West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-06-21
TEACHERS. ATTENTION
Written TOT The Argus.

Written Tor The Argus
Are We true 10 our profession n We
are true to our calling. we will be inter.
esisd in everything aud every one that vi.
tally concerns "a. Are We true to the BOYS
aud girls Of our county. Il We 10 a our arms
aud permit others less interested TO select
the school ofhoersP
The representatives OF every-trade or
profession must lock after their own re
speetve interests aud the interests and
welfare of those whom they represent. Is
the teaching probe ssion or the public school
boys aud Girls welfare an exception TO
THIS Does not every iair minded voter rec
ognite the TACT. that the teacher. whose
daily work and life is in this particular
work Is the most competent Judge as to
the men and measures that will advance
the educational welfare the most Why.
then. do we fail to assert our rights or fail
TO do our duty There is an old fool idea
that teacher must not talk politics lest he
unhi himself Tor his work OF teaching. n
our teachers are not qualified for their du
ties as citizens. then may Heaven pity our
boys aud girls.
Fellow teachers. let US interest ourselves
in the proper filling OF school Offices. At
least. Let us not ask a candidate Tor a
school office IL he is a wool dyed Republi.
can or Democrat but rather let us INQUIRE
as TO his qualifications for the place aud
his intentions in accepting IL. Let US see
that every man nominated for member OF
Boards Of Education is not only clean.
upright, business man. but that he is really
Interested in xchnof ir,nroy.,,.,, -. -
give our hearty support to those school OH
GERS that have made themselves acquainted
with the needs Of the schools aud have la.
bored faithfully Tor their betterment.
We talk so much about the tenure OF
ONCE for the teacher. How about the other
faithful school officers All sensible PEG.
pie acknowledge the fact that IL is the part
Of wisdom 10 hold fast to the earnest and
faithful teacher. Is this not doubly true
with County Superintendent OF all our
county Offices. the Office of County Super.
intendent OF Schools is most important.
land let me add the worst paId.) This
office requires the highest class OF knowl.
edge and skill. When we find a man In
whom both knowledge and skill in teaching
are united with energy and ialihiuIuess in
part OF wisdom and justice to continue him
in Office
A. w. Carrico has fully exempli6ed these
qualities in his tour years as Superinten.
dent Of Schools Would we be true to our
theories OF education IL we did not do our
utmost TO continse such an officer in the
good work Mr.. Carrico has not solicited
this, but his able. earnest endeavor to ad.
vance the educational interest OF our
county uring his administration has called
out these merited words OF praise from one
who has known him intimately for the past
twelve years and has received so much
inspiration from him as a Superintendent
for his daily work In the school room.
believe in rewarding good, honest service
in any officer. MIR. Carrico knows our edu.
eational needs as no one else does. and as
far as his Office eau go has the executive
ability to meet them. This is the verdict
OF all those who have been Interested
enough in our schools to notice the great
progress our schools have made In the last
lew years. A TEACHER