University of Massachusetts Lowell - Sojourn / Knoll Yearbook (Lowell, MA)

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Senior Class Officers President . Vice President Secretary . Treasurer . Mary Corby Patricia Paquin Helen Cremen Valerie Mauss [18]

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THE TRAIL-BLAZERS The lure of gold was so strong in 1849, that in one year six thousand men were in the gold-fields and had sent out six- million-dollars worth of the precious metal. Many attempted the trip for adventure as much as gold. They experienced adventure in making the trip either by the Panama route or the overland route. Those who set out first had little knowl- edge of the trials and the necessary tools and accouter- ments. It was the vision ahead that gave them the courage to go on, and in many instances spirits needed to be revived. In the main, the hardy pioneers strived to ease the burden of the other travelers; if provisions had to be discarded they were usually placed where those following could find them easily a nd word was constantly sent back to forewarn travelers of difficulties — testimonies of their generosity. We forty-niners of a later century began our adventure, our four-year journey, with a definite goal toward which to strive. Our class looked to a degree and an opportunity to use our knowledge in the field of education, and this vision spurred us on. We persevered in our studies and abolished distractions that were not conducive to progress in this chosen field. We hope that we have engendered an attitude of sharing through contacts with our followers and that they will profit by our experience.

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enior Message We, the prospectors of ' 49, have reached the end of our journey here at Lowell. In a few years we shall be all but forgotten as a class in the school; but to those who will still be here, those who face a one, two, or three-year search for gold, may we leave a few thoughts. Our faculty have led us with patience and with kindliness during our four years. They will listen to your problems, no matter how small or how large. They will work faithfully and diligently to help you discover solutions to these prob- lems. Interest in the student body as exhibited by our faculty at Lowell is rare indeed ! Our college is similar to a large family. Each has his unique duty to perform. We pride ourselves on this fact. It is your responsibility to keep it this way. It is your responsi- bility to pass this spirit on to new classes as they enter. It is your responsibility to carry it with you as you go about your work and play throughout the day. You may think this assignment is large, but it is this spirit of oneness that is Lowell Teachers College. In a family, when one sets about to accomplish something, the whole family bands together for the purpose of ac- complishing that one task. We feel that this attitude pre- vails at Lowell Teachers College. We, The Seniors, like to feel that we have done our small part in the four years we have been here to carry on and deepen the spirit of family togetherness. We wish there were something tangible we could leave which would equal what our college has done for us, but we will have to rely on the words Thank you to express what is in our hearts at this time. Your guidance, faculty members, has equipped us to face the problems of today ' s world. As a result of education under your guidance, we leave Lowell with a feeling of confidence. May you ever be proud of the class of ' 49. To our college mates, the underclassmen, we say to you in closing, participate in all activities — cherish even moment, every hour, for your four years pass all too quickly.