American Education Week Nov. 11-17,1956
By the President of the
United States of America
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS since the founding of our Nation, our citi
iens have zealously worked and sacrificed to provide
schools and colleges for the education of our children,
our youths, and our adults; and
. WHEREAS the White House Conference on Education
held in 1955, with delegates} from all the States and
Territories, representing millions of citizens of all races,
faiths, and walks of life, reemphasized the needs of the
Nation for more and better schools -and colleges to the
end that our people thru improved education may make
a greater contribution to the progress and future welfare
of America,, and to tnc peace and well-being of the world;
and
WHEREAS the setting aside of a special education
week each year provides a fitting opportunity for par
ents and educators and the public generally to visit
schools and education institutions, to express their ap
preciation of the work of our teachers and school officials,
and to exchange views upon educational problems and
progress;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISEN
HOWER, President of the United States of Am
erica do hereby designate the period from Novt^raber 11
to November 17, 1356, as American Education Week; and
I urge the fullest possible participation in the observance
of that week by the people thruout the United States.
This week of dedication to education and to the efforts
and achievements of teachers, school and college admini
strators, and others in this important area of public ser
vice is especially significant during this first year of ap
praisal, in terms of local community needs and required
action, of the recommendations made by the White
House Conference on Education. Let us all stress the
need for good schools to keep America strong.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and cause-1 the Seal of the United States of Ameri
ca to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this fifth day of Sep
tember in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and
fifty-six, and of the Independence of the United States
of America the one hundred and eighty-first
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
A MESSAGE
The purpose of setting aside a special week so
named, is twofold. t
First, to spol-light everyone’s attention
on the great progress made in our
American Educational system.
Secondly, to make us doubly aware of
the importance of advancement and
improvement in this field.
"Good Schools For a Strong America."
"Education Is Everyone's Responsibility."
"Good Schools Are Good For Business."
“An Educated People Moves Freedom Forward."
These are a few quotations from well-known statesmen and busine s
men. They are what American citizens have believed since the found
ing of our Nation. Such beliefs are the reason our citizens have
zealously worked and sacrificed to provide for the education of no*
only our youth but our adults.
Kodiak has f-puciat reason to comm morale this week -‘With the
compleuon and occupancy of ihe htmiuml iuw High School building
which makes a greatly expanded program possible.
Because of the added space and enlarged faculty, it is possible this
year to carry on a Night School Program which apparently fills a
need, judging by the response.
The Kodiak school is to be commended also on its French Depart
ment. Teaching French in the Primary and Elementary grades is a
fairly recent move and has proved most successful here.
On Monday of next week, the Kodiak Education Asiociation will ha
host to teachers of District 21 at a Special Workshop where new
and improved methods of teaching will be discussed.
The people of Kodiak are asked io note the display in the Bank win
dow and the posters in various other windows about town. It is a
good time, too, to dis-.-us? school with your children and to visit their
classes.And how about a word of encouragement to the
teachers!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Kodiak Education Association is grateful to the following Business firms and Organizations for making this message possible:
ISLAND FOUNTAIN
DONNELLEY AND ACHESON
KODIAK WELDING WORKS
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO.
KODIAK BARBER SHOP
HAMILTON AND KIMBELL
TV Sales and Service
BANK OF KODIAK
CITY MARKET
HOBBY SHOP
POLAR BEAR CAFE
ALF MADSEN
ORPHEUM THEATRE
KODIAK OUTFITTERS
MECCA CAB
LALANDES BAKERY
RHOADES FURNITURE
i
KODIAK CLEANERS
FIELDS SHOE SHOP
ALVINE AND GIBSON
KODIAK AIRWAYS
KENNY AND EDDIE'S DRIVE IN
KODIAK TELEPHONE CO.
KODIAK LAUNDRY
KODIAK MIRROR
KING CRAB, INC.
O. KRAFT AND SON
KNUDSEN'S
FRONTIER SHOP & SHOEBOX
MAR* LOU DRESS SHOP
KODIAK MOTORS
KODIAK EXPLORATION CO.
NAUGHTON’S BAKERY
THOMPSON TRANSFER
ALASKA TRANSFER
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
KODIAK OIL SALES
CLARK’S GARAGE
KODIAK ELECTRIC ASSOC.
SUTLIFF AND SON
ISLAND SEAFOOD
WODLINGER DRUG STORK
ROTARY CLUB
TOASTMASTERS CLUB
EMBLEM CLUB
GARDEN CLUB
GRANDMOTHERS CLUB
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
WOMEN’S CLUB
ELKS CLUB
PATTERSON’S SERVICE 8TA.