White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-05-27

bility III this narter not only in
teaching children the principles of law
and order, but in aronsing in them a
sense of personal obligation. Not for
one moment, would imply that the
public schools are weak ano ineffec-
tive in their teaching of the principles
OF human conduct, but on the other
hand, emphasize the fact that the
safety of the republic rests in a large
measure with the teachers Of the ns-
ticn.
In full accord with these ideals in
teaching, i earnestly pledge my sup
port to the following principles and
policies, realizing that real education
must lead to recognition OF right,
of justice, and of truth.
It is a well established fact that
real wisdom will not be developed by
pursuing method of education that
leaves out of consideration, the human
soul, nor will real prosperity arise by
relying upon rnaterialism, which leaves
cut of consideration, human ideals.
More emphasis must be placed upon
the duty Of obedience, more respect
for the law and the application of
Christianity in its broader sense, if
civilization Is to encure.
This is my first experience in the
Washington School System, but l
wish to reaffirm my sincere, devoted
and unqualified support of our State
Superintendent Of Public Institution,
whose tireless efforts and enthusiastic
| leadership and individual support, has
advanced the cause Of education in
this state until it stands in the front
/ ranks.
have found here in Hanford a
splendid type of citizenry and fully
appreciate that it is due to their
| earnest cooperation that we have en-
! joyed successful school year. should
not forget too, that any success in
any school system is due not to the
single ideas Of school principal but
on the other hand, to the whole
hearted cooperation Of splendid
corps Of teachers.
Our greatest problem here seems
to be one Of adequate school revenue
and this is undoubtedly one of the
most pressing and important problems
facing the valley today. School leaders
must show that the value received
is commensurate. with the actual
school costs.
The school has tried to pursue a
! sane course and refrain from forcing
any of the curricular activities into
a channel of win at any COST
Basketball, track, high school orches-
ira and baseball have come in for
their share Of laurels and the results
have been gatifying.
! Tho our student body numbers but
thirty-eight, we have the assurance
that this will be materially augmented
during the coming school year. A
department of public speaking has
been added to the new fall program
in addition to two other subjects. A
home economics course will be con.
sidered in the near future.
\ Our high school conducts one O
the most thoro science department!
i'll the State of Washington. The stu
\ dents too, realize the value of GU,
scientific course and do splendid worl
during the four years. The scfoo
museum is an added feature and
I represents collection second to non,
in the County. The Biology Class
of 81 has contributed to this col
lection and earned the commentator
of Superintendent Gilkey, who extol.
their efforts. The subject of biolog,
bearing directly on the relationship o
plants and animals has afforded al
opportunity here to the Students te
get into closer touch with the OUTSIDE
world Miss Edith Long, a gradual.
of Cornell University, is in full charge
of the Science Department and de.
serves the greater portion of credit
for not only the splendid department
itself, but the success of the schools
in general. The colleges and univer
sites on writing in to the schoo
authorities here and commendin.
them on the splendid training givel
to all our graduates who have fol
lowed our scientific course.
-R. G. DYKSTRA,
i Supt. of Hanford Schools.
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