Salisbury University - Evergreen Yearbook (Salisbury, MD)

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THE PRESIDENT DR. J. D. BLACKWELL B.S., A.M., Ph.D., undergraduate work, Southeast Missouri State Teachers College, Cape Girar¬ deau, Missouri. B.S., University of Missouri, Co¬ lumbia, Missouri ... A. M. Teachers College, Columbia University, New York . . . Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.

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L © © © IE In the world of today there is an urgent call for leaders and counsellors to guide the people to mutual understanding and common peace. But before any great achievement can be made, the individuals must feel the sense of responsibility that goes in to the improvement of relationships and in the living of unselfish lives. There is a general feeling of unrest and aimless¬ ness running through all social groups which has resulted from the momentous decisions required in dividing the spoils of World War II. A sense of responsibility and the ideal of serv¬ ing each other has worn dangerously thin. Humanity is in des¬ perate need of renewed emphasis on these Christian ideals. Education is the fundamental principle by which new ideas or changes of mind can be brought about. In the institutions of higher learning, teachers must be trained to instruct in the fel¬ lowship of mankind. In the public schools, the youth of America must learn how to live with each other and how to equip them¬ selves to support a free world. Therefore, at a college such as ours, the training is two-fold. In a professional light, young men and women are inspired with high ideals, strong moral character, and the desire to become worthy citizens of the community. They are instilled with a pas¬ sion to -help boys and girls develop into worthy and whole¬ some men and women. Then, there is an opportunity to put into practice the advantages of democratic living through a strong student government, wherein everyone has a voice and a decision in the guidance of the group. Individual responsibility and self-importance are emphasized as the short cut to the es¬ tablishment of peace and contentment for the good of the majority. In our book this year we attempt to illustrate the fundamental organizations which help us achieve our training in democratic government and the greatest virtue of all humanity — service to others. 6

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' the power of democracy. 8