University of Montana Western - Chinook Yearbook (Dillon, MT)

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{ CHINOOK Co Oivian E. ‘Robe our faithful, enthusiastic, helpful class adviser, we, the Senior Class, do hereby dedicate in grateful appreciation the 192S Chinook

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 CHINOOK Ghe Chancellor s CDessage One of America’s greatest teachers wrote this short specification of “The Ideal Teacher”— He is one who is ready to be forgotten.” An analysis of this specification is commended both to my young and old associates in education. To me, the specification— readiness to be forgotten,” does not seem, at first blush, to harmonize with that important educational mandate—“In your educational work strive to win the approval of those who are discriminating and high-minded.” Why strive to win approval if you are ready to be forgotten? The reward seems inadequate, and the relationship between the specification and the mandate is vague and seemingly non-existent. However, a careful examination of the specification ready to be forgotten,”—and the mandate— strive to win high approval” makes clear that a causal relationship really exists. Readiness to be forgotten” is an attitude of mind which is developed only by sacrifice of self for truth and the welfare of others; and sacrificial living wins, sooner or later, the approval of all the noblemen whose high standards we endeavor to achieve. This greeting is not a preachment. It is a challenge to all who enter the high profession of teaching. Endeavor mightily to become Ideal Teachers.” They alone can improve and save our civilization. H. G. Wells declares that the continuity of civilization will be determined by the race now on between education and catastrophe. CPelvin A. ‘Brannon