Walt Whitman Junior High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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SOLILOQUY If the little boy indicated by the arrow in the picture above could speak up now that he is a grown man, he could rightfully tape record the facts included in the verses below which were inspired by Gilbert and Sullivan. Don't attempt, however, to put the verses to music for the rhythm Just won't jibe. when I was a lad I went to school veryconsciously I went for many yearsg I saved a year in grammar school I skipped a year in high school, I had progressive ideas. I majored in English at Townsend Harris, C.C.N.Y. and Columbia U., And then I taught English. I worked myself all the way up And now I'm a principal. On March 25, 1928, A great thing happened to me: I wed my wife that fateful dayg Her name is Goldie C. 12 I'n1a photographer and a philatel ist Also a book collector, A tennis player, and a swimmer, And also a golfer. Classic Literature and detective stories Are the types of books I read. I am an opera goer--- Bach and Beethoven I heed. I have taught the nGolden Rulen In the schools of New York City. I have taught children and teache For one-half century. I feel that I've succeeded As a gentleman, a scholar, and idealist. Murray Karten IS

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CREDO by Myron R. Goldin I am a teacher. ' I am proud to be a teacher, I have faith in my profession. I am the guardian of the hopes of every generation. I believe it is my duty to deVC10P goodness and character in my pupils. I believe it is my duty to keep aflame the sacred fires of a love of knowledge, a love of freedom, a love of country. I identify myself with these noble aims. I am a teacher. It is my duty not alone to teach but to learn. I believe that through precept and example I can help my children grow spiritually, physically, mentally, socially, morally, emotionally. I believe I must keep myself men- tally alert, physically fit, emotionally balanced so that I may fulfill my mission as a teacher. I believe I must deal honorably and intelligently with the chil- dren entrusted into my care. I believe it is my duty to inspire and to uplift my children and so develop their character. I believe in children as the hope of the future. To these beliefs I dedicate myself. I am a teacher. I believe that as a teacher I must bring light where darkness prevails. Iiiiw i', QW 'fair r A ,. i iv, r I .Silk .Q I , 14 4 X N n ,.2i.,' , -:w . - ,,f,. se bg, 'say' , x . . -Z am a teacher. believe firmly in the democratic way of life. will practice democracy in all my dealings with my pupils and my fellow teachers. will stress unfailingly consider- ation for the rights of each individual so that he may fulfill his duties and obligations as a member in a great democracy. have unwavering faith in the democratic processes and institutions. am a teacher. believe in truth and beauty in everyday life. believe in children and in their future. believe that mine is an endless task that knows no final reward except the pleasure of a job well done. will ever seek divine guidance in my chosen field of work so that I may give to the children the best of myself. am a teacher. am proud of my noble profession. believe in the spirit of univer- sal brotherhood. must keep myself free from fears and pregudices so I may help my children in their progress towand the brotherhood of man, must not inject my prejudices for I must seek that which is true and ennobling. must not use propaganda gr in- doctrination except to achieve truth, beauty, and light, 11

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