Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 64

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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Grace Welty-Great Wit.

Evelyn Weisel-Ever Waiting.

Sne Wright-Stores Wisdom.

Sarah Yoder-Silly Youngster.

A word can cut deeper than a razor. Worse still. it often leaves no out- ward mark of the wound it makes. A careless word, flung out in a moment of exasperation. may alter the conduet of anyone, may even alter one's whole life. On the other hand, a word can soothe better than some patent medi- eines are supposed to do. It all depends on the way in which a word is used.

. B. le-Shall we tango? lloppe-It's all the same to me. Belle -Yes. I notice that .- Tiger.

EUGENE BISHOP. Honorary Member of Junior Class.

PSYCHOLOGY CLUB.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR COMMENCEMENT.

Commencemtn is past and gone. Another mile-stone in your life has been passed. Your elementary, High and Normal School commencements have marked three definite and distinct stages of development and responsi- bility. It is difficult to decide which mile-stone has been the most important. Not one of them could have been omitted in order to fit you for your work. I believe the instance of the stone cutter demonstrates the point. In break- ing the huge stone, if he had not tapped the chisel the last time with the ham- mer the stone would not have broken. However, it is useless to argue which tap, from the first to the last, was of the greatest importance. The last one of the "taps" for you, so far, has been added. In a measure you have been prepared for your profession.

Already you have commenced it. Your "commencement" was your starting point. As a High School student I often wondered why the word "commencement" was used to indicate one's graduation from school. I won- dered why it was not ealled by some name meaning "finished," or something lik that. Since then I think I have learned something of its real meaning. I believes it means "a beginning." Do you feel that you are just beginning in your profession ? If you do, you have caught what I believe to be the word's significance.

Before you lies rare opportunities, grave responsibilities, and unknown happiness. A story is told of an artist. Early i nhis career he sought for a model to pose as an angel. Years later he sought for a model to pose as the devil. It so happened that the same model who posed as the devil had years before posed as the angel. You will have opportunities to develop in children the angelic virtues which they possess. Whether these virtues are nourished and unfolded will depend partly upon you. Nothing but happiness and gladness could come to you for having helped some boy or girl to realize the highest that there is in life.

Have you vision enough to see in human life such infinite possibilities ? Richer gold fields than California or the Yukon are open to you !

LIONEL BURGESS,

Pesident of the Junior Class.

NORMAL SCHOOL INFLUENCES.

Each one of us exerts, sometimes conseiously and sometimes uncon- sciously on every other one of us influences both good and bad. It is only by the good that we profit and only toward them that we should tend.

Of all the influences I have ever been exposed to. the greatest and most powertul are those at the Normal School. For a person to be valuable to himself. to his associates and to the world at large he must be useful. He must appreciate his own abilities, but always seeing his inadequateness. he must appreciate the genius of others and profit thereby.

It is only when we come in contact with the productions that the world has given for centuries past that we realize that there is an innate power of appreciation waiting to be developed. It is not enough to be able simply to render in correct form the music of an artist. nor is it enough in one sweeping glance to consider the moods and passions of a Rembrandt. Appreciation comes only to us who strive to possess it. We must look farther than the ont- ward gloss of the conventional, stereotyped essay or the perfect opera. Let us look into those scenes, perhaps tranquil or perhaps indeed very stormy that prompted the geniuses that gave to the world their lasting memories on canvas. on paper. or more illusively in harmony. Where could we better learn this appreciation than at Normal ?

Along with this appreciation comes a growth of independence. Inde- pendence is a stepping stone to success. As self-preservation was one of the initial laws of the primitive, and preservation of property was the only con- cern of the man just a little more advanced in civilization, so we have instinc- tively come into our own rightful heritage-preservation of self and property. Normal shows us how to use our heritage to the best advantage.

The whole network of the civilization of the twentieth century was changed from the civilization of the Antediluvian man by the introduction of a single element-self control. Today we would not think of living the life of the onee prevalent Cannibal. Self control has eantioned us that we must adapt our wants. our needs and our feelings to those of the peoples with whom we associate. The greatest good can only be derived from the most perfect. organization and the most perfect organization existing today is civilized . society based on self-control and governed entirely by it.

The various good influences so needed for those who intend to come in contact with the professional world can only be gained where many gather under a common roof and abide by common law. Normal School holds out to all who seek perfection in self-control, in dependence on self, and the recog- nition of the abilities of the past, a fit abiding place, a delightful and pleasing atmosphere and many happy moments of work and play.

ANNE J. MORLOK.

JUNIOR CLASS.

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OUR LIBRARY.

Our library is a large cheerful room with many windows to let in the sun- shine, and many books with which to enlighten and amuse one's self. It is a large establishment and is every day increasing in importance.

What is going on in the library this year? First, we are very proud of onr continued increase in the number of books and in the number of students who attend the library. In July 1923 we had a total of 6270 books in the main room. Since then we have added 1100. making a total of 7370 besides those in the Amex.

Of these an average of nearly three hundred are circulated for overnight use daily. besides much use in school hours within the library or building. The total circulation for the year 1922-23 ending in JJuly was 43,582. Already for this school year the circulation is 45.029. The total attendance last year was over 85,000 and will undoubtedly be larger this year.

Besides the regular library work. Miss Osborn has given the usual in- struetion to the Junior Class on how to use the library. In addition, over 100 classes from the Elementary School have come for story-telling. reading the illustrated juvenile books. or for the regular library cireulation period for books to take home. Over fifty stories have been told in such classes. For the story-telling and Literary Society periods a cheerful fire on the hearth of our fireplace adds much to the atmosphere of the occasion.

There have been a number of things added to the library during the year to make the room better equipped and more attractive. A beautiful hand- eolored print of Abbey's "Sir Galahad" has been hung over the fire-place. New Shelving has been put up along the north wall of the Annex, and to the chairs we have given little rubber "overshoes." in order that they may be moved around more quietly.

We have started a picture collection centering around the National Geo- graphie Pictures, which were bought with funds donated by Senior Five of 1922 23. For these pictures we have secured celluloid picture holders. The whole collection has been much used since it was organized. especially by those students practicing in rural schools.

The improvements just mentioned have been purchased from proceeds of gifts. fines and sales of disearded books. In addition there have been pur- chased a number of books of fiction to build up the collection for recreation. It is felt that every change for the better in equipment and additional service will render a benefit not only to the student body, but through them to the whole State of Maryland.

LOUISE HARRIS.

CRAFT CLUB.

Miss Claharu

"Live your life, do your work, then take your hat."

THE ORIOLE

"There is no wisdom that can take the place of humanity."

Vol. 4-No. 1

NOVEMBER, 1924

Published Monthly by Students of Maryland State Normal School, Towsen, Md.

A FORWARD LOOK.

An interview given to our special reporter, Miss Margaret Boyd, by Miss Lida Lee Tall, Principal of the State Normal School at Towson :--

A new year dawns. We make resolutions to give us beart and courage and launch 1924-25 upon its quest. What is its quest? To seek out eager listening ears to hear its message. What is its message? That is for the students of the Nor- mal School to determine. From month to month this year you will be reporting the high spots. of your class-room studies, of your campus athletics, and campus life, of your social life, of your practice teaching, of your extra curricular activities and all the other phases of life that make up the twenty-four hours of a student in a teacher-training college. In other words, you are a broadcast- ing station, and you should know the public you must reach. Those listening-in will hear your news with pleasure. But what will count and intrigue them will be the spirit, the personality you express. What is your spirit? I ask you to analyze it and be conscious of it. I would have it a generous spirit. tolerant, joyous, sincere, scientific, adven- turous, sure, open-minded, convinc- ing, curious, seeking, finding, pro- moting fine friendships in the pro- fession. You can and will make it all I express. and more.

Think of our possibilitiess this year. Five hundred and ten stu- dents from Baltimore City in addi- tion to six hundred and fourteen from the counties in the State.

With the possibilities from the com- bined intellects, emotions and cap- abilities of eleven hundred and Twenty-four able-bodied, clear eyed, keen minded young men and women the far-reaching effects must and will he tremendous. Suppose Edi- son had eleven hundred young men conscious of their aptitudes for elec- trical engineering, all surrounding him, participating in his work of in- vention, what would be accomplished with them for the world's good? Who knows? Some other marvel like the talking machine or the Mazda lamp?

But even more important than an electrician's laboratory is ours in a training school for the teachers of a State. I submit to you as students that you are a thrilling group with your possibilities for making the lives of thousands of children in Baltimore City and the counties of

Maryland finer and more productive in the years to come.

September, 1926, will lbe the testi for the Seniors after they have taught a year. If you realize what your mobilization here means, make the State and the country feel it! You have your Oriole to carry your message. Let it fly high.

RURAL EDUCATION- MARY- LAND STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.

I-The practical standards for a department of rural education in a Normal School are seven in number. These are as follows:

(1) Students-Enrolls a distinct group of students preparing to enter rural-school service.

(2) Curricula-Offers several par- tially differentiated curricula preparing specifically for the different phases of rural-school work.

(4) Extension-Conducts enough follow-up and extension service to keep in touch with its gradu- ates and to stimulate the gen- eral development of rural school and country life improvement throughout its territory.

(5) Instructors-Employs at least two specialists giving full time to rural education courses and activities. One of these to be known preferably as the Director of Rural Education and the other as the Supervisor of Rural Practice.

(6) Quarters and Equipment- Has headquarters in a special office and is supplied with enough teaching and extension equipment to insure efficiency. (7) Budget-Possesses a specified departmental budget large enough to meet the demands of the activities specified ahove.

II .- The Maryland State Normal School at Towson meets approxi- mately five out of seven of the re- quired standards for an accredited rural department for training teach- ers. In 1924, for the first time in the history of the school the rural department enrolled a distinct group of students. Sections 13, 14 and 15, about 100 students in all, are dis- tinctly rural sections. Sections 4,

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL.

With the exception of hall politics and bulletin board conversations dancing fills the greatest part of the social life at Normal School. We have a dance the second Friday in every month for the dormitory stu- dents. The last time we invited Senior II.

Of course, everyone did not go. They never do, but the ones who did go pronounced it a big success. It must have been, judging by the time it took to say good night in front of Newell Hall.

Hikes come second in importance. Any time you see a groupp of fresh young Normal School girls with fresh new knickers leave on Satur- day morning to hike to Loch Raven and the same group returning at night with hunger and "never again" stamped on their faces you may be sure they go eagerly the very first time opportunity offers.

All the County Senior Sections en- tertained the City Senior Sections with a hike last week. We covered

(3) Practice - Provides some practice in typical rural schools under special supervision for every student majoring in rural all the hiking ground in and about education. Towson. It rained, but rain doesn't worry a Senior much, especially if she can walk home with a line of newly made friends singing: "It Ain't Gona Rain No Mo."

OBSERVATIONS IN THE PRACTICE SCHOOL.

The observations in the practice schools by the Junior Class have been very valuable as an introduc- tion to the profession of teaching.

We learn about the development of the child from the kindergarten through the Seventh Grade. We see the particular characteristics of each stage of growth. and by these we can readily see our work as a teach- er and citizen.

Every child has the right to live, grow and have the advantage of an education. This should be made possible in several ways, but first of all, through the teacher, who is the axle on which the wheels of educa- tion turns.

Our obsedvations are the spokes of this great wheel of education. Every spoke must be perfect, so every observation must be worth while. Every point, no matter how small, should be emphasized and carried back by us to our group class meetings so that every one is benefitted thereby.

Junior XI.

THE ORIOLE

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CLUB NEWS.

A school is generally known by its athletic organizations and its clubs. The clubs and societies of the Mary- laud State Normal School contribute much to the fiue spirit of our school. As you will see from the articles be- low each organization has a larger purpose than the mere enjoyment of its members. Each society has a definite contribution to make in the line of its interests.

However, some of the represent- ative clubs of the school are not ready at this time to tell of their plans for the coming year. In a later issue we hope to hear from them.

The following clubs will now speak for themselves: 1. ELIZABETH BERGMAN. Jr. 9

I. W. C. A.

"I wonder what it's all about?" said Ethel to Jane, as she. went in to register as a student of M. S. N. S. "This summer I

heard lots about the "Little Sister" movement and now that I'm here 1 keep on hearing more about it. And look al all these girls with "Ask Me' signs on their sleeves. li seems so fun- ny to me. Do you know what they are for?"

"Oil. I don't know much about it either." said Jane. "but I do know that the 'Little Sister' idea is great. Why. when I came here yesterday morning I didn't know a soul, and ] had just begun to wish that I had waited and come down with you. when up came a girl and asked if I were Jane Myers. When I told her I was, she just threw her arms

around my neck and said : 'Oh.

you're My Little Sister.' She was just lovely to me and kept me from being homesick-and the day fairly flew. I. too, thought the 'Ask Me' sigiis a little queer. but those girls just take you around and show you your room and answer any questions you want to know about the school. They're all like really and truly Big Sisters."

Now Ethel and Jane know what it was all about. li was the work of the Y. W. C. A. which was help- ing them get settled in their new school and at the same time feel as much at home as possible. Nor was that the end of the Y. W. C. A. activities. On Friday. night, Sep- tember 30, we gave a "get together" party for the entire student body. All through the year we hope to have feas and parties and perhaps go on supper hikes.

Along with the pleasure activities there are always to be remembered religious activities. These play a great part in our program. Every Sunday evening at seven o'clock Vespers are held in the Recreation Room in Richmond Hall. On Tues- clay and Thursday at 8.40 a Chapel

service is held in the Auditorium. There is always an interesting speaker at these services, and hear- ing such a one surely seems to pave the way for a brighter and more suc- cessful day.

At present we are in the midst of the membership campaign. So far we have only about eighty members, but before the campaign is over we hope to have the greater part of the students enrolled. Remember that we are not only an organization among ourselves, but by member- ship in our Y. W. C. A. here at school you are also a member of the great national organization.

Soo, if you haven't already joined, delay no longer, but sign right away -adopt the blue triangle as your emblem-and help us make the Y. W. C. A. at M. S. N. S. bigger and more active this year than it has ever been before.

MADELINE EVANS, Y. W. C. A. Reporter.

The History and Geography Club started its activities for the year by going on a hike Tuesday evening. We all had a wonderful time. We have planned for many activities

this year which we hope to carry through. One of them is to publish a pamphlet which will tell everyone just what the club is doing. Our enrollment has increased this year to sixty-three members, and naturally we expect the best of results.

Here's to a successful year in the History and Geography Club!

FRANCES GEOGHEGAN. Sec'y-Treas.

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THE ORIOLE

SKETCH CLUB.

At the first meeting of the sketch Club the following officers were selected: President, Evelyn Ireland; secretary, Jennie Alexander; treas- urer, Evelyn Pusey.

Our first few meetings took place out of doors. Here we sketched the office of the Towson Nurseries; the house which the children are build- ing. and the trees on Miss Tall's lawn. Because the weather no

longer permits our working out of and vocal students practicing. AII these tell us that musical activities at M. S. N. S. have begun.

doors, we are working in room 214. Here we are applying our sketches, along with what we learn in regular art sessions, to calendars and greet- ing cards, which we are working up in color.

Later we expect to apply our sketches to block prints, which we will work out on silk. We are also planning to decorate tin and wooden boxes and to do some batik work.

So far the attendance of the members of the Sketch Club has been very good and we hope the en- thusiasm will continue.

EVELYN IRELAND, FLORENCE MESSENGER.

The Instrumental Club, composed of ukes, banjos, mandoline, and in INSTRUMENTAL CLUB. fact most anything that will make a noise which resembles music, met The Instrumental Club is one of October 27. This is one of the jol-

the liveliest clubs in the school. It has as its motto: "Say liest and most enthusiastic clubs on It With Music." Last year the club con- tributed much to school spirit, and took a prominent part in campus the campus. We may expect a varied program from the Instrumen- tal Club ranging from opera to serenades under Miss Tall's window. These musical clubs expect the singing, serenades and cheer songs. support of the student body. Don't life. It provided music for porch disappoint them!

We also accompanied the Girls' Glee Club when they sang for the Governor at Annapolis. The In- strumental Club meets every Thurs- day afternoon at four-thirty. If you have a ukulele, steel guitar, or. banjo, come join the merry com- pany.

THE RURAL CLUB.

President-John Gildea. Vice-President-Mary Klein. Secretary-Gladys Grove.

Treasurer-Harold McCann.

One of the most lively and wide awake clubs of M. S. N. S. is the Rural Club. It is made up of seventy-five students and two fac- ulty members, Mr. A. Hulsizer and Miss O'Neill, together with some of the leading educators of our State and country as honorary members. The purpose of the club is to help rural education. Some ways by

which we plan to help is by publish- ing bulletins containing valuable in- formation for the teacher, such as a general survey of conditions as they actually exist, so that these condi- tions can be improved.

Another thing that we plan to do is to better acquaint the student- teachers with the teachers in prac- tice. Our first step in the accom- plishment of this aim was the Hal-

loween party given to all student- teachers and all teachers in practice. The efforts of the rural club made it possible to show Jackie Coogan in "A Boy of Flanders" in our Auditor- ium recently. We plan to have sev- eral good plays staged in the same hall later in the year.

M. KLEIN.

MUSICAL ACTIVITIES.

Pianos going, violins squeaking,

The Glee Clubs, city and county, have been organized with a member- ship of fifty each. In addition to these there is a chorus of fifty mem- bers. TheCounty Glee Club meets Monday evening at 7 o'clock. Both clubs are working on music to be used in assembly.

The orchestra, composed of about fifteen members, has been organized. We are expecting a bigger and bet- ter school orchestra this year than ever before. A concert, to be given in the near future, is their goal.

ALICE HAGER, Jr. 14.

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Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 64

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