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He recalls that in the early days, very few pupils completed hish school, and, more often than not, cither went to neighâ€" bouring towns and cities to gain In 1954 Mr. Cressman joined the Walterloo Public School sys tem, teaching senior grades at MacGregor Public School, until 1958. He then became principal of _ Alexandra _ Public School where he remained until 1964, and then, became principal of the Elizabeth Ziegler School. His next 10â€"years were spent in Township schools; four years as an itinerary teacher at the nine area schools; four years as principal of Maple Grove school; and two years as principal of Clearview school (now within the city of Galt boundaries). In 1934 he took up his lifeâ€" time vocation by attending the Hamilton Normal School (deâ€" stroyed by fire in later years), and his first teaching post was in the Riverbank school he had attended as a youth. This was during the terrible depression years, well remembered by that generation, and he considered himself exceptionally fortunate to receive a starting salary of $600. per year. Most of the beâ€" ginning teachers were at that time receiving about $500 per year. Building Materials * Plywood * Paint * Ceiling Tile * Panelling * Moulding 358 KING NORTH also, the Breslau elementary school which was but a two room building at that time. His seconâ€" dary education was received at the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Collegiâ€" ate and Vocational School (KCD. Mr. Cressman recalls that they had an enrollment of 8090 at that time and the principal was R. M. Merritt. In the winter, the students from his area would travel to the collegiate by train which invariably arrived about 15minutes late, summer travel was by bicycle. + e ue =An N He received his early schoolâ€" ing in Riverbank school, now known as the James Sanderson Waterloo County Library, and AT COLUMBIA ST WATERLOO * Free Estimates * Free Delivery Mr. Cressman was born close by, in Waterloo Township. The family house still stands on what is now WalerlowWeuigg- ton Airport property. Our spotlight this week shines upon Eban Calvia Cressman, principal of Elitabeth Ziegier Public School. â€" 742â€"8111 WATERLOO Eban Cressman "Spotlight" Waterloo has included opâ€" portunity classes, for the slower learners, â€" since â€"the late 1920‘s, to assist these pupils to develâ€" ope their adaptability. There are at present five such classes in the Waterloo School . system, and, Mr. Cressman has been inâ€" volved with both the schools Opportunity classes in Special Ed. refers to pupils of both high and low mentality. Waterloo, though they have not included classes for the gifted pupil, have provided enrichment â€" through class and home projects. It is, he says, most importanht that these children be challenged to self education and encouraged and inspired by beth teachers and parents. On his appointment to Alexâ€" andra, Mr. Cressman became inâ€" volved with, and highly interâ€" ested in, Special Education, ard following are some of his views. The Cressman‘s were also a family of long standing, coming to the area in 1807, settling at Natchez. The family farm was just recently sold for a new subâ€" division, part of which will inâ€" clude the new Natchez Colegâ€" iate. As a result of this close contact with local history, Mr. Cressman developed a keen inâ€" terest in all Waterloo County history. Since this was the home of Samuel Bricker, of pioneer setâ€" tlers fame, he taught children who were great great great grandchildren of Mr. Bricker, and, as a part of local history lessons, would take them to the "Bricker Spring House‘" so they could drink from the same spring as did their famous anâ€" cestor. been in the area since pioneer days, and were a very stable group, who did very little movâ€" ing. He often taught whole famâ€" llies of five to seven children. employment, or, become involvâ€" ed in working the family farm. _Hqst offithe pupils, at that time, Full information from any Canadian Pacific Ticket Office or your travel agent, VACATION IDEA Take a fiveâ€"day Great Lakes Cruise from $90 Return. Enjoy summer sports and relaxation by day . . . dancing or promenading by night on board the S.S. "Keewatin‘ or S.S. "Assiniboia." GREAT LAKES CRUISE Sailing Wednesday and Saturday from Port McNicoll to Fort William June 5th to September 8th. Boat trainleaves Toronto 12 :01 P.M. E.S.T. the day of sailing. HERE‘S A WONDERFUL e 0 lic Schools. Mr. Cressman has _ 3 great interest in the Home and School Association especially in the public relations branch. He feels the parents and teachers should work very closely togeth ed and tries to keep the comâ€" ber of tre Wanner Mennonite Church (near Hespeler), and is interested in the _ children‘s branches such as, Sunday School summer Bible school and club work. He is a member of the Beard of Stewards, Board of Christian Education and on the Educational Cabinet of the Menâ€" nonite Conference of Ontario. He has served as secretaryâ€"treaâ€" surer of the Canadian Bible Socâ€" iety for the past 25 years and, is also on the committee of the Teacher‘s Federation for district 12, as their Life Insurance rep resentative, and, also works on various committees with other principals of the Waterloo Pubâ€" Aside from the educational field, Mr. Cressman has one hobby, this is gardening of all types, with a special interest in raising flowers. He is a memâ€" Most graduates of ‘these specâ€" ial classes have become self supâ€" porting and are accepted socâ€" ially. These graduates, in later years, show considerable gratiâ€" tude to their teachers for the kindness and patience shown them. The special books and methods needed are supplied by the Waterloo School Board who show an exceptionally keen inâ€" terest in Special Education. They used much the same methods that are used in reguâ€" lar classrooms, but, at a much slower pace and with smaller classes that are limited to 15 or fewer pupils, teachers for this branch of edâ€" ucation. Such teachers must es tablish routines with a firmness and kindness that, will assist the children to find their ownr level of achievement in each subject, through very patiant teaching ;ccordin; to classroom methods. that include this very important yg ang specialized educatienal face â€" < ffitizlltfkesmwmo": _ _ Mr. Cressman is impressed with the Waterloo Public School Board, feeling .a:t they have been very gene in supplying needed equipment in keeping with modern education. Each principal is expected to teach part time, this he feels is a must for the principal to retain first hand experience in classroom management. While this makes it necessary for the principal to require more clerical help, the board is presently planning imâ€" provements to meet,this requireâ€" Hamilton, and has two children, The eldest, Marnie, 21, (now Mrs. Derksen) is a Kindergarten teacher at Smithson â€" Public School in Kitchener. His son Paul, 15, is a student 4t Eastâ€" woeod Coliegiate. T O U R S MEISSNER TRAVEL AGENCY 134 King S.. Waterloe 745â€"6281 Bring all your personal credit needs 331 King W., Kitchener SH 5â€"5621 5mi|q Finance W DAXX F NJ King & Erb Sts.: D University Ave. & Philip St.: Book Your Western anadian â€" Escorted 0 Independent LOWâ€"COST LiFE4NsURED LoanS Banx or MontrEAL DOUGLAS GARDNER, Manager .: R. H. YOUNG, Manager best local application for meetâ€" ing existing problems, provides a climate that is inspiring to both principals and teachers toe de their best. LIPHARDT HARDWARE 1Tp. COLEMAN CAMP STOVES 16 King St. S. SERVICED & Waterloo 4. 34