University of Maine at Farmington - Yearbook (Farmington, ME)

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Dr. Dearborn is Message No theme can better express the institutional philosophy of our college than that which has been selected for the 1948 Effestero. Every one of us-students, faculty, those in administrative positions, house mothers, members of our office staff, and other employees- can and should feel that there are over three hundred other people in our college family who desire to share with him in his activities, in his interests, and, above all, in any of his attempts to make this a better institution for the education of prospective teachers. In a time when there is such a lack of understanding in the world, it is most fitting that a college with the philosophy of Farmington's should place before the public a picture of ways in which it attempts to carry out the ideas and ideals for which it stands. May our at- tempts to bring all our college personnel together in one big family meet with still greater suc- cess in the years to come, and may our influence extend beyond our campus to the end that more and more people may enjoy the real satisfaction that comes through really working to- getherf'

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Mr. Reed's Message One of the greatest lessons college students must learn is to recognize and accept their social responsibilities. Only then, can they go out into their respective communities and guide their stu- dents in the process of democratic living. Mr. Nichols' Message Democracy is a way of life--a way people have of getting along together. The democractic ideal recognires three essential qualities in human relationships: the indi- vidual as a unique being, worthy of attaining his greatest potentialitiesg the need for co-operation among all peopleg and the exercise of intelligence in all matters of human re- lationships, We must work together as our major purpose in education to help the individual realize his greatest capa- bilities and at the same time fit him for effective citizenship in a democracy. Hence, outstanding in the school's pur- pose is the provision for individual needs, for group needs in democratic relationships, and for developmental experi- ences in living in present day society. Build it well whate'er you do Build it straight and strong and true Build it clean and high and broad Build it for the eye of God. l i 4