Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 36

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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One of the most enjoyable and educative trips, was our ex- cursion to Washington and Mt. Vernon, which offered an excellent opportunity for many Normal girls who had never been there, to see the Capitol, White House, Congressional Library, parks, and other interested things. If on our journey. we were confronted by anything we could not understand. Mr. Walther was always nearby to help us out of our difficulty. I am sure this day will live long in our memories.

This only gives you a bare idea of what we have done, but if you watch carefully, the Oriole next year, you will see how rapidly the Toscanelli ('lub is progressing.

S. UHLER, '23.

PSYCHOLOGY CLUB

The Psychology Club of M. S. N. S. has been an organized body of students whose interests have lain in the Psychological field.

It was organized under the supervision of Miss Birdsong and Mr. Dunkle, who are the instructors of this subject at the school. The aim has been to apply the theories learned in classes to our own lives. and the lives of those with whom we associate.

One phase of our work has been the study of different types of intelligence. To accomplish this. one of our chief events was a trip to the State Asylum at Rosedale, where we were shown the different stages of human intelligence.

Through our work, we are able to recognize and rate human mtelligenee. This recognition and rating is very important from our professional standpoint as well as our personal standpoint. In onr teaching we may chance to meet with mental delinquents. Our experiences will serve to help us to deal with children in this condition.

Next year we expect to accomplish greater things. We hope to aronse an interest among the student body in the work we expect to do. Above all. we are aiming to apply our acquired knowledge of human nature, human intelligence ratings and mental hygiene. to our own work in our own school room. when we leave the Maryland State Normal School.

MARY THOMAS.

CRAFT CLUB

CRAFT CLUB SECRETS HAVE LEAKED OUT.

"Seven o'clock! Gee, Whiz! I just know I'll be late, and I haven't a nickel to my name! Whee! Let me by!" Off goes one of the famous pianists of Newell Hall, and it is useless to ask where she is going because everyone knows that the Craft Club meets at this time on Thursday evening. In she comes, panting and blowing, because it is so unlike Kaye to hurry.

"Madam President, May I speak to you a moment, please ?" asks our secretary, Caroline. "Certainly, I'm not proud," replies Ethel. "Well, I just thought that I would ask you if you would dispense with the minutes tonight, because I have been so busy- writing my theme-talking to Miss Amberson, carrying my books into the dining room and a million other things, that I haven't had a minute to spare. Will you, please ?" Caroline can't fool us though, for we know she has every thing down in black and white sooner or later.

"The meeting will please come to order," demands our noble president, Ethel. And let me tell you, we come to order, too, be- cause if we don't-well, our president doesn't stand for any fool- ishness.

Remember our "Knave of Hearts' 'and Six Who Pass While The Lentils Boil"? But let me tell you folks, if you could have seen us working you would have turned your heads, and a long sigh would have been your last word.

Oh! those costume making days! If you had been listening

in you would have caught such bits of conversation as "Say, An, . my shoe doesn't fit!" "Well, mine doesn't either, and what's more. my wig dyes my face. and everything I have."

"Oh! Marjorie, what a peach of a cook you make, but l would hate to eat any of your famous dishes!" "Help! Help! Miss Woolsey. this thing won't stop," shouts Dean in the midst of all the eontusion. (This thing is the adorable little electrical sewing machine that Miss Woolsey loaned us to make our costumes, and which we nearly ruined). Miss Woolsey rushes forth-turning over two or three chairs, and at last saves the day, and Dean declares, "I'll conquer this thing, and I'm going to buy one with my first check.'

"Nancy, you're the best looking cinnamon jar I ever saw!" "Oh. yes, and einnamon has a mighty good flavor, but for merey's sake don't let me be lost from my peppery-pal, Ella." We're spicy enough, and, indeed, so mueh so that we even had vinegar to neutralize it.

"Oh, Nellie, I should think you would be scared to death to stand up there all alone. Aren't you afraid you will forget to answer a question?" "Of course, I'm not afraid, because I know that Mrs. McCord is right behind that curtain, and she won't forget me, or anyone." Nell won fame in the Craft ( lub for giving a long term of service as our chef.

"Catherine, will you please help me with this bookease next Thursday?" "Certainly, I should love to," and I know we can depend on Sir Davie Little Boy, because he wouldn't break a promise for a pair of little finger-rings and a whole pot of gold. If you don't believe he's real, just try her out some time."

"Miss Greenlaw, I'm worried stiff, 'deed I am! The price of oranges has gone up and we aren't making a thing." Poor Louise B., she's a splendid worker and if it weren't for her, the girls wouldn't have nice apples and oranges to buy for the small sum of five cents a piece. But, just ask Louise, she's a good fruit-seller- let's go! Apples and oranges.

The most sacred thing of the Craft Club is its Mascot! Louise V. takes good care of that. When anyone mentions "Mascot," up go the windows. out come handkerchiefs, and as many as can get away, sneak out! For the Mascot is none other than the famous "Glne-Pot." Uh! 'Nuff said !

MARY J. LILLY, Sr. II.

CAMP

FIRE

GIRLS

CAMP FIRE GIRLS

THE CAMP FIRE SPIRIT.

Do you remember. at the beginning of the year that we had a new faculty member? Yes, and she has been doing some work which has spread through Normal. Every Wednesday night you see a light appear in her room around 7.30 P. M. This light is a signal for all of the worthy members of her organization to be present.

Maybe you do not realize what this organization means, and what they have done. Follow me through these laws and see whether you can give yourself a better test.

Seek Beauty. Give Service. Pursue Knowledge. Be Trustworthy. Hold on to Health. Glorify Work. Be Happy.

This is how these girls are judged. Yon certainly can tell them when you see them, always willing to help others at anytime. This band of girls consists of forty members, composed of two groups of the Camp Fire, under one name, Li-He-O, which means "Live to Help Others."

Due to our efficient leader and workers, we have materially helped the school in the following ways: We have given a movie,

"Oliver Twist; a Valentine Dance, and in the dormitory we have been selling candy to satisfy that sweet tooth : besides all of this. we have made a contribution to our Library. These books will aid our outside activities.

On our hikes we aim to take with us some girl who does not have the usual social opportunity. Out in the woods there is an inspiration itself, and it makes it so easy for the Camp Fire Girls to fulfill their ideal or aims of their organization.

In our weekly group meetings, we have learned to do basketry work. and construct memory books for our own use.

To become an active member it is necessary to first be a Wood- gatherer. The following girls have obtained that rank: Margaret Simpson, Mary Flemming, Elizabeth Simpson, Ethel Morris, Grace Athey, Agatha Cohee, Lavinia Morris, Anna Hopkins, Anna Taylor, Ethel Wilde, Margaret Tolson. Those getting the second rank or Fire-maker, are: Lena Conner, Agnes Smith, Virginia Carroll and Sara Payne. The third rank, which takes a much longer time to get, is Torch-Bearer. There are only two girls who have been in the Camp Fire long enough to get this rank, they are Ruth Cady and Margaret Muncaster.

After reading about our worthwhile organization, won't you give us your eo-operation and help next year, to better follow ont slogan "Live, to Help Others.'

VIRGINIA CARROLL.

Miss C .- "Is anyone absent ?" Elizabeth A .- "Present."

Rowan-"MasSweeney committed suicide and-" Jane-"Is he dead yet ?"

Mildred (In Home Economics Class)-What are you going to make today?

Marie-Welsh Rarebit.

Mildred-"Well, where on earth are you going to get a rabbit at this time of the year?

A negro preacher chanced to make use in the course of his sermon of the word "phenomenon." At the elose of the meeting . one of the members of his congregation asked the meaning of the word. The preacher put him off until the following Sunday, when he thus explained: "If you see a cow, that's not a phenomenon. If you see a thistle, that's not a phenomenon. And if you see a bird that sings, that's not a phenomenon, either. But, if you saw a cow sitting on a thistle and singing like a bird, then that's a phenomenon.

E. A. K., Sr. 1.

GIRL SCOUTS

WHY NOT BE A SCOUT!

Being a scout has many advantages, because the aims and purposes of the organization are of the highest. The Promise, "On my honor I will try to do my duty to God and my County, to help others at all times, to obey the Scout Laws," is the key of the organization,. The result from training received in an organization based on such a promise, would naturally be very beneficial to us when we enter the teaching profession.

Ideals, such as honesty, loyalty, thriftiness, usefulness to others, kindness to animals, obedience, and cleanliness in thought, word and deed, are the ideals which, by our example, we wish to instill in the children whom we are to teach.

The course in Scout work enables one to become a leader in his community, and by organizing a similar course, prepare others for good citizenship.

The Scouts organization at Normal has more than fifty mem- bers, all of whom are interested and enthusiastic workers, under the efficient leadership of Miss Cooley and Miss Medwedeff.

The Scouts do not work all the time. In the past we have had taffy pulls, hikes, and a joint meeting with the Boy Scouts. At present, we are having a supper hike every other week, which takes the place of our regular meeting. We have had one, at which we invited the Faculty, and one at which we invited the boys. The various patrols are taking charge of the hikes, and many pleasant times are experienced by flower searchers, fire builders, and those who love to sing and hear stories told.

Juniors, next year you will have the chance to join. Take

the hint from an old Scout, and don't miss the opportunity! It's great fun !

GRACE RAYNE and HELEN SCHUOLER.

WHY THE LEAVES CHANGE COLOR AND COME DOWN IN THE FALL.

Once upon a time the trees did not lose their leaves in the winter. but they stayed pretty and green all the year round. Through- out the long, cold months. the forests were the most beautiful spots in the world and everyone talked about the beauty of the trees. Of course, the trees were very, very. proud of themselves, because they had heard people say that they were the prettisst things in the whole wide world, so they held their heads high and scoffed at the plants that died off in the winter.

One day, it grew terribly coll. and the snow started to fall heavily. The little flowers in the forest began to shiver and freeze, and after a while they decided to ask the trees to send them down some of their green leaves for a blanket. But the trees were so proud of their good looks that they refused to do this. Then the flowers began to cry. and they begged and pleaded for just a few leaves to protect themselves from the wind and snow. "No." said the trees, "we shall not give you any of our leaves, for then we would not be quite as beautiful as we are now."

Now. Mother Nature had been listening to all that went on. and she grew so angry when she saw that the trees were so selfish. that she told them that all of their leaves would be made to fall off. and they would not be beautiful any more in the winter time. In- mediately. a big puff of wind came along, and down fluttered all of the pretty leaves, which covered up the flowers and kept them warm and snug. After this the trees grew very sad. so sad that Mother Nature was afraid that they were all going to die, and she knew that she would have to do something to please them. She thought for a long time. and then she hit upon a plan. It was this: that every year, just before the cold North winds came to blow the leaves from the trees, the leaves would change color. and become all the different shades of the rainbow. This pleased the trees very much, for they knew that at that time. they would be more beauti- ful than anything in this big, wide world. so they became quit . happy once more.

To this day. the leaves of the trees change their colors in the fall of the year. and when the cold North winds come they all fall off. leaving the trees bare and ugly.

ETHEL LYNCH. Sr. IV.

Phyllis -.. Why should Virginia D. never be short of cash ?" Delma-"Because if she knows her business, she can always draw money."

BASKETBALL TEAM

SOCCER TEAM

DELTA BETA DELTA

DELTA BETA DELTA.

Miriam Arthur-President Betty Worthington-Vice-President Margaret Owens- Seeretary.

'Tis now June. June-"the month of roses." June, the month that is so eagerly awaited and sometimes dreaded by those who are to take, for the first time. their place in life. With the thoughts of the joys and sorrows of Commencement come other thoughts, perhaps a bit more serious. What have we done this year? Did me measure up to the standard of M. S. N. S. in scholarship and in fellowship ? Only when one can truthfully say "yes," should one feel satisfied.

Delta Beta Delta feels that, in spite of some mistakes, we have never for the minute lost sight of the more valuable spirits- "Service and Fellowship." We wish to extend our best wishes to Alpha Kappa Delta, Nu Sigmas, Sigma Alpha, and the Faculty and Students of M. S. N. S.

DELTA BETA DELTA, '23.

Teacher-Johnnie, what does your father say at the table, right before you start to eat ?

Johnnie-My father says 'Go easy on the butter, Kid; it's sixty cents a pound.'

ALPHA KAPA DELTA

ALPHA KAPPA DELTA.

As sisters together and friends to all. We make life happy in Newell Hall ; Sincerity. truth and kindness shall be Ever the watchword of an A. K. D.

Ever since September we have been striving to make this year the year of years for the Alpha Kappa Delta Sororiety. We feel that it has been a very successful year.

The friendly spirit existing between the other two Sororities and our Sororiety is a thing which gives us great pleasure. We shall never forget the times when we were entertained by the Delta Beta Delta and the Nu Sigma Sororities.

We are also thrilled when we think of the good times we had together here at Normal School and we believe we have made some friendships which will mean worlds to us in the future. for when von work and play together for one year, you are bound to feel a warm friendship.

We have worked this year, and we have thought hard what we might do that would make life. for the student body, happy in the Administration Building as well as in Newell Hall. We finally decided that a Cabinet Bulletin Board would at least make the hall- way more beautiful, and we hope it will in this way, make the student body happy, while they are in the Administration Building.

We hope that the Delta Beta Delta's, Nu Sigma's, and the Sigma Alpha's have had as enjoyable a year as the Alpha Kappa

Delta's have had, and we wish them sueeess in everything they undertake.

To every student in the student body we say "Good luck to you." To dear old Maryland State Normal School. on which we are so dependent. we wish a successful and happy career.

E. R. N.

NORMAL-TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1922.

The lovely Auditorium was in gala attire, deeked in autumn leaves and corn shocks, with the grim smile of the Jack o' Lanterrs peeping from every corner. What did this all mean ? Just this- the Seniors were entertaining the Juniors, by means of a Halloween party.

At eight o'clock, the orchestra started the fun. What a con- trast of styles and colors, as the five hundred students circled the room, skipping and daneing. with all the spirit of the season ? Every- one was there to have just the best kind of a time-and they nad it. too.

Wicked witches danced with the daintiest fairies: coal black waiters danced with the fairest ballet dancers; gypsies and clowns tripped about the room, indeed there was no one left out. Those who did not danee joined in the games, and had just the merriest sort of a time.

After dancing and playing for a long time. a call was issued to fall in line and get your refreshments. Yum! Yum! Weren't they good? Just ask anyone and they will tell you. The cider tasted like "more." those pumpkin pies were the best you could want, the ginger cookies were as smart as their names. the salted peanuts and mints were extra good. and those nice. juicy apples were bette rthan good.

Shall we forget that night ? Well, I should say not, for the fun we had made a lasting impression on the mind of every Senior. Won't it be fun to think of it in years to come, when we are far away from Normal, helping some one to have a good time?

ETHEL JONES.

Miss Shurtz in Music Assembly-"I'll sing the men's part through first, and boys. you be sure and listen."

Heard during a thundershower at Normal. Diek-"Is it still raining ? Nr. D .- "I can't see anything still about it."

Warren-How long can a man live without brains? Agnes M .- I don't know : how old are you, Warren ?

NU SIGMA SORORITY

NU SIGMA.

" We'll stand the test of the very best Sorority in the world."

Nu Sigs! That's what we are. We stand for and strive for comradeship. The spirit among all the sororities has been friendlier this year than ever before. After being entertained by the D. B. D. 's with a feed and by the A. K. D.'s with a dance, we gave a St. Pat- rick's party to both sororities on February fourteenth. We felt that friendly interest was then at its height; and our hope is for an increase of good fellowship among the sisterhoods in the future.

On April fourteenth, "Nothing But The Truth," was pre- sented under the auspices of our sorority, and proved to be quite a success. The proceeds of this play went to Miss Tall's contingent fund and to the sorority. Our serious side of life and good work was shown by our sending a check to the Near East Relief. We feel that not only should we spend our time and money in pleasures for ourselves, but we try to help those lacking the necessities of life. This exemplifies one of our ideals-"helping others."

The biggest event of our social season occurred in the middle of May, when we gave our farewell dance at the Hotel Emerson.

To our classmates, the Nu Sigma Sorority we would like to ex- tend best wishes for successful teaching. to the Seniors of next year, the wish that they may have an enjoyable and worthwhile year, and to the Faculty, thanks for the many happy and helpful hours spent with them.

Isabel Brian, Catherine Perdue.

SIGMA ALPHA FRATERNITY

SIGMA ALPHA FRATERNITY.

The Sigma Alpha fraternity has for its purpose, cultivating social and fraternal spirit; raising standards of scholarship; and promoting the manly, mental and moral faculties among the male students of the Maryland State Normal School.

Although the idea came to the boys early last year, it was not until October 11, 1922, that the Sigma Alpha fraternity of Mary- land State Normal School was founded. They did not organize as soon as the fraternity idea came to them, but instead. made a very careful study and investigation of all material available concerning fraternities. During this study and investigation. they met repre- sentatives from other fraternal organizations and corresponded with many colleges over the country.

The fraternity is under excellent leadership, having for its president W. C. Hull, with Bryce Maxwell as his assistant, and Joseph Simonds as secretary-treasurer.

In order that they might make the Sigma Alpha fraternity a much more valuable asset to the school. they took into their group, through invitation, seven members of the Junior Class.

This fraternal group has for its motto, "It is only the great hearted who can be true friends. The mean, the cowardly, can never know what true friendship means."

The charter members are:

ERNEST L. BARTLES, A. MENARIS FRANCE,

LINFORD HARTLE, WILLIAM C. HULL, BRYCE E. MAAXWELL. JOSEPH M. SIMONDS, JR.

The invitation members are : HUGH A. FORD, PAUL L. HOFFMASTER, GEORGE K. HOUCK, HAROLD E. MOSER, ( HARLES E. RENN, J. OWEN THOMAS, SAMUEL C. TROUPE, JOHN PRYOR.

SUPERINTENDENTS' AND COUNTY BOARD DAY.

One of the most pleasant experiences that we have had this year at M. S. N. S .. was Superintendents' and County Board Day m Jannary, 1923. On that day the State Superintendent, the State Board. the County Superintendents, and the County Boards of Edu- cation were our guests.

We had a rousing Assembly. All students were seated ac- cording to their home Counties. The visitors were given an idea of the various phases of our school life by the short speeches that the officers and members of the elubs and organizations gave. Patriotie songs were sung and the flag was saluted.

When the Assembly was dismissed, each group of students claimed his own County representatives and took them on a sight- seeing trip around our buildings and campus.

When our guests departed, they left us with a feeling of closer relationship and good fellowship. From the letters which Miss Tall later received from some of the Superintendents and Board members. we could see that they. too, enjoyed the day. They felt That they were better acquainted with their girls, knew more of this school's activities. and eould better appreciate the work that we are trying to accomplish.

It surely is a splendid thing for those entering the teaching profession to meet their Superintendent and members of the County Boards while at Normal. A day, that is so beneficial to them and to its. is one of Normal's red Ietter days, and should be continued. RUTH JEFFERSON.

Eugenia-Did you get the 11th arithmetic problem ? Ethel G .- Yes, all but the answer.

Mr. IT .- Show how the word "plenty" is used incorrectly. Sam-" 'I have plenty of money.' that's incorrect."

ORIOLE MANAGERS-'23

THE ORIOLE STAFF SAYS:

Long months ago. in the winter of 1922, when we were Juniors, we were somewhat thrilled at the idea of having a school paper, and very well pleased the day our new project was launched, and christened "The Oriole."

The five numbers which appeared in 1922 were brave little birds, with lots of pep, and each successive appearance showed that our school paper was here to stay. The Commencement Number of June, 1922, was in Magazine form. and it successfully forecasted our auspicious Senior Edition of June, 1923.

The Staff has had a wonderful time keeping this movement moving, and we cheerfully, thongh reluctantly, each leave our posts. to our successors.

To the new Staff of 1923-1924. we're wishing every joy. and for "The Oriole," under their guidance, great and lasting success.

MAXWELL R. SACRA, '23. Business Manager.

Josephine-"'Carpets are curious things." Helen-"Why?'

Josephine-" Although they're bought by the yard, they're worn out by the foot."

RED LETTER DAYS

Doering

September 14, 1922.

Dear Diary :

I was almost tempted to do something unusual tonight, but I have waited to ask your opinion. You must remember to keep my secret. as this is in strict confidence. Promise me-1 am sure you will.

Last year (1921), when I arrived at the State Normal School, I was, of course, as a drop in a bucket. for there were many others just like me. The catalogue of the school had very proudly an- uounced in black and white that Tuesday, September the twelfth, was Registration Day! But where did you register? And what did you have to do? I guess well, Diary. and so I guess that only three people out of a hundred knew. and those three did well in regard to hiding themselves. The registrar was one of the three, bu tl found her in her hiding place-the office, after wading through a line a mile long. Then, to register !

The tables were decked with application blanks and the other needed equipment. This sounds simple enough, but how can one write when there are sixteen people interested in having "next" on one's chair? The pens, too, were even more scratchy than this one. But at last. I had successfully. (I thought), filled out the blank and was on my way to divest myself of a certain check, when, after playing peek-a-boo over my neighbor's shoulder, I was able to see that her blank was filled ont differently! What was I to do? Was she right or was ]? There being no one to ask, Diary, I just natur- ally let it go, to my sorrow. When the office force were less busy, { was dragged in for a lively discussion. Such is life, dear Diary, when there are no "Ask Me" girls.

For fear that you will get a bad opinion of the Normal School. I will tell you privately, that Registration Day this year was very much nicer, even if it did fall on September thirteenth. Think of it ! When you entered the door an "Ask Me" girl grabbed your arm and swung in step with you, ushering you up to the tables in the hall. You just couldn't go wrong, for someone was there. (I was there, Diary). Questions! Questions! "If I were born in 1905. how old am I now?" "What is the date of today?" "What are the fees for? How much are they?" And lastly, Diary, a gallant young gentleman sighed, "I don't know how to spell my religion." We girls rushed to his aid and found the desired word to be Episcopalian. Would you have known how to spell that ?

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Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 36

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