Salem State University - Clipper Yearbook

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Jfacultp Qppretiatiun As monarchs of the forest stand clearly outlined against the sky-line. so do those men who for a generation guide the destinies of an institution, particularly a public institution. For nearly a third of a century the history of the State Teachers College at Salem has been but the record of the unfolding aspirations and genius of its President, Joseph Asbury Pitman, Ed.D. Sent by the State Department of Education to unify the relationships between the original Normal School and the City and community of Salem, Dr, Pitman has long since accomplished that objective. Sent also to map unknown training fields and to sail uncharted educa- tional seas, Dr. Pitman has proved himself a skilled navigator, a bold captain, and a wise leader. His achievements are recorded elsewhere in this book. XVe, the members of his Faculty. who have constituted his crew for a goodly number of years, hereby endorse upon his mariners Service Book this record: Entered service as Principal. 19o6: promoted steadily in official and public esteem: re-titled President, 1925. In accordance with state law released from routine and details, 1937, he takes his place on the heights he has scaled to continue as a wise counsellor and a trained observer of educational trends. XVe respect. honor and love him for his constant manifestations of the virtues of Sincerity, Human Sympathy and Understanding. Faith in his fel- low-man: his Optimism and universal Ciood Cheer: his facility in making and holding friends everywhere and in all walks of life. A tireless worker. he has been to us a constant inspiration and a pattern of what an Educator can be. NVe wish him long life and a continuing knowledge that he still has a large part in directing our educational thought and practice: that we are in large measure the faculty we are because of him. 085i f, 13'?'f'-tff!':-fffff? ,Agfa 7'd-17627-ff I 621 Uft 'l7f'z,Q. ,f ,J gf,,14.,.,,-1 - al 7Mnaae.. .,eff1, ,fix J X2 g,k,,,,5,,,,., I 6'ffQf,'f,1,' Q! 7121111 1' T3 QM, L2 'gli 721 f' .Q4 if .rgfffi ,, gwrwafffaief Wea ,4jguQQQMfm?,,, LN V., .1 as V1.5 31.2.1 ilu J, 25,1 af i if P ,ffpaej ,9e,.,..g - all .akaye - -fffga ,, Wffjff ,fi ff, .. ,f,.. c1i,3,szaf5 13-e,.f+'e ,qi K , X .ttfllzffvf - 1 aa.. ra,,.,.,,,. J A if. . ' . f .iflecgi iii' L,i.ftt . . fTLYLbvifczifJ, fgngiz, Cadre-.Q QQZIAJ ga- Q7 ou... .ju .... '7a'3aQIQ3?'c f3,Jf,9.i, 1. Wag' 21, Vi., QQ M mis ...fe eaaaa 'jhifff of rf! ff, 1 dv

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Qu Qppreriattmt of Br. iiittnmn Although it is with a feeling of keen regret that we contemplate Dr. Pitman's retirement, there is. nevertheless. a certain detached and almost aesthef tic satisfaction in the thought of a career so auspiciously begun. so conscien- tiously pursued. so rounded with dignity and honor. At this point. not of th- termination but ofthe commencement of a new and abundant period of devel- opment. we find ourselves inspired by his example to fresh and higher levels of personal achievement. XVe are proud that the Class of 1937 'Aretires with Dr. Pitman. In his relations with us. his students. Dr. Pitman has ever shown his kindliness and generosity. Vsfe have been his first concern. and h: has always maintained that the school exists for us. a vital point too often forgotten by many educators. Never parading his benevolence, he has acted tactfully and unobtrusively upon many occasions when he has known some of us to be in need or other difficulty. We know that he has always supported us whole- heartedly in any worthwhile venture and that he will always be intensely interested in our welfare. Dr. Pitman has brought honor to his college and to himself. by the integrity which he has carried to his high office. by the spirit and vitality with which he has met and conquered the most difiicult of administrative problems. A courageous leader. a sympathetic guide, an enlightened advocate of the best in educational thought. Dr. Pitman will always be associated in our thoughts with our Alma'lVlater whose growth he has so carefully nurtured. Vvfe wish him happiness and a wealth of active years in the future. THE Cmss or 1937