University of Alberta Calgary - Evergreen and Gold Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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Editor . Gordon Jepson Assistant Editor . Willa Mack Business Manager . Barrie Thompson Asst. Business Mgr. Eric Price Photography Editor .. Barrie Jeffries Asst. Photography Ed. .. John Thompson Stenographer . Aileen Wilson Art Editors . Mildred Swanson, Eileen Lienweber, Amelia Grey, Peter Antonenko, Alfred Lenz. Faculty Member . Rae Chittick t i m tk ik a

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Zo-eteyieen Qoid { Jo tiis. Jbtudsnti. of tiis (dcitcjaxij iHtanch, 3 acuity of Education: igtfS-sfg qV)OU have chosen to enter the ranks of the teaching force and have come to the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta for professional guidance. Our Dominion is in need of teachers of superior personality and adequate preparation who view education as the promotion of man ' s welfare, and who are enthusiastically devoted to the teaching profession. Teaching is a stimulating venture which will bring you much personal satisfaction. Your task is the preparation of youth for intelli¬ gent citizenship in a complex society. The degree of participation in our democratic institutions experienced by youth who come under your guidance will be determined by the kind of education they receive. These boys and girls are the future electors who will in due course express opinions on social issues, select our government leaders, and pass judgment on social philosophies. In these ominous days of fearsome threats to our peaceful democratic way of life, the state entrusts young people to your care in order that they may develop into adult individuals who really understand and desire a democratic way of life. Guiding young children is a veritable challenge which involves much more than the mere teaching of reading, spelling and arithmetic. Teach¬ ing, in the true sense of the word, means viewing each child as a worth¬ while individual who will influence you and your thinking as much as you influence him. Teaching is an influence, which builds dignity and useful¬ ness in people. Teaching calls for a high standard of personal character and the need to keep abreast of educational development and research. You must be students of a modern troubled society characterized by tremendous technological achievement and whirlwind change—a society in which there unfortunately exists a cultural lag between man ' s scientific advance and the development of his social and spiritual institutions. Your task demands that you assist in eliminating this cultural imbalance by direct effort in the classroom, in the community, and at the world level. This will involve multiple interrelationships with pupils, parents, school principals, school boards, and various social groups. As a teacher you are also a sk ' .lled craftsman, one who understands those skills which are to be applied in a learning situation. These skills will encourage children to desire knowledge, to search, to discuss, to inquire, to analyse the scientific method of problem-solving in a social climate that is democratic, co-operative, and friendly. A quotation from Henry Van Dyke suggests your importance to society: “Knowledge may be gained from books; but the love of knowledge is transmitted only by personal contact. No one has deserved only better of the republic than the unknown teacher. No one is more worthy, to be enrolled in a democratic aristocracy, King of himself and servant of mankind.” A. L. Doucette, Director. Page Nine

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£ue ' Uf, ' iee.+t paid (rtfyl N this second edition of the Evergreen and Gold, Calgary Branch, we have attempted to give you a glimpse of the activities which epito¬ mize the interest and ambitions of those enrolled in Education. Yet we can never hope to recapture all those pleasant experiences and enjoyable activities which are so real to all of us. We also should like to make clearer the realization that the Calgary Branch is becoming a larger and better established institution in curricular as well as extra-curricular activities. A publication owes its success to those who have planned its organiz¬ ation and contributed the articles, the photos and the write-ups. To Miss Chittick must go the largest share of honours, for without her aid and direction this book would never be here as a souvenir of your days in the Faculty. Congratulations must go to Mr. Tigerstedt for his fine photo¬ graphy, and to Mr. Irwin and his classes for their help with lay-outs and art effects. To Mr. Jeffries goes the honor for the photo on the front cover and to Mr. Ontkean our appreciation for the design on the end papers. The editors also wish to thank the advertisers who have been most generous. To all those who have contributed in any other way may we offer our grateful thanks for your co-operation. May this book bring you many happy thoughts in the years to come— thoughts of the numerous good times we have spent together in the Faculty. GORDON JEPSON, WILLA MACK, Editors. Page Eleven