Wilkes University - Amnicola Yearbook (Wilkes Barre, PA)

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To the Class of 1962e As I write this message to the Class of 1962, I am reminded that every message to a graduating class has been written in a period of crisis. Wilkes became a four-year College and the Amnicola made its first appearance just as we were beginning to realize that the Hot War had been succeeded by the Cold WateThat the clash of arms had given way to the clash of ideologies. Issues of the Cold War have confronted us ever since, so that crisis now seems to be the norm. Experience of recent years has demonstrated that the natuie of the future has not yet been determined. We find ourselves at a turning point in history and we are learning slowly that the future direction of amankind has yet to be decided. We are also discovering that the final resolution of this crisis is not to be gained in a year, a decade, or even in a lifetime: If this is so, we must accept crisis as the normal condition of our times, and we must prepare ourselves to live effectively in the midst of upheaval. It is perhaps well that we do so for we will then better prepare ourselves for that confrontation of ideologies which characterizes the era in which we live. If we look upon crisis as the norm for our times, we must examine our ideals and practices with the intent of improving them. We must recognize that in a free society, our strength rests upon the individual. If, as individuals, we ex- amine every idea and every act, and if we then assume our full measure of responsibility, our civilization can survive and can grow stronger. If we concern ourselves with the welfare of mankind everywhere and if we strive to release and nurture the hidden talents of untold millions, we will translate our ideals into reality and assure the vigor of our civilization. Let us accept crisis as the norm of our times. Let us recognize that this crisis is the creation of men and can only be resolved by men. Let It; assume our full measure of responsibility for the resolution of this crisis in favor of free- dom. Let us always remember that freedom depends upon the respect of man for man. Let us recognize that respect begets confidence in ones self and in one's neighbor. Let us see that confidence in one's neighbor is the first essential of freedom. Let us acknowledge that we can create confidence only by demonstrat- ing our own desire to share freedom with our neighbors. I am grateful for our years of association at Wilkes. In the years to come, I hope that we shall find ourselves united in the struggle to maintain, and to bring to fruition, the great ideals upon which our civilization has been based. Q3, 122$? Sincerely,

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DEDICATION Because he exemplifies the teacher at Wilkes College. . . Because he is respected as such and as a worthwhile citizen, not only of the college but the community in which he lives . . . Because of the many hours he spends in extra work for the students and the interest he puts into student activities . Because he works for the future well-being of both the student and the college . . . Because he has been a member of the Wilkes faculty for twenty years . . . We, the staff of the 1962 Amnicola, dedi- cate this yearbook to Dr. Charles B. Reif.