Northern Arizona State Teachers College - La Cuesta Yearbook (Flagstaff, AZ)

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L, £ft Cuestal lluitrit lUr laiu When ii nation, a city, or an institution is successfully founded, the interested, concerted action of a l ody of peo])le is imperative. Our forefathers, reahzing- the imi)ortance of unity, dechired tlieir indeiiendence from tlie Mother Countiy, fou lit the llevolution, estal)Hshed the Articles of ( onfedcratinn, and finally wrote and adopted the Constitution. This Constitution l;ound the states closely together, changing a loose Confederation into a united people. Only once has this unity been seriously endangered. And because of the far-seeing wisdom of one man who knew that dis- aster would follow a break in the Union, the states were held together and thereby strengthened. Only a few generations have passed since the Declaration of Indejifiidence was signed, but our government has the stai)ility of a country centuries older, and is recognized as a leader throughout the entire civilized world. If the builders of our nation had not been bound together with a determination of purpose, if they had not stood unified by their desire, they would have failed, and a far different outcome would be recorded in history. The same principks of success apply to the foundation and advancement of an educational institution. The citizens in the section of the state in which the school is located must realize the importance of standing Imck of their institution and of secur- ing good legislation for it. Careless, indifferent legislation does more harm than even a loyal, enthusiastic faculty can overcome. Good salaries are a necessity. Only poor teachers will re- main satisfied indefinitely with poor salaries. A good teacher often has a decided influence on a student that goes far into his adult life, while a ])oor teacher is at best a negative, a waste or time and opportunity of the student. The students in the schools of this nation and especially in the teacher-training institutions need and deserve the best teaching possible, and the state should Piot be satisfied to provide them with mediocrity. A well trained student reflects favorably on his school, his own ambition and success, unconsciously giving credit where credit is due. With the unified action of a strong alumni, the school improves automati- cally. Unified action will result in wise legislation, good salaries, sti ' ong teachers, a fine equii)ment, and a large, enthusiastic stu- dent body. United we stand. With the unified support of students, alumni, and the citizens Ihe Northern Arizona State Teachers college can become one of the strongest institutions of its kind in the country. It has un- limited possibilities. It is in a new, enthusiastic, ambitious part of the country, where tradition does not hamper, nor self-satis- faction handicap. Is it worth while to know that our school stands for the new- est and best in education? Should we be jn-oud to realize that Northern Arizona State Teachers college is recognized as a real leader all over the country? Then let us all stand together — students, alumni, citizens — not dissenting over unimportant de- tails, but working for the final big outcome, the betterment of our Alma Mater. United we stand. — Dr. F. A. COTTON.

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