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

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m m THE IDEAL PRINCIPAL ' To be a principal I understand, One doesn ' t need to be a great big man. You need a good brain or you will see That a very poor principal you will be. We have a principal little in size But his record will prove he ' s big otherwise. He ' s loved by all both large and small, Because he ' s the brain of Rosenwald. You can obey or not, you ' re not compelled But if you don ' t you might get expelled. We worry him sometimes and get on his nerve. Then he with his peddle throws a mighty stiff curve. When he enters the room with a great big smile, We know that there ' s something we ' ve done worthwhile. One thing about him he has no pets And that ' s hard to find in a school, you bet. If you go to school and study each day You will get along with him, I ' ll say. Of course you know you have to go to class And if you don ' t you might not pass. He ' s a dramatic teacher and directs the plays, He can teach you to act in just a few days. If you doubt bis ability and don ' t believe me, Then come up sometimes he will show you a key. He excells In math, science, and medicine too And that ' s not all, that ' s only a few. If you know it all, we have your lemon, Which is none other than Mr. J. B. Clemmons By- Thomas- McDowell R. H. S. Dramatics IS J! t 9 J