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Memories of the four years spent at Western Maryland generally recur in a hodgepodge fashion. Looking back, events tend to exist as a hazy background until brought into relief by memories of the people who were involved in them. Through class, living arrange- ments, and activities, working and dealing with people stands out as one of the most important learning experiences I had at Western Maryland. . As Editor of Contrast, I have become more aware of the atti- tudes and feelings of the campus community. It also leads to understanding the common bonds we share as humans. Perhaps one of the most important aspects of this process we make in our four years at Western Maryland, the personal progress made in writing is measured by growth and change in style. Hopefully, the movement is positive and results in a better expression of the writer's intention. Working with both the creative and technical aspects of a literary magazine has been an important experience for me. By our senior year, we are ready to leave the protected atmo- sphere of the college campus. We take with us what we have learned and the friends we have made. The relationships I have developed with the people at Western Maryland have been my best experiences at school. Not all of these experiences were happy ones, but they all helped me grow. At Western Maryland, I feel that I have been educated in the broadest sense of the word and my gratitude extends to the administration, the faculty, and the students. Elise Annette Shurie - Linda Migl Art/Psychology Karen Anne Simeonides Keith J. Slifer American Studies English/Psychology 278