Provincial Institute of Technology and Art - Record Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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| wish to extend to the students of the Institute of Technology and Art my best wishes for success in their training at the school, and the work they will take up when they graduate. Each student will shortly face the problem of establishing himself in a useful and satisfying career. Our Prov¬ ince is well endowed by Nature to provide opportunities for all. In the sphere of industrial development we do not know fully as yet the extent of its potential wealth. I would urge the students to study the whole Alberta scheme, to discuss the problems of the times, and to observe with keen interest the trend of current events. Those who do so will be best equipped to take advantage of the rich opportunities that await the man with vision and practical knowledge. The modern industrial field is a fascinating and complex world in itself. Industrial processes are multiplying; invention and research are opening up entirely new fields of activity. Consequently workers with specialized know¬ ledge, and habits of diligence and stability, should face the future confident that their services will be needed. Those who apply themselves steadily to the work immediately before them will be in a superior position to take advantage of new developments. I hope that the students of the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art will be able to make a contribution to the well-being of Alberta, and will benefit in the fullest measure by the advancement of industry. WILLIAM ABERHART, Minister of Education. 4 10985

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Volume 8.- 1937-38 Calgary - Alberta Official Students ' Year Book of the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art. TECH-ART RECORD

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Br is an extreme regret that I do not personally know more of the students enrolled in the Institute this current — year. Outside duties have been exacting and it has been my loss that I have been obliged to be absent so much. It is consciously the policy of the management of the Institute to expect the best from the students, and with few exceptions this trust has not been violated. There are many more values in an institution such as the Institute of Technology and Art than merely learning to do a job. Integrity is fundamental, for without it training is danger¬ ous to society. Knowledge and skill are important, but inability to acceptably relate these to one’s associates reduces their value to the possessor. Personal qualities are of primary importance and it is the constant study of the admin¬ istration of the Institute that those influences contributing to the growth of desirable personal characteristics are encouraged. After all, character counts, and we are jealous of the types of character borne by graduates of the Technical Institute. I believe that the students of the year 1937-38 appreciate the spirit of the Institute, and it is our sincere hope that in addition to being more proficient in some craft with which to earn a living because of having attended the Institute, those who have been with us are conscious that something even more Valuable has come into their lives—vision to achieve honorably. If this is the case, of happy days at Tech. our associations have been worthwhile and all our lives we will cherish the sweet memories W. G. CARPENTER, Principal. 5