Edison High School - Inventor Yearbook (Fresno, CA)

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if W ' A Q 5' He has been teaching here at Edison for twenty-four years, and he has mainly taught courses follow- ing the business field. This year, he was chosen as Teacher of the Year by the Fresno lion's Club. Possessing both a devotion to his work and a zeal for service, Mr. Ray Franklin has shown that he has the true spirit of teach' T ' ' mg. he guidance which he endeavors to pass on to those students who have known him, has really been helpful to them.

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lt is not for anyone to say specifically to which teacher this book should be dedicated, nor can one say some person has been more deserving than another, for all teachers are deserving of this honor and all have done their part, each in his own way. The intangible can never be measured. We can only attempt to general- ize - to list - those characteristics which may go toward the selection of a few from many. These character- istics, then, fall into three general categories: service, devotion, and guidance. ln selecting a dedicant, the thought of service first comes to mind. Service is one of those virtues which is hard to attain. Considerate, modest, always willing, eager, uplifting, unceasing, and above all unselfish - these things characterize service to the school, the pupils, and the community. Linked with service is the virtue of devotion, a characteristic most often seen in dedicated people. Devotion is shown in a person through his faithfulness, understanding, patience, kindness, and the willingness to help everyone in every way. Devotion is undoubtedly one virtue which we should all try to achieve on entering into our life's work. Guidance through inspiration is the last and one of the most important virtues, for the guiding of our young people today is one responsibility which faces all the teachers of this era. To guide means not only to lead through the chapters of a textbook, but to fulfill the needs of young people from the pages of the book of human experience. Truly, proper guidance is an important facet of today's schools for without it, our whole educational system would be useless. The above characteristics, and many more, are symbolic of teachers everywhere Furthermore we recog- nize these symbols here in the teaching staff at Edison and as shown through the dledicants of thlis yearbook. Therefore, we, the Inventor Staff of 1958, do gratefully, and with full acknowledgement of their devoted service and inspirational guidance, dedicate this book to Mr. Ray Franklin and Mr. Warren Moody, as a small tribute in token of our high esteem for them and for the ideals of teachers everywhere. ' 7 ff Having taught school at Edison since 1933, this witty and inspiring teacher has really been help- ful to those who have been fortunate enough to know him. His devotion to his work and his service to the school have shown through the various duties he has been called upon to perform. One of those behind the scenes people, who are seldom seen but always necessary, Mr. Warren Moody has proved that he has earned the honor of being a dedicant of this yearbook.