Yeshiva University - Masmid Yearbook (New York, NY)

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u oun You are sitting near the window, gazing idly at the rushing whirls and eddies of passers by, when suddenly you espy him. There is nothing unusual in his appearance —he being of medium height and youngish appearance (not over twenty-one. you think): yet there is something about his stooped shoulders and intent glance that enthralls your attention. Is his appearance all that attracts your eye? Yes . . . no . . . there it is! It ' s the black scullcap plastered onto the back of his dark hair. Now everything is clear. He is the Yeshlva College graduate. Now you know that he does differ from his fellow pedestrians: they are merely going, but he is going somewhere. He has a goal and a purpose in life, and that goal is the advancement of his Jewish religion and American nation. Oh, of course you know full well that his curious combination of enthusiasm, and idealism, and know ledge will lead him into many a scrape. Countless times will he sally forth to do battle with all the gleaming corruption that he finds around him, only to return with shattered lance and bedraggled banner. His lances must be shattered upon windmills during his Quixotic adventures because the producers of wind are the chieftains and high priests of the people. But you also feel that as long as he exists as a type: not only exists, but grows stronger and greater with each passing year, decency will prevail. Turn the pages, then, and observe the crucible wherein he is molded: see him in the embryo: watch him while he poses in robes of state or disports In the light of relaxation. Observe carefully and mark well, for here is the Yeshiva man of ' 42.