Castleton State College - Castletone Yearbook (Castleton, VT)

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Administration Governor of Vermont HIS EXCELLENCY, GEORGE D. AIKEN .... Putney State Board of Education HON. JOHN FISHER, Chairman.Arlington DR. LESLIE EVANS ....... Essex Junction HON. FRED GLEASON.Montpelier HON. HORATIO E. LUCE.Pomfret MRS. MERRILL PROCTOR.Ludlow State Commissioner of Education DR. FRANCIS L. BAILEY.Montpelier A group is no stronger than its leader. And we gratefully acknowledge the distinctive leadership of Dr. Caroline S. Woodruff, wondering the while why she, so dynamic in larger groups, should find us so immensely interesting. Her infectious enthusiasm and faith in us may disclose why we find ourselves dreaming, aspiring—and doing. W. JEROME ARNOLD, Waltham, Massachusetts rapid-fire lecturing interest in student opinion and—his Austin. For all he’s a lion in the classroom, He’s a kitten on the piano keys. FLORENCE ALLIN BLACK, Warren, Rhode Island “Well, where were we?” Her humor is unceasing, Her sympathy is boundless, Her enthusiasm never waning, Her ability to enhance any gathering dis¬ tinguishing. And sh! She’s the founder of the “See America First Progressive School for Future Teachers.” EDITH EWALD, Mt. Carmel, Illinois Interest centered on immediate objectives Senses alert and active Ability to demonstrate anything in the athletic leld All-round Good Sport! fourteen

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Caroline S. Woodruff ST. JOHNSBURY PRINCIPAL VERMONT M. A. Middlebury College; Ed. D. Norwich University. Graduate Work, Teachers College, Columbia University; University of Vermont; Middlebury College. Instructor, State Department of Education; Superintendent of Schools, Essex County; Principal, Junior High School, Johnson Demonstration School. Principal, State Normal School, Castleton, Vermont, 1921. President, Na¬ tional Education Association, 1937-1938. thirteen

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RICHARD E. FOX, Port Mammouth, New Jersey The twinkle in his eyes denies his sober appearance. And such a versatile man— Teacher, Preacher, Coach, and Builder of Boats. EMMA G. HOLMES, Lansing, Michigan Diminutive, Widely experienced, Purposeful with attention to details. Fitting well into the scheme of things. MARCELLA JACKSON, Fair Haven, Vermont Willingness to help and advise, Little flashes of wit, Intelligence. Interests: murals and the dance, the legitimate theatre, Tinker Bell and Lady. JAMES A. KEECH, Castleton, Vermont “Well, let ' s get this settled now!” He is recognized by his chemical formulas interspersed with remarks humorous laconic cryptic to the point As with long strides he pursues elusive electrons. KATE KELLY, Des Moines, Iowa Wisdom with an elfin quality, made arti¬ culate; Ability to make jingles and sonnets; Perseverance in keeping the Birdseye strong— Which explain her extreme busy-ness. MARY A. MARKHAM, Proctor, Vermont Vigorous personality tuned to music of the masters. Rich musical experiences shared with enthusiasm. Practical teaching theories aired for our benefit. ALICE M. MORRILL, Brooklyn, New York A distinguished personality of high stand¬ ards and ideals; our gracious, efficient dean who delights in teas and horseback riding. AIDA P. SKEELES, Rutland, Vermont Folksy, Solicitous over our ills, Anecdotal in class and out. The tiny chairs in her classroom remind us of the place of children in education. fifteen