Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 26

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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For the benefit of those of our readers not present, let me tell you briefly what we did on that day. First of all, I will tell you a secret. We have more than two psychologists at the Normal School. You have heard the old proverb, "The way tol the heart is through the stomach." We believe in it. so first of all we sent our guests to lunch in Newell Hall, and although I was not there. I am sure they had an excellent lunch. It took them long enoughi, anyway. We waited patiently to say our little speeches and sing our songs and we gave them a warm re- ception when they at last joined us. All the students from each County sat together and watched with eager eyes to see when their own Superin- tendent and his helpers should come in. Such clapping as they did do. (Psychology again. "Every minute, in every way, we made them like us better and better.") And they meant it, too. Whispers would come from every side. "Oh. here he comes!" "Oh, there is Mr. Fogle!" or "Ours hasn't come yet!" "See Mr. Robinson laughing!" etc. After they had all arrived we sang "Maryland, My Maryland," and a few of us proceeded to tell this audience in rapid fire one-minute talks, some of the things we are do- ing at Normal, and some of the ways in which we would like to have their help.

After these speeches, Mr. Cook gave us a very short, interesting talk and Miss Tall told them what had been planned for their further enter- tainment. We then saluted the flag

honor of Mr. Cook and sang the Star Spangled Banner.

Following out Miss Tall's direc- tions, the visitors from each County joined the students from their County, and were taken care of as long as they wished to remain. I ruld like to tell you the story of that afternoon, but it would take too much time and space to relate the various happenings. Many stayed to see the basket

ball game. I can only say that if our guests en- joyed the afternoon as much as every one of our boys and girls did, they will certainly come again.

RUTH COLE.

An advertisement on a downtown on their faces ran a close second to jewelry store: "We sell watches for the gay colors of the girls.

women of unusual shape and perfec- tion of movement."

BOYS-AN ASSET TO M. S. N. S.

For many years prior to the fall of 1921, the Maryland State Normal School did not boast of any consid- erable number of

men students.

here was a reason for this failure of high school boys to enter the teaching profession, but the reason was analyzed and overcome, and in September, 1921, fifteen sturdy, eager hoys registered at the school.

During the spring of 1921, the workers of the Increased Enrollment Campaign had talked to Senior

Classes in nearly every Maryland high school, and invited them to be- come students at Normal. They in- vited girls and boys alike, and of- fered girls and boys alike the State's new program of a reasonable educa- tion, with a respectable salary scale awaiting them as trained teachers. In answer to this generous invita- tion. the boys came, we're still here, and enthusiastic over our choice.

The fall of 1922 brought more boys, there being ;twenty-three in he Junior Class. Today we stand thirty-four in all,-a worthy group. And this is not a boy's praise of his fellows, it's just a fact.

We've brought to Normal, boys' athletic teams, and this has resulted in an organized Athletic Association. he teams entertain and furnish sport for all, as well as promoting loyalty and school spirit. The Ath- letic Association backs the teams and makes athletics possible through its financial backing.

The "gym" dormitory, formerly a girls' gymnasium, is now a place of interest to visitors and to ourselves, as it provides living quarters for the twenty-four boys who live at the school.

And the boys are positive quanti- ties in academic lines as well as in the other school activities. Four of our number appeared on the Regis- trar's Scholarship List for the fall term of 1922.

So, after giving you this glimpse of ourselves, the boys of Normal, I return to my former assertion- we're a worthy group.

MAXWELL R. SACRA, '23.

COME, LET US BE JOYFUL !

"Oh! but to dance all night!" This seems to be the favorite saying of all those present at Miss Tall's Reception to the Senior Class on Friday, February 9, 1923.

The girls all blossomed forth in their gayly colored evening dresses. Even though the boys were dressed in quieter colors, the radiant smiles

Not only was there dancing for those who wished to dance, but there

were social games in the Alumnae Rooms for those who could not dance. For every one there were four fortune tellers, who could tell you of the dim future and the re- mote past. These fortune tellers were the hit of the evening, and many people were disappointed be- cause they could not tell fortunes fast enough to get around to every one.

Time passes as on wings when one is enjoying himself and no one could realize that the orchestra was actu- ally playing "Good Night Ladies" because it seemed as if the dancing had just begun. After the last waltz had been played the halls rang with this sentiment, voiced alike bv the visitors, the girls and boys of the Class of '23, "Many cheers and thanks to Miss Tall!"

We have met, Go now and forget If you can.

J. M. S., '23.

THE NORMAL SYNCOPATORS.

Thomas J. Owen.

Groups of girls wander toward the Administration Building. Their es- corts await them at the door of the Auditorium. It is Friday night; that Friday night that comes twice a month.

Of course, the thing that makes a dance worth while is the Orches- tra, and the MI. S. N. S. has some jazzy orchestra. For those who are unacquainted with this little group of "Happy Musicians," I shall name them. Those wicked traps, which make you have a funny feeling all over, are managed by Menaris France. Under the chin of J. Owen Thomas rests that mellow violin which makes itself so well beloved in a slow, dreamy waltz. Ernest Bartles makes eyes, and sometimes faces, over the horn of his trombone when it utters a discordant note. Last, but not least, comes that won- derful little "Ivory Tickler." Bryce Maxwell. These four are known by the well deserved name of Normal Syncopators.

During the week a visitor might enter the Alumni room and see this group of fellows, one perhaps in a gym suit and the others in their shirt sleeves. But the outward ap- pearance does not make the music. There they go now playing that catchy little melody "Carolina in the Morning." Say, girls, what would he M. S. N. S. do without the Nor- mal Syncopators?

Johnnie-Say, paw, will you please gimme a quarter to give to a cripple?

Father-All right, my son; here it is. Now, who is the cripple?

Johnnie-He's the ticket-seller at the moving-picture show.

THE ORIOLE

EATING.

Is there anything a person likes better than eating? If so, then that particular person is suffering from some form of chronic disease, and would do well to consult a doctor.

Very often students at Normal Schools are called upon to write about the thing they most enjoy. Al- ways, some will choose athletics, some will choose sleeping, and some will choose reading; but very sel- dom do any of them choose what they know in their own heart and stomach they most enjoy.

For my part I see no reason why people should not choose eating. Eating is essential, it is a joy, it is soothing, satisfying, and delightful. If it is not an instinct, then it is a very refreshing habit that is culti- vated extensively.

Ever since man has existed he has had the friendship of his appetite. A person's appetite controls his work to a great extent. If it were not for eating, how > many people would work? Work is the essence of health, therefore, is not a man's appetite his friend?

Since our appetittes are such in- teresting friends, why shouldn't we enjoy and like them? I assure you I like my appetite, and the only thing I like better than pleasing it, is being its friend.

During my Christmas vacation we became very intimate, and the pres- ent which it received, was the most satisfying part of my vacation.

They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, that no person is well unless he is hun- gry, and that no person is hungry unless he is healthy. Whether was hungry or healthy or sick, I do not know, but I am positive that Tuesday nights?

I during my vacation, the thing which I enjoyed most, was, eating until I satisfied my stomach's desire.

ALVEY G. HAMMOND.

FINE ARTS.

The students of the Maryland State Normal School are exceeding- ly fortunate in having one so com- petent as Miss Snyder at the head of the department of fine arts. We are also blessed by the accessibility of material of artistic value. Balti- more and vicinity abound in places of interest to all students of fine arts. That thiss has been appreciated is shown by the large crowds which go. each Saturday, to Walters and to Peabody.

Our course here is divided into two branches; a course in technique and a course in art appreciation. Our time is limited, yet we cover the principles of design, color and drawing. We learn to do simple work with the pencil. to use pen and ink efficiently, and to paint with wa-

ter colors and other materials.

Iu the appreciation branch of the course we have read much material and made many reports upon art, artists and their work. We receive practical applications, sort of get a dose of the real stuff, in our trips to Walters Art Gallery and to the Gal- lery of the Peabody Conservatory. At these two places we witness many of the masterpieces of the famous artists of all times. At Peabody we witnessed the modernistic tendencies and at Walters we saw the work of past masters.

The object of the course is to pro- mote the sense of the beautiful in the school and community. We hope that the ideas started here will grow into tastefully arranged school rooms and desirable neighborhoods.

CHARLES RENN.

WE WONDER

Why some Normal girls go to St. John's over week-ends, when Shep- pard-Pratt is so much nearer?

Why Jenny Renn is always want- 'ng to dance?

Why Maxwell didn't go to Hagers- town ?

Why we don't get a ten day va- cation ?

Why L. Moore thinks Wilson's ad- ministration so successful?

Why "a few" of the Normal girls don't erect a dormitory for St. John's students at Normal?

Why we don't patronize those who patronize us?

If any body ever went to the post office to attend the graduation exer- cises of a correspondence school?

Why Kirby is interested in wheel- wrighting, Hubs being his specialty? Why Pee-Wee pulls in so late

Who is the "Lovin' Sam" of Nor- mal?

How long Garrett will be leading man for Griffith pictures?

funny?

YUMMIE.

PRACTICE TEACHING,

High, low, or medium, which shall it be? Seeing ourselves as others cate the mind, heart, and hand." We

see us is generally a thing to be found in memory books, but the faculty has found it necessary for us to credit ourselves with what we think we are worth. It wouldn't be fair for us to give the final de- cision, as we would all probably re- ceive a very high mark. so to check up on us our critic teacher possesses a copy of the score card and judg-i

Earl (absent mindedly)-"I think ment is rendered from the compari-jit is simply immense."

son of the two copies.

The phase of practice teaching Lady (to new maid)-"Look

that we should be marked high on, Maria, I can write my name in the if the amount of time and hard work [dust on this table."

Is taken into consideration, is the giving of standardized tests.

is done for us, we in turn learn to do for our pupils. The rural prac- tice teachers have made and tabu- lated the results of the standard tests which they administered in spelling, composition, reading, and arithmetic; and have them in such fine shape, that you can tell by sim- ply looking at the charts which have been prepared. How every grade in every school ranks in every subject tested. Did you ask if it was hard work? Yes, it was, but it was worth while, for it not only gave us experience in testing. but the results of these tests revealed to us just where our classes were weak and where they were strong and helped us to decide what points

needed to he emphasized in our re- spective grades. If our County Su- perintendents should ask us next year if we knew how to give and score standardized tests we could say, yes, thanks to Mr. Dunkle. we do.

LINFORD HARTLE.

DID HERCULES KNOW THIS?

The mind and body are mutually dependent. How do I know? By my course in hygiene I have learned that the body depends on the ner- vous system to govern and regulate it. By psychology I have learned the mind governs the body, and that no mind exists without a body. By Physical Education I have learned a strong body makes a better mind, and that a good mind 'is useless without a healthy, strong body as a foundation. As further proof of how dependent mind and body are upon each other, take the case of the Seniors (and Juniors), who attend- ed the Senior dance. They came straggling in to breakfast the next morning rubbing their eyes like so many Bo-Peeps. If the next day had not been Saturday many thefts would have been committed, said thefts be- ing the stealing of catnaps during classes.

Hercules had to learn these things by trial and error. Perhaps he never learned them. Pestalozzi, we know believed it because he said: "Edu-

helieve in it, as exemplified by our interesting course in hygiene, the practice of that course in games and athletic training, and last of all in our Scout course.

ROBERT WRIGHT.

Hazel-"Most people admire my mouth. Do you?"

Maria-"Gee, ain't it grand to have

Whatia eddication?"

THE ORIOLE

OUR BASKET BALL RECORD.

In arranging the basket ball sched- ule for the season of 1922-23, we kept two things in mind: "Will it keep the ideals which the Maryland State Normal School holds," and "Will it mean anything to our school?" We now have a percentage of .600; winning six games out of ten. We shall play twenty games this season, the last one being played the sixteenth of March.

M.S.N.S., 52-Sparks, 39.

M.S.N.S., 31-Towson, 21.

M.S.N.S., 24-Western Md. Col., 52. M.S.N.S., 35-Mt. Vernon Col. 27.

M.S.N.S., 51-Phila. Bus. Col., 34.

M.S.N.S., 16-Md. State School, 34. M.S.N.S., 31-Hagerstown High, 34. M.S.N.S., 24-Millersville Normal, 73 M.S.N.S., 62-Sparks High, 18.

M.S.N.S., 36-Bel Air High, 11.

We expect to have ten more games this season: Highland High School, Maryland State School for Deaf, Westminster High School, Baltimore City College,

Catonsville High School, Franklin High School, West- minster High School, Centerville County League Team, Easton High School, Teachers' Training School.

HOW WE DO IT.

Mount Vernon.

"Give the other fellow a chance," That was what we had for a motto when we played Mount Vernon Col- lege, January 19, 1923. The Nor- mal hoys were playing right up to the notch. The pass work on hoth teams was excellent, but our boys had their "shooting eyes" with them and of course they won out. At| the end of the first half the score was 23 to 8, in favor of Normal, so the second team was put in hodily for a little practice. The second team, however, was not ahle to hold the visitors, so a few minutes before time was called the first team was put back in to check the spurt of the Collegians. The work of the second team, though not measuring up to the first, was very good and showed good promise for next year. Greenfeld F

Cooper F France

Barondess . C. Kirby

Fumminello G .. Thomas

Schwedel G .. Simonds

Feld Goals: Greenfeld 7, Cooper, Barondess, Sopkor 3; France 6, Kir- by 5, Hartle 2. Fouls: Greenfeld1, Cooper 2; France 8. Substitutes- Sopker for Schwedel; Garrett for Hartle, Little for France, Sieverts, Kirby, Gardner for Simonds. Ref- eree, Shaffer. Timer, Maxwell.

Philadelphia Business College.

cal floor. The Normal boys, fresh from their victory with Mount Ver- non, met in this team, a foe worthy of their best efforts. The game started with a snap and it was easy to be seen that it would be a fast game. In the first half our boys completely ran away with the Phila- delphia boys, displaying a more re- markable brand of pass-work and team-work, combined with an ac- curate eye for the basket, than they have displayed thus far this year. The hasket seemed to act as a mag- net for a ball tossed hy our boys, and the first half ended with a score of 37 to 8.

In the second half, our boys slowed up a little, and this, together with several substitutes, broke up the team play. The Philadelphia team put in a new guard, named Ross. This new man was a wonder and seemed to he the life of the whole team. The game would have probably been closer if he had been in the first of the game. The final score was 53 to 37 in favor of Nor- mal:

Allen F Hartle

Harris F France

Smith C .. Kirby

Gordon G. Thomas

Gardiner . G. . Simonds

Feld goals: Allen 6, Harris 4. Smith 3, Ross 3, France 10, Kirby 7, Hartle 3, Thomas 2, Little. Fouls -- Allen 2, France 5. Substitutes- Ross for Gordon; Little for Hartle; Gardner for Simonds. Referee- McCoin. Timer-Maxwell.

Maryland School for Deaf.

On January 26th, Normal boys left for a trip to Western Maryland. Friday night they played the Fred- erick State School for the Deaf. Our boys tried to play a clean game of

basket ball and they did.

They should be commended and not condemned about that game, even though the score did show a bad defeat. They are going to play the mutes again on February 17th, and we all are pulling together to make the song quite different at the close of the game.

Winebrener F Hartle

Hartle Downes F. France

Drinks C .. Kirby

Serio G Thomas

Orinski G .. Simonds

Field giols: Winehrener 6, Serio 2. Downes 7, Drinks 3; France 3, Wright 1, Hartle 1. Substitutes- Rosenberg for Winebrener; Wright for Kirby; Kirby for Hartle; Gard- ner for Simonds; Simonds for Gard- ner. Fouls-France 4. Referee-

Mr. Creagher. Timer-Maxwell. Score 36-16.

Hagerstown High School

Those who missed the game on Thirty-one to thirty-four January 20th, 1923, with Philadel- But you see the score didn't soar phia Business College, missed a won-' Because though tired and a little off derful game of basketball, perhaps Our boys put up a good fight but the best game ever played on the lo- lost.

After a game like the night be- fore with the Mutes, our boys were played out and they showed it in the Hagerstown game, Saturday, January 27, 1923. Poor passes and no "shooting eye" marked the whole game.

If they had heen up to form, the final score would have been a great deal different, because a quotation from the Hagerstown paper reads: "The visitors had played a number of fast teams this season and their defeat at the hands of the locals came not only as surprise to their followers, hut to the local fans as well." That is the only bright spot in the whole trip. The only thing we can do is to wish for better luck next time.

Steele F Hartle

Shupp, 1. F France

Shupp, F. C. Kirby

Gordon . G. Thomas

Smith G Simonds

Field goals: Steele 7, I. Shupp 3, F. Shupp, Gordon 2; Kirby 6, France 4, Hartle 2. Fouls: F. Shupp 8; M. France 6. Referee: Wilson. Time- keeper: Hull.

"BACK HOME AND BROKE."

Senior IV should be congratulated for the splendid picture they brought to our school several weeks ago.

This is a familiar slogan among Normal School students, and as a result, popular opinion voted that "Back Home And Broke," with Thomas Meighan in the leading role was the best picture so far this year.

Thomas Meighan won first place in the "Most Handsome Man Con- test," held by the Picture Play mag- azine. This was one reason, per- faps, why his picture was given, but the boys like the manly Tom-and Lila Lee.

The plot of the picture was very simple,-one that is used more of- ten than any other; the story of the struggle of a young man for success after he and his mother are left des- titute when their supposedly rich father and hushand dies penniless. Aggie Twoddle, the town gossip, gave us a hearty laugh, and relieved some of the tense situations. Lila Lee, as leading woman, was very sweet and acted her part with a strength that supported Thomas

Meighan very well.

If the pictures held at our school in the future are as good as "Back Home and Broke," our time and money will not he wasted if we at- tend them.

HERMETICALLY SEALED.

Little Tony's mother

For the winter sewed him in

'Cause she'd never heard the slogan "Ventilate the skin."

THE ORIOLE

TOWSON 5 AND 10c STORE School Supplies And Novelties, Etc.

404 York Road

Towson, Md.

(10)

Service While You Wait! Shoes Repaired

We Do It Electrically

NICK CASTELLO

2 Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Md. (10)

Safety! Service!

Be Thrifty! Save Your Money And Invest With THE BALTIMORE COUNTY BANK TOWSON, MD.

(10)

Downs' Wedding Invitations JAS. H. DOWNS, Engraver 229 N. Charles St., BALTIMORE (10)

THE ATELIER

103 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. tendent, at one of our recent assem-

SELBY'S STUDIO

(10)

SWEETS STATIONERY

KEENE'S

YORK RD. AND BURKE AVE. (10)

TOWSON SERVICE STATION

L. J. MASON, Proprietor York Road and Willow Avenue

Phone, Towson 554. (10)

THE WILSON ELECTRIC CO. WM. A. WILSON, Prop. Everything Electrical 409 York Road, Towson, Md. Phone, Towson 323. (10)

THE DULANY VERNAY CO. 339-41 N. Charles St., BALTIMORE, MD.

"Perhaps the fact that one may receive two years college credit Leading School Supply House of the practically free of charge, is a big

OUR PRINCIPAL HAS FAITH IN US.

When the boys decided to issue a number of The Oriole, their first thought was to appoint somebody to interview Miss Tall and get her ex- pression on several important ques- tions. What do you suppose she said ?

Do men have a place at the Mary- land State Normal School?

"I am a firm believer that the elementary schools need men teach- ers as well as women. When there were no men at the Normal School, it is probable that it was because it was not made clear to the high school students by their advisors that they might possibly possess a definite aptitude for teaching and yet have little special aptitude in any other field. The advisors of the hoys have in the past, pitiably ignored the field of education-"they did not make the boys see that this vocation might lead to their highest fulfillment in life. I would not advise all boys to hecome teachers, for they are not all fitted to be teachers. Low salaries in the past have kept them out of the profession, but now teaching is maîn- taining a higher standard, possibly higher than the industrial or com- mercial vocations. Positions at the top will be held by men for many years to come. The State Superin-

blies, made the statement that five big educational positions in the State must be filled soon. He said that few forward-looking men had pre- pared for the positions so he would probably have to go out of the State to secure qualified men. High school boys, this is a challenge to you!"

"For several years prior to 1921, there were no boys at Normal School. Last year seventeen enrolled.

was a tremendous growth all

once. The credit may be laid at the door of the Department of Educa- tion, for their progressive and com- prehensive program. In addition to this, there was a drive made by the Normal School staff, speaking be- fore high school students through- out the State. Then, too, wonderful co-operation was shown by the high school Principals, and after all they are the biggest factors in influencing the hoy. The two State High School Supervisors were keenly interested, and in a large measure, we owe our increased enrollment to them. The men alumni did their share for they had long deplored the absence of men in the student body. In Sep- tember, 1922, the enrollment had increased from seventeen to thirty- six."

factor in influencing the boys. No tuition whatever is charged. Board,

laundry and' room can be had for one hundred dollars a year. This; is: a tremendous boost to any: boy in helping him realize his ideal-to, know that he can get credit for two years toward his ocllege degree at so little: expense. Perhaps it was a photograph of the Normal, hung: on the assembly hall walls of the high schools, and then again, it might have been our movie film,. "The Call of the Hour." Perhaps it was a hit. or miss choice, but whatever it was, here they are, thirty-six strong,, working side by side with four hun- dred and seventy women and hold- ing their own."

What contributions have the men students brought to the school?

"Their interest in athletics has. rganized the student body into an Athletic Association, developing® right standards, right enthusiasm, and right influences for the school. I think I am right in making this. statement, for I believe that there has been no charge of non-sports- manship brought against us in play- ing our games. The

scholarship standard has not been sub-ordinated to athletics hecause some of the leading and most skillful soccer and basket ball players are honor stu- dents in academic and professional studies. The character of the pro- fessional curriculum is such that it kills off the unworthy members and practically no man student who has withdrawn is a loss to the school, for eventually these weaker souls would have shown that their strong- est aptitude did not lie in becoming a teacher. Perhaps the spirit of the present group can best he exempli- fied by the spirit in which they have undertaken the organization of the Sigma Alpha fraternity. They didn't organize just because they wanted at Thisa secret society; it took them one . and a half years of careful study, and after securing advice from the State as well as National fraternities, they put the guidance of the organi- zation into the hands of two former fraternity leaders of the University It of Maryland. They carefully thought out a creed and made a ritual with the highest ideals in mind. might have been better for the men not to have had a fraternity, since they found none here when they came, but they went about it with such intelligence, such respect for making a contribution to the morale of the school, such strong faith and ability to encourage finer men to come into the profession, that this fraternity cannot do harm, but good, if they can drop the mantle on the shoulders of those coming after them. In spite of the diverting ef- fects of athletics, dining room ser- vice, orchestra, social life, two of the Senior men are outstanding hon- or students in their work. Among

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Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 26

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