Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 146

Author: Maryland State Normal School (Towson, Md.)
Publication date: 1922-1927
Publisher: Maryland State Normal School (Towson, Md.)
Number of Pages: 1024

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But usually,

though, some of

us are almost entrenched behind a formidable fortress of units, we are ready to re- ceive friends upon the giving of a proper countersign. In our absence, however, it is "not so good" to just take the precious material for your next teaching lesson, is it?

Now for our own family in 213!

A man, of course, as well as a woman, will seek association with man (part of the time). So it isn't astonishing that sometimes, particu_ larly if general conversation has

veered to romance languages, ap- parel, "friends of mine" or even a theatre party, that one experiences a strong urge to retreat around the corner to masculine rendezvous. How- ever, even such controversial subjects as ventilation, automobiles or sched- ules do not keep the weather from being prevailingly fair.

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I suspect we have missed deeper atmosphere of this or any similar room, or any school, if it is seen mainly as the place of routine business which leaves the character of the teacher relatively untouched and isolated. The nature of our en -. deavor and craftsmanship is much too complex and full of feeling for that. Instead, may it not be well looked upon as one of the settings in the associative drama of a group of lives, varied in gift and maturity, but united, deep down, here and there, by the size of the job and the satisfaction of interplay with kindred spirits ?

R. W. S.

"Does my practicing make you nervous?" asked the man who was learning to play a saxophone. "It did when i first heard the neighbors discussing it," replied the man next door, "but I'm getting so now that I don't care what happens to you."-Tit Bits.

Fresh-water fish must sing bass, because they never reach the high sea.

"Guess what the Professor said about you the other day.'

"I haven't the least idea."

"Oh, so he told you, too?"-Har- vard Lampoon.

April, 1827.

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SIGMA ALPHA FRATERNIZE.

The week-end of March 5 was a signal for much activity on the part of Sigma Alpha Fraternity. For those not acquainted with Sigma Al- pha or its work we will say that it is the boys' fraternity of the Mary- land State Normal School at Towson, Md. Its major purposes are to de- velop character, friendship, scholar- ship, sociability and loyalty to the school.

Although the return of the alumni of Sigma Alpha created the fraternal spirit between those of the present chapter and the alumni, it was illus- trated during the basket-ball game on Saturday afternoon. The alumni team, composed of men of the Classes of '23, 24, 25, '26, were met by five of the active members. The teams proved to be evenly matched. At no one time did either team lead by more than a basket or two. With the score tied and only one minute left to play, some unfortunate alum- nus fouled one of the resident team and he promptly made his free throw for what proved to be the deciding point of the game. This instantly caused much excitement, as the throw was made after the referee had blown his whistle for the final time. We commend the alumni on their effort. although handicapped by "age" and lack of practice. Line-up-

Alumni Members - France, f; Thomas, f; Morris, c; Schmidt. c; Flater, g; Simonds, g.

Resident Members-Ford, f; Price, f: Windsor, c; Muller, g; DeVilbliss, g; Referee-Mr. Fiery.

At night the fraternity entertained its members by holding a dance in the auditorium. The music

was furnished by the "Frisco" seven- piece orchestra, The dance was well attended and many of the alumni members expressed it when they said, "It was the best social in the history of the fraternity."

Our entire day was a success, and we are using this as a means to show our appreciation for those who helped to make it such.

Sigma Alpha

Miss Tall entertained the Sigma Alpha Fraternity, of which she is a honorary member. at

a huffet luncheon at Glen Esk. A short time was spent before dinner in getting acquainted.

Our hostess was very interested in everyone and everything, and used most of the time to recall old memor- ies and renew old acquaintances. The most pleasing part of all followed this: namely, the dinner. It, of course was superb and. needed only the presence of our charming hostess to make it quite perfect.

Hark! a modern Pied Piper, Jack After dinner Dr. Hillegeist, of U. of Md., who helped to organize the fraternity four years ago talked to inspiring fashion. Lederer, lures us to join the dancers in the Emerson Blue Room. We en- ter and gaze upon golden haired the members in an interesting and | princesses and dark princes gliding along to the dreamy tunes of a fairy

DOINGS OF THE NU SIGS.

What are the Nu Sigs doing? Any_ one who attended the Nu Sig sub- scription dance or the Nu Sig card party could answer this question. The Nu Sig dance was held at the Emerson Hotel February 26, with Bob Iula furnishing the music. The Nu Sig card party, held at the Emer- son March 19 was one of the biggest affairs of its kind during the Lenten Season. Many of the guests were fortunate enough to be the winners of one of the door, table or raffle professionalist whom Broadway has prizes.

'Tis true that "many a flower is born to blush unseen," and many a talented person dies unrecognized. We discovered in Charlie Phillips a not praised. We feel certain that if

Spring pledging took place Mon-, any famous theatrical manager had day, April 4. At this time four girls were pledged into the Nu Sigma been present when Charlie gave his interpretation of the Black Bottom" and "Charleston" they would have forced him to sign a ten-year con- tract with their company. Sorority. They are May Angle, Mil- dred Buckingham, Ethel Melcher and Leila McCabe. After the pledg- ing service, a pledge supper was served. We had as our guests our The sweet peas presented were a lovely means of expressing the Sorority's appreciation of their charming chaperon, Mrs. Sibley, aud their president, Miss Leister. Alumni president, Cornelia Wilson, and the 1926 Nu Sig president, Mil- dred Mitchell.

Ellen N. Clark.

SCOUTS GIVE DANCE.

The Girl Scout dance, given on March 18, was quite a success. The largest crowd which attended any of the school dances was present at this function.

The auditorium was beautifully decorated with green and white crepe paper, balloons and shamrocks. Irish flags also added to the decorations. The balloon dance was enjoyed by all. The Lucky Number and Paul Jones were hilarious numbers. All too soon the time came when the dance must break up. We are look- ing forward to another next year.

O. Hauver. Jr. XV.

CONTESTS.

Contests-yes, we (the elementary school) can have contests.

This spring we are starting some- thing new in the campus school.

Our school is divided into a Gold and a White team. Within each grade we have four teams-a boy's and girl's gold team and a boy's and girl's white team.

This week (April 1) we are hav- ing our first contest. The teams within each grade play each other. Points are given to the winning team. We are going to have contests every three weeks from now to the end of the term.

At the last the team that has the most points wins the meet. Every- one is working hard for his team.

The student teachers are having the opportunity to coach the children and to referee the games and see the result of coaching.

Gladys Grimes, Sr. 12.

"Is she intellectual ?"

"No, I find her most intelligent." Jane.

DELTA BETA DELTA SUBSCRIP- TION DANCE,

On the evening of March the twelfth, any observing person stand- ing in the lobby of the Southern Hotel would have seen many happy couples troopiug to the elevators. If he had followed one of them he would have seen the pair get out at the second floor and enter the ban- quet hall; he would have seen D. B. D. banners hung at each end of the room. If he were at all keen he would have realized by this time that the annual Delta Beta Delta sub- scription dance was on,

Jack Lederer was at his best, and the "Footloose" men and girls "tripped the light fantastic" to his "Fascinating Rhythm." Everybody heaved a wistful sigh when the strains of "Home Sweet Home" sounded.

M. E. W., '28.

RED LETTER DAYS.

"All the world is a stage

Where every man must play his part."

The parts portrayed by various individuals are as different in their nature as the individuals are unlike. Some of us play the nonessential or obscure roll, while others carry cities off their feet with their startling prominence. An illustration of the latter type is recognized in the three sororities of our school, which stand in the headlights and dazzle us with their splendor. Recently each soror- ity has given a subscription dance at one of Baltimores famous hotels.

waltz. The music fades, and we be- come conscious that the next dance will be a Paul Jones. A trick ver- sion of a Paul Jones followed. An- other interesting feature was a "dash dance,' in which the Olympian cham. pion was able, by using a hundred yard dash, to procure one of the ladies wearing sweet peas or some other fair damsel.

April, 1927.

TOWER LIGHT

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TOWER LICHT

PUBLISHED MONTHLY

BY THE STUDENTS OF THE MARY-

LAND STATE NORMAL SCHOOL,

Student Editors LOUISE MANUEL ADELE FLOOK

TOWSON, MD.

ELEANORA BOWLING ELLEN CLARK

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Managing Editor

ALICE L. MUNN

Advertising Manager

Price :- One Dollar Fifty Cents For

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Ten Copies.

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APRIL, 1927.

Editorial

USE AND ABUSE.

These two words are somewhat alike in appearance, although if you look at them closely you will per- ceive a difference. In meaning, how- over, the difference is tremendous.

seem to realize this. Instances of this lack are numerous, but we offer but one example: the tennis courts. The distinction between abusing the tennis courts and merely using them, is. to some extent, apparent to everyone. By abusing the courts we mean not wearing tennis shoes while playing; walking or running across The courts to reach some destination which could have been arrived at just as easily by going around; using the courts to play baseball or soccer; or not using the courts at all, the worst offense in the category.

Playing without tennis shoes, as you may know from bitter experi- once. raises unsightly lumps, with bang! It is only some poor student corresponding pockets, in the courts. with a one hundred and fifty pound body frantically trying to adjust him- self in a two-by-four space between benches; over in the corner senti- mental demonstrations are given by members of the male sex for the imu ement of those about and as a sign of evident boredom; last but not 'east, we must include those who listen but do not hear, who sit there with perfectly blank faces, minds far away. and if a ball should chance to strike one of these lumps or pockets the re- sult might be surprising, and disas- trous. The same effect is produced by walking across the courts in or- d'nary shoes, especially if they have high heels. Playing baseball or soc- cer on the tennis courts is not only highly anachronistic, it also spoils the courts for those who might de- sire to use them legitimately.

And that brings us to our last point: not using the courts at all. They are your courts, and you pay (in part) for their upkeep with your Athletic Association dues. There- fore, why not use

them ? If you don't use them, they are left free so that others may abuse them.

Arthur Lichtenstein, Sr. 8.

ASSEMBLIES.

Almost everyone at Normal will agree that assemblies are delightful affairs and that most of the students enjoy attending them, especially when one of our "favorites" is ex-

pected to speak. But have you ever thought of the queer ways in which some of us express our appreciation ?

On days other than those sched- uled for musical assemblies, when there is someone to address the s' hool, we have wondered how the

Some Normal School students do not audience must look to the speaker. Some of us have never stood upon that stage and looked out upon that vast sea of faces. Those of us who have, on some happy or unhappy oc- casion, with a sinking heart and a mouth fast becoming dry, were not too nervous to notice the attitude of letic Dues!

the student body before us.

It would, no doubt, surprise many of' the students if we should suddenly realize all that a speaker observes. In one direction perhaps there is a group of eager, attentive listeners; but what of Susie, who is feverishly telling Mary all about that most ter- rible "Psychology" test plus all the questions asked; and, suddenly a

ONE OF THE FAMILY.

My first name is Day; my second is Student, and my last, the family name, is Council. I'm just one year old. That year has been profitable, inspiring and beneficial, yet discour- . aging. For being so young I think I have been of some good on this earth anyway, because my first year of life has been really life. Let's see now ; has my life fulfilled some purpose, because I'm so dependable upon my qualities to help me. Surely, I've set up certain laws and rules by which I may guide my paths through the future. My selfishness seems to

be in the foreground because I've tried to make myself comfortable in the rest rooms by dressing in the proper room and by eating in the

We ask the students of Normal to cafeteria. My meals have been di- put themselves in the place of the gested quite well since I know why speaker. Let us make our assemb_

I must pay a certain price for my lies occasions to be proud of, and food. With the help of my sister- earn some truly merited praise from county. we hope we have made our he faculty. It will give us satis- parents qu'te proud of our work in faction, too; if only the satisfaction ! trying to keep the grounds in good of realizing that our duty as "Stu- dents of the Maryland State Normal School" has been well done.

Anna R. Eigner, Sr. 8.

MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!

If it is true that the desire for and full of spirit

money is the root of all evil, then it 'live and grow to something worth is certain that the members of the while. Athletic Board are headed straight !

for the dogs. We members of the board spend all of our waking hours, and most of our sleeping ones, think- ing of money; not because of an abundance of it, but because of an

is appalling lack of it! Money needed to buy equipment for the ath- letic classes as well as for running the various school teams and the class teams. This is indeed unfortu- nate, but since the Legislature does not make any allowance for athletics at Maryland State Normal School in the budget of expenses, we must "grin and bear it." Our only source of income is from the athletic dues, the mere two dollars that you pay, or are supposed to pay, at the begin- ning of each year. All of which brings us right up to the point-do you know that almost half the stu- dents have failed as yet to pay their A. A. dues?

This is really a shame, especially in view of the fact that last year we had a 100% subscription. It is never too late to mend. If your conscience doesn't hurt you enough to make you pay your dues. then in the name of humanity relieve the sufferings of a wan and thin athletic board. We know who the delinquents are, and we shall be watching them closely for the next week or so * * *

Remember - Two Dollars-Ath-

Harold R. Manakee.

condition. Again, I realize that af- ter all, life is worth living. I have, I'm sure. accomplished several pieces of work, but can't I do more? Jun- iors and Seniors, my qualities are, and have been, excellent. Will they continue to be strong, cooperative

Oh, please let me

Mildred Herrmann, Sr. 8.

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TO THE PRINCESS ANIN.1. ( By I. V. S. )

Spring Rain

The rain beat My upturned face Into a smile Of anguish and despair.

My blood beat Your lovely face Visioned in night Of anguish and despair.

The Dawn Is Here Cursed day is dawning Pallid medallion sun (See its futile glimmer ) Calls strength to rise and toil.

Evening Comes

Downing disc of sun Dismal day is done. Shrill siren of whistle At eve neoulous dust Clamour of feet and tongues Coarse meat-thick blood Sudorific strength, Power of mass Belched forth In this dismissal From work.

A MEMORY.

Just a lonely, winding pathway, Winding o'er a lonely hill; Just beside a wintry woodland; Blown by breezes, wild and chill.

See, it winds up to a dooryard, Dreary place, by weeds o'ergrown; Covring up the lonely pathway, Leaves dead, brown; by cold winds blown.

Then a dull grey house, so silent, Not a sound disturbs its gloom; E'en the rays of golden sunshine Scarce dare peep into a room.

Soft, 1 tiptoe thru its hallsways. Ancient walls stare down at me; In a tiny room I stumble, Look! an old rag doll I see! Frances Heaps.

WHEN NIGHT TIME'S DRAWIN' NIGH.

I love to set an' listen As the eventide goes by To all the dear earth creatures When night time's drawin' nigh.

The cricket and the katydid A-singin', cozy like Kind'a breaken up, all cheery, The sadness of the night.

And I look again with sorrow At these useless hands o' mine, All wrinkled up with rhumatiz, Tho' they ne'er wuz very fine.

Un I thank our All Wise Father In this twilight time of life For the memories he gives me For to Calm up like, the strife.

All the time 1 set-just thinkin', As the e'ven tide goes by, Of all life's kindnesses to me When night time's drawin' nigh. V. Mumma, Sr: 5.

ON RETURNING TO THE RIVER.

On returning to the river We leave ere long the blistering heat That August brings to the city street, And the stifling air. With the wind in our faces we speed along To the whistle's blast and the wheels' gay song, To a region fair.

The green fields, dotted with trees, dash by,

Over us still smiles the blazing sky, With its golden ray.

Hamlet and and village we meet,

All sleeping and quiet in the noon- day heat,

Dozing away. On goes the train, but never so slow Rush forward our thoughts to the place where we go, To a river's bank steep. Where reaching up skyward arch green trees and tall, Where smiling blue waters dimple and call, And shadows lie deep. Eleanora Bowling.

SPRING.

I feel it coming over me As a sweet and mystic spell; My spirit seems to higher be In a land where pleasures dwell.

'Tis just around the corner here, Or hiding over there; For something tells me 'tis quite near,

This charm of beauty rare.

1 hear it in the tree-top high, 1 see it in the grass;

And all around me, oh! quite nigh, Fantastic beings pass.

The days seem filled with dreamy hours,

Of happiness and play; And o'er the earth made gay with flowers Mysterious whispers sway.

Does no one know what it's all about, Why all the birds do sing, Why all the children run and shout, And what the breezes bring?

AN EARTH SONG.

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I sing of earth. A sweet song of strength Of masses, and iron, and coal.

1 sing of birth, A sweet song of spring Of sweat for dew Of brawn for earth And steam for strength.

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1 sing of mirth, Of life and love Of work and play That will be to you When the summer comes-

When masses gain their strength --

When coal, and iron, and sweat, and brawn- Sing of pleasures in toil And not of blackness and despair.

I. V. S.

AN OLD FASHIONED GARDEN.

In the dusk of the twilight I love to wander away Into the land of the long ago, At the close of a summer's day.

I see an old fashioned garden, Sweet with the perfume rare Of roses, hollyhocks and poppies, And larkspur a goodly share.

The crickets are sweetly singing A lullaby soft and low To each little sweet scented flowerlet As deep into sleep they go.

I seem to sce in my vision A maiden with soft white hair, A maiden resembling my grand- mother, Awaiting her lover there.

My vision now grows dimmer As night creeps slowly on, But the beauty and fragrance still lingers In my heart when the dream is gone, -Lorena Aist.

Bobby had been reading "Treasure Island" and other pirate stories, and his mother was quite surprised when he went to say his prayers to hear him say: "Give us this day our daily bread, Yo, ho! and a bottle of rum."-Ex- . change.

The old gentleman was a trifle be- wildered at the elaborate wedding. "Are you the groom?" he asked a melancholy-looking man.

"No, sir," the young man replied. "I was eliminated in the preliminary tryouts."-Studebaker Cooperator.

Dot-"Why do you suppose there is so much electricity in my hair?" Ruth-"Because it's connected to a dry cell."

Yes, from the woodlands far away, Comes singing soft and clear, Intoned more sweetly every day, " "Tis springtime of the year." Lillian C. Sundergill, Jr. X1.

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April, 1827.

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TOWER LIGHT

April, 1927.

ATICS

NEWS FROM THE DIAMOND.

Coach Shanks has issued the call for baseball candidates, and about twenty men have answered the sum- mons. They have been practicing hard for the last two weeks. The outlook is only fair this season in spite of our having seven letter men back from last year's team. We are going to miss the fine work of "Ted" Snyder in the box. "Peck" Windsor and "Foss" Ford, who are endeavor- ing to take "Ted's" place are round_ ing into shape nicely and expect to "get going right" in a week or so.

This year we are fortunate in hav- ing with us a real baseball man- Coach Shanks. He certainly "knows his stuff." Under his guidance we expect to round out the season nicely with the majority of games on the right side of the ledger.

"Sunny" Stouffer will probably do the receiving. Our own "Peck" Windsor and "Foss' Ford will take up the hurling duties, and alternate at first base. "Bill" Mahaney will

ably take care of everything that, picked from each class who played two games, both of which were won by Juniors.

comes to. or near, short. Second and third will be open to newcomers,

pobably Mueller a n d Dudderar. "Murph." our own Greek god; Sei-

There were two interesting games of basketball between the Sconts and verts and Rankin look good in the the Faculty, resulting in a victory for outer gardens. There is a host of the Faculty first, and for the men-good men-who are fighting, Scouts in the second game. We hope they will play again to break the tie. hard for positions, and who are li- able to displace any of the above On March second we had a demon- stration of class-room work. Judges - were appointed to decide which class did the better work. The result was a victory for the Juniors. named men at any time, for the line- up given here is only "scientific guesswork." Included in these men are: Reck, Fishpaw, Baumgartner, Ward, Lawliss, Burns and Brown. This team looks good on paper, and it only remains for ns to wait until April 8th to see how it looks in action.

The schedule is as follows:

April 8th-Loyola. April 13th-Gilman. April 21st-Mt. St. Joe. April 25th-Forest Park. April 27th-City College. May 3rd-McDonough. May 6th-Briarly Hall. May 11-Mt. St. Joe. May 16th -City College. May 19-Shepherd College. May 20-Briarly Hall. May 25th-Calvert Hall. May 30th-Calvert Hall.

June 1-Forest Park. June 3-Junior-Senior.

We are looking for a large turn-

ont of rooters at every game played bliss. Ward, Windsor, Byers, Burns, at home-don't disappoint us!

11. It. Manakee, Manager.

A REVIEW OF ATHLETICS.

One of the delightful things at the Normal School is the fun of ath- letics.

There are many changes from last year. We do not have any inter- scholastic games for the girls, though we do enjoy section and class con- home. tests. We also have contests be- tween the Pest and Normal societies.

the fall we began with our

hockey tournament, first between sections, then between classes, the winning section representing the two classes respectively. The Seniors were the victors. There was also a picked team from the Juniors and Seniors who played two games, in which the Seniors were victorions. The Pests and Normals tried their luck in hockey also, the Normals be- ing the victors.

Our winter work began with floor work, stunts, folk dances, and bas- ketball.

In baseball there was a team

When all points are summed up the Seniors are ahead by a few points." Fight Seniors, Fight Juniors, for the finals!

Results of the Soccer Team repre- senting Normal the past season are as follows:

Games Won-Towson High School 2, Forest Park High School, Navy Plebes. Sparrows Point High School. Westminster High School, Franklin High School, Catonsville High School 2.

Games Lost-City College, Frost_ burg Normal. Western Maryland Col- lege .

Tie Games -- City College, Tome In- stitute, Frostburg Normal, Barton lligh School, Forest Park Hìgh School, Western Maryland College.

The following players represented the school. Mahaney, captain; DeVil- Sieverts, Muller, Stouffer. Lawliss, Price. Fishpaugh, Gentry.

Manager Sachs has prepared the following schedule for the tennis team that will represent Normal School this season;

Wednesday, April 6-Forest Park, home.

Tuesday, April 12-Mt. St. Jos- eph,s, away. Friday, April 22-Calvert Hall, home.

Wednesday, April 27-City Col- lege, home.

Friday, April 29-Loyola, home. Friday, May 6-Poly, home. Friday, May 13-Calvert Hall, away. Monday, May 16-City College,

Saturday, May 28-U. of M. Phar- macy, away. Friday, June 3-Mt. St. Joseph's, home.

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Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 146

Author: Maryland State Normal School (Towson, Md.) Publication date: 1922-1927 Publisher: Maryland State Normal School (Towson, Md.) Number of Pages: 1024

Author: Maryland State Normal School (Towson, Md.)
Publication date: 1922-1927
Publisher: Maryland State Normal School (Towson, Md.)
Number of Pages: 1024