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

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DEDICATION A person who is able to live in harmony with his highest ideals is a constant source of inspiration to all those who strive for the better life. We at West Chester have been enriched through our associations with such on individual. hlis consideration for others, his magnanimous sympathy, and his depth of understanding have made him the friend of student and faculty alike. These qualities, together with his willingness to advise and his respect for confidences entrusted to him, unite to make him an outstand- ing counselor. Possessing a wealth of knowledge and a genuine in- terest in his profession, he has been an inspiring teacher to all of us. Our college has attained greater heights through his personal eff- orts to promote better human relationships in the community, hlis par- ticipation in the Community Chest campaign and his interest in chari- table and religious organizations serve to exemplify the ideals of our college. Aside from being a civic leader, he has gained renown in the field of education, not only because of his capabilities as head of our own Education Department, but also because of his activities for the Future Teachers of America. In addition to expanding our local F.T.A., he is serving as adviser of the state organization. Because of his inspiring unselfishness, his sincere friendliness, his high ideals, and his active interest in the student body. We, the Class of 1950, sincerely dedicate our yearbook to Dr. George R. Cressman. Not once or twice In our rough Island story The path of duty was the way to glory. ALFRED LORD TENNYSON

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DR. GEORGE R. CRESSMAN

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STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE WEST CHESTER PENNSYLVANIA GREETINGS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS: I am happy for this opportunity to congratulate you upon the completion of your college work. It is my hope that your associations at West Chester will ever remain with you as pleasant memories. You are ready now to apply your knowledge and energy to the challenges presented by the work-a-day world. The theme of the Serpentine is appropriate and refreshing. Since World War II, an indefensible negative philosophy of pessimism, fear, and confusion has dominated our public expressions and beclouded our thinking. The prophets of doom and gloom have been all too numerous and noisy. We have heard too much about the dangers of our present age and too little about its glorious opportunities. Seldom in all history has mankind been faced with more new worlds to explore and conquer. Empires are all about us, awaiting development through a positive program and a fighting faith. Tor instance, the peacetime potentialities of atomic energy have not been scratched. If intelligently directed, television, as a means of education, may well rank second only to the printing press in the determination of the destiny of nations. Many of the greatest victories of medical science are yet to be recorded. Unexplored worlds beg for the adventure of pioneers into every field of endeavor-education, religion, business enterprise, human relations, and peace. You leave your college days behind and enter the unknown ways and take up the task eternal. Whatever your station in life, be unafraid to explore the undiscovered worlds about you. Members of your class who penetrate the unknown ways will be hailed true pioneers , the benefactors of mankind. May I wish for you, in the years ahead, all of the best that life ' s oha.llenges can offer. Sincerely yours, CHARLES S. SWOPE President