Central Connecticut State University - Dial Yearbook (New Britain, CT)

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PRE lllEf'l MESSAGE To the Class of 1948: I am happy to extend my warm congratulations to you upon the completion of your college training. I wish also to commend you for your deciding to remain in college during a period in which the inducements to leave the classroom were never greater. If America is to hold her position of leadership among the nations of the world and if the people are to assist with the solution of perplexing national and international problems, we shall need college-trained men and women to achieve these high purposes. Most observers can understand that we are now living in a world of great social and economic crises. The people of most of the war-torn countries are in desperate need of the essentials for the maintenance of life and we must see to it that these minimum require- ments are supplied without delay. Confusion, fear, and unrest are widespread, the stability of governments is in great dangerg and democracy is on trial as never before in all history. People everywhere are struggling valiantly to build a world in which free men and women can live in peace and security. Schools and colleges have grave responsibilities in these trying days. These American institutions were organized by free men and women and they have been maintaind for the purpose of preserving and safeguarding our democratic ideals. They wage relentless war upon ignorance, injustice, and prejudice, they help to win the peace through the promotion of brotherhood, the,development of leadership, and the elimination of fear and intolerance. You who are about to be graduated from this college are living in one of the most stirring and most dramatic periods our nation has ever experienced. Decisions are now being made which will vitally affect future generations. Other momentous decisions must be made by our people in the months and years ahead. You must be prepared and willing to assist in the solution of these perplexing problems. Your responsibilities to this end are truly legion! As you enter the teaching profession, may you do so with all seriousness of purpose. The children who will be placed under your direction will represent the future of America and the hope of the world. Your responsibilities for their proper direction are greater by far than those given to the members of any other professional group. My hope is that you will light many candles which in later years will shine back to cheer you. May success and happiness be with you all through the years ahead. Sincerely yours, HERBERT D. WELTE, Pfefidenr Teachers College of Connecticut New Britain. 5

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llElllCA'l'l0 You, the youth and hope of our nation, summon us to your side. It is you-with your vibrant enthusiasm, your bouyant spirit, your call for guidance, for knowledge, for strong ideals-it is you who have inspired us to become teachers. It is to youth, who will give us continuous inspiration and satisfaction during the coming years, that we dedicate the Dial of 1948. 7