Seton Hall University - Galleon Yearbook (South Orange, NJ)

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THE WHITE AND BLUE OUR PARENT We, the Class of nineteen hundred and thirty, present this work of our hearts, this seventh volume of the White and Blue,” as a lasting memorial and final beau geste of our student days. For four years our accomplishments have redounded to our own honor and glory; Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum has been the spirit behind our activities and we are justly proud of our attainments. But with this volume we wish all our honors to be bestowed on those to whom they belong; to those, who have observed the spirit of our motto since our cradle days, although they knew it not; to those, who have given generously of their life and devotion in order that we could be in a position to accom- plish these works; to those, who have given us the advan- tages of education as a preparation for our work in the world; to those, who have made us what we are and what we always hope to be, men, true to God, to home and to country. Deeply conscious of our debt, we, the class of nineteen hundred and thirty, impelled by every force of heart-felt gratitude and love, dedicate this book, as a permanent record of our success, to our Fathers and Mothers.

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O R . WORD The race is run and our denouement is at hand. Our Alma Mater has signified her approval and sends us forth as standard bearers of her traditions. Just as the spread- ing circles in a pond, when disturbed by a sinking stone, we shall choose our different paths, drifting wider and .wider apart like the floating rings, until we shall Fill all the watery plain, and to the margin dance.” When this margin is reached, our days at Seton Hall will be remem- bered with mingled joy and sorrow. Joyful as we live over again the long since pleasures of our college days, and then sorrow, for such is the memory of a joy. Atque vale, Alma Mater! Scene of the happiest, most contented part of our life. In far-off years the lofty ideals you have inculcated will act as torches leading us to the Light of the Universe. In trials and troubles your patience and fortitude will be ours. In triumphs your humility will guide us. But now, the time has arrived when these years, our four, must slip into our ever growing past, when we must say what those before us have said and what shall be said ad infinitum, Atque Vale!

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THE WHITE AND B3LHJB O THE FACULTY Through the medium of this volume, the final product of our unified efforts, we extend our sincerest gratitude to those who have given unselfishly of their time and de- votion that we may become cultured gentlemen, men of high character and lofty ideals. Our days at Seton Hall have marked the transition period of our lives; from plastic, impulsive youth we have grown under the guidance of our Professors to men capable of accurate, good and true reasoning; thanks to their tireless efforts we are pre- pared to take our place in the world as men among men. During our journey through life they will be our exemplars of excellence and models for imitation, and during the twilight years, when recollections of college days will often crowd upon us, the memories of these men will stand forth most vividly of all. Then we will fully realize that they taught us, not from books alone, but by the example of their lives daily spent among us. We members of the Class of nineteen hundred and thirty will be better men, intellectually and morally, for having known them, and for this our gratitude is inexpressibly profound.