Suffolk University - Beacon Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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ROBERT J. MUNCE Dean of the University

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' Pieaictmt To the Class of 1951: Your class secured its collegiate education during a period of international chaos. From your entering day to graduation th e political, economic and social world has been in constant turmoil. In spite of these conditions you have demonstrated the ability of the true scholar to rise above and beyon d his environment. Through the study of history you have learned that fundamentals do not change; through your readings in literature you know that people always react in a familiar pattern. Knowing these facts you have a foundation upon which to create your personal faith. Having learned how to search for and find the eternal truths of life, you have developed competence, character and courage. Knowledge is the anchor of life, and with it you can ride out life ' s storms. Having seen you, as undergraduates, develop in these years of uncertainty and unrest. Alma Mater is proud to place its seal of approval upon you. With full faith and confidence in you. we salute you as educated young men and women whose contribution to the future of America we know will bring credit to Suffolk as well as to each of you. TVcdter 7K. Saw, President

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4 TMeteaye l%om me De ZK To the Class of 1951: A Class of merit is about to be added to the Alumni group of Suffolk. Uni- versity. The Alumni group will profit by the assimilation of the Class of ' 51. And you, both as a Class and as individuals, will benefit by your continued partici- pation in the affairs of Suffolk. The Alumni group is to be congratulated on its newcomers with such fine personal characteristics. It is my honest opinion that as the years roll by, the class of ' 51 will promote the growth and stability of the University — in surprising ways. You have long since demonstrated the appropriate spirit, the imagination and the initiative. The University, on the other hand, owes much to the Class of ' 51. and you shall be compensated by our growing and becoming ever more worthy of being the Alma Mater to the men and women who have received our instruction and have socialized in our hallways. You have reached your peak of responsibility and accountability. You need only to sharpen your techniques by worthwhile experiences. No matter what your experiences may be in the near future, it is indeed an unusual activity if a respon- sible person can not squeeze some good from it, particularly to strengthen character and to develop courage in handling future situations. The world is looking for responsible people and they have a better chance to break through when economic and social levels are in a critical state. Be flexible and timely. Education gives one the necessary awareness and alertness. Education does not automatically give the answer to the many problems, but it helps in recognizing them. Once the problem is recognized and understood, the solution is less difficult. In this chaotic period when we are forced to live dangerously, we nevertheless, can act courageously. We may be perplexed about other things but we need not be confused about our character, culture and responsibility in life. Now that we are, in a sense, at the crossroads of civilization, and fears and passions are almost overpowering, we can call on our educational disciplines and attitudes to clear our understanding of the current events. A truly educated person can see through the distortions of the times and can minimize the strains. Now that you are graduating from Suffolk University, I can only bid you to continue to have understanding and courage.