Slippery Rock University - Saxigena Yearbook (Slippery Rock, PA)

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A Message From Dr. James N. Rule To The Students of Slippery Rock X OR every child in Pennsylvania protection of his constitutional right to education. For every child an understanding, competent teacher.” an These are the first two and the most important points in Pennsylvania’s Educational Charter. Every child attending our public schools is entitled to the services of a properly qualified teacher, one who is not only well prepared for the task assigned to him, but one who is possessed with personality and ability to inspire children to higher attainments. The heart and soul of any educational system is in its teaching staff. Without underestimating the importance of curriculums, adequate buildings, and sufficient materials of instruction, the classroom teacher, aside from the child, remains the most important factor in our American scheme of public education. With the teacher rests the great responsibility of inspiring every boy and girl to live a useful, wholesome, co-operating life. Where a teacher fails the public schools fail to accept the purpose for which they have been created. If the teacher is not a person of integrity, capable of inspiring and assisting the child to the realization of his best possibilities, the school can never fulfill the hopes of the people who have, in fine faith, created and supported it. My best wishes go to you young people about to assume your places as teachers. You have received the best of preparation and inspiration during your memorable days at Slippery Rock State Teachers College. I am confident that each of you, when called upon to instruct and guide our boys and girls, will do his utmost to meet the challenge of Pennsylvania’s Educational Charter— For every child an understanding, competent teacher.

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Congratulations to Robert Edie for the practical efficiency with which he has managed the business affairs of the 1935 year book. Bob assumed his share of the work with a quiet dignity that figured largely in carrying his plans through to successful completion. Because the major part of life’s activities must of necessity be materialized, we need carpenters who build close by the side of architects who plan. Under Bob's monetary management the ideals for the 1935 Saxigena, sprung from the mind of the editor-in-chief, have become a vitalized, tangible record of a year of life at Slippery Rock State Teachers College. STAFF

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