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JVIess ge to tike Class of 1949 A SHORT ' time ago a friend of mine, who was not connected with education, remarked that he considered teaching a field in which the rewards to the teacher were neither numerous nor large. At times this is a feeling which many teachers have, but more sober reflection brings to mind rewards of an in¬ tangible nature which few other professions offer. One of these is the privilege of association with young people. There is no better way of remaining young. There is no better way to retain one’s sense of humor. To be happy as a teacher one must have a keen interest in helping others. Please do not interpret this as meaning help only in connection with studies, although this is, of course, highly important. Of at least ecpial importance, how¬ ever, is that help which can be given in developing strength of character, respect for the rights of others, potential leadership ability and appreciation of our democracy which grants us freedoms, but which places on us certain responsibili¬ ties in our acceptance of those freedoms. When such desired outcomes can, at least in part, be traced to some suggestion or word of advice by the teacher, the reward is there for the teacher to know and see. It is true that such rewards do not buy bread, but they are gratifying to the soul. Again teachers are inspired by the reward which comes from assisting pupils to think in a logical and intelligent manner. Certainly today, in our confused and troubled world, straight thinking was never more seriously needed on the part of our citizens. Many of these rewards to the teacher do not become apparent until you have been out of school for some time. It is then that your training, or lack of train¬ ing, becomes evident. There are few things in life more satisfying to the teacher than the knowledge that he or she may have had some part in shaping an im¬ portant decision which you may make, or an important stand which you may take. As a class you have been wonderful. You have grown in the traits which I have mentioned and are a credit to your homes, your church and your school. Continue to grow, as our country is in need of the type of men and women which you are to become. Alvah G. Hayes, Principal
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