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

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Guy Edwin Speare (1875 — 1945) A Tribute “He that givcth his mind to the law of the most High and is occupied in the meditation thereof, will seek out the wisdom of all the ancient and be occupied in prophecies.” In the death of Guy Edwin Speare, Plymouth Teachers College has lost a great teacher, scholar and philosopher. He needs no eulogy. He loved the simple life, the common touch. He gave richly of himself to hosts of friends. Teaching to him was not merely a vocation; it was a consecration. Children came to him with childlike faith and reverence. When older children, high school, and college students, went out into life, Mr. Spcare's interest followed them. Their successes were his delight; their failures, his regret. Guy Speare never grew old in spirit. His sights were onward and upward. His mind was keenly alert to world affairs. He was a useful and ideal citizen. He thought ardently upon public affairs. His capacity was keen for assimilating facts, appreciating beauty of expression, and for detecting new truth or specious error. His influence was stimulating, uplifting. Guy Spcare's innate loyalty and humility were deep-seated. His intimate friends knew this best and loved him for it. Death to him was not a fearsome prospect. He lived nobly; he died confidently; of the spirit, saintly. “Lead, Kindly Light, lead Thou me on. I do not ask to see the distant scene; One step enough for me.” Ernest L. Silver

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Emma Walker Matron, Mary Lyon Hal! Gertrude Ida Shaw Registrar and Secretary to President Hazel Downing Clerk In Allan M. McCurdy’s death, Plymouth Teachers College has lost a valued friend and teacher. We miss his kindliness, his true appreciation of everyday, worth-while things, his keen sense of humor, and his sincere interest in all of his students. Allan M. McCurdy Supervisor of Training A.B. Dartmouth; Summer Sessions, Harvard University and Boston University. 13

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