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

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The Conning Tower of 19 3 5 To the Graduates of the Four Year Commerce Curriculum 1 realize that the part which you arc to play, for a few years at least, in the whole process of education will be, primarily, that of carrying out of policies determined by others rather than that of formulating policies. Ability to carry out policies is greatly improved however if one understands “what it is all about.” The individual teacher therefore has a purpose in studying and thinking about the theory of education. At the present time there is still much discussion about what ought to be the real objectives in Commercial Education. Is it to be strictly vocational, or social, or for consumer education, or for personal use? It is not my purpose at this time to discuss the merits of each objective nor to say which of these is the proper one or ones. I do wish, however, to repeat that the degree to which any commercial course contributes to all of these, or other objectives depends largely on the personal aims of the teacher. In some of the schools in which you are to teach, one type of education will be desirable, and in other schools another entirely different type may be needed. Study of the local problem will enable you to determine the proper objective. Robkrt John Ernst Fire Place in Library [151

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The Conning Tower of 19 3 5 Mrs. Minnie Lcathcrbury Matron Samuel Read Hall Dormitory Mrs. Edith A. Real Dietitian Living It’s a long, long way we must travel, and the stones are sharp and hard. It’s an unknown path that’s before us, and the door of its secrets is barred. Today it may be a sorrow or a disappointment we meet, Tomorrow it may be something that will make life thrilling and sweet. It may take a lifetime to learn it—the balance of right and wrong, But what docs past fortune now matter we still have the memory of song, That has made our hearts glad when we knew it, the memory of many things That have made life a thrilling adventure in spite of its sorrows and stings. Docs it matter how many sorrows we’ve met or how many joys? Docs it matter to us in the future how much life enthralls or annoys? For heartaches and wee bits of heaven each toiling adventurer finds, As trudging the long, long highway through sunshine or shadow he climbs. Emily Collins [14]

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The Conning Tower of 19 3 5 ELSIE AGNES FURLONG Gorham, N. H. Attorney-General (3); Forum (1) (2) (3) (4); Basketball (3). Stable in character, Gay in spirit. Determined in aim. Dignified in mien. Who wouldn’t cherish the acquaintance Or friendship of such a person? VIVIANE BERNADETTE BEAUDRY Manchester, N. H. Viv”; “Bernie” Representative (1) (2) (3); Councilor (4); Forum (1) (2) (3) (4); Secretary (3); President (4); Pan-Athenaeum (2); Social Club (2) (3); Athletic Association Secretary (4); Tennis Leader (2); Bowling Leader (3); Basketball (1) (2) (3); Varsity (1) (2) (3); Bowling Tourn-ment (2); Speed ball Class Team (2); Tennis Tournament (2) (3); June Pageant (1). “By the u ork one knows the workman.” Look at her list of activities, and you will sec what Viv has meant to P.N.S. She has been beauty expert to many, too. Fortunate are those who call her friend. BRENDA O. FISHER Rochester, N. H. Business Education Forum (1) (2) (3) (4); Pan-Athenaeum (3) (4); Bowling (1) (2) (3) (4); Pool (1) (2) (3); Tennis (1). “The secret to success is constancy to purpose To another Russellite! It has been a pleasure to know you, Brenda, and with your many fine qualities you should make a successful teacher. Here’s wishing you much happiness throughout life! MARIE ANNE GAUTHIER Franklin, N. H. “Mary Ann” Representative (1) (2) (3); Associate Justice (1); Class Secretary-Treasurer (4); Forum (1) (2) (3) (4); Presi-ent of Forum (4); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3) (4); Social Club Council (4); Senior Glee Club (3) (4); Volley Bail (1) (2) (3); Baseball (2); Basketball (3) (4); Speed-ball (4); Advertising Manager of Classbook (4); Chief Councilor of Russell House (4). By their music we shall know them.” Cheerful and musical, Sympathetic and gay; A perfect friend, as well as good sport. In all and every way. [16]