Paul Siegfried photo)