New Britain herald., 1929-09-09
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 What Parents Expect

daughters will acquire those -hings which will benefit them in life out side of school. and "as teachers, we are under personal obligation to these folks in seeing that our to lch- CTS pay some very serious attention 10 these important matters. Any failure on the part of our graduates in this respect cannot help but bring discredit upon this institution.
 Dr. Welte told the faculty that teacher training institutions demand q Comprehnsive program of follow up work, to determine how many Of the schools graduat as had failed and why. Such folloW-up work, he aid, is carefully controlled, would build confidence in the institution among pubic school officials, who constitute the market for the schools grad uates. He urged also that no nfforts be spared to increase. if possible, our own teachings efficiency and that in this direction, teachers and members of the faculty would do we'll to carry on such research work ! as is possible in the field of experl- mentation, and that the findings of such research, be placed at the dis posal Of the public schools
 The state normal school will be no place for girls to squander heir time, Dr. Welte declared. n a plea to the faculty not 10 shirk their duty m acquainting the young women there as scholars, what the :nsti- tuition stands for.
 Place for "Scrious Think ing" Far too many students" he as ! serted, have a notion that a normal school should cater to the whims and fanCies of youth; that it sould be a place where parties and dances demand first consideration. We must remember, however, that l neither great leaders of society nor great school teachers, are developed l in that kind of atmosphere. Fiery | student brings 10 this campus Cer- | tain resources which must be tapped | if the state is to realize upon it's i investment.
 "The students who arrive here for l training, have various defects which | society expects to be remcdicd. l Minor physical deficiencies, imper- feet skills distorted viewpoints, un- ! democratic attitudes, dwarfed ap- | preCiations, irrational prejudces, 1 un~arranted fears and un-American | ideals must be either eliminated or overcome. The information, the habits and skills, and the concepts which the race has found valuable in perpetuating itself must be passed on to these folks. The only way by which these objectives can be realized is through a close aD- plication to study and it is import ant that every member of this faculty encourage the spirit oi scholarship among our student body The formation of a well-integrated personality the possession of a large amount of poise, the growth oi physical and mental stamina, and the development of human under, standing are gained only by req mastery Of worth while clements oi mental content and absolute con. trol over the desirable modes ol human behavior. We, as tee chcrs of these girls. have responsibility to fulfill in this connection. Let us make it our desire, our hope our ambition to do this so well that we shall gain the respect and attention of thinking mon and women every where"
 Believes Future is Brig1t
 Dr, Wclte forecast a bright frl- ture for the school, saying he saw a period ahead of increased useful. ness and greater prosperity for tho school.
 Tt is an institution" he said
 rounded upon noble ideals and swathed in rich traditions. It has become inured to the vicissitudes o institutional life by long struggle for existence while. at the same time, it has been gloritiod by many years of distinguished service to tho state.
 Your principal believes that the prevalence of the spirit of good vii and cooperation and the absence of bias, strife and petty jealousic. among the members of this faculty will carry it along the road to { significantly greater future. We have at our disposal, a physica
 plant which is the envy of every teachcr-training institution in the land. You have enjoyed the leader. ship of q man who has made these things possible and it is my am
 bltlon to bring to you real en. thusiasm and an honest desire tc serve in as efficient and fair-mindcG fashion as is possible. There arc problems to solve, decisions to ron. der, questions to answer, requests tc grant and to deny. There are man, traditions, conventions, rules anf , regulations with which to become tamillar And not least of all
 there is q budget 10 administer, ir an impartial and economical man. ner."
 Concluding his faculty remarks
 Dr. Wclte said;
 "The beginning of every scboo , year is the dawn Of a new day. On. portunitics of which we have never dreamed arc beckoning. Rcspon. ; abilities of which we have neve, been aware are demanding our care : ful consideration. The challenge i. , clear cut--defnite, and unequivocal Only the letters of mental stagna ton, of satisfaction, and O meaningless procrastination car I shackle us. And so let us pledr, again our allegiance and loyalty tt 7 the New Britain State Norma School; let us renew our faith il it's future, and let us go forth witt a sublime willingness to be happ, and contcnted in the great worl ) that lies ahead.'
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