Rosenwald High School - Torch Yearbook (Harlan, KY)

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r THE PRINCIPAL ' S MESSAGE Rosenwald High School Harlan, Kentucky May 1, 1943 Dear Friends and Patrons of the School: It has been my most cherished pleasure to serve you and your children during the past six years. In these few years of experience, I have gained a message that I feel will help both you and your child in the pursuit of an education. If you find that your child is falling behind, consult with the teacher as to the nature of the trouble. It may be that the pupil has reached this point without anyone discovering a slight physical weakness, a defect in sight or hearing. It is best to satisfy yourself first that there is no physical defect of any nature, respon- sible for the lagging mental activity. If you find no trouble of that kind, then the next step is to determine in what studies he is weak, and why. Every parent wishes to foster in his children a sense of independence and self assurance. It is not wise for pupils to receive toomuch aid from either teacher or parents. Supervision of course is necessary, and encouragement is very vital. But if a child can be led to master by his own efforts, the lessons that are difficult and even distasteful, to him, he has gained far more than actual matter contained in the test-book. Hearing him recite his lesson at home will be a great help to him, no matter what the cause of his backwardness may be. We ask that you parents see that your authority in the home is up held. Send your children to church for religious training, that the authority of the Bible may be felt by them; and we shall do our best to maintain authority in the school. lOnly by this close cooperation of home, church, and school can we hope to build the character of the Negro Youth of our country and educate them for future service to humanity. t s, Prindjl i