Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

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Charge to the Class of 1947 The Class of 1947 is a most fortunate class. Yet it is a class which faces one of the most difficult and responsible tasks of any in the long history of teacher training. You are fortunate because the need of teachers is greater than ever before; you are fortunate because it is to be your lot to have a part in building the character of those who must meet the rapidly changing conditions under which our society now lives and must continue to live; you are fortunate in being pre- pared to perform your duties in a manner which should bring about the desired results. Howeve r, your responsibilities are grave, indeed. You must be ready to grapple with problems in a world which has been taking a very superficial and lax attitude toward religion, moral- ity and self-discipline. This has resulted from an emphasis on the rights of the individuals without a corresponding emphasis on the duties which are part and parcel of these rights and freedoms. More emphasis must be placed on our responsibilities to each other, to our institutions, our government, and on re- spect for all authority if we are to survive as a nation. This is your opportunity. These are your responsibilities. You must not fail.

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PRESIDENT OF THE STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE AT WESTFIELD

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J. Vey Merrill, M.Ed. 21 High Street Director of Training, Principal of Training School Education ' Well hast thou lesson ' d us ' Martha M. Tobey, M.A. 33 Mill Street Mathematics, Economics Common sense is the best sense that I know of Mrs. Ruth Y. Berry, B.S. Granville Road Librarian If knowledge be the mark, to know thee will suffice Raymond G. Patterson, M.A. 33 South Maple Street History, Sociology ' We know your grace to be a man just and upright Theresa J. Lammers, M.A. 69 Court Street Science ' Now have I done a good day ' s work Mrs. Lillian H. Wallace, M.A. 61 Western Avenue Geography, Psychology Thou wert my guide, phi- losopher, and friend Erna M. Bayless 52 Grove Street West Springfield Physical Education, Health Education, Hygiene Health and cheerfulness mutually beget each other E. Lolita Eveleth, B.S. 20 King Street Fine and Industrial Arts It is the supreme art of thee teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge : l «B