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

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Guy E. Speare To the Graduates of the Elementary Curriculum The amazing world that is emerging from the tragedy of the present finds you alert and understanding. Excessive speed has made this world smaller, indeed a global neighborhood. Stern necessities are creating marvels so new that the future is unpredictable Your eager spirits are following the eternal quest for deeper meanings that will keep you abreast of change. Teaching in these times will not be easy. In their daily living the children will sense the profligate cost of our efforts in offense and defense. They will do their share while you cheer them in dark hours. You will lead them to new discoveries in the meaning of patriotism and loyalty. You will lure them to appreciation and inspiration as they gain culture and spiritual outlook. With them you will keep in touch with world affairs, and grow continually in your comprehension of our gift of freedom and our wonderful cultural heritage. The richest expression of elementary education is in the intimate life of the school. Here democracy is at its best. Children give themselves so completely to their interests that freedom with order inheres in their activities. Individuals and groups work together responsibly and grow in expression of opinion based upon tolerance. Kindly courtesy with respect for the rights of others flowers in this happy living where essential skills become integrated into rich, creative personalities. Thus you will teach in a world which, as never before, has need of your brave optimistic youth. 20 Guy E. Speare

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EDITH McADAMS JOHNSON F. BARBARA JONES RETA MAE ORDWAY FRANCES VIRGINIA WEEKS

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ARLENE TERESE ABEAR EVABELLE ACKERMAN PHILIP BANIOS ANNIE MARY BLAAUW