Evening journal., 1921-05-24
REFLECT SCOTT
SCHOOL HEAD
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the same time, NJ Howard Jester,
secretary Of the board. read petit
tion signed by every instructor, prin-
cipal and teacher OF the public
schools urging the board to use
every means to retain Doctor Scott.
This petition follows:
To the President and Members.
Board Of Education.
Gentlemen-We, the princi-
pals and teachers OF the will
mington public schools, have
read with mingled feelings Of
the election Of our superintend-
ent DR.. Clifford j. Scott, to
similar position in East Orange,
n. j. We appreciate the honor
that has come to him, but we
deplore the loss to the public
school system OF Wilmington.
We feel the loss OF such a cap
able man will be irreparable at
this time. when the educational
affairs OF our city are in such
an unsettled state.
1t seems eminently fitting that
we, who know so well what
force he has been in the uplift
OF educational standards Of this
city, of his untiring zeal, OF his
patience and skill should unite
in urging you to use such means
as are in your power to keep
Doctor Scott IN Wilmington.
A similar petition was read from
the attendance officers, declaring Il
would be an "irreparable loss" to
lose Doctor scott's services at this
time.
Following the reading OF the petit
ton, Doctor Scott said:
II want to say / am not a can
didate for recollection. have been
offered the superintendency Of the
schools Of East orange, n. j., and l
have decided to accept. I wish 70 say
that I sever my connection with the
Wilmington schools with the keenest
regret. I thank you for the honor
that you again offer me-"
Walter r. Campbell said the loss
OF Doctor Scott at this time would
be a calamity TO the school system
OF the city.
Doctor Cooper referred to his long
association with Doctor Scott, say
ing that he came TO the board high
lv recommended from Uniontown,
Pa. and had proved a most capable
oficial. His splendid work here will
stand for years as a monument to
his interest and loyalty to the public
schools Of this community" Doctor
Cooper said.
That the city was going forward
to a better day in its school history
and needed the services OF Doctor
Scott at this time. was the statement
of oscar C. Draper. Doctor SCOTS
services have been OF inestimable
value and 1t will be regrettable
should we lose him." Mr.. Draper
said.
81 would be cold and Indifferent
indeed il what you say did not fnd a
warm response in my heart. All
can say is thank you. value whai
you say and what the teachers have
done more than anything that evei
came to me. feel nevertheless, tina
IL would be unwise for me TO d'
otherwise" Doctor Scott said in re
plying to the Communications OF thu
board members.
Shermer II. Stradley then offered
Dr. Scott his best wishes, saying thai
he felt that III DR. Scott's chance foI
Advancement resulted in a loss to the
city, it would be to his interest to
make the change"
Doctor Cooper then offered mo-
ton that Doctor Scott be nominated
After Doctor Scott had been re-
elected, President Rommel said;
Speaking as president and as a
member of the board prior TO my
election as its head l can say from
close association with Doctor Scott
that people Of this city should not lei
him go. If they do, they are making
a great mistake. in my judgment
We cannot overestimate the value o.
his services and feel that any in
, ducement that would cause him I,
stay, should be made" Presiden
Rommel suggested that Doctor Scott
salary be increased.
Doctor Scott has had one OF tn
hardest jobs in the country" Mr.
Campbell said. He has been con
fronted with a situation that alway
tended TO be annoying TO a man l.
his position. Our school affair
have been in more or less OF stat
OF turmoil during his tenure OF OF
fee. He has had the utmost adm
ration OF all the members OF tn
, board" he added
"Other section OF the country hav
learned that Doctor Scott is a gres
, educator and they have demande
his services. Doctor Banton said. ado
ing that the East Orange school
zone Of the greatest systems in IN
country" were to be congratulated
on securing the services Of DoctC
Scott. Doctor Banton said the sele'
ton was an honor to Wilmington.
The board reelected Miss Bess
Devine assistant superintendent ,
schools. and Miss Miriam Derickso
as secretary 10 the superintendent
Shortly before the board sdjourne
Mr.. Campbell made a lengthy stat,
ment, in which he replied to tn
rumors that he had been connecte
with the "old guard"
He said he was. that he always ha
been and that he found them "a I'm
lot Of fellows" He attacked thos
outside the board who had worke
for improved school conditions. stat
ing that III they had supported tn
board the things they wished woul