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

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Harry P. Swett To the Graduates of the Four Year History Curriculum The last century has been marked by man’s increased control of the forces of nature. There has been a “lag” in ethics, religion, and philosophy. Many, accordingly, have become defeatists. But this is not the way to solve problems, which are characteristic of mind. A hopeful means of solution is for this country to display to the world the worth of our democratic principles. The democratic idea is fortunately our “cultural pattern.” It is essentially the ethical principle. Its concept of equality means the intrinsic worth of the individual, who should always be treated as an end. The application of the democratic principle will solve social problems; it will help solve religious, and philosophical problems. It is illogical to say that human beings are ends in themselves and not to say that they have worth and meaning beyond this temporal and finite world. The true conclusion will strengthen the belief in the spiritual character of the cosmos. There will be again a worldwide swing to democracy. There are signs now. In the meantime, understand it, teach it, show its inherent values, explain its implications. Harry P. Swett

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The Conning Tower of 1937 BERTHA MIRIAM JOHNSON “Johnnie” Milford, N. H. Representative (2); Associate Justice (3) (4); Secretary of State (3); Class Secretary (1) (4); Class President (3); Russell House Councilor (3); Social Club Council (3) (4); Senior Glee Club (1) (2) (3) (4); Special Glee Club (2) (3) (4); Forum (1) (2) (3); Pan-Athenaeum (4); Basketball (1) (2); Pageant (1). Bertha is the kind of student we like to have in our classes,—reliable, intelligent, and cheerful. She makes an ideal “Dorm-mate,” co-operative, witty, and friendly. ALICE KATHARINE LONG “Al” Portsmouth, N. H. Representative (1) (2); Chief Justice (2); Chief Councilor. Russell House (4); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3) (4); Treasurer Social Club (1); Vice-President Social Club (2); President Social Club (4); Basketball (1) (2) (3); Bowling (2); Speedball (1) (2); Volleyball (I) (2) (3); Baseball (2); Forum (1) (2) (3); Pageant (1) (2); Drum-Major (3). Charming as President of the Social Club, Dignified as the Drum-Major of the Band, Sincere in her friendships. Poised in everything she does. That’s “Al”. Loon Lake Far reach of mountains across a lake’s lonely sweep— A sense of trees and quiet things along sequestered shores— The call of wild to wild—and if you walk— Your steps go softly, quickly on forest floors Which should alone be trod By ones who search for heaven And a God. (201 Ethel A. Brainerd

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The Conning Tower of 1937 MARTHA LOUISE COBURN “Mutt” Lyme, N. H. Representative (1) (2); Class Treasurer (1); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3) (4); Forensic (1) (3) (4); Vice-President (4); Math Club (2) (3) (4); President (3); Vice-President (3); Social Club Council (3) (4); Basketball (1) (2) (3) (4); Speed ball (1) (2) (3); Volleyball (1) (2) (3); Baseball (2) (3); Baseball Leader (3). She is as ready to dance and rejoice as she is willing to carry her full share of the load. NORMAN ERNEST DEMERS Berlin, N. H. Representative (1) (3); Secretary of State (2); Governor (3) ; “Nous Autres” (I) (2) (3) (4); Forensic (1) (2) (3) (4) ; Pan-Athenaeum (2); Epic (2) (3) (4); Varsity Debating (3) (4); Varsity Basketball (1) (2) (3); Cheerleader (1). Norman, your inquiring mind and clear thinking have added interest to our classes as they will add to your teaching. “There lives more faith in honest doubt. Believe me, than in half the creeds. JEAN ELKINS Concord, N. H. A.A. Colby Junior College 1933; Pan-Athenaeum (3) (4); French Club (4); Bowling (3); Pageant (3). Jean’s literary ability and humor, enforced by her tact, should prove to be dominant elements in her career. [22]