Salem State University - Clipper Yearbook

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SNS 7 'mr 'B wb I 928 I l CHARLES FREDERICK WHITNEY It is with deep regret that we announce the retirement of one of our most-beloved teachers, Mr. Charles Frederick Whitney. Mr. Whitney has had charge of the art work at Salem Normal School for many years. Combining in a marked degree the training and ability of the artist with the talents of a natural-born teacher, he has a rare insight into the realm of childhood. Not only does he bring to bear upon the art the most practical point of view, but he is able to demonstrate in an exceptional way its value in general education. His early work in the Salem Normal School was to modify the art courses from the purely academic to such work as would satisfy the needs of teachers and the interests and activities of child life. Although a progressive, Mr. Whitney has never introduced into his department fads, but has tested new ideas for their value in the lives of children. The course in art has emphasized the fact that all children will become neither artists nor designers, but that all have some ability to express them- selves in the graphic language of drawing, to realize the purpose and fitness in con- structive problems and design, and to appreciate the fine things in architecture, sculpture, and painting. It remains with us now to express our gratitude for his service and friendship and to assure him that he will always be affectionately re- membered. J. V. R. 16

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SJVS Tear 005 I 928 FRED WILLIS ARCHIBALD No school is complete without some organization in which its students may give vent to their varied emotions by means of song. Our school recognizes this need and goes a long way toward meeting it. We have made ourselves known to a large audience through our chorus singing, our Glee Club, and our orchestra. The growth and the efficiency of musical work in the Salem Normal School shows the capability of Mr. Archibald, our director of music. It is with 'genuine regret that we hear of his leaving the Salem Normal School. The members of the Musical Clubs and the student body consider it a privilege to have had the beneht of Mr. Archibald's musical direction. Few leaders have the ability of making the stu- dents feel with them the beauty and charm ofthe music which they sing together. It is his enthusiasm and his love for the music he leads that carries across to the students. Not only has Mr. Archibald given us untiringly of his talents, but he has made it possible through the purchase of Symphony tickets for students to become more familiar with the best music. It is hard for us to adequately express to Mr. Archibald our appreciation of his work. We want him to know that he will be greatly missed. He will not be for- gotten soon, his influence will inspire us for many years to come. E. N. I7