SUNY Plattsburgh - Cardinal Yearbook (Plattsburgh, NY)

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THE JUNIOR CLASS OF PLATTSBURGH STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE PRESENT EDNA BENNETT Editor DANIEL OLCOTT Business Manager

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I believe in children and youth as the hope of the future, for us and for all men everywhere. I will so live with young people day by day, that they will catch the spirit of universal brotherhood and make it a world-wide reality. Each day I will try to add richness and beauty to my own living in order to enrich the lives of others. I believe in teaching that helps each student become his best self: physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. For such teach- ing I must keep myself physically fit, mentally alert and growing, emo- tionally poised and vibrant, socially aware of my responsibility to live un- derstandingly, honorably, and generously with my fellow men, and spiritu- ally attuned to uplifting and inspiring influences. I believe in democracy as the most desirable way of life and will strive to help youth practice democracy in daily living at home, in school, and in all social contacts. I will emphasize these principles of democratic living: consideration for the rights, obligations, abilities, and property of others; respect for the dignity and worth of the individual; intelligent participation in planning and carrying on group activities; cooperative striving toward goals agreed upon; respect for worthy leadership and democratically es- tablished authority; responsibility for one ' s self and for the welfare of all mankind. I believe in education as basic to a democratic society. Through educa- tion, democratic institutions and processes can be continuously improved and strengthened. I accept the awesome and compelling challenge of the world situation and pledge my teaching service to the builders of a better world. New York State Teachers Association