Bloomsburg University - Obiter Yearbook (Bloomsburg, PA)

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DR. HARVEY A. ANDRUSS PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE As we stand at the middle of the present century we can look hack- ward at the past of our college and forward toward its future. To pierce the fog of the future and attempt to delineate its shape, we can well he guided hy the examples of the past. If Bloomshurg, as a col- legiate institution, is to maintain and increase its usefulness to society, both in teaching and in other fields of education, the same sound, sane po icics and performances are to he expected from its Boards of Trustees, its admin- istrative officers, faculty, students, and Alumni. We look forward with confidence that this Class of 1950 will exem- plify the past traditions of those who have gone before, and yet temper the shape of the future as members of one of the greatest ijnifcssions. ihal ol teaching. Class of 19.50, I salute you! President. 22

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His Honor. DR. I ' KANCIS B. H.AAS, Sufjerintenrlent of Public Inslruction SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION To the 1950 Graduates of the State Teachers College at Bloomsburg: Obiter 1950 has graciously given nic lliis Dpjjortuiiity to wish you success in your chosen profession. In the finest sense of the word, teaching demands much of those who devote their Hie to this profession. In return it gives much — rich and varied friendships, appreciative understanding of people, contentment; and it also provides for the individual a lifetime of personal satisfactions. Sincerely yours, Francis B. Haas.

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DEAN OF INSTRUCTION DR. THOMAS P. NORTH To THE Prospective Teacher: Iiilelligent and active membership in the profession of teaching (I ' lnantls that you have a clear conception of the good teacher. The good teacher is a good citizen. He not only possesses a great breadth of materials in his field but is informed of current social and economic problems, of which he reads and thinks critically. He not only understands nature and his environment but is able to make himself clearly understood. He understands and is considerate of his fellow men. He lives ethically and beautifully. He is the person you would like for a teacher. He is the ])erson you should be. Sincerclv vours. Dean of iislniclion.