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

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Philmore Burlon Wass To the Graduates of the Secondary Curriculum Wars begin in the minds of men. The defense against them, therefore, must first be built in the minds of men. This sentiment appears in the constitution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. The realm of the teacher is the realm of the mind. If a defense against war must be built in the minds of men, teachers must build it. During the four years you have been in college the world has changed as much as it changed in the preceding century. Old concepts of science have been destroyed by the birth of new ones. Nations have fallen; empires have arisen in their places. Such is the world you enter in the important role of a teacher. The responsibility is great. The problem that must be met is war. There can be no guiding principle to guide you in your work. This world has only one constant characteristic; that is change. The change, however, does follow a general direction. The world continues to grow smaller. Your students will come in direct or indirect contact with all of its peoples and regions through peace or war. If you would prepare them for life and not war, teach them world-wide concepts in the sciences and humanities. “One World” has become a fact. We now live, not in a nation but in a world of nations, with two billion fellow human beings. It is imperative that we live in peace. No group can make as great a contribution to that peace as the group of teachers. You arc a teacher. 19 Philmore B. Wass

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ELEANOR DORIS THOMAS Loyal, efficient, and tactful Student Council 3; Assistant House Chairman 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; Pan Athenaeum 1, 2, 3, 1; Director 3, 4; Yearbook Start 4; Athletic Association 2, 3; Vice-President 2; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Class Team 2; Basketball I, 2, 4; Softball 1, 2; Tennis 2; Badminton 1; Deck Tennis 1. LOIS IRENE YEATON Attractive, neat, and studious Class Secretary-Treasurer 3; Commuter 1, 2, 3, 4. I 18

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FAY LOUISE CLEMENT Cheerful, determined, and calm Forensic 3, 4; Bowling 3, 4; Ping Pong 3; Commuter 1, 2. PHYLLIS ELSIE GORDON Engaging, ingenious, and eloquent Social Club Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chapel Choir 3, 4; Pan Athenaeum I, 2, 3, 4; Forensic 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 1; Prospect Staff 1; Athletic Association 3; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Deck Tennis 1, 2, 3. DOROTHY KF.NISTON Good-natured, industrious, and musical Student Council 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Chapel Choir 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; French Club 1; Volleyball 3; Basketball 3; Bowling 3, 4; Commuter 1, 2, 3, 4. RUTH LILLIAN MERRILL Friendly, conscientious, and witty Student Council 3; President 3; House Chairman 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chapel Choir 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; President 2; Vice-President 3, 4; Orchestra I, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 2; Field Hockey 1. 3; Volleyball 1, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Team 1, 2, 3; Varsity 2, 3; Softball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 2; Deck Tennis 2. 20