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. Somewhere between the Never-Never Land of hero worship
We're always proud
Bronchos! !
Congratulations for a
job well done! i
Come By and Eat
MRS. BROMLEY'S
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Congratulations
for a job well done!!
For all your monument needs.
WALLACE
MONUMENT
Hwy. 287 East 874-2442
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We're always proud of
you, Bronchosl I
CLARENDON
WHOLESALE
SUPPLY
Phone
874-2526
Across from Chamberlain's
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EDDIE FLOYD'S
SHOP
Auto mechanics & used cars
It's been a good season,
Bronchos! !
B.J. Land Electric Co.
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Congratulations
for a job well done!!
Professional Attention to Your
Wiring Needs
We drill water wells.
Congratulations
on a good season!
RIGGS FARM &
RANCH SUPPLY
We're proud of the
Bronchosl !
We're proud of
the 1973 Bronchosl!
Your grocery headquarters.
JUNIOR'S FOOD
MARKET
Call 874-3434
L. P. [BUD] MOORE
DRILLING CO.
Phone 874-3687
SHIELDS
CONOCO
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Shields
,.,, 's been a good season It's been a good season
ALDERSON
CHEVROLET
'A Friendly Place to Trade'
Offering No. 1 deals and No. 1
Service on America's No. 1
ronchos! !
T&M
GENERAL STORE
Bm and Claudine Todd
We're proud of
the 1973 Bronchos!!
HENSON'S
Cars & Pickups.
Phone 874-3823
and fairy stories and the ultra-realistic world of everyday adult
,living there exists a class of beings who are a composite of
mother, confidant, di$ciplinarian, idol, saint, human being---
and, at times, a bit of a nuisancel
These people come in all sizes, weights, sexes and colors. One
sees them neatly dressed and well-groomed (which they should
always be because of their influence on the children), and one
sees them unbecomingly dressed and a little on the sloppy side
(which they should never be for the same reason.) Some are
poised and self-contained and ambitious, while some are shy and
self-effacing and lackadaisical.
Like all other classes of human beings, some are whizzes at
their jobs, some are mediocre, and some, alas, are poor. Some
are conscientiously trying to do their level best; others are
struggling along the easy-does-it path; and still others are
misfits who should never have wished themselves upon a noble
profession such as the one they are failing to serve.
It matters not into which category one of these beings falls, he
is beset with the same problems as his fellows -- and these
problems are multiplied by the days and months and years of toil
and by the hundreds of youngsters who pass under his
supervision, for this being is a school teacher.
To the kids, the teacher may be the object of their devotion, or
somebody they just tolerate, or a jailer who keeps their free
spirits penned up every single day.
They may adore, tease, irritate, provoke, exasperate,
endeavor to bully, try to outwit, flatter, or "hate that old lady";
but they wind up doing as she says just the same!
Parents are, on the one hand, a blessing to her, or, on the
other, the bane of her existence; for parents either respect, aid
and abet her and offer her friendship, or denounce, disdain and
dishonor her, being suspicious and small -- and enjoying it[
Parents' attitudes are always reflected in the children and may
be the direct cause of the trouble little Johnny has with his
teacher.
A teacher is ideally supposed to esteem all children alike
regardless of race or color, state of cleanliness, quirk of
personality, social status, mental or physical capacity, mode of
dress, ambition, bratiness, wealth, looks, or extent to which they
are spoiled. In short, a teacher theoretically ought to be able to
.deal productively with all the traits of all the children whether
the parents themselves can or notl
But Teacher is a fallible being. When Johnny is an angel, she
has no trouble living up to the idealistic image that we thrust
upon her. Unfortunately, Johnny may be one of the imps of
Satan, but beloved by doting parents who may regard any
attempt oft Teacher's part to discipline him as an affront to
Johnny's dignity, ill-conceived and undeserved by the little
darling!
A good teacher -- and most of them are sincerely dedicated
people -- IS concerned about her charges. She not only works
even into the wee hours preparing all that goes with instruction;
but she looks after Johnny when he is not well, comforts him
when he is distressed, counsels him about his relationship with
other children, helps any way she can to see that he is adequately
clothed, shields him from the taunts of his fellows, is patient with
his mischief, encourages him when he fails -- and dresses him
down when he gets out of hand.
If Johnny rips his clothing, Teacher fixes it or sees that he gets
home; if he hurts himself, she applies first aid; if he wets his
pants, she looks after him; if he has a runny nose, she is
concerned and sees that he is not exposed to inclement weather:
if he has a troubled home, she tries to compensate somewhat: if
he needs love and tenderness, she tries to supply it.
If he is impetuous, she cools him down; if he is rebellious, she
tries to discover the reason so that she may deal with him in a
way that will not enhance his rebelliousness; if he is outstanding,
she challenges his abilitywith extra work that will interest him; if
he has been ill and had to miss school, she plans his work so that
he will be able to catch up.
Yes, a good teacher tries to be all things to all her pupils; but if
all else fails and Johnny is determined to be incorrigible, she
may have to administer a shellacking or send him to the principal
for more dreaded punishment; but, believe me, it will be
deserved and it will be a last resort. And if Johnny understands
that you will defend the teacher's judgment, he and Teacher --
and YOU -- will have much less trouble.
I know, for I've been there -- on both sides of the fencet
