Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

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4 u ■ +- m WESTFIEL P STATE COLLE ii j A.F.J. 2 16. ArL ' r -rfV 1a -N • 14: snct : when ► quality Manself, and this : !iot s U idation of; Sfthei •John SteThl

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You at the dawn of your understanding have fastened around your noon hour. ■Kahlil Gibran 1. Miss Potter 2. Miss Watson 3. Mr. Sgouros 4. Mr. Rasmus- sen 5. Mr. Underwood 6. Mrs. Heit 7. Mrs. McMahon 8. Mr. Kemp.

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, , - i ;.« 1 , . a .- «»•• :S ■ - ■ V . , ' W mjmm - f S As editor of the Tekoa 1972, l real- ize the need for a solid introduction of a book that, at the moment of conception, changed its past image drastically. A good literary work must convey a message; it must have a legitimate reason for its very exist- ence. Some may laugh at the thought of a yearbook being a liter- ary work, but I can assure you that it is exactly that. Criticism of this book I can only leave to the reader. During my four years, I have seen persons show happiness, sadness, intellectual satisfaction, gross apa- thy, and frustrating empathy. We all have been involved in a conflict that will still be unresolved when we leave. Students, faculty, and admin- istration alike have been continually faced with the conflict between their studies and duties, and the wish to be involved in solving the problems that exist here at Westfield State College. My staff and I have made use of over-dramatization, subtlety, and direct interviewing of people we felt had opinions that should be listened to. Plato once said: Between knowledge of what really exists, and ignorance of what does not exist lies the domain of opinion. It is more obscure than knowledge, but clear- er than ignorance. All we request is respect for opinions which have been presented in good faith. I ask the reader to please observe that the staff has attempted to avoid a one-sidedness, and has given equal time to the necessary func- ions of this college: its sports, its organizations, its lectures and arts, and, of course, its happy times. Above all, we have remembered people — good wonderful people who have, are, and will continue to strive to make this college the kind of educational institution the world needs. I only hope the world treats me as well as W.S.C. and its people have. June Avedisian jf ft.