University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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I Theme F ROM COVER TO COVER this book shows the growth, progress, and development of this insti- tution set in a background of the state-wide develop- ment as represented by the art work on the end-pages. The transitions of the customs here at Rhody from those of thirty years ago to those of to-day are indicated on the division pages. The borders, symbolic of the college represent the five courses given, and a bird’s-eye view of our campus. The panels containing portraitures of the passing seniors represent the diploma which they carry with them in their progress through life — a ticket of admission into life’s future. 4 ii -

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Foreword T1HODE ISLAND STATE COLLEGE is the builder of Rhode Island men and women — we reflect her ideals as we are carried forward by the waves of progress through this sea of life. If this thirty-second volume of the Grist is to be- come one of the milestones in the progress of Rhody’s history, then will our work be complete.

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Grist Board George H. M. Lawrence . Editor-in-Chief William O’Brien . . Managing Editor Arthur F. Carey . . . Assistant Editor Howard S. Brightman . Business Manager Kenneth G. Laidlaw . . General Manager Jules W. Blitz . . . Advertising Manager Natalie E. Dunn Art Amy G. Arbogast Art Herman E. Miner . . Personal Activities Thomas F. Bliss .... Photogra-phy Harry J. Prebluda .... Photography