’56: Be careful what you wish for, it is most likely to come true.
’56: Never lose sight of your hopes and dreams. Set realistic goals. Stay focused. Have fun.
’56: Students are important.
’56: Times are as good as they will be for awhile. My era had many breaks yours will rarely have. Prepare to work harder for less and for longer. Planning, diligence, and integrity will pull you through.
’56: Stay in school! Get rid of your credit cards! Save your earnings! Use your “activity” card for entertainment. The music, theater, and sports at M.S.U. were wonderful! Help your siblings and keep the student loans lower! Met so many wonderful friends!
’51: Listen to older people! Their advice is good!
’56: Look to the positive side of life.
’56: Enjoy your years as a student. Challenging as the time can be, these are some of the most care-free years you will experience. Use discretion in your friendships, be thankful for and show gratitude towards your supporters and mentors. Remain true to your faith and principles. Strive for excellence, and prepare well to use your God-given talents in service towards others.
’56: Work hard, respect your teachers/ elders and classmates and enjoy your life.
’56: If you make a career change, never look back. Always look forward to another day.
’56: During all these years I felt that students needed lots of homework assignments to compliment the lecture work. Learning good study habits paid off for many students as they went on to further their education.
’56: Work hard! You have much to learn after graduation.
’56: When making college and/or career choices: “It isn’t where you go that counts. It’s what you do when you are there that makes a difference.”
’56: Work hard to reach your goals and enjoy your work and family.
’51: Prepare yourself in many different areas- in today’s changing world, you should be prepared to adapt with whatever opportunities present themselves: Enjoy each new experience- Take something along that will always be a part of your life.
’51: Don’t let anyone tell you- “ You don’t have what it takes” to reach your goals- people told me years ago that “only the smart and rich” would be successful in life, but I fooled them. After graduating MSTC in “’51” I went through officers candidate school and made captain in two years. This was the best move I ever made except to marry a good woman and raise three great kids. “Set your goals high and go for it.”
’56: Get the best education you can. Continue your education as you age. Read daily and get physical activity daily. Learn and practice many skills. Enjoy nature. Invest wisely. Enjoy food but eat and drink carefully.
’56: Life is short- take it seriously. Make good, sound decisions.
’56: If you lay down with the dogs, you will get up with the fleas!
’56: Keep in touch with friends and faculty. Many of life’s opportunities come from these sources. Travel to other parts of the United States And the world.
’56: Live hard and follow your dreams.
’56: Study and learn as much as possible. Keep your mind and body active.
’51: Remember to avoid temptations and do your very best. The fun comes later.
’56: The interesting thing about obtaining and education is that the greatest majority of college students do not end up working in their major field within just a few short years of graduation. To that end, I firmly believe that financial literacy is equally as important as any major that a student might pursue. Unfortunately, real financial literacy is seldom taught in high schools or colleges. It is usually obtained by trial and error, and that is a dysfunctional education. I also believe that it is important to have adventures in one’s life. To seek out and surround one’s self with talented people will immensely enrich the journey of life. And finally, push yourself away from the computer and the TV screen and refuse to simply be a voyeur… get out of there and participate in the real stuff that life experiences are made up of. Exercise and eat your vegetables…
’56: Life, like a good marriage, is built on commitment and an understanding that we live in an imperfect world with human beings that make mistakes. Understanding, compromise, and forgiveness are essential to both success and happiness.
’56: There is not much one can say to today’s college students, and they won’t listen if you try. Things are much different, and they know it. IEEE now emphasizes to its members, particularly younger ones, that they should be prepared to have not one “career”, but as many as eight or ten over their working life. I was lucky to spend almost thirty years with one firm; that will not happen in the future, there or almost anywhere else. That fact also means that independent preparation for retirement-especially financial preparation-is increasingly important.
’56: Make each day count.
’56: Make good friends while in college. I still write and see six T.C. gals who are the best. God bless all of you classmates on this, our 50th year!
’56: Carpe diem.
’56: Take advantage of every learning opportunity you can- your life will be brighter for it.
’56: Always do the best you can and be concerned for those less fortunate. We all need to work for peace and justice in this world.
’56: Identify your long-range goal, pursuing it in spite of setbacks and temporary barriers. Welcome reinforcement, but also be a “self-reinforcer.”
’51: Study hard to get the best grades you car and enjoy college life.
’51: Study hard, enjoy college, and always do your best, while treating others kindly.
’56: Follow your dreams and reach for the stars! It’s never too late. Study hard and have fun.
’56: Believe and trust in the Triune God of Christianity. Be thankful for what you have. Do the best you can with what you have. Bloom where you are planted.
’56: Study hard, but enjoy the carefree days of college. The friendships you make in college will last a lifetime. As Gandhi so eloquently said, “ Be the change you want to see in the world.”
’56: Take advantage of all the educational opportunities offered to you. Don’t be afraid to try something new. An exciting career may be just beyond that door, so take a chance and open it.
’51: Work hard. (The best years of your life; don’t waste it!)
’56: It’s very important to complete one’s college degree. Finish! Plan one’s degree so that it is possible to get a job in a related field. Try as best to enjoy the college years.
