Tilden Technical High School - Craftsman Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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W :Qi .jeu 'W j FREDERICK E. PRICE Principal Because devastating forces are ruthlessly at work in an attempt to remove the democratic way of life from this earth, education finds itself charged with the responsibility of disseminating the knowledge and developing the spirit upon which a healthy democracy thrives. This respon- sibility is influenced primarily by defense needs and by life in modern society. ln general, the in- dividual must be given the fundamental tools of learning according to his tastes, his needs, and his talents. He should develop a strong body and sane attitudes of mind. Art, music, and literature will add to his appreciation of life and influence his personality and conduct. He must learn how to live harmoniously with others, and to give to society as much as he takes from it. The great issuses and problems of contemporary society should be handled with frankness, honesty, and truthfulness, understanding, and courage so that the individual will be better able to discharge his civic duties intelligently. Representative experiences in the school shops, with related science and technology, should develop a wholesome attitude towards so- cially useful work. They should formulate a background of insights, understandings, and skill upon which to build the more specialized trade training so necessary in industry and na- tional defense, and make for a socially and eco- nomically intelligent and cooperative adulthood. In this rapidly changing World no one can predict the future. But in order to meet whatever may come we want Tilden boys to be intelligent, informed, industrious, skilled, and inbued with the profound belief in democracy as the best way in life.

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LAURA M. WRIGHT Assistant Principal Since April the student body and faculty have missed a Woman of vital personality vvho has been associated with Tilden throughout many years of its interesting history. Fitting a person of her energy, she has entered active retirement. In appreciation of her years of thoughtful service, energetic and Willing spirit, and her firm and guiding hand in student affairs, We dedicate this Craftsman to Miss Laura M. Wright.

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AGNES A. SMYTH Assistant Principal I like Tilden. I like the manliness of her boys- The fact that almost every student In the corridors, the shops, the classrooms- Sports symbols of Service- Circle T's-Double-Single Stars and bars-one-three-six Stripes and chevrons! Proofs that all have served in turn To better this community, Not only ready to get but eager to give. How better can we learn to know The value of our heritage Than to grow strong by sharing? This is our treasury, unseltish service.