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

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Assuming philosophy to be the pursuit of wisdom, the pursuit of truth, and education to be society ' s instrument for bringing into being a higher and better expression of itself, it is clear that educa- tion ' s main responsibility is the improvement of men. If you now seek to improve the minds of others, you must always be open to change and new values. The world and all its contents are not in a state of being, but always in the process of becoming. The world we live in needs supremely healthy, fully functioning people as never before and it is the task of education to produce them. As you seek to become, remember, He who would kindle a flame in another, must himself glow. iv ETHEL KAMIEN Assoc. Professor, Biological Science A.B., Brooklyn College M.S., Ph.D. University of Wisconsin ELIZABETH A. NEILSON Professor of Education Chairman, Department of Health and Physical Education Four years ago we started our careers at Lowell State College together, you as the entering Freshmen, Class of ' 65, and I as a new member of the Faculty, elected to be your Class Advisor. It has been with a special interest and the unique satisfaction that perhaps only teachers can experience that I have watched you, during these four years, grow in maturity, increase your areas of knowledge and competence, and become ready to assume greatly increased responsibilities. I want to extend to you all, most sincerely, my best wishes for success and happiness in the future and add this counsel: Let the truth and right by which you are apparently the loser be preferable to you to the falsehood and wrong by which you are apparently the gainer. The Philosophy of Maimonides, Ethical Will, Responsa II, 38c. MARGUERITE L. GOURVILLE Professor, Chairman of Professional Education Director, Student Teaching and Placement B.S. Ed., Marywood College A.M., Boston University I am sure you will have good luck and be happy in the years to come. Your gaiety and sense of humor have made you interesting people to teach. Bring this spirit with you into the classrooms of tomorrow. 13

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I extend my best wishes for success and happiness to all of the Class of 1965 at this important time of your graduation. I hope that continued good fortune and health will be your lot in your chosen profession. JOHN J. FISHER Professor, Biological Science Dean of Men, Director of Extension Studies A.B., Saint John ' s University A.M., Ed.D., Columbia University Create your own Great Society by relating well to your fellow man. As an educated person, use skill and tact in your inter-personal relations. Take time to un- derstand. Practice empathy. Be your best. Do your best. Make the world in which you choose to work a better place because you are there. PATRICIA A. GOLER Professor, Chairman of History Education A.B., Regis College A.M., Ph.D., Boston College MARY E. McGAUVRAN Professor, Education Dean of Women Director of Admissions B.S. Ed. State College at Lowell Ed.M., Ed.D. Boston University Youth is called not to pleasure but to service. The challenges are great but so are the rewards. We are sure that the class of ' 65 will respond to the call and perform nobly. 12

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WILLIAM C. BURTO Professor, Chairman of English Education A.B., Colgate University A.M.. Ph.D., Harvard University Fortunately, or unfortunately, you can ' t go home again. But you can find a home; make it a good one. WILLIAM H. MALONE Professor, Chairman of Science Education B.S., Ed.M., Boston College Ed.D., Boston University Somewhere it is always warm. May the warm bright light of the New Day always brighten your heart. In a rapidly changing world, you have the responsibility of perpetuating the val- ues of the past while evaluating the pre- sent and preparing young people for an uncertain future. This is a serious and difficult task, but you do not face it alone. Your predecessors have built a firm foundation; now you have the op- portunity to contribute your knowledge and skills. We all wish you the best of luck. EDWARD F. GILDAY Professor, Chairman of Music Education B.S. Mus., A.M., New York University D.Mus.A., Boston University And he made answer: Follow but thy star; Thou canst not fail to win the glorious haven, If in glad life my judgment did not err. Dante, Inferno, XV, 55-57 ANDREW J. TORRIELLI Professor, Department of Modern Languages A.B., Harvard College A.M., Ph.D., Harvard University 14