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

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FOREWORD A S graduation time becomes a reality rather than a hope or a dream, too many of us develop a materialistic attitude within ourselves and measure the value of graduation only insofar as it assures us of employ- ment. It is true that the primary reason for our attending college is to equip ourselves to meet the obligations of society and to be better able to make our own living. Be that as it may, however, th ere is an intangible, but real, benefit that we may acquire from college if we will but recognize it. Such benefit is the ability to live in the true sense of the word, to live fully cognizant of the world about us and of the true standards of value therein. If we will but let ourselves develop such a trend of thought, we will be able to recognize happiness no matter what we may be doing in the years to come. This does not mean that we must necessarily lose our ambition, never striving for progress, but it does mean that we should be able to live with a true sense of values which are not necessarily based on the weekly payroll. The 1939 Grist has been developed with a sincerity of purpose, using as its theme one of the intangible benefits of college life which exist regard- less of worldly events. We hope, therefore, that the readers will disregard any differences in taste or arrangement, and will try to grasp, with us, a few of the thoughts we have attempted to present. - 5 -