Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 66

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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ALL VERY INTERESTING.

He may not have

A little fairy

In his home-

But he has

A little miss In his engine, and

A little made in his cellar.

Professor-Why are you always

late to school?

Student-Because of a sign I have to pass on the way. Professor-What has that to do with it?

Student-It says: "Go slow!

School Ahead!"

kind?"

WISE AND OTHERWISE. THE REVOLUTIONARY POST OFFICE.

(By John C. Fitzpatrick )

The Post Office of the United States, as a distinct civic establish- ment, is built upon a foundation sup- plied by the energy and enterprise of an American newspaper publisher. A year or more before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War it came into existence in opposition to the Royal Mail Service in the Colonies and reached such a point of efficiency that, when the Continental Congress established a postal service, it meant little more than taking over and systematizing William Goddard's

newspaper mail.

William Goddard was the owner and publicher of the Maryland Jour- nal and Baltimore Advertiser, a weekly newspaper that espoused the cause of the Colonies with fearless enthusiasm., Because of its pun- gent criticism of British adminis- trative measures, his paper was prac- tically barred from the mail a year or more before the war began. With true American newspaper enterprise, Goddard refused to be balked, and forthwith establishd a line of riders from Massachusetts to Georgia. These post-riders, almost at once, were entrusted with carrying small parcels and letters by the people along the routes, as their service was regular and more dependable than that of the Royal Mail riders. By August, 1774, Goddard's service was in full operation and the reve- nues of the Royal Mail were serious- ly curtailed by the competition. It was not a peaceful competition, how- ever, and there were frequent per- sonal encounters and much bad

blood displayed by the competing riders when they chanced to meet upon the road. These were. in effect, the preliminary skirmishes of the war that was soon to break forth.

-Reprinted from The Piper.

DON'T BE A SPIDER.

Those people who attempt to say the meanest things about other peo- ple are like the ostrich that thinks because he sticks his head in the sand he is concealed. A good rule to follow is:

If you are tempted to reveal

A tale some one has told to you About another, let it pass.

Before you speak, three gates of gold.

Three narrow gates-first, true?"

Then, "'Is it needful?" In your mind

Give the truthful answer. And the next

Is last and narrowest-"Is it

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THE ORIOLE

ATHLETICS-SENIOR NINE.

Senior Nine welcomed the hockey season with joy. We had such a time last year with the continual rain every practice day that this year we are determined to play while we may.

The class team has been picked, and the girls who cannot exercise their arms in playing the game are nevertheless going to be right there on the side-lines at every game rooting and cheering. thereby exer- cising their lungs.

Some, nay, many teachers, have heen heard to remark: "Senior Nine has an over-abuundance of pep. Hockey is a favorable outlet for that energy and pep."

What's a skinned knuckle, -a bruised shin, or a scratched ankle? Didn't the ball go through the goal? Come on. Senior Nine, that's the spirit!

K. de SAMIBOURG. Sr. 9.

ATHLETICS FOR GIRLS:

The days when it was considered fashionable for daiuty damsels to: of their dormitory life. but it too. is fleeting, lasting but a short half hour each evening from 6.30 to 7 o'clock. Surely we need more than thirty minutes' recreation before re- suming our studies.

faint upon the slightest provocation have long since passed. Our pres- ent-day life demands that we have! good. strong, healthy hodies so as to be able to cope with the day's prob -; lems as they arise.

Girls who take athletics have the feeling of being "alive." They have confidence in themselves. This men- tal alertuess is the result of physical fitness.

Dillingham, Sammis - and Cook. Every girl in the school, unless she is physically unfit, has athletics two periods a week. During the first half of the period setting-up exer- cises are taken, and during the sec- ond half we are given instructions in how to play the game of hockey. Each student has the same oppor- tunity of trying for the school team. The hockey team has not yet been selected, and each one is using her opportunity wisely. She is practic- ing as much as the limited time will allow.

We are sure that the coaches will have many good players from which to select our winning team. Show that you are interested in our play- ers, lend a helping hand at all times. Your encouragement and support is What they need.

MILDRED F. WOELPER,

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN THE DORMITORY.

The day students of the M. S. N. S. are very much interested in the social life of the dormitory students. Some say that it must be "just ter- rible" with so many strict rules and not the least bit of fun. Others say what fun and frolic they must have. We would love to participate in it. Everyone has his own pet idea of what it is like, but no one is able to get a real picture of the dormitory life until they have experienced it.

Weeks in advance you can hear the students chattering about what they are going to wear and whom they intend to invite to the monthly dance which is held in the Adminis- tration Building.

Occasionally we see large posters announcing the coming of a movie at the M. S. N. S. How excited and thrilled we are; in fact, we can hardly wait for the eventful night.

Every Sunday evening from 7 to 7.30 Vesper services are held by the Y. W. C. A. These are largely at- tended by the resident students, many of whom wish that they would last longer.

The students are always looking forward to recreation, and enjoy it! more than any other social activity

AGNES PERKINS. Reporter, Jr. VIII.

PESTS ARE AT IT AGAIN.

The Maryland State Normal The Pests have opened the year with a hang. We have more pep than ever. Charlotte Helm, last School is certainly doing its best to meet the needs of our present-day life. lt is succeeding beautifully under the direction of the Misses year's Pest president. came back and started us off. That was some kick- off, wasn't it. Pests? You showed some real spirit that night; the kind we want from now until June. Go to it! You have the pep. Be the liveliest, most wide-awake bunch in old M. S. N. S.

And you, new Pests, welcome to our ranks. You surely are a good looking crowd, and we're proud of you. Be a 100% loyal Pest.

Remember, we're counting on you to back us up, so buckle right down with us, and we'll put over a fine, big piece of work this year and have a good time doing it, too.

Three cheers for the Pests.

BETH CAPLES, Pest Reporter.

THE GIRL SCOUTS.

Folks always say "The more the merrier," That adage applies to the Girl Scouts of M. S. N. S. Troop I has fifty?six girls, but there were so many more who wanted to be scouts that another troop was formed, and to these new members we extend a hearty welcome.

They'll find that we have good times. We meet once a week alter- nating between the indoor meetings at which We pass off tests and do other Scout work, and our outdoor meeting such as was a hike to Lov- er's Lane, a favorite rendezvous of the old Scours.

While the cooks on this occasion bent over the fire and scorched their faces to appease our hun- ger we most graciously played games and kept out of their way,

but not for long - we never need be coaxed to eat, and things taste a million times better round a campfire. When the last morsel of food had disappeared we packed up our luggage and our troubles and marched cheerily along homeward, singing, and if, on Thursdays you look up from your history just in time to catch faint strains of music floating in your window, smile a bit.

To the new troop and to the new Scouts in our troop we say: "Come on, folks, you're on the right track! Welcome!"

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THE ORIOLE

RURAL EDUCATION - MARY- LAND STATE NORMAL

SCHOOL.

(Continued from Page 1)

5 and 6 each have a rural quota of about 20 students; Sections 10, 11 and 12 a quota of 10 students; mak- ing'a total of about 190 students who are enrolled in rural, rural-pri- mary and rural-intermediate work. These students will be given rural courses and rural practice under the direction and supervision of the rural department.

1I1-The differentiated curricula of the rural department during this year (1924-25) are Rural School Management and Rural Problems. Owing to amalgamation necessities the Seniors of this year may have only one differentiated course, but Sections 13, 14 and 15 and rural sections of Juniors will be offered the two courses given by the depart- ment.

IV-The rural department has practice or student teaching faclities for one hundred and ninety-eight students and offers participation to one hundred and fifty Juniors. This taching takes place in twelve centers in Baltimore, Harford and Anne Arundel counties. Seven of the.prac- tice centers are two-room schools in Baltimore county; two are one-room schools in Baltimore county; and there are three consolidated schools -one in Baltimore county, one in Harford county, and one in Anne Arundel county.

V-The students have three means of transportation to and from practice centers while living in the dormitories and using the library and equipment of the Normal School. The school, itself, operates a Reo bus with a capacity of 24 adults, which, making two trips daily each way, delivers the stu- dents to the nine in

centers Harford county, and an electric trol- ley with Anne Arundel. In order to make the best use of the school bus service, some students leave the school at seven, others at eight, returning at 12.30 and 1.30. Student teaching and observation in each center occupies the entire half day while the afternoon is spent in conference with supervisors and in preparation of material. All stu- dents have an opportunity to take part in the work of upper and lower grades in order that the student may view elementary education as a

whole. With all students, too, spe- cial emphasis is put on primary work and on the teaching of begin- ning reading. Supervision of the student teaching is of two kinds. general and special. There is spe- cial supervision of Physical Educa- tlon, Music and Hygiene. One full- time supervisor and one half-time supervisor carry on the other super- visory activities. With sixty-six

students during twelve weeks of

practice the ratio of students to supervisors is rather high but on the other hand the critic teachers are supervised also by the county super- visors of their respective zones .. The supervisors of practice, beside vis- iting schools and holding confer- ences with students, meet the critic teachers in small groups and, twice a term in one group in order to dis- cuss the specific and general prob- lems of teacher training.

VI-Maryland is building up such a complete system of State and coun- ty supervision that extension work by the rural department would prob- ably be a duplicate if not a waste of effort. The Equalization Fund, making possible the $100.00 bonus to teachers of one-room schools with Normal School diplomas is a sure means of improving rural schools.

The Rural Club of the Normal School, with a student membership of seventy-five and an alumni mem- VIII -- One has only to see the members of the Rural Club popping corn around an open fire, listening to story-telling or, at an old fash- bership of fifty, through correspond- ence and the columns of the Oriole, strives to maintain a constant inter- est and encouragement to those injioned country party entertaining the rural field.

Another activity of the Rural Club is the bringing of eminent people in the rural field to the Normal School to talk to the students. During the year 1923-24 the following speakers were heard:

Dr. Fannie W. Dunn, Teachers' College, Columbia University, New York; editor of the Journal of Rural Education.

Professor Mabel Carney, Teach- ers' College, Columbia University, New York; secretary the Rural Section of the National Educational Association.

Annie E. Reynolds, of the Rural Department of the National Bureau of Education, Washington, D. C.

Dr. Howard W. Odum, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C .; Specialist in Sociology and editor of the Journal of Sociology.

In honor of the Rural Club's first commencement, Mrs, Katherine M. Cook, Dirrector of the Rural Depart- ment of the National Bureau of Edu- cation, Washington, D. C., made the commencement address at the Nor- mal School.

VII-The Rural Department (one full-time instructor and one part- time instructor) has besides an office, a "57 Workshop" where stamp- ing outfits, picture collections and reference material are available.

their training teachers and one is con- vinced that there is an energetic, whole-souled, enthusiastic bunch of youngsters eager to teach in Mary- land's rural schools.

ALLAN HULSIZER, Director of Rural Practice.

(1. Page 31 and ff. American As- sociation of Teachers' Colleges, Year Book 1924).

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That You May Have The Merriest Christmas Umut Euer Tad, And A Bright And Prosperous New Year Is Che Sincere Wish Of

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

THE ORIOLE

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

ALBERT S. COOK

Vol. 4-NOTE TEACHES CHANGE AL TOWSON

BALTIMORE , MARYLAND

DECEMBER, 1924

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

;HOW MUCH DID YOU HELP THESE?

THE INTERNATIONAL INSTI- TUTE OF TEACHERS' COLLEGE.

Teachers' College has been the pioneer and leader in the movement for the intensive study by foreign; students of how the United States "does" things. The establishment of new republics and the wider ex- tension of the spirit of democracy which followed the war have served to intensify this interest in American education so that now the student body of Teachers' College has be- tween two and three hundred stu- dents representing over forty differ- ent countries of the world. These foreign students realize that a nat- ional democracy can only be attained through education, and that the United States, though with many im- perfections, has achieved much in democratic education. Two thou- sand foreign students have been graduated from

this college and have returned to their native lands and are doing wonders as adminis- trators and teachers for the promo- tion of modern education. They are dedicating their lives to the service of internationalism and to a better

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"24" COMES BACK.

Rising in state on a hill at the crest, stands our dear "Alma Mater," the school we loved best. Never be- fore was this old song sung more fervently or impressed more deeply than on the day the people who in- spired and wrote it turned from their varied fields of experiences and gathered once more at the school, where the old clock tower stands in memory of their loyalty.

Those of you who are far on in the profession may have looked upon our coming back as an incident of

Doubtless few of us upon leaving school in June realized what life at Normal had meant to us or with what problems the profession was to greet us. Teaching school seemed far away. When we returned on November eighth we came as teach- ers. Each of us knew that Normal training had been of priceless value to us, and each of us were glad to feel that we had friends there who were interested in our success, who would be glad to help us with our

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DR. LATANE SPEAKS IN ASSEMBLY.

Miss Tall presented to us in As- sembely recently a very able and dis- tinguished speaker, Dr. Latane, a man who is a well known authority on historical subjects. He addressed us on a very appropriate subject, "The Effect of the World War On International Relations."

Dr. Latane brought out in his

speech the very interesting fact that the "Seven Years Wars" really deserved the name of World War more than the late war because it minor importance, but to us, "The was fought in several parts of the Class of Twenty-four," it was a step-, ping stone in the life which is before; us.

world and caused even more destruc- tion in proportion to the population than the World War. However, the World War has had a very definite effect in changing international re- lations. During the war the Central Powers first began to violate inter- national treaties. This fact broke down the international morale and gave other countries an excuse tor breaking treaties and trampling up- on laws.

The speaker impressed upon us the fact that the period following Armistice Day was one of the most important in the history, hot only of (Continued on Page 14-Col. 3)

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THE ORIOLE

THE DAREDEVIL OF THE SEA.

For Fifth Grade.

For years he was called "the dare- devil of the sea." Some people called him the demon, while some countries called him "the dragon." Bold, daring, adventuresome, afraid of nothing in the world-this was Sir Francis Drake of England.

During the reign of Henry VIII's daughter, Queen Elizabeth, English adventure was renewed. A com- pany of daring sea captains were formed with Francis Drake as their leader. He was one of the boldest and most successful seamen. He was very religious and patriotic. He loved his mother country-England -and he loved his queen, Elizabeth, and he was ever ready and willing to do his utmost to serve them.

Francis Drake was the cousin of John Hawkins, who was called "the English Sea-Dog." Drake accom- panied his cousin on many daring expeditions.

In 1567 they made a voyage to Spanish America, carrying many slaves there whom they had cap- tured in the wilds of Africa. They were attacked by the Spanish fleet and only two of their ships escaped, one of which was commanded by Drake. After this Drake devoted his life to privateering, and his name became a terror to the Span- iards.

The one desire of England was to challenge the rich and powerful Kingdom of Spain and to strike her source of wealth-the Americas. Francis Drake knew this, and wish- ing to serve his country, he deter- mined to make a voyage around the world "to singe the Spaniard's beard." In 1577 lı℮ set sail in Plymouth for this daring expedition. He sailed down the eastern coast of South America, burning the homes of the Spanish people, looting the trading posts and filling his own ships with gold and silver. He sailed along our San Francisco (little thinking that some day a Re- public of English speaking people would be settled there), rounded the Cape of Good Hope and in Novem- ber, 1580, rode safely into English waters. His worn-out ship, the

Golden Hind, was hauled on the English shore and a great hanquet was held in honor of the hero whose name was loved over all merry Eng- land.

Queen Elizabeth herself was there and after the feast she knighted the daredevil sailor and made him Sir Francis Drake. Of course, she apolo- gized to the Spanish King for the terrible things her faithful servant had done.

This trip around the world was only the beginning of many of the adventures of Sir Francis. He set.

sail in Plymouth and crossed the of our great and wondrous God. At

Isthmus of Panama. On this trip,

from a treetop on the Isthmus of Darien, Drake caught sight of a vast ocean. As he looked at it he knew no other ship but that of the Span- iards had sailed on that beautiful water. He stood in the tree and prayed to God "that he might sail once in an English ship in that sea." His prayer was fulfilled, and on Sun- day, August 7, 1573, he once more sailed into English water, his ship laden with gold and silver.

Spain had been insulted and hurt very badly by the English and she could not permit these insults to last much longer. Her King, Phillip,

dreamed of adding England to his realm and he knew it was very im- portant to prevent his enemy from gaining any more power. So in 1588 the great Spanish fleet called "the Invincible Armada" set sail for England. There were one hundred and thirty ships, the largest fleet in the world, bearing great big sails to catch the wind and give them great Speed. Sir Francis was right ready to meet these great warriors and he

prayed again this time for "God to serve his queen and country to his

give them grace to depend upon him." Again the English defeated his country for which they will never

the Spanish, only half of their won- derful ships were able to return home. Queen Elizabeth thanked her hero sailor again for his services to her and to his country.

During all of his expeditions and daring adventures he was always kind to the friendly Indians who were so badly treated by the Span- iards. He found them to be people of a "free and loving nature, with- out guile or treachery, and he taught his followers to be kind and gener- ous to them. The Englishmen vis- ited their houses, put ointment on their wounds and sores, gave them food and told them beautiful stories

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first the Indians were afraid of the white men. They thought they would be wounded, kllled, and mis- treated as they were by the Span- iards. The indians distrusted every move the white man made. Sir Francis made them see and un- derstand that he meant no harm, but that he wanted to help them.

Sir Francis Drake served his country and did many noble things. Every Englishman loved him and his name was reverenced by all his fel- lowmen. He was never highly ex1 cited or hot tempered. He was slow at making decisions and he studied carefully everything he undertook. He served under Lord Howard in one battle which defeated the Span- ish fleet. Once he kept Lord How- ard from putting to sea until they had finished their game of hands saying: "There's plenty of time to win the game and thrash the Span- iards too."

Our hero died off Porto Bello in January 28, 1596. We will always think of him as the most noble knight of England, who strove to

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THE ORIOLE

WHY I DECIDED TO COME TO THE MARYLAND STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.

Upon graduation in June from the and wished me luck.

Western High School, I felt like a ship without a sail. I was drifting along with no definite port in view. All my friends had decided upon some definite road to travel to reach a career, but I had no particular thing that I especially felt sure would like to do. I had a number of things in mind, but as for picking out one definite subject for a career, it seemed impossible.

The first thing that I had in mind was to study journalism. This has always been my one great ambition. I planned to study at Hopkins. I could visualize wonderful newspaper articles and books that I had writ- ten. I was sure my books would be among the best sellers. However, I soon realized that genius is born, and cannot he made. Upon more critical analysis of my journalistic abilities I decided I would not he able to make journalism as success- fus a career as I desired. I eradi- cated this from my list of possible careers.

The next thing that entered my mind was to study law. At High School I had one year of law. It was only commercial law. but it was enough to give one a general idea of what the study of law would be. It was most interesting to prove cases as we did in class. Some- times when we were about "to pat ourselves on the back" for having correctly decided a case after the usual arguments pro and con, some little technicality of law would upset our decision. Then the case had to be threshed out again. I decided I would go to the University of Mary- land to study law. I lived up to the saying, " a woman's mind s as changeable as the weather." I felt sure I did not want to study law. I felt there was something I could do better. What this was, I did not know, yet this feeling persisted. Law School, as you know, is con- ducted at night. I was afraid that I might take a diurnal (I've been studying geography) nap in school time.

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Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 66

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