West Chester University - Serpentine Yearbook (West Chester, PA)

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91 71 I ' ' %iw- 7A TfY 9y0 91 ' 9Y 91 ' 9r 9r 9r i PRESIDENT CHARLES SIEGEL SWOPE Born at Saltillo, Pennsylvania, March 19, 1899; graduated from We;t Chester Stats Normal School, 1921; received his A.B. from Dickinson College, Carlisle, Penn- sylvania, 1925; his A.M. from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa., in in 1929, and his Pd.D. from Dickinson College, 1941. Professional Experience: Rural School Teacher, Beavertown, Pennsylvania, 1916-18; teacher in private school, Pennington, New Jersey, 1921-23, and 1925-26; Superintendent of Schools, Everett, Pennsylvania, 1926-27; Instructor of Social Studies at the State Teachers College at West Chester, Pennsylvania, 1927-35. hlas been President of the College since 1935. Professional Clubs and Affiliations: Member, Board of Trustees, Pennington School for Boys, Pennington, New Jersey; member. Schoolmen ' s Committee, Academy of Political and Social Science; member, N.E.A.; ex-officio member. Educational Policies Commission, 1937; member, Pennsylvania State Education Association; Phi Kappa Sigmo; member. Board of Directors, Chester County Council of the Boy Scouts of America; member, Methodist Church; President, Eastern District Sabbath School Association of Chester County, 1933-1936; President of West Chester Rotary Club, 1940-1941. Lecturer and author — articles on social studies. C3|23}©

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STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE WEST CHESTER PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE PFiESIDENT GREETINGS TO MEMBERS OE THE GRADUATING CLASS How rapidly four years of college life have pased! What world-wide changes have occurred in this trief period! Through the windows of our sheltered academic life we have seen the gathering storm of chaotic evil that threatens to engulf the world. Today we feel its fury and realize that it menaces the very existence of the nation. Everywhere people are c peace and are burdened with war; and are confronted with discord; and are threatened with slavery; abundantly and are brought face t tion. Into this gigantic struggl This is a momentous world you fac ing days demand the intelligent c cratic peoples. onfused. They want they desire harmony they seek liberation they wish to live more face with destruc- e we have been hurled, e, and these challeng- ooperation of demo- Your task is a large one. It calls for men and women thoroughly anchored by knowledge and charac- ter, devoted to the cause of democracy and, to a way of life that protects the little children in the home, the schools with their programs for a better society, and the church with its message of peace to all men of good will. Not only must the evil that threatens to des- troy our social faith be overcome, but yours is the larger opportunity of building the world of tomorrow. Make no mistake, despotism will be defeated, and the world we dream of will be built. We wish for you the courage and the strength to go forth as crusaders for an enduring order of justice, mercy, and brotherhood. (1 ) Miss Boll, Secretary (oihe President, (2) Dr. Swope — — ■ « -W—— . Cordially yOUrS, a2ZlclZ TV ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ■ ' ' ' ' ' IMI - Charles S. Swope Christmas Carols,- (4) Dr. Swope at home, IhoughKully . VK ' M H t ■ considering the Carolers,. (5) Miss rf fc BI H Tl President Jones, Secretary to the President.

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Mr. Winfield W. Menhennett, B.S., M.A. Registrar and Dean of Instruction April A, 1942 To the Class of 1942: As the SERPENTINE of 1942 is delivered to the members of the senior class, you are coming close to the end of four great years — years filled with XA ork and ploy, sunshine and shadows, joy, happiness, growth, and development. It is doubtful if any other four years can be so important and meaningful to you as these. On that bright autumn day in September, 1938, when you came to West Chester, little did you or we dream that so many and so great changes could come during your college career. It is true that then we were in a time of change. Standards were in a state of flux, and many new values were being created. Some were then pointing out the fact that this world of ours was showing symptoms of serious illness. Today it is really ill. On Tuesday, May 26, when, as graduates of West Chester, you leave the auditorium, you will face a world demanding the best you have to offer through a life of courage, devotion, and service. The forces of destruction have threatened your country, your homes, your freedoms and liberties. They have bidden you to become their slaves. Today you cannot waver in allegiance and loyalty. The path of duty is clear cut and exacting. I am confident that you cannot and will not fail at this crucial time. Tonight, as I write to you, the Class of 1942, there keeps coming to my mind a bit of verse which means much to me. Perhaps to you, too, it will have a message. One ship sails East, another West By the selFsame wind that blows. ' Tis the set of sail and not the gale That determines the way it goes. Like the winds of the sea are the ways of fate As we journey along through life. Tis the set of soul that determines the goal And not the calm nor the strife. My sincere wish for each member of the class is that his or her soul may be set and atuned to the plan of hlim who created and directs the universe. May the constant prayer of all be that each may see the path of duty clearly, that each may have the courage and will to follow that path through a life of service. With high hopes for the future because you — men and women — love liberty and freedom, cherish fair play and justice, and stand for righteousness and honor, I say to you, Success, happiness, and a noble life. Cordially yours, WINFIELD W. MENHENNETT C3{24}