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

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26 “THE CONNING TOWER I 9 :s 0 Junior-Seniors ELLEN BERTHA COREY Lisbon. X. II. Representative (1) (2); See. French Club (I); Glee Club (1); Octette (1); Christmas Pa yea lit (1): June Pageant (1); Quartet (2); Pan Athenaeum (2) (3); Chief Councilor (3) ; “Music will smooth your path through life Make for happinexx ami cast away strife. ’ ’ Ellen, as an alto member of the Quartet, enjoyed many trips to surrounding towns and clubs to help entertain while here at I . X. S. Vc hope that she will be successful in her teaching as she is in the musical field. JESSIE LOUISE GILBERT Wilton. X. H. “Jay Forensic (1) (2) (3); Volley Ball (1) (2); Baseball (2); Soccer (1) (2); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3); Representative. “Still water run deep.” She has manifested an enthusiastic interest in all sin- has undertaken sports, studies, and other activities. Her willingness to help others has commanded the respect and the admiration of her peers. RUTH ELINOR LEWIS North wood, X. 11. ‘1 Raymond ’ French Club (1); Latin Club (1); Representative (2): Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3): Councilor of Russell House (3); See.-Treas. of Class (3). ‘ She may look sober, she may look shy. Hut she's full of wit. twist you ami I. Those who have never known Ruth will never realize her unfailing ability to tide over a trying situation with humor. Not only her mirth but her sterling character has endeared her to us. Your experience with the “Indians may be of service to you some day, Ruth. RUTII I. LITTLE Portsmouth. X. 11. “Chicken Christmas Pageant (1) (2); June Pageant (1); House of Representatives (1) (2); Clerk of Court (2); Marshall at Commencement (2); Vice-President of Class (3); Councilor (3); Social Club Council (2); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3). “She is gentle, sweet and shy. But oh! there's mischief in her eye. Ruth is one of the very versatile members of our class. She is also one of those rare persons who possess a genius for math. Indeed, she is our class math shark. We all know, too. what a clever actress she is. Here’s hoping you will get a school near Durham, Ruth.

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“THE CONNING TOWER” 1930 25 To the Graduates of the Junior-Senior Course Your class is small in numbers but strong in quality. As teachers of grades seven and eight you are facing an important task and at the same time you have a wonderful opportunity to assist in molding the lives of the young people who may come under your instruction. In what way could one render humanity a greater service than to instruct future citizens in habits of right thinking? An individual can reason only to the extent that experience furnishes him the facts with which to form his judgments. If those judgments are to he wise and of value to society they must he based upon a background of worth while experience. The school is only one of several environmental influences which help to mold the lives of young people, hut let us make sure that its influence is strong and well directed. We can teach our pupils to seek evidence for their conclusions and we can insist that their judgments as to school problems be based on facts. This habit of using facts to arrive at conclusions will carry over into life and the adult will use reason in solving his problems. We must teach the children to consider all the facts connected with any given situation, for to ignore certain data which seems unpleasant is not good reasoning hut rationalization, a very common weakness of humanity. America needs citizens who can face reality and think clearly. Our behavior is governed too much by crowd psychology and too little by individual reasoning. A great nation cannot progress by the ghosts of past traditions. It is strong only when the individual citizens face problems fearlessly, think clearly, and act unselfishly. The mind of the junior high school pupil is alert and ready to he challenged. We should so teach that each lesson gives material for thought, and habits of thinking should he so firmly imbued that it will seem more natural for the child to think than it is for him to follow others. A successful teacher should possess initiative, self-confidence, enthusiasm, worthy ideals, and power of leadership. All of you have these qualities, and 1 believe that in your chosen profession you will do credit to your Alma Mater. William F. Skelton.

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THE CONNING TOWER 1930 27 BERYL M ARGA R BT SII.WV Manchester, N. II. Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3); Class Loader CO. J little huh) oftm harbor a t rtaf soul.” Take sixty indies of height, two ounces of Mae eves, one quart of brown hair, one ounce of nose, one ounce of mouth, one Imshel of pep. one peek of cleverness, one peek of dramatic ability, and a pinch of romance. Mix well, and whom do we have? None other than Beryl, one of our most charming 1’. N. s. girls. MARGARET MARTHA THOMPSON Ashland, N. II. • Tommie'} Secretary of Social Club (1); Glee Club (1) (2); Christmas Pageant (1) (2); Councilor 3); President f Junior-Senior Class (3). Music luith charms to soothe the savaye breast.” Margaret is fortunate in being able not only to sing but also to play. We feel sure that such musical talent will lie of great value to you in your career, “Tommie . . IA D K LEI X K W A EG E X EE RE Manchester, X. II. “Mad Mi heart is in the work.’ We’ll always remember Madeleine as a conscientious miss, but under that studious exterior, one may find a very jolly spirit. Did you ever really hear her laugh? If von haven't, you've missed it. HELEN ANNA WILSON Nashua, N. II. Christmas Pageant (1) (2 ; June Pageant (I); House of Representatives (1); Clerk of Court (2); Secretary of Class (1) : Secretary of State (2); Glee Club fl) (2); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3); Social Club Council (2); Pool Leader (3). For earth needs the voice of tin dreamer. Skills that build up, plan by plan; .hoi the. teacher who follows a vision Shall beat time for the March of Man. Helen already has the manner of a successful teacher, and we know that good fortune has marked her for her own.