Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 4

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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"If," sald Miss Van Bibber, "you rhyme the facts of history it will help you remember them. stance, 'In fourteen hundred ninety two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.' That will help you to remem- ber the date of the discovery of America."

Next day she said: "Mr. Sacra, when did Columbus discover Amer- ica ?"

"In fourteen hundred ninety- three, Columbus sailed the dark blue sea," was his answer.

Fountain Pens at

HERGENRATHER'S

THE HISTORY CLUB.

In connection with the History Club we have a museum. Here will be found old spinning wheels, can- dle molds. old papers, letters, bits of lace, silver spoons, pictures and other things of interet. Many times in the teaching of history in the Elementary School these articles are used to illustrate and make real the times and customs which they repre- sent. Excursions are frequently taken to Historical Museums and historical places.

The President of the Club is Marie Frantz, of Baltimore County; vice- president, Naomi Pritchett, of Baltl- more County; secretary and treas- urer, Mary Margaret Mills, of Dor- chester County. Miss Pritchett is keeper of the museum.

There are students from the fol- lowing Counties in the club: Dor- chester, Frederick, Kent, Baltimore, Caroline, Carroll, Wicomico, Cal- vert, Harford, Queen Anne, Somer- set, Anne Arundel, Talbot and Mont- gomery.

M. M. MILLS, NE. '22.

Any material of historical worth from Maryland will be very gladly received. Help us make Maryland shine!

ARMY AND NAVY.

Upon a certain occasion Gen. Sher- man was the guest of honor at a banquet, after which a reception was held. Among the line of peo- For in-Iple who filed in and out to shake hands with the great war hero, Gen- eral Sherman perceived a face that was very familiar, but which he could not place.

"Who are you?" he asked the man, apologetically aside, as he wel- comed this guest heartily.

The man blushed and murmured behind a deprecatory hand:

"Made your shirts, sir!"

"Ah, of course," exclaimed the General loudly, turning to the re- ceiving committtee behind him. "Gentlemen, allow me to present Major Shurtz!"

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The History Club of the Maryland Ideal Dry Goods, Notions, Ladies' State Normal School met for the first time on October 7, 1921. This year the aim of the club is to study and Gents' Furnishing Store historical Maryland. At each meet- ing a talk is given about a county 527 York Road - Towson, Mo. by some one representing his local- ity. It is very interesting to learn Table Delicacies- of the old homes, mansions, churches that are in our own State, that we GEORGE H. STIEBER, could easily visit if we just knew where to find them. The data col- lected at each meeting is kept on file. During the last month of the Towson, Maryland year the club will reorganize the material in order to make a guide book for the people touring the State.

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FEBRUARY. 1922

A LETTER FOR THE ORIOLE.

( From Professor Charles H. Farns- worth, Teachers College. Columbia University. )

A note from Miss Shurtz a few weeks ago made the request that I send the ORIOLE a letter on School Music. The pleasant memories of Miss Shurtz's work would naturally make me comply with this wish but : am also impelled by looking over the clever little paper itself . It

shows enterprise and enthusiasm, two qualities that go so long a way fowards success.

I was glad to notice the allusions to music, especially to the Christ- mas singing.

People are too much inclined to think of music as, only an art. It Is true that it is one of the noblest of -. he arts and as an art it takes us out of ourselves and for the time being, under its Influence, we forget our own petty ambitions and likes and dislikes and live for a few mo- ments in an ideal world. We know that is not only enjoyable but bene- ficial from the fact that when the music stops we feel refreshed and ready to go to work with new zest.

....

Abandon space, all you who enter here!

aware of their effect upon us. This tion of 600 students, was built as a is after all the ultimate end of lan- guage itself.

For instance, during the war, how the mass singing of patriotic songs fused all the feelings of every per- son into an impulse of love and loy- alty to one's country. No ordinary language could produced stronger effect. The same is true in religious exercises. How much the hearth singing of a congregation has to do with the consciousness of the truth and worth of the religious feelings that they are expressing.

(Continued in the next issue. )

FULL STEAM AHEAD!

In spite of Blizzards that stop the usual work of the country and cause men to lose their time as well as their tempers, our principal stays at the helm. The most important thing that she is directing at pres- ent is the presentation of a charm- ing wall picture of the two Normal

But such supreme moments in music require not only very effec- tive musical performance of truly artistic music but require perception | School buildings to the High Schools and sensitiveness on the part of the listener, two conditions that we are not always able to combine. And while we are constantly striving to improve our knowledge and percep- tion of music so that we can make this artistic use of it there is still a more common use of musie which is perhaps more important to culti- vate, and that is the use of music as a language. of the State. The plan has been to write to the principal of each High School and say that the stu- dents have appointed one of their number from his school to appear at an assembly on a certain date, if he thinks it worth while. The prin- cipals have been most courteous and appreciative and have co-operated to the utmost, even to the selection of the space where the picture shall | Telephone No. 16

Wo speak of language as a means hang. Their letters show splendid of expressing ideas but ideas are "esprit de corps" which means not the end of language; they are worthwhile contacts for the Normal the means of awakening in the hear- School and the State. The presen- er feelings and reactions that will tation students take the pictures to cause him to respond in the way the the schools when they go home for speaker wishes.

· week-end vacations. Miss Tall

Music is just such a language ex- hopes to have pictures in one hun -; cept that it does not have to work . dred High Schools by the end of! through concrete ideas, that Is those March. The presentation of the of the external world. hut through pictures is indeed a part of the In- musical ideas of which we are not creased Enrollment Campaign, be- ordinarily conscious. We are only cause it is conducted by the students. 'T H E

As a part of the Campaign these members of the staff, Misses Dow- ell, Van Bibber, Munn, Birdsong and Mr. Dunkle will tour the State in March.

Our principal expects to attend the Chicago Meeting of the Depart- ment of Superintendence. The Na- tional Council of Normal School Presidents meets February 24 and 25. The Department meetings will be held the following week.

Just now the Legislative can- paign to secure a new dormitory for the Normal School is on and this is claiming a great deal of Miss Tall's time. The Alumni Association, the Tepachi Club, the Towson Town Club and the students are urging the Legislature to continue the plan that was originally made when the school was built. The combined ad- ministration and teaching building, which will provide for the instruc- complete unit. The present dormi- tory was constructed as the first unit of a group, to be duplicated or added to when the conditions so re- quired. Has not this time arrived? Look for a moment at the enrollment for the past three years and the proposed enrollment for the next two years:

1919-20-130 Students

1920-21-234 Students

1921-22-380 Students

1922-23-500 (Proposed)

1923-24-600 (Proposed)

The Normal School Students think that the time has arrived aud in or- der to help make the campaign suc- cessful, they are going to Annapolis. Here they will "camp on the trail" of the Legislators so that Governor Ritchie's "600 strong" will have suitable surroundings in which to do efficient work.

B. A. W., '22.

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WHAT SHOULD TEACHERS TEACH?

"Should I teach children or should 1 teach lessons?"

"What a stupid question! How can you teach lessons without teach- ing them to somebody? £ There is only one answer: you teach both children and lessons."

"Yes, I have heard before that this question is stupid, but some- how it won't let me go. Suppose 1 ask it in another form: Which should I care most about, the chil- dren or the Course of Study?"

"I don't know what you mean?" "Well, which troubles me most, whether my pupils fail to grow, or whether I get behind on the Course of Study?"

"Why of course I have to com- plete the Course of Study. That's what it's for. It tells me how far I have to go in a. term. I mustn't let my pupils fall behind."

"Then which are you thinking most about, your pupils and how they get on, or the Course of Study and whether it is completed?"

. "I don't seem to get your mean- ing? My pupils get on as fast as they should when they keep up with the Course of Study."

"Then you think about your pu- pils' work to see if they are keep- ing up with the Course of Study and for uothing else?"

"I suppose so. What else should I think about?"

"Does the Course of Study in- clude all that your pupils should learn in school?"

"How do I know? I teach as best I can whatever is in the Course of Study. I don't think it's my bus- Tuess to go beyond that."

"Is there any difference between learning history and learning to like history?"

"Certainly, though I think one who learns his history well is more likely to like it."

"Which do you teach. history or to Ilke history?"

"History."

"Do you care whether the chil- dren like it or not?"

"Certainly I care, but I can't teach it. How can I make them to like his- tory if they don't?"

"Have you ever tried?"

"Yes, I've tried. That is. I have 'ment of help given the class by the

thought about it, but of course I -- teacher, the principal, the drawing can't make them like history or any supervisor, the librarian of the neighborhood library, and the geog-

of their lessons. I don't believe I ever exactly tried to make them like raphy and history experts from our history." Normal School. The dedication of school then follows. The table of

"Did you ever make any of your the book to the principal of the pupils hate history?"

"I certainly never tried to do so, contents, the main headings being -but some of them did, I am Roger Williams. Nathaniel Greene, The British in Newport, Commo- dore Whipple, The Burning of the

afraid."

"And you never tried to keep Janet D .- "Sure, and if I put them from hating it? I'll tell you Gaspee, Washington and Rocham- another stamp on it, won't it be

what I think. There are many beau. . Commodore Esek

things for children to learn besides Samuel Slater and Providence in the lessons we teachers assign for ! 1922, is now listed. Next follows

them. To like history is only one the list of original illustrations, some among these. There are many oth- ers. And the trouble is, if we don't take care, that our children may learn them wrong, as a hate for his- tory. Now teachers who concern themselves ahout such things find their emphasis changing from les- sous to children. They teach les- sons, yes, hut they use the lessons as a conscious means to help the chil-

dren. The way you answered my questions makes me fear that you fcities and rivers, industry agricul- are teaching lessons, but not chil- dren."

"I had never thought before of such matters. What are those other things? And how can we teach them?"

WILLIAM HEARD KILPATRICK. Teachers College,

Columbia University.

JUDGING CLASS ROOM IN- STRUCTION.

The standard is based on the ac- tivities of the pupils. The impor- tant thing is not what the teacher is doing but what the pupils are do- ing. The most common criticism of our school practice is that it does nothing but transmit facts; that it does not develop the ability to think. In the above standard, "the acquisi- tion of knowledge is made subordi- nate to the development in pupils of the power to work independently, intelligently and economically." The school should give a training for life that will fit the individual to do well the thing he undertakes, no matter what that thing may be.

As an illustration of this a fourth grade class, after. some ten weeks of work, completed a project en- titled, "Short Stories of Rhode Is- land" which was made into a book 1012x8x112 inches, freely illustrat- ed by the children. The cover was desigued by a member of the group, jable asset in life. being selecte dafter class competi- tion, the motit of the design being suggested by the dome of our own State Capitol. There is an acknowl- ledgment of the work of five com- mittees of children namely; a map, jan illustration (original), a print- ing, a neatness and a picture com- mittee. Next follows acknowledg-

MISS ELLA SWEENEY,

Asst. Supt. of Schools. Providence, R. l.

Cornelia-"Are you sure that "he thinks of nothing but you?"

Catherine-"I should say so! Hasn't he just lost his position be- cause he couldn't keep his mind on his work on account of thinking of me?"

Mr. Raine "Here. your letter is overweight.

Janet Duke-"Over what weight?"

Mr. R. "It is too heavy; you will have to put another stamp on it."

Hopkins, heavier still?"

thirty-six in all, of early Rhode Is- land history, such as How Weybos- set Street Got Its Name, Mrs. Mas- sasdit Getting Ready for Thanks- giving. Captain Whipple Passing the Gaspee, Burying the Printing Press land Rochambeau's Soldiers on What is Now Camp Street. Then comes ja list of maps and graphs construct- ed by the children after intensive study of the topography, population.

tur forestry, manufacturing and summer hotels.

Interesting papers follow on Why Roger Settled in Provi- dence, The First Cotton Mill in America, Our Hero's Diary (Nathan- liel - Greene), Roger Williams' Diary. The Sharpshooter, Joseph Bucklin. Captain Lindsay Going to Provi-

dence. Washingtou and Peggy Champlin at the Party, Esek Hop- kins the Brave Man, A Dialogue be- tween Roger Willams and Waban in the Forest, and a Newport Lady's Diary in 1772.

At the beginning of the undertak- ing two field trips were taken by the class to Prospect Terrace and Newtaconkanut Hill to give the chil- dren a bird's eye view of the histori- cal spots of the city. Later an- other trip was taken to the Esek Hopkins House, the children contrib- uting papers after each trip.

The project afforded a fresh pro- blem to the children, the solution of which was felt by them to be worth while. Their class periods provided for the appreciation of the relative value of things, meaning the cultivation of good judgment. Successful living means good selec- tion which depends on good judg- ment. Pupils need to learn a sub- ject thoroughly and to talk and write on topics without help from the teacher. This will cause them to organize subject matter, a desir-

GIRL SCOUTS.

Hazel M. Wright, '23.

Hikes, dances, rallies! That's the way to win a scout and any girl who is interested in these activities will be only too glad to meet the other scout requirements. This, the old scouts had in mind when they chose a wonderful {sy as well as entertaining games and delicious "eats" for a scout party hike. One Friday afternoon the scouts taking lead, promised all followers as good a time as Nature could give. After a long hike over the country, up hill, through meadows, and elsewhere, & halt was made in a wooded land where streams rippled by the grassy grounds. Around large fires the whole bunch crowded to enjoy the tempting menu. The evening air was soon filled with harmonic ( ?) voices as everyone sang of the joys of the time.

On Armistice Day the scouts, af- ter giving the salute and pledge of allegiance to the flag, led in the singing of the "Star Spangled Ban- ner." This performance took place in front of the Administration Building at two minutes of twelve.

October 7 was a day remembered by the old scouts as a fulfillment of the promise of a scouting trip to Camp Merrimarsh. This proved a Red Letter week-end to them. Al- though it rained, the fireplace was a cozy place where an enjoyable morning was spent. The most in- teresting feature of the trip was the horseback riding, each girl taking her turn for rides. Mentioning eats-they could not be surpassed. The one big hope now is that the next camping trip will result in as happy a time.

There was a dance given in the Auditorium which was enjoyed by the scouts and their guests. Every- one appreciated the work that Pa- trols I, VI and - gave to make the evening a success.

Patrols enjoy breakfast hikes- they are so characteristic of scouts. Early risers and swift walkers de- light in going to the woods and mak- ing big fires over which to make a hearty breakfast. Everyone takes part in eating his full share.

The Girl Scouts' Rally that was held at the Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore on Saturday, Decem- ber 17, was enjoyed by all of our scouts who attended. The total number of scouts present was one thousand. M. S. N. S. Scout organ- ization was represented by the Cap- taln and two other scouts. After the formation and roll call, salutes and singing of National songs fol- lowed. Merit badges were award- ed, after which all scouts took part in marching. For entertainment, the Western High School gave a play. This was followed by a ban- quet.

There is a working side to our treaty which the Sinn Feiners act- scout organization.

An organization strong are we, Each day we do a turn

To "Be Prepared" we all agree Respects and laws we learn.

secretary, treasurer, banner carrier and cheer leader. Proudly we say we have sixteen patrols, each feel- ing itself strongly bound by nine ambitious scouts. A leader and corporal, are all the necessary of- ficials of a patrol.

We are not going to hesitate to say we have dues which we willingly pay at our semi-monthly meetings- for money, you know, comes from the heart as well as the pockets of scouts.

As a united group each member is working hard to pass the tender- foot test which grades a girl as a second class scout.

We can't tell how we are getting our uniforms ,but you'll be sur- prised when you see a scout organi- zation fully arrayed in khaki! It's a secret-and girl scouts keep se- crets!

The girl scouts have a purpose For work they do each day

But their reward is pleasure So the work to them is play.

HISTORY.

SENIOR ONE RESUMES REG- ULAR CLASSES.

they should be a bit rusty and a bit inclined to sit back and look on. Indeed, for the first few days they were as mum as oysters and rather given to assuming pained expres- sions at any attempt on the part of their teachers to arouse them from their lethargy. You see they found it hard to become ordinary subjects after so many weeks of sovereignty.

But it was in history class that they were particularly lacking. Miss Van Bibber recognized the symp- toms and wishing to confirm her sus- picions before making a diagnosis, promptly woke them up by asking question numerous and sundry on current events. They woke up with a good, big start. They discovered to their astonishment that there was a disarmament conference sit- ting at Washington responsible for such bewildering terms as 4-Power Pact, Naval Holiday, and 5-5-3 ra- tlo. They found too, that Lloyd George hsd finally succeeded in do- ing the impossible by presenting a

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After the first gasp which such breath-taking news brought forth, there was no holiday for Senior One. Everywhere were to be seen the erstwhile student teachers with newspapers in front of them, note-

"Right dress!" We salute Miss Dowell as our captain! We have other officers too; business manager, books to the right of them, maga- zines to the left of them eagerly searching for news. With what a shining light in their eye did they come back to History Class anxious to air their new-found knowledge. Miss Van Bibber was bombarded with ions. Her

nigh face was a study in self-control when some sweet, young thing in- nocently asked: "What kind of a law is Bonar Law?" Even when this was followed by an equally in- nocent, "Who is Dail Eirann?" Did she preserve her equanimity, thus setting an admirable example to those few who were prone to show disgust at their classmate's ignor- ance?

However not all of the time has been spent in Current Events. Sen- ior One has been deeply interested in the subject of civics and in find- ing such information as the mean- ing of Social Sciences and the names of Social Sciences and then finding ont exactly what the terms juris- prudence and anthropology might be expected to mean. It was about this time that the encyclopedia sec- tion of the library looked Ilke a bargain counter.

This state of affairs was all brought about by a little plan which Miss Stone presented to this devot- ed section during the first week. It

Senior One is again found in reg- ular classes. After twelve weeks in the practice school it is natural that looked quite simple-merely a mat-

ter of working out an election that the practice school was to hold dur- ing the winter. But if Senior I little thought that so commonplace an event as an election would cause any work on their part, they soon found out that what they did not know on this subject would amply fill several volumes. Now, however. the elaborate plan of procedure all worked out by Senior One has been given to Miss Stone and the class anxiously awaits the time when the election will take place.

Senior One is in

the running again '

JANET DUKE, '22.

Mr. MeDaugh: "Miss Shawn, what do you call the temp. when the ther- mometer is below zero?"

Miriam Shawn: "Cold. ? ? ?

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ATHLETICS.

Athletics? Oh yes, this is one of the main activities of the Normal School. The coming of our seven- teen boys has made a great advance in all athletic activities. The girls always had very good athletics, but not as much interest was taken or was there the feeling of friendly ri- alry which has come into it now. Besides we have started an Athletic Association this year. This has brought about a much greater in- terest.

People ask us why athletics are necessary in a school. If they could only hear Dr. Burdick's lectures on 'The Value of Play,' I feel sure they would soon find out. Indeed, he has made us see and feel how necessary these activities are, not only for old- er boys and girls, but for the small children as well. He has given us very valnable lectures on 'Public deserve credit Health' and 'Prevention of Diseases. . This comes in our course called Physical Education.

In Physical Training we learn the different folk dances, story plays and games for the playground and school-room. We not only learn these games and dances, but make original ones. This is the part we like so well. Miss Cook always has us try out our games in the class room in order to find out if the game or play contains different. values. Occasionally we see one of our story plays or games tried out in the Practice School.

My! We can hardly wait until school is over in the evening. This is the time we 'play more strenuous games such as soccer, end ball, vol- ley ball, basketball, relays, and ten- nis. Mise Gaffney certainly makes us play hard, but we enjoy It all the more. One of the games for the girls which has just been started in the State is soccer. We won the first game of girls' soccer played in Maryland. The game was played between Towson High School and Maryland State Normal School and the score 1-0. Out of the three games played with other Schools, Normal won two. Although our girls have not made a great name for themselves in soccer yet. they mean to kick the ball with de- termination from now on. Soon the name and fame of the Normal Girls' Soccer team will be heard through- out the State.

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Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 4

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