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

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DR. ERRGL L. DEARBORN DV. DQG1' OTWZE' Message How much of that which we enioy we take as a matter of course, failing to think of the great effort that has been made in the past by people who thought more of the happi- ness of future generations than of their own immediate pleasures! Farmington, as a town, and Farmington State Teachers College, as an institution of higher learning, owe much to the contributions of such people. The majestic maples and elms which shade our streets, the expansive lawns and attractive homesg the broad streetsg the fine public buildings-all speak of the interest of former Farmington citizens in the Farmington of today. The prized traditions of our collegeg its excellent reputation throughout much of the country, the many contributions that have been made by its graduates-these indi- cate the interest of its faculty and students of other days in the continued growth and added service of this institution, so thoroughly dedicated to the work of teacher education. It is well that we frequently take time to count our many blessings H and give expression to our gratitude for the contributions of those who have come before, of those with whom we are presently associated, and even for those who give promise of perform- ing outstanding service in the future. Farmington State Teachers College is certainly blessed in all three ways, and may we who are here now feel truly gratified and, at the same time, purpose to make a contribution to our college and to education that will give future generations of Farmington students even more reason for desiring to express their gratitude.

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The school is the ma-Jzufacfory of lzumanity - Comcnifls TIZATION

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Dean of Instruction The theme, Gratitude, has a truly great im- plication for future teachers. It points immediately to a positive outlook, to a seeking out and an aware- ness of those things that are right and good. A gen- eration of teachers with Gratitude U as a theme can work marvelous improvements in our society. For us who are working toward the goal of be- ing responsible teachers, the following quotation is pertinent: There are Two kinds of gratitude: the sudden kind We feel for what we take, the larger kind We feel for what we give. This implies that we must be aware of our needs, our goals, and of what situations we shall experience in our college life. Here at college, we should express our gratitude for what we takef' But most im- portant, as we search for truth, promotion of good will, and democratic behavior, will be the larger kind. Do you and I give freely of our time and experi- ences and feel that we have a great job to do as teach- ers in guiding American youth toward responsible behavior in our way of living? CLAYTON E. REED