Baltimore Polytechnic Institute - Cracker Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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Co Mr. Hlarencc ,4. McBride . . . who has given the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute twenty- two years of loyal and meritorious service, the Senior Class of 1943 dedicates this yearbook. During his many years at Poly, Mr. McBride has taken an active interest in every boy that he has taught, in addi- tion to being very tolerant and understanding. The high standards he exemplifies have set an example for every Poly student who wishes to become a success in life. We feel certain that, as this book is leafed through in future years, every ex-Senior's appreciation of Mr. McBride's sterling qualities will become increasingly self-evident.

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MR. CLARENCE A. MCBRIDE

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Sforeufard We graduate into a world filled with tension and excitement. How to best serve our country in the successful prosecution of the war has been a matter of grave concern to all of us. After careful consideration our choices are made. Most of us will enter the military service, some in the combat forces and others for training in specialized duties. Others, with motives just as lofty, will go into the war industries. Polytechnic has given us a thorough training in the fundamental principles of applied science, in good character, in good health habits, and in good citizenship as well as an appreciation of the cultural aspects of life. We have been taught to study hard, to organize ideas, to think through facts, and by persistent and purposeful effort arrive at proper conclusions. Our unique training has prepared us well to further pursue our studies in engineering colleges or to take our places in any of numerous industries where our general adaptability may be trained to a specialty. Our education is geared to the needs of the time and should make us an effective force now as well as in peace-time industry. A highlight of our years at Poly has been participation in a well-rounded program of extra-curricular activities embracing cultural and scientific subjects as well as purely recreational interests and hobbies. These activities, ably conducted by the competent advisers, held a high place in student interest and brought forth latent talents in some of us which otherwise might have remained dormant. Unquestionably, from participation in these activities, we have obtained interests and hobbies which we will enjoy for the rest of our lives. The athletic program at Poly covers a wide range of activities designed to attract and satisfy the desire for team play and the spirit of competition inherent in the American youth. The code of sportsmanship has been instilled in us by our Athletic Director and our various coaches. Much emphasis is placed upon the educational values of athletics, and rightly so when viewed in the light of the qualities derived therefrom. Among these are: leadership, fair play, courage, never-say-die spirit, cooperation, obedience to law and rule. However, the greatest single quality is the development of fine character, and this, in turn, is an important part of citizenship. j Our development and training of mind and character has been conducted in an atmosphere of high standards scrupulously maintained. This is traditional of Polytechnic. The Faculty knows its subject matter and knows how to impart it. lt has not only guided us in the mastery of our subject matter butalso has inculcated in us the importance of right thinking. We graduates of the Class of T943 hereby acknowledge our debt to Poly.