Gunnison news-champion., 1917-12-14
What Am | Doing to Help
Win the War;
C. S. N. s. News Letter.

C. s. N. s. News Letter.
Democracy has been challenged to
defend herself with the sword. The
war is on. Armies are now In the
field. The foe Is strong, desperate,
cruel, and determined-more perhaps
than we have yet realized VIII De-
mocracy triumph? I earnestly hope
SO; with my whole heart pray that
she may, and believe that she will
But what about my part in the great
cause! What An deing to help win
the war?
This is a question which every man
and woman in the country should
ask. Let us not make the mistake
of hoping that others will do what we
ought to do. Let US rather realize
that We have q definite part to play.
let US find out what that part is, and
then let US ut once set about to do It
with all our might. Let no one ex-
pect another to carry his burden; on
the contrary let everyone who will,
be prepared to assist in carrying that
Of the weak and unwilling.
What should, what can . teacher
do? Very much indeed. In the be-
ginning let us clearly understand that
an efficient war machine includes
vastly more than the line itself. Can
we not awake to the fact that whole
nation is at war, you and I and the
rest-not merely those who are in the
trenches? Tho question is, therefore,
one Of fnding the place with reference
to the whole where one can best
serve. Perhaps it will be in some
position directly connected with milf
tary operations, and certainly one
should consider carefully and con-
scientiously the proposition Of enter
ing upon such special work. Millions
Of US must step aside from our ordin-
ary pursuits to enter specifically mill
tary activities. The greater number,
however, will still carry on the oper-
ations Of civil life as these are spec
tally directed toward the present
emergency. And in addition to the
ordinary tasks which these persons
have hitherto carried there must be
added the tremendous tasks of the
special work in which we are now en-
gagged. This is no time to talk loudly
Of personal sacrifice. Think you that
lending a little money to the govern
ment, giving few dollars to the great
Red Cross and Y. M. c. A. organiza-
tions, and knitting o sweater for some
soldier friend will discharge your full
responsibility These things ought
to be done, but we must not stop with
them. Let US get into the struggle
with all our might. This is our war,
my war, and no one else shall do my
part! That teacher will be helping
to win the war and the world for
Christian democracy
Who keeps herself physically ef-
ficient for the unprecedented task Of
her high calling.
Who teaches reading, writing,
arithmetic, and the rest Of the SUBJ
jects in such q way as to maintain
our educational system at its highest
efficiency with rigid economy Of time
and supplies.
Who speaks, thinks, writes, and
teaches in terms of "our" war
rather than that Of some government
far removed from our immediate con-
Germ.
who, teaches the dove Of liberty,
Of justice, Of right-a love that isl
courageous even unto death, love
that knows no hatred except Of evil.
Who cheers the soldier and gives
him q vision to guide and to hold him
steady.
-Who< PROPERLY interprets the mo-
mentous events Of the present to the
youth and to the community.
|. Who can see beyond the present
and whose faith in God and righteous
ness Is, unshaken.
Who inspires confidence. hope, good
cheer, and comfort to those whose
loved onee are giving in France their
last full measure Of devotion.
Who does her own main task well
and does what she can with all the
worthy causes-liberty loan, Red
Cross, Y. n. c. A., food conservation,
ETC., which come her way.
Teacher, ask yourself, sWhat am 1
doing 70 help win the war;"
-HERSCHEbF. MANUEL,
Instructor in Psychology and
Education in the Colorado
State Normal School.
Now absent on leave, in the mill
tary forces as Psychological Examin-
er, rank Of LIST Lieutenant.