Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 16

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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He emphasized the need of attend- ance at Summer School, and said "we should never be satisfied with our original equipment or the quali- ty of service given, but should con- tinue to grow in service, in knowl- edge, and in usefulness.

To more strongly emphasize the need of professional growth Dr. Strayer referred to Maltby Babcock's philosophy. Go Right On Working. GROW.

He referred to the advancement made in the field of medicine. That as the practice in medicine had evolved from witchcraft to a science so was education being transformed from a trade to a science. Just as

the doctor took his solemn oath, upon being admitted to practice, so should teachers take an oath that they will do their best for those they serve, their greatest reward belng the joy of service.

We, as teachers, must hold up to thechildren high ideals, since we and they are making the citizenship of tomorrow.

Be patriotic in its fullest and best sense.

Then Dr. Strayer repeated the in- spiring words of America, the Beau- tiful:

'"O, beautiful for pilgrim feet,

Whose stern impassioned stress, A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness.

America, America,

God mend thine every flaw;

Confirm thy soul in self control;

Thy liberty in law."

MABEL A. PIELERT.

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THE ORIOLE

PUBLISHED MONTHLY

BY THE STUDENTS OF THE MARY- LAND STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, TOWSON, MD.

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OCTOBER, 1922.

GLEE CLUB.

Of course every one knows that the Normal School has a Glee Club. I do not know why I have been asked to tell you about it, but I suppose the reason is because last year I was an enthusiastic member. Then, too, we had no formal organization, hence no president.

formal group to sing for a good time and to learn new choral music. This year, if the popular demand is great enough, a formal organization may be had.

At the head of the Glee Club was Miss Shurtz. Miss Spicer was the accompanist ,and Margaret Owens was assistant accompanist.

There were no dues to be paid, but each bought his own sheet music.

The enrollment was seventy-five, eleven of whom were boys (but they didn't always come). Sixty was the regular average attendance.

Last year we planned a social evening for once a month. The Glee Club and Orchestra both took part in this. The Orchestra really seems a part of us. Although we rehearse separately, we appear in public together.

There are some other big items concerning the Glee Club. The Or- chestra and Glee Club gave a con- cert at school. This year we hope to give concerts away from school as well as here. Supper hikes were considered among the best of good times with the Glee Club. Last year we all went out in the woods and every one had a delightful time.

ed to one hundred, so you'd better be carly, for the last ones may have to draw straws!

HAZEL WRIGHT.

ELEMENTARY DOINGS.

What an interesting place the Elementary School is! Have you visited some grade while a project was being developed? If not, do so. Pay a visit real soon and I'm sure you will feel a keener interest in the work which his being carried on there.

Suppose you visit the first grade. If you do, you will hear the children discussing the gingerbread boy, how he is made, of what materials he is made, and just how a real ginger- bread hoy would act. The first grade has been reading "The Gingerbread Boy," so they are going to make a gingerbread boy, following a recipe. They will bring wheat to school, grind it, mix it with other ingredi- ents, according to the recipe, and mold it into shape. Perhaps the fin- ished product may even run away. Who knows?

In the first grade room you would be interestd in the sand table pro-

Did you see the Columbus play? In the second and the third grade rooms, the Columbus play is the greatest subject of conversation. The play was presented to the Elemen- tary School on Wednesday, October 11, and to the Normal School on Co- lumbus Day, October 12. This play was written by the third grade. They selected the characters, were respon- sible for the costumes, and worked out the stage setting. In the general assembly of the Normal School on Tuesday, October 17, Miss Hillhouse told how

the play was worked out of the History lessons. Besides History and Industrial Arts this pro- ject involved language, which in- cluded writing of the play itself and invitations to the school and parents.

Now anybody can join the Glee Club. There is no voice trial-if you can and like to sing-join! A week or ten days will be given for joining, so watch the bulletin board for the time. The enrollment will be limit-live today and the improvements young lady, "1 have heen

children have been studying about a young man and with a polite bow Indian family life, the wigwam, and said to the Miss, "Won't you have the occupations of the Indians. The this seat?"

lessons will lead up to the way we "No, thank you," replied the

which have been made. Industrial down all afternoon-I've been skat- Arts will be brought in the project ing."

in the construction of a wigwam, which will be made of rope, paper,

children write stories about Indians. This gives a need for spelling. In music the children will learn an In- dian song, while an Indian dance will be taught, thus giving work in Physical Training.

Now you have heard some things about the lower grades of the Ele- mentary School. If the projects are to be a success the hearty co-opera- tion and interest of every child is needed. If you visit our Elemen- tary School you will see how readily each child takes part in the work. Doesn't this sound interesting?

ELIZABETH ANDERSON, Sr. I

PROGRESS OF THE ELEMEN- TARY MONTHLY.

In composition class we started a paper. Before we could get our pa- per organized we had to give it a name,"Elementary Monthly" received the highest number of votes, thus giving our paper its name. We then elected the editors, who were: Alice Klingelhofer, Editor in Chief; Florence Potter, first assistant, and Asa Bird Gardner, second assistant.

The contents of our paper were decided upon next. We are going to have stories, compositions, accounts of interest, athletics, current events, news items and jokes. Then report- ers had to be chosen. In order to tell which ones would be best as athletic reporters the whole class wrote reports on all we have done so far this year in athletics. The ones having the best reports were: Mary Ward, Kitty Frame and Mar- garet Clark. Current Event report- ers are Amabel Price, Helen Brook- hart and EdwardGrochmal.

For home work every night we wrote something that would help our ¡ paper along. We wrote news items, telling what we are doing in our school. We brought an editorial clipped from the newspaper. We then studied editorials.

It was voted upon in class that we have a cover for our paper, which will be made as artistic as possible. Editor of the Elementary Monthly.

Alice Klingelhofer.

EUGENIA GRAHAM, Sr. I.

STANDING UP FOR A REST.

The street car was crowded. At

The third grade, Miss Buckley's one stop it took on another passen- room, is preparing for an Indian As- ger. She was young, pretty and sembly. In the History work, the Wore a trim sport suit. Up jumped

sitting

One of the best things to have up bags, and poles. In language, the your sleeve is a funny-bone.

Last year we gathered in an in- ject, which is called "A Child's Day." Every morning the children take a trip through this land, and by doing so become familiar with the health rules. First they visit Drinkwater, then they go through the village of Bathtubville, and Orange Valley. The village of Oatmeal is next visited, and Hot Soup Spring. Other places of interest are the Milky Way, with its village of paper milk bottles; Spinach Green and Baked Potato Village, which is represented by real potatoes. Play Meadow has sliding boards made of clay. The children made everything on the sand table.

THE ORIOLE

GLEE CLUB AND ORCHESTRA

"Say it with Music," is a familiar that today we are combining those

saying and it is now being put into effect by both the Glee Club and Or- chestra of the M. S. N. S.

The Glee Club is now a permanent organization. At the meeting. Oc- tober 5. Miss Peggy Owens was elect- ed President. , Miss Charlotte Helm was elected Vice-President. The of- fices of Secretary-Treasurer and Roll Bearer were filled by J. Owen Thom- as and Miss Orr. Of course a social chairman was needed and Miss Ruth

It was interesting to note the con- tributions made by the old Greek philosophers, Aristotle and Plato, ad- vocating the need of logical reason- ing and the application of knowledge. Quintilian worked upon the princi- Cady now fills that office. It is the ple that the child is the most impor- purpose of the Glee Club to sing the tant consideration in the school, that best music obtainable. A Cantata, Columbus. by Hosmer, is being pre- pared at present with several other numbers. the curriculum must meet the need of the child. Socrates drew a fine distinction between the value of in- teresting opinions and reasoned knowledge. getting away from vague-

It is needless to say that the Or- chestra is permanent. In fact, it has!ness of thought and requiring a definition and reference in order to develop consistency of thought.

The conclusions of this group I heartily endorse.

We are building up an informa- tional background that will be of value to us in knowing what prin- ciples of education to base our teaching upon in order that the pro- duct of our public schools represent mental, physical and moral efficiency. MABEL A. PIELERT, Sr. V.

THE A. K. D.'S ORGANIZATION

The A. K. D. sorority had very few members when they assembled for the first time; and perhaps it was due to the abundance of room that we accomplished so much.

Giggard. they can't help but think "pep." We now have another, Ger-

We now have, in addition to our Senior members, Junior girls from all parts of Maryland. There has been no time lost in gaining "pep," and already, we have had some very good times together. and we are planning for "the year of years tor our members."

E. R. N.

THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF BIRDS.

Mark Antony in his speech at Cae- sar's funeral, inasmuch as 1 have a In order to realize and appreciate the process of development through which educational principles have very live subject to speak upon. Legislators do not spend hundreds of thousands of dollars yearly for passed, it was pointed out that the the protection and propagation of

study Senior V has made of primi-[ birds for purely sentimental reasons. tive education has aroused a feeling

I will take their/ viewpoint and speak from a standpoint of dollars and cents alone.

Insects in the United States de- stroy $60,000,000 of cotton per year. Grasshoppers and insects destroy $33.000,000 worth of hay and $2,- 000,000 worth of wheat.

Ten per cent. of our farm products and 25% of our garden products are yearly fed to the insect pests.

Coddling moths and other insects ruin $12,000,000 of fruit per annum. Apple raisers spend $8,250,000 year- ly to combat this foe.

Chinch bugs destroy $20,000,000 worth of wheat each season. Boll Weevils destroy an equal amount of cotton.

In 1912 the army worm marched over South Carolina and despite a barrage of sprays and powders, pra- tically devastated that State.

In 1900 Hessian Flies invaded Ohio and absolutely destroyed 2,500,00 acres of the finest grain in the Mid- dle West. The market price of grain land dropped 40% as a result.

Birds are the greatest check to in- sect plagues known. Four Chicka- dees, which usually feed upon plant lice, caterpillars, cankerworm, moths, etc., were found to have eaten at one meal 105 moths. Upon examination it was found that the eggs of the moths on the first hatching would develop into 20,000 moths. Night hawks, examined, have eaten over 50 different species of insects, among them grass hoppers, potato bugs, boll weevils, gnats, mosquitoes. The cuckoo and Baltimore Oriole usually eat so many tent caterpillars that their stomachs become lined with fuzz. The flicker is the greatest en- emy' to the ant known, thereby de- stroying large numbers of corn aphis. Hawks and owls feed princi- pally upon rodent pests.

Birds also play a large part in the extermination of weeds, many of them dining almost entirely upor weed seeds.

With your permission I will con- clude with a short quotation from Longfellow:

The summer came, and all the birds were dead

The days were like hot coals; the very ground

Was burned to ashes; in orchards fed

Myriads of caterpillars, and around The cultivated fields and garden beds Hosts of devouring insects crawled, and found

No foe to check their march, till they had made

The land a desert without leaf or shade.

CHARLES RENN.

grown considerably this year. A bass viol has been added to the instru- ments formerly used. Joseph Si- monds has undertaken to master this enormous acquisition.

Following the custom of previous years a joint concert between the two organizations will take place in the near future.

REFLECTIONS OF SENIOR FIVE.

Seated in a corner of the library, unobserved, trying to concentrate on Monroe's Principles of Education, I became conscious of insubdued tones in earnest conversation. I thought to myself, those people are truly in- terested in their discussion. Look- irg up 1 saw a small group of Senior

We were very sorry that our for- mer president was not able to re- V. They were discussing the value fturn, for when one mentions Merle of Miss Munn's course in Principles of Education.

Briefly, the substance of their re-trude Smith, and we believe that she is big and energetic enough to take care of our business very well. For our Vice-President we have Mabel Basford; Secretary, Evelyn Flook; Treasurer, Lillian Duvall, and Re- porter. Emma Neikirk.

spective opinions was, that our work to date in Principles of Education was giving us a broader conception of the real meaning of education, that it could not be viewed solely from the standpoint of the dollar value in so far as it placed men and women in a position to make money; neither could education be construed to mean purely mental and physical development; nor should over-en- phasis be placed npon the moral de- velopment of individuals, but rather these three things, the mental, phy- sical and moral development should be carried on along principles that are logical, that have stood the test of application and time and which have placed man in a position to be happy ouly when he is contributing

to the moral uplift, the progress and | My Friends: I feel entirely unlike social welfare of the community in which he finds himself.

principles that were evolved from a conscious need on the part of man that have stood the test of time and application and are embodying them in present day practices. We call them principles of education.

THE ORIOLE

AN OBSERVATION LESSON.

"Aren't they the cutest things? Don't you envy Caroline Read and Blanche Alderson? My! how I wish 1 were teaching first grade!" These exclamations, heard as the Seniors came from their first observation of a primary reading lesson, give an index to the way we feel about the have kept me in suspense." teaching of reading.

Mrs. Sibley's babies, all seated in a row. in their little brown chairs, Jack Spratt could eat no fat; his wife could eat no lean. You see looked just as happy as if they were waiting for a game of teacher and they spent their money for the jit- class. When their teacher asked ney's gasoline. them if they would like to read the story of "The Little Red Hen," in a S. P. C. A. TAKE NOTICE. new book, and see how different it Maudie: "What's wrong with the car? It squeaks dreadfully." was from the story in their own book, there was a chorus of ap- proval.

Mrs. Sibley first asked the chil- dren if they saw any words in this book similar to the words in the other book. Excited waving of the pairs of little hands. showed their eagerness. As the children read the different sentences and phrases to her. she wrote them on the board until. with her help, they had select- ed all the sentences in which the words were different. The children then read the sentences from the board-later they worked on the phrases and finally on single words. Mrs. Sibley gave the children cards, asking them to tell her the word on the card. and then find the same word on the board. The children's names were all written on the hoard and as they read the word on the flash card, they went to the board and drew a picture.

It was easy after the lesson was over to see that all the thecry we had been studying ahout socialized recitations, co-operation, association. initiative, judging, motivation, and all the rest. was involved in one lit- tle reading lesson. More than that. we saw that even beginners could get joy from their reading, for Calvin replied, when Mrs. Sibley asked him which story he liked best, "The one in the first book, because I can read it better."

R. B., Sr. IV.

HUMOR IS THE ANTISEPTIC OF LIFE.

MARY'S WARM.

Mary had a swarm of bees, And they to save their lives, Would go wherever Mary went For Mary had the hives.

Some people are so dumb they think Rex Beach is a summer resort.

Have you ever read "Scott's Emul- sion ?"

Babe Ruth doesn't know much Latin, but his motto is: "Soc Et[on the jaw. Tuum."

A PAIR OF SUSPENDERS.

He: "Why not give me your reply now? It is not fair to keep me in suspense."

She: "But think of the time you

REVISED VERSION. .

Jimmie: "Can't be helped; there's pig iron in the axles."

. THOSE IMPETUOUS LOVERS.

Wife (with newspaper) : "Just think of it! A couple got married a few days ago after a courtship which lasted fifty years."

Hub: "I suppose the poor old man was too feeble to hold out any longer."

REPAIRING NEATLY DONE.

Irate Customer: "I bought a car of you several weeks ago, and you said if anything went wrong you'd supply the broken parts."

Dealer: "Yes."

Irate Customer: "I'd like to get a nose, a shoulder-blade, and a big toe."

"Why, son, when I was a boy my Dad wouldn't let me stay out later than nine o'clock."

"It was a deuce of a Dad you had, wasn't it?"

"Young man, I had a darned sight better Dad than you've got!"

TOMMY'S VERSION.

Sunday School Teacher: "And

when the prodigal son came home, what happened, Tommy?"

Tommy: "His father hurt him- self."

E. E. T .: "Why, where did you hear that?"

Tommy: "It said that his father ran and fell on his neck. I'll bet it would hurt you to fall on your neck."

Barber: Want a hair cut?

Customer: No; I want them all cut.

Some people are so dumb they think the foot of Broadway has ten toes.

A City dweller trying to buy a horse asked, "How many miles will he make on a bushel of corn?"

A sock on the foot is worth two

WAITER'S SONG.

"That's Peggy's Oat Meal."

Why a girl's complexion is like

a poker game: At 7 it's straight. At 17 it's flush. At 27 it's bluff.

THE "MAKE UP."

"Let's kiss and make up," said she in a huff.

"I'll kiss you," said he; "but you're made up enough."

One can buy ten cents' worth of almost anything now for thirty cents .

BUSIEST MAN.

A one-armed paper hanger with the hives.

"Do you summer here?" asked the visitor.

"Yes," replied the lady, "I also fall here, winter here, and spring here." (Continued on Page 10)

FROEBEL'S LOVE FOR NATURE.

We think that men likeFroebel Spent all their time in books, And never thought of Nature, Who all about them looks.

But Froebel was a lover Of birds and trees and flowers; He'd stroll amidst their beauty, And stay with them for hours.

The thick woods had a charm for him,

The winds-a welcome sigh; The movements of all arimals He watched with anxious eye,

In hours of leisure he would steal Away to hear the birds,

Or loiter by the babbling brooks And catch the wind,s soft words.

He could not see the distant views Of Mother Nature fair,

But up above he saw clear sky, And felt the pure fresh air.

These things of Nature then im- pressed

Upon this youth so true, That God was near the plants and flowers And near his people too.

Not only in that World of his Was love for Nature brought; But also in this world of our, This lesson he has taught.

H. WRIGHT.

THE ORIOLE

ATHLETICS.

The Maryland State Normal School Athletic Association is very young, but growing and prospering. With every member of the student body supporting with all his strength, our Athletic Association will soon occu- py a conspicuous place on the map. One of our important steps toward progress this year was the increas- ing of annual dues to one dollar, which will guarantee good games, and better equipment for both girls' and boys' teams.

OFFICERS:

President-Elsie Harrington. Vice-President-Maxwell Sacra. Secretary-Marion Ogle. Treasurer- Eugenia Graham. Teams And Managers. BOYS:

General Manager-Robert Pierce. Soccer-William Quillen. Track and Field-Joseph Simonds. Basket Ball-Bryce Maxwell.

Baseball-William Hull. GIRLS:

General Manager-Rowanette Al- len.

Soccer-Anna De Ran.

Track and Field-Betty Worthing- ton.

Basket · Ball-Caroline Waller. Volley Ball-Ruth Cox. Tennis-Ruth Jefferson. End Ball-Beatrice Mortorff. Letters Won-1921-22. MAJOR:

Louise Covington, Rowanetta Al- len, Viola Stewart, Elsie Harrington, Ruth Cox, Joseph Simonds, Bryce Maxwell, Menaris France, James Kirby, Warren Warren, William Hull, Robert Pearce, Linford Hartle. MINOR:

Margaret Niemaster, Betty Worth- ington, Ethel Jones, Teresa Hisley, Anna Dawson, Josephine Emma Nei- kirk, Josephine Winand, Marion Ogle, Anna Hopkins, Virginia Stew- art.

Track Meet.

M. S. N. S. sent girls to the Ath- letic Meet held by Cross Country Club at Patterson Park, Baltimore, on Saturday, September 30. Those who went:

Louise Covington-Running High Jump, 2nd place; Running Broad Jump, 2nd place; Shot Put, 3rd place; Points, 2nd place in meet. Anna DeRan-Running High Jump, 1st place. Ethel Jones, Josephine Winand, Rowanetta Allen.

There were sixty entrants from Western Maryland, Western and Eastern High Schools of Baltimore. We are quite proud of these girls from Normal School.

Soccer-(Boys).

M. S. N. S. vs. Franklin High- space with cracking.

Sept. 29. Score 1-0 favor M. S. N. S. M. S. N. S. vs. Towson High, Oct. 4. Score 3-0 favor Towson.

With all the boys that we have at Normal this year, there is no rea- son for not having successful teams. For this season we are going to leave it to the Soccer team to show us how it should be done.

M. ARTHUR.

WHAT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS DOING.

Stop! Look and Read what we have been doing! This month has been a very busy one with every one getting adjusted to his work. How quickly the days have flown by, for there is always something interest- ing to do or be done in the Elemen- tary School.

On the play ground we have a lovely time, not only at recess, but when Mr. Whiting and Miss Cook come. On Wednesdays each one of the grades from the third through the seventh, has an hour of gymna- sium with Mr. Whiting or Miss Cook. Last week the Elementary boys won a game of soccer from Towson. The score was 2-0. This week we played again, but this time we were not so successful, but just watch us the next game!

The sixth and seventh grades had a meeting Friday afternoon to re- organize their club, which is known as The School Improvement Club. Imp Club for short. "Improvement," is the motto of the club. They have definite work planned for the year. It has not been definitely decided how many of the following sugges- tions they will take:

Care of School Grounds, Balti- more County Children's Aid, Campus, Reading, Athletics, (boys and girls) and Improvement of the Inside of the School.

In each room special activities are holding the interests of the children. Every one is vitally engrossed in his own problem. The fifth grade in connection with

history is find- ing an abundance of data on

Colonial life. The sixth grade is gathering material on the de- velopment of Southern Florida. Thursday, five children went in to Enoch-Pratt Library and read quite a number of articles on the Everglades, which they reported to their class. In connection with English the seventh grade is starting a newspaper. Below are

some clippings taken from this month's issue.

In a completion test one sentence was:

"Mother is doughnuts." One little boy filled in the blank

PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR YOU, TOO.

(By Margaret Hubbard, Sr. III.)

The training of the physical pow- ers of children is most naturally ac- compjlished through games. Our games and exercises are written to develop muscular control and to quicken the sense organs. We have found in our own training of Phy- sical Education that certain instruc- tions should be observed. As teach- ers we should all know that physical exercise should be put before the child in a spirit of play. The man- ner in which we teach the game is more important than playing the game itself. We should always have a definite aim and produce one idea at a time in the mind of the child.

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Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 16

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