Sul Ross State University - Brand Yearbook (Alpine, TX)

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reflections of time... Time is universal. It has been and is the concept of the temporary, the permanent, the beginning and the ending. The uniqueness of time is reflected by the ways an individual spends each moment of the day, each day of the year—until the grains of time have run out. Because each person was led by different aspirations and goals, the student body of Sul Ross State University represented a varied and versatile group. Each individual sought, mentally and physically, to fulfill his own personal desire. Every student achieved, failed, dared, lost, and won; each striving for a plateau that was not easily attainable. Seeking an education was not an easy task; problems arose and questions emerged. The student progressed and looked toward the future, but at the same time he remembered his accomplishments and failures mirrored in his past, if only to find the strength to continue onward. However determined and progressive toward the future, the moments of youth—the agitation, the laziness, the serenity, and the anxiety have not been forgotten. These moments will recall the excitement of winning a football game, the nervousness of students about to receive their degrees, the tenderness and sadness of young love, and the confusion brought about by racial problems, the draft, riots, and liberal views on morality. Through these memories the student found the drive, the eagerness and enthusiasm of creative thought and action. These problems and occurrences were a reflection of life and its complex¬ ities, an outlet of self-expression and self-evaluation, and a basis for values and foundations for life. This year found the university student cheerful, disappointed, placid, frustrated, timed and confident. But the year ' s end found him a hopeful figure looking toward the future with the flowing sands of time.