Plymouth State University - Conning Tower Yearbook (Plymouth, NH)

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William Fkkkmont Skhlton

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“THE CONNING TOWER 1929 27 KT1IKL MAY KASTMAN Lincoln, X. II. “Rod”; “Goldilocks” I’;im Athcnii'Uiii (2) (3) (4); Class Treasurer (1); Mandolin Chib (1) (2) (3); Vice President of Mandolin Club (2); Latin Club (1) (2) (3); French Clii!» (1) (2) (3) (4); Orchestra (2) (3); See. of Lit till Club (3); Class Vice President (4). “ Who is this beautiful youny ffOddess. Her hair so fieri old!' ’ Here is the other half of that famous lied and Black combination. We understand that lied has an extended knowledge of astronomy. Ask lied. MARION KI) IT11 (SILKS New Durham. N. II. “Dodo” Forensic (1) (2) (3) (4): Debating Team (I) (2) (3) (4); Sec ’y Forensic (2) (3) (4); Sec’y State (2): Kditor in-Chicf Class Book (4); Class I’res. (4); Pageants (1) (3); Glee Club (3) (4); Latin Club (2) (3); Pan-Athemeum (2) (3) (4); Representative (1 : Class Ode (4). “Whatever she did teas done with so niurh ease. In her alone, t'tras natural to please. Dark curly hair and flashing brown eyes describe “Dcde” perfectly. But don’t be mistaken, besides beauty she is gifted with innumerable talents. Debate.’ There’s no question about it. she has been our star debater for the past three years. And write! .lust inspect our class ode. No one short of a world famous novelist will meet our expectations of you. “Dede”. KLIZA BKTII LA TCRNAC Wells River. Vt. “Lib”; “Libby” June Pageant (I); Glee Club (1) (2); Special Glee Club (4): Class Vice-President (2); Le Cercle Francais (1) (2): Latin Club (3); President of Le Cercle Francais (4); Class Volley Ball (2); Pan-Anlheiueum (2) (3) (4): Representative (1) (2); Social Club Council (4); Chairman of Photograph Committee (4); Christmas Pageant (1) (2) (4). The sif ht of you is yood for sore eyes. ” livery time we think of “Lib”, which is very often, we shall wonder if she is still doing some of her special comic acts. “Lib” is not only the school comedian but she is an all star cast by herself. CARR IK IlOW K RK.MICK Jefferson, N. II. Pan-Athemeum (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (2): Council of Carpe Diem Sodalitas (34; Class President (2); Governor (2); Sec. of State (24; Comm. Geog. Club (2): Representative (I) (4). speaker of House (3): Forensic (2) (3) (4); See. of Social Club 34; Councillor of Russell House (I). 'the truth is always tin xtroiu est art mm 111.’' Who was our best governor for in any a dav» Who went to Dr. Silver will, all of oiir ideas’ W ho “subbed” in the Iiho” and guarded the kovs» Who tended the office when the matron was away’ Who is the wonderful girl in the quiet wav?—Carrie.

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“THE C 0 N NING T 0WER ’ ’ 1929 29 To the Junior-Seniors of 1929 Tin Him year curriculum prepares for teaching in Junior High School and upper grammar grades. The pupils in grades seven, eight and nine are in the early years of adolescence; thus, these grades form one of the most important links in our educational chain. The young adolescent is neither child nor man, but is in a period of transition. He has the self assertion of manhood without tin inhibitions to control it. 11 is field of interests is broadening, selfishness is giving way to altruism, and individualism is being replaced by social-mindedness. The ideals and attitudes formed before mental maturity to a great extent will determine the character of the adult. it is. therefore, important that these ideals and attitudes be such that their possessors shall become intelligent, broadminded citizens, sensitive to the rights of others, co-operative in essentials and tolerant in non-essentials. Teachers of these adolescent pupils have a wonderful opportunity to direct the formation of character, in order that our teachers may not be weighed in the balance and found wanting, it is vitally important that they fully realize their responsibility and with thoughtful judgment wisely direct and advise their pupils. Ideals and attitudes are concomitants of learning, and. therefore, may be influenced by every phase of the school environment. Teachers who expect to assume the responsible task of instructing Junior High School pupils, must have strong character and power of leadership. Firmness, sympathetic understanding, broad-mindedness, enthusiasm and self-confidence are necessary qualities for such leadership. It is also important that the successful teacher possess good scholarship and be constantly growing in knowledge. We should scorn not. therefore, to receive instruction from the humblest object that offers us its lesson. Not only is the study of books necessary but also the study of children. Each pupil is a distinct problem in himself, and only by teaching each one as an individual can we hope to be successful. We must teach the child as a member of the group and must also take into consideration individual differences. William F. Skelton.