Vanguard University of Southern California - Centurion Yearbook (Costa Mesa, CA)

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iiiiit pSB piani Wilson, Joyce X .- N lJ0l Woolever, Necia V bQa; Young, Danny Stevens, Judson Stewart, David Switzenberg, Linda Thatcher, Kathy Thompson, Beverly Timmons, Glenn Tinnin, Cynthia Tobgyal, Sonam Tobgay, Tsenang Wagner, Deon Wangden, Valsang Wesbrooks, Ken Wiles, Myrna Williams, Don Wilson, Chris 159

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A vision or a dream. . .a vibrant concept of the future or a nostalgic remembrance of the past. . .the new or the old. . .all are the components of the same basic essence. Like a massive kaleidoscope they reflect an endless variety of everchanging patterns, but are com- posed of the same substance. Nature itself-- all that is earthy-- offers nothing essentially new. One may, by way of chal- leng e point to some new phenomenon or some new gain, but all to no enduring purpose. It has been identified before in its basic nature. It may seem new because former things are soon buried in oblivion. All nature is created and the novelties emerge after their kind. One generation passeth away, and another cometh; but the earth abideth forever. But man, created in the image and likeness of God, is a creation conscious of purpose and ultimate end. And, as such, he yearns for more than the mere flux of things; he longs for eternal actuality and being. Therefore, the lasting and meaningful vision of man must include eternal verities derived from God Himself through His communicable attributes of truth, love, and justice. In conse- quence, only in this new dimension is found God ' s provision in His own Son, Jesus Christ, Who is the way, the truth, and the life. The Southern California College, as a Christian liberal arts college, has been designed to assist its students in attaining this vision composed of Christ-centered relevance. O. Cope Budge, President Southern California College 161