Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 35

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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Chatty Olive Caulk. is a mighty fire chum, But this "humpty dumpty." has always a hum.

Cockadoodledoo ! ! ('lever Helen has lost her cue, Ruth must bawl (ball) or crawl for it, So what will the Cox's do?

Daley playing "Margery Daw," Delightful Mary has love as her law.

Anne Dawson is dainty, but can stand a good knock, She has won her fame dancing "Dickory Dock."

Lolita Gillespie is gentle and good, ('an dance and play tennis like a "noble Duke" should. If you want someone grave and good at the bat- Get Gladys Gray, she can enre Jack Sprat !

Charlotte is graceful, though not very lean, She's always hip-hopping like "Grasshopper Green."

Clara Gunby is sensible, with plenty of grit, Like little "Tom Thumb," she's full of wit.

Handy, helpful and quick as a "spider"! Never fear, you've a friend in Minnie Holtschneider.

Mother Hubbard can do work of every sort, Peg is "mama's child," but a hearty sport !

Like Cinderella, our Audrey Larmore, Gets a "Lift by a Special" and luck at life's door !

Little and lively, with suggestions like glue, Off go our bonnets to H. Luby Loo.

Gwen Lynch is an athlete and stands for the right, She "sweeps down cobwebs" to show you the light.

The "Man in the Moon" never thinks about tears, But of kindness and might, and merry Sue Mears.

Mae McAllister's mind is modern, and seems Quite full of knowledge and a "dozen good dreams."

A "Millenium builder like Grace builds high, What would happen if "Martins were baked in a pie ?"

Addie Moore is mischievous, with ease she can Straighten out a real "crooked man."

For "bean stalk" jumping, K. Moore gets the piek, So magic, modest, mild and quick.

Louise Parker, a practical "ed." tool, Like the "Woman in the shoe, " is seldom at school.

Patient Parsons, sometimes called Milly, To us is a pleasant sweet Daffy-down-Dilly.

Betty and Helen are our present Parletts. To catch such butterflies, we must use nets ! Betty, like "Curly Locks, " wears always a smile. Helen, like the "Piper's son," does things worthwhile.

She's peppey, but seldom knows what she's about, The "King of Hearts." will win Vivian Prout.

Soon we think Mabel Rhodes will be wearing a diamond, Good luck to a real dancer and our "Simple Simond"!

Dot Roulette treads resohite where others have trod, In the queer land of Wynken, Blynken and Nod.

Ruth Robinson has a real helpful soul, Ready and royal like old "King Cole."

You have never seen steady Eva S. pneke", Or in a spirit like "Tommy Tucker."

Annette Twilley is trusty, but a tease. She should "wear buckles on her knees."

Frances Tindall is thrifty, tidy and true, And loved, we think, by a little "Boy Blue."

Flora Watkins is willing any wish to do, That she thinks worth while, like "buckling a shoe."

A wonderful comrade who loves to confide, But like "Jaek Horner," Mabel Wil-hide !

A crazy, curly-headed, wight Is that witch-hazel-Hazel Wright ?

SENIOR IV

INTRODUCTION TO SENIOR IV.

Miss Grenlaw, onr advisor of Sr. IV. Helps us keep our section going. and many things more.

Louise Bankert, of her duties always thinks, And never an eye, to a boy she winks.

Rachel Barnes has history on her mind, Her match in this is hard to find.

As long as the lark sings in the morn, Ernest Bartles will toot his horn.

Margaret Bennett, what shall we say, She's always happy and merry and gay.

With every "B" that Helen Bevard utters, She stops to think awhile and stutters.

Here, there, everywhere-what ? Donald Davies' wit-it fills the air.

Virginia Esham. strong, steadfast and true, A worthy member of Sr. IV, too.

Menaris France with his great determination, Has won fame on field, and class-room recitation.

Millard Garman, or " Yummie, " better known, Has an awful time healing a bone.

Eleanore Gibson believes, as many others do, Ilave a good time and lessons, too.

Bright as a morning bell, Is this little maid, Helen Gingell.

Mary Gootee, though quiet she may be, Will linger long in our memory.

Mildred Jones has an alto voice, When she sings we all rejoice.

Ifere's to "Mil" Kullick. the smallest of all, Her chief aim in life, is to grow tall.

Edna Kretsinger- She will ever speak for herself.

For Marie Larrimore-Two letters a day, Is all we can say.

Susie Little faithfully does work, No duty does she ever shirk.

"Lynchie, " we need say no more, We're proud to have her in Sr. IV.

Helen Muller-a kindly, good-natured child, She smiles a smile with every mile !

Although Olive Williams, though not from our State, We in Sr. IV. do her appreciate.

Estelle Wood, one of our band, Is always ready to lend a helping hand.

Of Senior IV, Warren is our "Sheik." Ile proposes to a new one every week.

SENIOR V

SENIOR FIVE.

Can we imagine-

Grace Alder taking her A. B. in History ? Nannie Armstrong teaching over two years? Miriam Arthur, Sr. V Chairman, not on the alert ? Grace Athey having her hair disheveled ? Irl Beall taking a girl to the movies ? Honora Birmingham leading aesthetic dancing? Louise Boston without her pen and note book ? Hilda Boulden not passing her opinion? Mary Bounds obeying the floor proctor? Virginia Carroll riding in "her" Packard ? Arlene Downs in the Society Circle of another State ? Estelle Essig not going to Y. W. Vespers next year? ( harlotte Fitzgerald living in Frederick County ? Anna Fishback being hilarious? Mary Flemming receiving her Retirement Annuity Fund ? Hilda Gary not asking Sylvia's advice ? Gertrude Gosnell setting up type for her future school ? Ethel Graves being absent from History Club meeting ? Elsie Harrington teaching about "France" in geography ? Dorothy Harvey not raving about the "Bounds"? William Hull going to movies without Lolita Gillespie ? Louise Klair being a piano instructor ? Marion Lankford teaching without her fire extinguisher ? Bryce Maxwell being a Judge ?

Beatrice Mortorff not receiving her "Bill"? Margaret Muncaster with only a "single" admirer? Gordice Nelson being overweight ?

Lillian Orr being a leader of the New York Symphony ? Gladys Phillips hiking in Honora's knickers? Mabel Pielert being a Supervisor?

Miriam Porter not having her way ?

Myra Powell in love ?

Mary Quinn having a "Fuss"? William Quillen managing a Movie?

Eleanor Reeves not being curious ?

Doris Rice getting along without her "Will"?

Catherine Robey not being excited ?

Maxwell Sacra happy without his dessert (Rice) ? Ada Saffell getting energetic ?

Ruth Seeger getting lonesome on a week-end? Joe Simonds being in a hurry ?

Winifred Thomas being a "Gardiner"?

Elizabeth Waring not getting her "Tidings '?

Elizabeth Worthington not doing her bit ?

SENIOR VI

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF

Hilda Ashley hadn't guided Sr. VI ?

Emma Barnes should be bossed or ceased to pont ?

Mabelle Basford would get her one wish "To be thin"? Henryetta Brady ceased to talk about "Peter"? Anita Brown should forget to powder her nose ?

Dorothy Burdette didn't giggle in Mr. Dunkle's class ? Mildred Bishop forgot her smile ? Mary Cole would lose her ear puffs ?

Emily Collins didn't get her long distance call from "Cliff"?

Lena Connor wasn't raving about a new man ?

Edna Downs would get in a hurry ? Lena Friend missed her nap in Hygiene ? Julia Hanley's friend would be a second to Jess "Willard "? Alberta Hastings forgot to curl her hair ?

Grace Hartley lost her pocket-book ?

Mary Hoffmaster had a fuss with "Martin Luther"?

Roberta Healey didn't monopolize the books of learning ?

Maude Isenberg wasn't neatly dressed ?

Helen Kemp should have a non-jazzy dance ? Grace Laynor should ever become an artist ?

Mary Long didn't worship a "King"?

Naomi Lusby wasn't getting in "Dutch" ?

Alice Moore could sing like Alma Gluck ?

Emma Neikirk lost her "Ernest" attitude ? Alsie Pumphrey's voice would change ?

Cecelia Seipp didn't know how to play the latest ragtime? Mae Schanz couldn't answer a question in class ?

Louise Spear wasn't slow but sure ?

Lottie Simmons neglected her books of fiction? Mary Simmons spent a week-end at Normal? Elizabeth Smith hadn't heard of a "Bishop"? M. Agnes Smith would become a " Parson"? A. R. Smith should forget her "Grace"? Gertrude Smith lost her string of slang? Dorothy Todd would get angry ? Nellie Wheatley wouldn't trail after Isenberg ? Mary Warren should grow tall ? Kathryn Yerkes wasn't asking for " Moore"?

EMILY COLLINS, LENA CONNOR.

STUDENT COUNCIL

STUDENT GOVERNMENT.

Count that day lost, whose low, descending sun, Views from thy hand, no worthy action done.

What could be a more worthy motto for the Student Govern- ment Organization? Let us strive each day to do some worthy deed which will raise our ideals and standards.

Have we been working? Yes, but as yet, we have not med . every day count. Just about three and a half years ago we had no Student Goverment, but now we have an organization which each year is becoming stronger and coming closer to our ideal.

Juniors,-we wish you all the possible success for the coming year. Support your Student Government and the leaders you have "hosen. Sometimes "suecess" seems slow, but nothing is worth having unless it is worth working for. And, remember always the words of Dr. Strayer-"Keep right on growing."

HELEN COX, 23.

NORMAL OFFICERS

THE NORMAL LITERARY SOCIETY.

The Normal Literary Society is one of the landmarks of this school. When the Normal School was first organized, a need was felt for a literary society, so all the students formed one society, and called it the Normal Literary Society. As the number of students increased. it was thought best that they be divided into two groups. One group retained the old name, Normal, and the other was named the Pestalozzi Literary Society. Formerly the societies had separate programs, with a joint meeting occasionally. But it seemed that there should be some form of organization through which every member of the two societies might take an active part in the special type of work which interested him. Last year (1922). the societies were divided into five sections : Magazine. Journalistic, Public Speaking, Story Telling and Dramatic. Students are permitted to join any group that they wish. Each group has a faculty adviser, a student chairman, and secretary. The work is planned by the faculty adviser and student chairman, and all mem- bers are given training as well as practice in their special line. The work carried on in each group is of the type suggested by the name. Group work is a great success. Everyone seems to get a great deal of enjoyment and benefit from the meetings. At the end of the year the great event in our "society life." which brings the work of the sections before the public, is the contest. On the first night of

the contest, the following groups are represented : Public Speaking. Story Telling. Journalistic and Magazine. The second night of the contest is given to the two dramatie seetions.

This year the Normal Society saw that we still needed more stage equipment, so after consultation with Miss Greenlaw, we de- cided to give the school a cyelorama. which was immediately placed at the back of the stage, and is used as a background for concerts, lectures, and other public performances.

Besides the splendid work carried on by the Normal Society this year, we feel that it has helped every member socially. It has endowed them with a spirit of co-operation and loyalty. They have learned to know the members of our school better and this acquaint- ance has developed that sisterly feeling toward each other which is so desirable in any group. Being a member of the Normal Society has developed the spirit of co-operation and loyalty. in that every enthusiastic Normal strives, by co-operating with, and being loyal to her group and to the society as a whole ,to make the society the stronger and finer for having him.

Due to the splendid spirit and the able assistance of the Faenlty, the Normal Literary Society has been able to accomplish tasks which we hope will be remembered by the school.

We heartily believe that the incoming officers and students will have as enjoyable a year as the one we have just spent to- gether, and I am sure, that, as we hand over our job to the new officers, the last stanza of our Normal song. expresses our feelings.

As we look back with longing on school days we've passed.

There is one elinging memory which ever will last.

For by silk chains of golden and red-fast we're bound, So dear Normal, we'll strive till we've made you renowned. MARION OGLE.

PEST OFFICERS

PESTALOZZI LITERARY SOCIETY.

President- BETTY WORTHINGTON. Vice-President-CAROLINE WALLER. Corresponding Secretary- CHRISTIAN RUARK. Recording Secretary-ISABEL BRIAN. Treasurer-RUTH JEFFERSON.

Reporter-BRYCE MAXWELL.

Pestalozzi, Pestalozzi, Hip, Hurrah ! Hear the cry, hear the cry ! Pests we are !

"Pests," what a funny name-but it's not all in a name. At the beginning of school you could find groups of Juniors stand- ing in the corridors talking to one another. "Pests," I hear so many Seniors talking about the "Pests"-wish I knew what it was all about. But it wasn't long before they fully understood its whole meaning, for one half of the Juniors became loyal members of our society. They don't ask now what "Pest" means, but you can be sure they are the first to tell what it means.

But. if you will listen, we will tell you where we got the name that brings us fame.

Pestalozzi was an educator of his time, and we of '23 have tried to imitate his line,

We've watched and fought with great delight for Pest So-ci-e-ty, our own so-ci-e-ty."

Our chief aims are to give pleasure and to gain pleasure, to do the things we like to do best, to unite the student body, and to gain some literary knowledge.

We are a part of the school because the life of our society is closely related to this institution. We gave as a gift to the school this year, four palms, to be used by any organization who wished them.

Our big events are our contests, at which time, we compete with our worthy opponents, the Normals.

"Pests"-Remember you have quality as well as quantity. Above all make your society worthy of the leader whose name it bears, and be loyal friends to all.

"For the only rose without thorns is friendship."

Best wishes for the coming year.

BETTY WORTHINGTON, President.

ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.

President-ELSIE M. HARRINGTON.

Vice-President-MAXWELL SACRA.

Secretary-MARION OGLE.

Treasurer-EUGENIA GRAHAM.

The Athletic Association. even though it is one of the young- est organizations in the school, exerts as much power, if not more, toward bringing the student body together than any of the older organizations. The association was organized one year ago, and in that short time, it has developed a strong feeling of school-spirit and loyalty among the students.

As all young organizations have hard times in the beginning, the Athletic Association is no exception to this, but now she seems to have clear, calm seas ahead.

Athletics to some students, did not have a very deep mean- ing, but since the Association has been in working order, new life has been put in all worthy sports.

There is now a definite goal to work toward during the whole year. Efficiency and perfection are needed before that goal can be attained. That goal is the winning of a Normal "N," and the put- ting of our school on the map in the State.

Our inter-school soccer and basketball games have done much to bring Normal under the critical eye of the public, and she has

come through with flying colors. She has won and lost and she has learned to meet a defeat with the same cheery sportsmanship smile, as she has met all her victories.

If the Association continues to grow as it has so far, then, before long. its age will be forgotten, and only its strength and power will be seen and felt.

ELSIE HARRINGTON.

Y. W. C. A. CABINET

Y. W. C. A. DOINGS.

The end of the year seems a fitting time for every organiza- tion to stop for a few minutes and take stock, so to speak, and since the Y. W. is one of our most important organizations, it is not to be left out. Our work really began in June, when four of the members of the Cabinet went to Eagles Mere. Pa .. for ideas and in- spiration. They spent ten joyous days there, working and playing with other girls interested in the same work.

After that it did not take the summer long to pass, and before we knew it, September was here, beckoning us back to M. S. N. S. The Cabinet came back early in order to welcome both the old and new students. Of course. the newcomers were our biggest problem. We therefore, organized the early arrivals of the Y. W. into an army of helpers-each private being labeled, "Ask Me." Their purpose was to help serve anyone in any way to get settled and begin to love this institution.

Our next big job was to get members for the Y. W., and so we launched a membership campaign. We held our first candlelight service late in October. In March we launched another membership campaign and held our second candlelight service on March 18. We now boast of an organization two hundred and fifty strong.

Sunday night at seven o'clock always found a group of Y. W. members gathered in the music room for Vesper Services. As soon

as spring came we held these meetings every other Sunday. out in the woods, around a camp fire. After supper the Religious Forum has become a regular part of our work. It was planned that Rev. Lee would come to talk to us the first three Thursday nights of the month. but on the fourth. the students would meet and have a general discussion. On February 12. Chapel Services were added to our schedule. Miss Tall. our competent advisor, gave the first talk. These Chapel Services were held every Monday and Friday for twelve minutes.

Realizing that there are many problems to be settled in every- one's life, and that it is often desirable to talk these over with a capable. sincere friend. the Y. W. held office hours every Wednes- day from 3 to 4 o'clock.

The store room was kept filled with supplies needed by the students, and was open every morning from 8.15-8.30. and every afternoon from 3-3.30.

Since it is our purpose to serve in all fields. we held several social functions. Stunt Evening. held the second week. gave every girl some particular part to take in a stunt.

In January. we had a birthday party. at which I assure von there were no wall-flowers. On March 16. we had a St. Patrick's dance. at which everyone had a good time. On April 17. we gave the two movies. "Bunty Pulls the String" and "An Unwilling Hero." April 27 we presented two one-act plays. "The Golden Doom, " and "Joint Owners in Spain." Mr. Uhler. Miss Schuoler. Miss Greenlaw, the Craft Club, and several of the boys aided us.

When we realized that the end of the year was at hand. we decided that the Cabinet members, who are to carry on the Y. W. work and make it more successful, had to be elected. The new officers took charge immediately, but the old Cabinet helped them through the first rough channels. hoping that thus the sailing would he ever so much smoother in the fall. For further training. four members went to the Westchester Normal Conference. April 27-29. and several to Eagles Mere in June. Heaps of success to the Y. W. in 1923-1924.

M. P. H. 23.

GLEE CLUB AND ORCHESTRA

THE M. S. N. S. ORCHESTRA.

Past, present, future! The past and the present can be told, but the future can only be foretold !

Through the capable direction of Mr. Paul Schoenfelder, the Orchestra started its career. The Orchestra was organized in the fall of 1922. Maryland State Normal School was very proud of this organization. Such rich melodies had never filled these halls before. The first members of the Orchestra were inexperienced, to be sure, but did you ever stop to think that the members of the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra had their amateur beginning as we are hav- ing onrs !

The Orchestra reminds one of wine-'It improves with age!' Five new instruments have been added this year, not only increasing the tone volume, but the richness of tonality has improved. We are now playing more advanced music, which is a proof in itself that our group has progressed.

More concrete examples can be given to show the growth of the Orchestra. Monday, May 14, they broadcasted part of the pro- gram played at the concert the following Thursday night, May 16. The commencement will be another occasion for onr public ap- pearance.

We, the members of the Orchestra, fully appreciate the long hours of rehearsing. preparatory to public appearances, which lead to a satisfaction in the accomplishment of an aesthetic piece of work. But we also experience enjoyment of a different sort when we join the Glee Club for social evenings and supper hikes, for in our work and in our play, we strive toward the same goal.

We hope in two years the Orchestra will have grown from seven members to at least twenty-five, and that instead of giving only one ontside concert, it will be in constant demand.

We have fond memories of the past, we are happy in the present, and here's to success in the future to the Orchestra of the Maryland State Normal School!

BRICE MAXWELL, SR. V.

GLEE CLUB.

President-MARGARET OWENS. Vice-President-CHARLOTTE HELM. Secretary and Treasurer-OWEN THOMAS. Attendance Clerk-LILLIAN ORR. Social Chairman-RUTH CADY.

Servant and master am l. One I serve as I serve all. know no brother, vet all men are my brothers; I am the father of the best that is in them, and they are of me. I AM MUSIC.

This applies to the Glee Club, which every one hears so often and enjoys so much. This elub has been in existence for three years, beginning in 1920. under the competent supervision of Miss Shurtz, and has grown to a membership of one hundred strong. The first year. no ontside work was done. but as we passed into the second year. twelve of our members sang before the Legislature, we assisted in many school functions and rendered a concert ..

This year we have accomplished still greater things. Be- side outside work. our concert on May seventeenth, was one of the best pieces of work ever put across by this club. This concert was broadcasted on May fourteenth, by Sanders and Stayman. Balti- more. It consisted of many difficult compositions, including a can- data. The proceeds from the concert will be used toward buying a radio equipment for the school. Many of the members who were unable to be in the concert, on account of student teaching. showed their loyalty by helping in various other ways.

Believing that social features are conducive to a better spirit, we had several small dances and several supper hikes.

We are looking forward to a very successful year in 1923. 1924, and we would like to extend good wishes to the faculty and to the students.

BETTY WORTHINGTON, 23.

HISTORY CLUB

THE HISTORY CLUB.

Among the numerous organizations at Normal, of which you already have heard much, no doubt, there is one, particularly dear to its members, and especially valuable in the work it does. The History Club of the Maryland State Normal School, is, as its name suggests, an organization for the promotion of historical study. research and interest in history.

Our special project of this year, in connection with accom- plishing our big aim, is the collecting of facts and data from anthen- tie sources. on the history of the several Counties of Maryland. The oral report method has ben our chief solution for the task of gather- ing and bringing to our club, this material. These reports furnish interesting and instructive work for our meetings.

We meet twice a month, and besides our more serious task of writing Maryland History, we have delightful social times, with refreshments and chats among ourselves. Then we have a couple of the most remarkable supper hikes, during the spring season, in which geography, native-lore, and athletics supplant our love of history for that day !

From the combined projects of work and recreation, one of which any group must surely offer, our History Club is a most: worthy organization. For the benefit of those who are less familiar than I, with this splendid club. I wish to commend your interest, your investigation, and your membership. For next year. let the slogan be: "Think about us, find out about us, join us"-and all set out for a great success in 1924.

MAXWELL R. SACRA, '23.

TOSCANELLI CLUB

TOSCANELLI CLUB.

What's in a name! To the geography club members, it seemed a very important thing until we had selected one. After various members gave reports on some of the most prominent geographers, we chose Toscanelli. not only because it sounds well, but because we hope to achieve in our club just as much as Toscanelli did, even though it is in a smaller way. Under the advice of Mr. Walther, I am sure we will.

Our club is young, having been organized January 31, but we planned many interesting meetings and excursions. A study of the Weather Bureau in Baltimore, was made, to find out how weather reports were taken, how weather charts were made, and of what value they are to the people. This information was discussed and each member learned that if it wasn't of use to us now, it would be very useful when we were out in our own schools.

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Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 35

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