Villa Maria College - Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Our modern split-level Academic Building satisfies the needs of an eager student. f 1

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DEDICA riON And the child advanced in wisdom and age and grace before God and man. Saint Luke penned these words in reference to a very particular child of a very particular family who walked together the sands of Galilee two thousand years ago. But they are also applicable to the members of Villa Maria College ' s 1963 graduating class. We, too, are products of holy families with dedicated parents working diligently to secure for us the myriad opportunities and advantages inherent in a Catholic college education. They, like the shepherds of old, have seen His star in the East and have taught us by word and example to follow it. Now we approach our entrance into the world of adult responsibilities with an ever-increasing appreciation for what they have done for us -- and not a little amazement as to how they ' ve managed. Years and years have gone by since Mom twined red ribbons through our pigtails, struggled over puck- ering pink chiffon for our first prom, and grimaced understandingly when we dazzled her with the amber glory of Joe ' s class ring and announced triumphantly that we were going steady. Dad has to sweep away cobwebs torecall his chagrin at his first discovery of his daughter ' s womanly wiles as she wheedled a simply divine pair of red flats from his not-really-reluctant hands. He ' d rather NOT remember his acute heartburn as his little girl displayed her prowess at manipulating the family car around hairpin curves or his sinking feeling at the accordion pleat she put in its fender. But it ' s all in a day ' s work for a parent, they ' d both reflect with a great sigh. These events of growing up are gone forever now, but Mom and Dad will never lose them for they, like Mary, have kept all these things in their hearts. Not too many years hence we ' ll be faced with the joys and problems of rearing our own families. We approach this prospect unafraid because we have only to reflect upon our childhood memories for a model. Self-sacrifice has been our parents ' watchword, cheerful dedication their creed. Under their lov- ing guidance, we, even as the Child Jesus, have truly advanced in wisdom, age, and grace. Only age comes of necessity. Wisdom and grace are the products of struggle. And so, it is with deep love, with gratitude unbounded, and with a fervent prayer that they may always be proud of us, that we, the Class of 1963, dedicate this issue of the MAGNIFICAT to you. Mom and Dad.

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w l. l » The striking paraboloid displays the ultramodern de- sign characteristic of all the buildings on campus. The spacious dining room in Residence Hall fills both social and routine needs. l -l--!- — .Ml ' I i