Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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JOHN J. KELLY President

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Zo the men and women of ' 45 Who are fighting for Victory Zo them . . . Wherever they may be We dedicate this book Burgess, John Allyn, III Casey, Alice Patricia Conlon, Richard Patrick Dorey, Richard Edward Fears, Russell Prescott Gibson, Walter Dana Goldberg, Melvin Goldberg, Milton Bruce Grimley, Richard Thomas Lind, Fred Charles Mahoney, Joseph Jeremiah Salvatore, Vincent Dante Sides, William Bradford Weinberg, Robert Wognar, Edward

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Zo the Class of ' 45 In this, the era of the radio, the news commentator and propaganda agents, too many people accept as fact the opinions which are so carelessly and casually sent forth upon the air waves. There is not enough discernment, not enough careful distinction. Common sense dictates that we do our own thinking; com- mon sense requires that we look at issues objectively. Observation and knowledge of common things, understanding of human nature, human sympathy, self-control, a sense of proportion, penetrating insight and mental agility, these are the elements of straight thinking. Common sense is developed in men ' s minds by observation and the habit of learning from observation and experience. This common sense cannot be taught directly, nor as part of a school curriculum; it must be acquired. In your preparation for teaching the opportunities that have been yours to observe, to think, to analyze, to compare should serve you well as you develop in the minds and hearts of your pupils a common sense attitude toward life and their fellow men. May your success and happiness be measured only by your unselfish service to those whom you teach.