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

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MISS DOROTHY RAMSEY

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OUR DEDICATION TO MISS DOROTHY RAMSEY Beauty is not creatccl to remain cloistered hut to he shared with the world and to he enhanced hy the paeans that the world otters it. It can never he taught, hut the latent appreciation ol its presence can be disco ' ereci and caretully nurtured until it hlossoms into a lovely maturity. The sensitive and skillful teacher, herself feeling it deeply, endeavors constantly to inculcate it into the con- sciousness and the experiences ot her students. Held hefore our ears has been the particular music of the Elnglish word, loved for its integral beauty by our dear friend and teacher, Miss Dorothy Ramsey. Tireless in her desire to bring this beauty into our li -es, she has given unselfishly of her incomparable self to our college newspaper, Quad .Inqlcs, to our Little Theatre players, to our festnals and pageants, to our Easter productions, and to our senior class plays. Groups who have enjoyed the privilege of working with her in these capacities have been fortunate beyond ;dl measure; others of us who have sat at the feet of the world ' s literary masters, entranced by the loveliness of their dead voices speaking to us through the ihrant loveliness of hers, are conscious ol our own great gift. To her we dedicate our book, small tribute for a mai;niiicent treasure.

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Greetings to the Graduating Class : You arc now reaiK- to assume your fair share ol the resjionsibihties ol a work-a- dav world. Teaching is sure to make exacting demands on your energv, time, and patience. Your contributions will depend largely upon how you face your new task. The ancient in;unction, Ye shall know the truth antl the truth shall make ye free, is still a wt)rth while tool tor successful and happy living. Hundreds ot children will look to you for truth, knowledge, wisdom, and inspiration. To satisfy their search will bring you an everlasting reward. May I urge you to stress constantly in your living and teaching the brotherhood oi all men, social lair |)lay, respect for the individual, religious tolerance, and ecjuality of o] portunity lor all as essential foundations for a free and peaceful world structure. Free education must continue to war against ignorance, folly, ]:)re)udice and mtolerance — the chief enemies of mankind — wherever these are found. But in the final analysis, what , ()U do will speak much louder than what you teach. Therefore, Let vour liyht so shine before men that they may see your ;ootl worKs. I hoj)e the pleasant memories of your study and associations at West Chester will long linger with you as a real source of joy antl inspiration. Cordiall ' ' ours, ClIARLKS S. SWOI ' K, President