Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 150

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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ceiving work, paddling in a severe storm. The paddler sees a great bil- low approaching and makes ready to dig his paddle with all force into it; but the canoe rides the wave, which rolls away under the boat, and the paddle is vigorously fanning the air! That happened several times to us, throwing us somewhat off our course, and by the time we had entered the river, the storm had slightly abated.

We were drenched, our soaked and bedraggled clothes clung to our bodies; the water ran off the ends of our hair and trickled down our necks.

But the rain had now stopped. The thunder rolled away in the east and a faint golden gleam struggled through the black mass of clouds. And over all, colorful, imposing and beautiful in its symbolism of a great trust, arched the resplendent rain- bow.

Then for the first time I saw the end of the rainbow. gorgeous arch in the city, but merely the arch, and ofter wonders where it starts and where it ends. I saw the end. It climbed down a steep bank and slid into the gray water. The end of the rainbow, and safe harborage after the storm!

Eleanora Bowling, Jr. 2.

THE JUNIOR PROM.

April 30, 1927! Nine o'clock!

Normal Schoil ablaze with lights against the black of the sky! Auto- mobiles-big and small-whiz up to the "tower on the hill." Pretty girls in blues, greens, pinks, and all colors of the rainbow, chattering and laugh- ing as they gaily and expectantly climb the steps to the auditorium, on the arm of "the man." Music bursts upon our ears and we slowly wend our way to the receiving line. With a sigh of relief we finally escape to the floor, and begin our first dance. As

we whirl around the floor we have time at last to analyze the pleasant impression conceived when we first entered the hall. The dancing space is surrounded by white lat- tice work, with red and white roses rambling in lovely confusion. Sofas and cushions under latticed arbors afford pleasant havens of rest be- tween intermissions,

The orchestra, on the platform, in a setting resembling an outdoor scene, is softly shaded hy a pale blue light. The white and red banner of nineteen hundred and twenty-eight is resplendent as it hangs between the white latticed gateway in the dist-

twelve draws near. Ah! Our Junior Prom is over; the curtain of reality has dropped upon our "night of nights" as it slowly fades into the distance. Seniors, we thank you! You have truly helped to make our "prom" remain a "treasured night of memories."

Lula Bichy, '28.

M. S. N. S. VIGNETTES.

Famous Places At Normal. The Main Library.

Books. Many of them. Long

windows. Light. Flowers. Mar- garet Haines looking lost. No won- der! She's seldom here. A "run" on the history shelves. Where are the "Tickners"? Fiction being taken out to be read during the holiday. A long line waiting for books to be checked out. Miss Osborne patiently answering questions. The noisy click

The Annex.

More books, of course. An excited horde demanding Prometheus. Sur- reptitious recountings of "last night" behind the concealing covers of a book. Miss Stitzel chasing an elusive volume among the shelves. Chernak and 'Bader pretending to do science. Shouts of the elementary school chil- dren who are playing underneath the windows.

THE ROOMMATE PSALM.

My roommate is my nemesis, I live in want.

She maketh me to sit up to do her notebook.

She leadeth me to appear green in- my own classes;

She never restoreth my soap.

She leadeth me into ice cream par- lors to save her own change;

Yea, though I talk a volley and fuss 'till I'm out of breath,

She plays her uke the louder.

She is ever with me,

Her belts and ribbons, they discom- fort me,

She anointed her head with my bril_ liantine.

Sunday blueness and gloom shall not follow me all the days of my life, For I won't have to dwell in a room with her forever .- The Index.

There was a young fellow named Sid, Who kissed a girl on the eyelid. She said to the lad,

"Your aim's mighty bad;

You should practice a while." So he did .- Barnard Barnacle.

Little Girl-"Mother, there's a

man in the kitchen kissing the cook." Mother-"What! In my house! Send her upstairs this minute."

Little Girl-"April fool! It's only

ance. Card tables at the back of the hall afford amusement to many of our teachers and friends when not en- gaged in dancing. Seniors in white dresses, red aprons and caps, serve delicious punch to the thirsty, never- weary revelers. Cheer, good will her pilots. For it is hard and de-Jand fellowship radlate as the hour of }father."-Lehigh Burr.

One sees this of a typewriter.

May, 1927

TOWER LIGHT

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TH HETICS

JUNIOR SPORTSMEN.

It would seem rather unthoughtful and unappreciative to start this ar- ticle telling of the success of Juniors in sports during the year, without considering the most important factor for the fine results obtained by the Juniors. ] feel impelled to speak, first of the man behind the gun, as it were. The young man to whom the coaching reins were given this season deserves a rousing vote of thanks for the miracles he has performed as coach of our competitive teams. The athletic profession is one to be proud of, but like all other professions, it has its incongruities. This

last statement refers to the difficulties that confronted our coach. Our di_ rector had a doubly hard road to travel. In addition to being a new- comer to our Maryland soil, and not being acquainted with the athletic officials and boards of the institutions promoting athletics, he was obliged to divide his attention so that other schools could receive the benefit of his instruction. Then, considering the difficulty of his situation, don't you think we should feel honored by having the services of a man who will give all he has to realize success? We know that in order to coach a team a man must first of all under- stand boys. I must confess here that the young man referred to under- stands human nature as well as An- drew Mellon understands finance. Next, he must, if he would prove suc- cessful, win the confidence and re- spect of his charges. There is no need, as far as we can see, why we should comment on the preceding statement, for it is an accepted fact.

Now, coming to the points that we were asked to cover. It is the aim of this article to show everyone the extent of Junior participation in ath- letics for the entire year. Everyone realizes, however, how weak and fruitless are any efforts of mine to put forth in a clear and vivid fashion Third, and most important of all, hejall that the instructors referred to himself must possess the ability he have done. The writer begs the humble pardon of any person who is unjustly depicted or represented in erroneous statements contained here- in. After reading this introduction, 1 blame no one who rambles on until he meets the peroration which is this missive's most commendable feature, as far as rhetoric is concerned. Well, here goes. would desire others to have. It should be said here, that he has oftimes been quoted as saying that his sole interest in athletic activity is not confined to that of preparing a few men to excel in a particular sport, but to promote group exercise so that all will share equally the benefits of athletic training. I think the mis- sion of a man who is trying to help us build a stronger and sounder body to face this cruel, cruel world, is a sacred one, and one to be really proud of. Mr. Shanks, permit the Junior Class to offer its most sincere thanks for your wonderful work.

Mr. Shanks took up his duties dur- ing the soccer season and succeeded in rounding out a well-balanced club that proved its mettle throughout the season. It should be not overlooked that do I

that our soccer team was one of the strongest combinations in the State, having been defeated only on two oc- casions. With the advent of basket- ball, our subject in question experi- enced a great deal of difficulty in de- veloping a formidable quintet to cope with the worthy opponents that had been scheduled. Although the re- sults realized in this sport were not as marked as in soccer, it was in no sense of the word a reflection on our coach's ability to produce a winner. Now with the coming of spring, buds, flowers and other important food for thought, we have the return of the national pastime. It is quite obvious that this season's nine is the best that has ever donned the uniforms of the Maryland State Normal School. The coach's untiring efforts and un- flinching determination to produce a team that would reflect credit on the school and on him, will not go un_ rewarded.

Here, too, mention of Mrs. Smedley for her good work should be made, but due to the writer's unfamiliarity with her, he will be compelled to con- fine his remarks to mere recognition of her splendid cooperation in guid- ing the destinies of the athletic or- ganization. We are all fully aware of. the administrative ability of this person, so it will not be necessary to elaborate on what she has done and intends to do.

team was a composition of Juniors and Seniors with the greater part of the burden resting on the shoulders of the former. Because of the writ- er's late entry and little interest manifested in this activity, he will be obliged to refrain from comment- ing on the personal abilities of the players. Gentry, Ward, Bader, Law- lis, Sieverts, Fishpaugh (and any other unmentioned) were the big- town men who toiled laboriously on our soccer team. I previously men- tioned that these men were skilled booters of the leather air container, so we will be content to let it rest at that. However, I must say that anyone who subjects himself to the many abuses that attend the playing of this haughty English pastime, cer- tainly has my sympathy, which, of course, doesn't mean a single thing. To be in danger of being bruised, kicked, shoved and tossed about in general as these were, requires oodles of nerve, barrels of grit, plenty of It school spirit, and a total disregard for the evil consequences derived from such gruesome struggles. is not to be taken, however, that we are trying to discourage this manly sport- not in the least, but just bringing to the students' attention that they should be proud to have men of this type working for them on the athletic field and with them under the same roof. We take this opportunity, you erstwhile athletes, to warmly congratulate you for the manner in which you have won our respect and admiration.

Second Episode-Enter the Drib_ blers-

During the winter when the bitter cold and inclement weather refused to look with favor upon outdoor ex- ecise, a game known to many as basketball, commanded interest and attention. Here, and even more so than in soccer, did the undergrads give excellent account of themselves. Without showering ourselves with self-praise (which goes but a short way) we must confess that the in- ferior element in our school were "IT". We had a complete monopoly of all positions on the varsity team, as you probably already know. The person to whom the hardship of writ- ing these boring and uninteresting lines is given, expresses his entire dis- satisfaction in using names of in- dividuals for the purpose of bringing their work to light. He is well aware, however, and totally unaffect- ed, by the opinions formed of him through the writing of these senseless lines, but will do so for-no matter what for. It must be said that the progress of our basketball team was somewhat impeded due to cancella- tions, infrequent practices, and ir- regularity of schedule. Those to

No matter how good the instruc- tion, how strong the spirit, or how willing the heart, in order to have a good team, a coach must have work- able and appropriate material, which is somewhat lacking here in school. We can say, without reflecting on our keen sense of modesty that the Jun- iors have contributed largely to every whom we are indebted for their meritorious work are Devilbis, Law- lis, Ward and Gentry. Comments sport, no matter what form it took. I said we must have material, and emphasize. The soccer will be made according to position

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played by the person and in order as named above. First (recently with- drawn) is a rather tall, awkward per- son who consequently experienced a great deal of difficulty in navigating on his pedal extremities. Second, showed great need for further season- ing, although at close of season he did show at least 50 per cent im- provement over his pre season form. It should be said that the need for his services was urgent. Next, was a very important factor in the of- fensive power of the aggregation. lle was at all times cool, ready and very dependable, and a mainstay of the team. Last ( not that he belongs there naturally, but because we are taking the men according to their height) was all that could be ex. pected. In addition to being a heady player, he had team play, and not individual glory at heart. With a few players of this same variety, our bids for victory could be made a great deal stronger. The other com- ponent part of the.team, because of his strategie position, does not see fit to waste his thoughts and words on his own ability as a courtman.

The last of the major sports that is now in full swing will be next in line for discussion. The same con- spienousness that marked the absence of Seniors from the basketball team. applies to the Juniors in baseball. It seems as though the only thing we are contributing to the baseball team comes in the form of moral support. We poor insignificant creatues do not feel the least bit jealous because of our poor representation in this sport, for we take great pleasure in letting the hopefuls of this year's graduating class go about conscious of their importance these last few days. Out of the nine positions only two are filled by Juniors, the other seven being reserved for the purpose of Senior participation. Ward and one other audacious youngster are ex- tended the courtesy of an outfield berth. It must be truthfully said, however, that the team is as strong as Hercules ever pretended to be. lf this article were meant to include Seniors, I would see fit to sing words of approbation to our faithful toiler of the hillock, the pugnacious young man who cavorts the inner defense and who avers to be the real back- bone of the team, our guardian of the initial sack, who hasn't the least de_ sire to be ostentatious as well as the host of others who are in every sense of the word creditable performers.

The last sport that concerns the most of us is that which involves the driving of a lively pellet over a net. Here, as in other lines, the Juniors have proved themselves distinguished tennis aspirants. No doubt you have seen that elongated, serene and tacl- turn young man who belongs to the intelligencia roaming about our cor- ridors. If you have not made his acquaintance, the writer

though you are being deprived of an We meet City and Mt. St. Joe again later in the season, on our courts, and expect to do . considerably better against both. In addition, matches with Calvert Hall, Hopkins Fresh_ men, Loyola, Marston's and Univers- ity of Maryland Pharmacy School are scheduled. Bad weather early in the season has caused many postpone- ments and the schedule is quite crowded for the latter part of t season. essential part of your Normal School education. Well, anyway, the sub- ject in question swings a wicked racquel and has every intention of having his name engraved on that coveted David Cup Team Trophy. Bill takes his tennis as seriously as Mussolini takes his Fascisti and oft- times resorts to the same methods as the Italian dictator in his scramble for victory. "Bill," as he is some- times addressed, is a real benefit to To the many who are interested in tennis at Normal, we suggest that one of the best ways to learn the game is to see it played well. Come our somewhat wobbly and dilapi- dated team, and we do entertain the hope that when this adolescent finds his real stride we will be able to see'out to the matches; the schedule is his name appear more often in the win column. posted on the bulletin board .- A. L. "Little Mose" (de-

rived from the fact that he is 2 inches taller than Napoleon) finds time when he is not engaged in his fa- vorite indoor sport -- whatone-better were it to remain unsaid, to give the tennis fans a real treat. Mose's usual calm and coolness is as evident here as elsewhere. More should be said, but the writer's limited supply of paper will not allow him to become extravagant with his thoughts. The other Junior member of the team hasn't the least desire to be looked

upon as an accomplished tennis player. In dividing his time be- tween the two sports now in the limelight, he finds himself unable to render any valuable serviec to the racquetters, not that he could if he saw fit to.

You, as well as I, should be glad to hear that the conclusion is now being written. The writer's only hope is that the Juniors of next year will be as generous with their ser- vices as were the members of that group this year.

Carroll S. Rankin.

TENNIS.

The men's tennis team this year is the best that the school has yet pro- duced. Three veterans of last

year's team; Lichtenstein, captain; Sachs, and Hettleman, and three ex- cellent new men: Rankin, Bader and Gentry, form a dangerous sextet. The chief drawback is that Rankin also plays baseball, and unfortunately for the tennis team, many baseball games occur on the same dates as tennis matches.

Considering this, we have done well so far. Our three strongest op- ponents have been met. Forest Park defeated ns 5-1, Mt. St. Joseph's by 5-2, and City College by 6-0 (2nd doubles tied). In the first two we were minus the services of Rankin. City College, with the best prep team in the East for the past five years, was expectd to win handily. All the individual scores have been quite close. "Poly", scheduled to meet us May 6, failed to appear, so we may feels as claim the match by forfeit.

BASEBALL NEWS.

To date, nothing can be said about the baseball team that is not compli- have mentary. The fellows all rounded into shape nicely, pleasing even the critical eye of Coach Shanks. So far we have won four games and lost one. As for the percentage, use this for a motivating problem in Miss Scarborough's arithmetic class and find it out for yourself.

We started off right by defeating Loyola 4-2 in a well-played and ex- citing game, featured by the hitting and pitching of "Peck" Windsor. Our next game-with Gilman-was won by "Jupe" Pluvius, the rain bringing reminiscenses to the old in- habitants of the Johnstown flood. Then we travelled to Irvington, where we were handed our first defeat. Against Mt. St. Joe we displayed a brand of ball that was way off form and Mt .. St. Joe took advantage of the fact, finally winning 11-6. With the score in games won and lost standing one and one, in favor of the umpire, we proceeded to deal out a 5-2 de- feat to Forest Park, "Peck's" pitch- ing again coming into the limelight. Old "Jupe" again slipped over a fast one, and the next two tilts with City College had to be called off on ac- count of rain. But we came back strong to hand out a 9-4 licking to McDonough. Then, bubbling over with confidence, we scheduled a game with Tome's strong team, only to have it called off when a miniature cloudburst almost washed away Port Deposit. In our last game we enter- tained Briarley Hall to the tune of a 7-3 defeat. In the last mentioned game Windsor again came to the front, striking out seventeen men, allowing only five hits and then com- ing through with two hits himself, one of them a "homer." The team lines up as follows:

Ford, 1st base; Murphy, I. f .! Mul- ler, 2nd base; Mahaney, s. s .; Stouf- fer, c .; Rankin, c. f .; Ward, r. f; Dud- derar, 3rd base; Windsor, p.

Substitutes carried on the squad are: Reck, Lawtiss and Chernak.

The team is playing "heads up"

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ball, and we are all looking forward to St. Joe's visit here, when we ex -! pect to avenge our defeat by a good !one is to be "the whole thing." there trouncing.

Windsor and Stouffer, the battery, are working together well and are both hitting the ball with "vim, vigor and vitality ".Muller and Mahaney are also hitting well. In a few more games we expect to get going right and open up a murderer's row which will shower base hits on the opposing pitchers.

The attendance to date has been very poor. A schedule of games has been posted on the bulletin board op- posite the entrance. Please consult it, come to the games, and root hard for Normal!

H. R. Manakee, Mgr.

DOINGS OF D. B. D'S.

Delta Beta Delta elected its officers for 1927-28. Its new officers are:

President-Libby Coale. Vice-President-Lula Bichy.

Secretary-Julia Mohler.

Treasurer- Mary Emily Walls.

Social Chairman-Mary Keech. We wish them success for next year.

Come Lassies and Lads, Get Leave of Your Dads

And away to the Southern hie; For the D. B. D's. are good little speeds

When a dance is coming by.

The Blue Room at the Southern was a whirl of gaiety Saturday night, May 7th, when the Delta Beta Delta Sorority staged its Spring Formal.

Jack Lederer was in the "jazziest" spirit, and his "band" followed unanimously. A merry chase was on til 11:30, when everyone stopped for breath and supper. Salads and sand- wiches took away that empty feeling, and the delicious little cakes and ices just hit the spot and topped off the lunch.

At the winding up of "La Grande Promenade,' 'the favors were giveu. The girls were presented with gold bracelets and the men were given leather cigarette cases, engraved with the Sorority seal.

Among the guests were Miss Alice Munn, Dr. and Mrs. Hillegeist, Miss Ruth C. Sperry and Miss Cobb.

Louise Young.

ALPHA KAPPA DELTA.

The Juniors of A. K. D. are beginning to feel very important Eighteen of the Senior Class now of belong to this Society .. indeed, for now, with the election officers completed, they dimly The following Juniors have been elected members: Gladys Almony, well, Eleanora Bowling, Mary Eliza- beth Browning, Helen Cousins, Te-nai sense the responsibliity that will be theirs next year. These officers are: President-Claire Shull; vice_presi- Irene Andrews, Susan Emily Brom- dent- Ding" Preston ; secretary- Jeanie Ross; treasurer, Eleanora

Bowling. And yet, with this sense ! Horst, Charlotte Harn, Gladys Moore

of elation that is always felt when and Abraham Stein.

is genuine sadness as the time for the graduations of our Senior sisters draws near.

The initiation of new members will take place Saturday, June 4, 1927, preceding a luncheon given by Miss Tall and Miss Sperry to the fraternity, at Miss Tall's home.

Our closed dance, held May 7th at the Alcazar, was a night that will not At this meeting the county his- tories compiled by a history com- mittee composed of Margaret Breit- ling, chairman; Grace Lyons and be forgotten soon. It was, socially, the last event of the year, and it was a fitting climax. As an anticlimax, however, the Juniors are making Emily Gibson, will be presented to plans to entertain their Senior sisters| the school. Many members of the at an all-day party on a South River "shore."

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS.

The League of Women Voters is an organization which came into exist- ence to meet an emergency in Ameri- can life. At the time of the passage of the Woman Suffrage bill some million new voters were admitted to the electorate. The question im_ mediately arose: How can these new voters be equipped to play an import- ant part in our public life ? It was so the League of Women Voters came into existence. We have today forty- five State Leagues with their

branches. Of course, you know our League here at Normal is a branch of the Maryland one. Now that we have organized our League, what is its purpose? The purpose is to train and equip our new voters for their political lives and to promote clean politics. In order for our League to carry out this purpose we have held bi-monthly meetings, some of which were conducted by the members. Besides, we have been very fortu- nate in securing several speakers of authority among political circles. The most recent if these was Miss La- vinia Engle, who spoke to us on "The Correct Procedure iu Parlia- mentay Law." We conducted an ex- cursion to Annapolis for the purpose of hearing the State Legislature in session. This year has been a very successful one for our League. Next year we hope to go forward with greater strides and make our League of Women Voters mean more to Normal .-

Mildred Shanklin, Reporter

HONOR SOCIETY NEWS.

The following Seniors have been elected to the Chi Alpha Sigma Fra- ternity, the Honor Society of the school: Jeannette Goldberg, Bernice Mundy, Marjorie Gwynn, Ruth Read, |May Mercer, Mildred Nikirk. Eliza- beth France, Willma Wallenstein.

fraternity have contributed to this piece of work.

A LOVELY PARTY.

Pastel shades and "The Coin" have always set me adrift in the land of memories. I unconsciously associate both of these with the visualization of a lovely personality or perhaps a lovely face.

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Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 150

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