Troy University - Palladium Yearbook (Troy, AL)

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the Troy State Spirit is • • •

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Une l- aliadl um 2Jhere is un aura of symbolism Surrounding t he annual of Jroii J fa,f - College, uli iili originated with flic idea of the - aliadium of f- alias yilnena. f- atlas Ail hena wai the jreeh goddess upon whom the preservation of Jroii depended. jl was Said thai the ci y of Jroii could not be conquered so long as In- f- aliadium remained in the tannic of Sll hena . n order to capture the citg, Jd ysseus and UiomedeS carried off lite statue, I was not long afterward that the city fell to the Archa eans. Arl h en a . in addition to being (lie guardian of roii, waS endowed with in a nil oilier distinguishing characteristics . VJecauSe she was born of — en i himself, she was from birth, in rest ed with a mental and moral character that was above reproach. J he was represent ed a S the goddess of wisdom and Knowledge and patroness of war. tinder her guidance, victory was won by cunning, prudence, courage , and perServerance. l ' ilh the above mentioned traits and many more not mentioned , it is easy to See why the name f a lladium waS Selected aS the title for the JJroy S tate College annual . iXJhat could more exemplify wisdom than the tale aljr. SJ ' ranlt f . Stewart . jt is not possible to measure the advancement made bu Jroy S tate during his tenure as its president . SJhe role of leadership has now been bestowed upon Colonel t afph l ' . AfdamS , a man whoSe ability aS a leader has alreadif been proven. SJhe administration is here to guide us. the students, through our brief tenure at Jroy Jjtate. Jhrough their guidance we, the students, acquire the knowledge needed to better prepare ourselves for the life ahead. AiS students. we develop the mental and moral character So necessary for a Success f u I life. I ' ve develop perServerance and prudence, from participation in the many worthwhile campus organizations. lAJe not only develop our bodies m en la II if . but also physically through Sports. Sjrrom Sports we team courage ana cunning . lyeS, the fa ' ' a di um is more than just a name, .jt is a meaning within itself. yt is SJroy tate College. carl Z. Keeder

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SPIRIT the inspiration that pervades and tempers thought, feeling and ac- tion the soul or heart a vigorous sense of membership in a group the dominant character or tend- ency of a crowd moods of exaltation or depression the impulse permeating school life a sense of oneness on Homecom- ing Day pride because you are acknowl- edged as best the Troy State spirit is a part of all things that Troy State is