The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-07

{ feet that he would be succeeded by
Starr.
''I appreciate the courtesy extended
to me individually by the members of
the board" he said. 81 would like to
say that in all my actions in the po-
sition which 1 have held 1 have been
actuated to do what considered best
for every child and teacher in the
schools of Topeka.
Il will say this for the benefit of
my successor: I trust the board will
support him. This will be necessary if
the work is to be carried on success
fully. 1t is a trying position in many
ways and takes tact and skill.
THE methods have materially
changed in the last six and a half
years since I have been in the posi-
ton. Topeka has grown from a mere
village to a city. The work is far more
complicated than formerly. 1 will take
pains of putting into proper shape all
matters of record so that my successor
will have no trouble in carrying on the
work, and l believe he will meet with
success
Keep Growing, Says Starr.
81 assure you that am not unmind-
full of the honor that has been thrust
upon me- said G. G. Starr, who was
introduced to the board. ST realize it
means responsibility; it means work;
it means that one person can do moth
work together and then we can do
something. I stand for a progressive
policy that is safe and sound We
must keep on growing and progr essing.
You gentlemen have offered me the
! opportunity to work out some of my
| ideas in one particular spot. Every
thing is favorable to doing good work,
and we must work together if we are
going to accomplish results
! c. G. Starr is a native of the state
of Ohio, being born at Cambridge. He
was graduated from Cornell university
| in the class of '93. and also did some
collegiate work at Mount Union college
and the University of Michigan.
! He was superintendent of schools
one year at Regina, Mo-; he held the
superintendency of the Marysville
schools for three years and was elected
for fourth term; held the same posi-
ton in Seneca nearly ten years. While
in Seneca Mr.. Starr accepted the posi-
ton of assistant state superintendent
OF public instruction, which position he
mas held for four years.
| He has had an opportunity which is
given to but comparatively small
number of men and that is to gain a
broad knowledge of every phase of the
| pubic school work. In his present po-
sltlon he has had an ample opportun-
lty to get in touch with the schools of
the entire state. His work in the state
ONCE in the preparation of valuable
papers has been appreciated.
| He was not an applicant for the DO
tsltlon to which he was elected. 1t was
q case of the position hunting the man
! When the new administration goes into
erect it will be an excellent opportun-
lty for all friends of the city schools
to put differences to one side and pull
together. Mr.. Starr is married and
lives at 61s Topeka avenue.
! State Superintendent of Public In
struction E. T. Fairchi1d was not an
applicant for the position as head of
the Topeka schools, although his name
was mentioned among those who were
considered. The attitude of the edu-
Gators of the state was, however. on
/ posed to his considering the superin-
tendency of the local schools on ac-
count of the fact that he has but re-
Gently been elected to serve a third
term in his present position.
/ Il think the board made a very wise
CHOICE Mr.. Fairchild said, as he
passed a State Journal reporter this
morning. I'm just going in to con
graduate Mr.. Starr