University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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 7! Past of Distinction, 71 7(1 i ure of Promise — !7or seventy five years, TCe.arney State Go eye has een a iviny experience for students, faculty and friends of the college. 71s an institution of people, l e significant goalsince 1905 has been ' a personalized education. ' ’ Though the scope and character of Kearney (State has changed ooer those years, the mission of prooidiny the best education possib e continues to be an institutiona priority. Oh us, our diamond Jubilee theme, ' '71 past oj distinction, a future of promise incorporates the many ou standiny qua ities that have oriyinaied and developed over the years and which promise to con tinue for years to come. 7he many events which were planned to mar the anniversary of the co leye were designed not only to offer enjoyment, but to provide an opportunity to pay respects for those who have contributed much to the deoe opment of Jtearney (State; to reflect on the college's history. and to renew our responsibility Jo continue with dedicated purpose those qualities that denote the greatness ' of Kearney State G allege. The Glass of 907 referred to Kearney State as ' ‘this flourishing educational giant of the west. ' ' J$)here ' all are !ept at mor i, a times are advanced; the same spirit per- vades the whole movement, ’bihat of the future? jGet him who dares, prophesy. i$)e dare prophesize... this educational giant has flourished 9t has been a stimulating experience to observe the b ending of the past with the present through the contacts of our alumni and current students as they jointly celebrate the anniversary of the college. Through such meetings all of us involved in the activities of this significant event have concluded that .Kearney State has the future of promise. Happy Birthday K S GY BJTKcilj Brendan . TKcDona d J resident, Tt S G 9 23J50