Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 7

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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A COUNTRY STORE AT NIGHT

There was only the light from the hanging coal oil lamp in the cen- ter of the little country store. The dusty, untidy, stacks of soap, congh syrup and horse liniment in the cor- ners and around the sides were bare- ly visible in the shadows.

The place of greatest importance was around the little wood stove, which was propped up on bricks in a box of sand. In a circle aronud the stove on a rickety three-legged stool, a chair minus its back, a soda keg and soap boxes, were seated six of the male inhabitants of Shantytown. While the fat, jolly. red-faced store- keeper waited on his customers who occasionally came in to buy a pint of coal oil, the men around the stove in between the puffs of smoke from their corncob pipes and a chew from a piece of Brown's Mule, could be heard talking loudly and all at once. The topics of discussion were such as: who had the fastest motor boat on the bay, how plentiful oysters were, whether the revenue officer had ' been around lately and similar topics of the day. Occasionally some one would tell a joke and they would all show their appreciation by laughing loudly and rocking back and forth in their seats uutil you held your breath for fear that the back leg on the rickety three-legged stool would part company with

the others and

cause the big, fat man seated thereon to break the last white button ou his oil skin coat. A

close observer might see the hand of one of the meu quite frequently reach through the wire netting which covered the bottom of the counter, and fish out soda crackers for himself and his companions.

On top of the counter, in a box of gloves, the old black cat was soundly sleeping regardless of noise.

The woodbox, in front of the stove, showed only three small pieces of wood, thoughtfully placed there by the storekeeper to serve as a sig- aal of departure for the little group. MARY PALMER.

OLIVE CAULK-"Where is Miss Arnold from?" "Oh, from British Columbia, I think." OLIVE-"What! A11 the way From South America!"

Anxious Teacher-"Johnny, if we breathe oxygen in daytime, what do we breathe at night?"

Bright Boy-"Nitrogen, ma'am."

JUNIOR-"There Is something preying on my mind."

SENIOR-"You should worry! It |teachers to our elementary school jover-burdened students.

will soon starve."

KEEPING UP WITH THE "BIG CHIEF."

rangements are being made to place some of these students iu Towson homes. Some large normal schools have to house all of their students in this way. They have no dormi- tories at all. We are much more fortunate than they, for one of the most pleasant features of Normal is the dormitory life. The students who live in the town will partici- pate in the life of the dormitory and eat in Newell Hall. They will have the pleasure too, of looking forward to life in their new home, which we hope will be in the process of build- ing during the year. One reason for this hope is the support which we are confident of receiving from the Legislators. Eighty of them honored us with a visit on March 6. They saw the need for a new dormi- tory and were quite enthusiastic about it. We believe that they went away our friends.

The other matter that Miss Tall is much concerned with is the cut in the Normal School budget. A cut of $10,500 was made. Of this amount $3,000 was to have been spent in the Rural Education de- partment. This course is an impor- tant one in any Normal School, the preparing of students to teach in rural fields. We had a beginning this year in a wonderfully enlight- ening course given by Mr. Edward Broom, Superintendent of Montgom- ery County Schools. The cut ties our hands in this line for the present.

The other cut of $7,500 was to have been spent for extension work. It is unfortunate that, the word "ex- tension" was used, since one-fourth of the amount was to have been used for extension work and the re- maining three-fourths for our ele- mentary school. Everybody con- nected with Normal Education

knows that the elementary school is the pivot on which the Normal Course revolves. It is the laboratory in which the students preparing to teach do their work. There they running pays.

are able to watch children grow in: the process of education. This year we have only four teachers in our to get a sore throat. elementary school and 125 girls in practice. Next year 250 students will be in practice. With the seven Baltimore County teachers who as- sist as critics, this would mean 20 students per day to each teacher. We had hoped to add three new staff so that no critics would have

more than 10 students to traiu. The extension work that these three teachers were to have done, in addi- tion to their grade work, was to help third and second grade certificated teachers build up their training in practice so that they could rise to a grade of teaching that would make them more efficient. So at present

Since going to Chicago, Miss Tall has been concerned with legislative matters. One of the projects before the Legislators at the present is the new dormitory. The present accom- modations crowd 380 students. Next (Miss Tall is a bit sad over the out- year we hope to have an enrollment of more than 500 students. Ar-

look of the cut. However, nothing kills our spirit at Normal, even though it may handicap us and we'll forge ahead in spite of handicaps. Watch us grow!

B. A. W., '22.

A MARIONETTE SHOW.

Ou Friday, March 10, a Marion- ette Show was given in the Elemen- tary School at M. S. N. S. Tony Sarg did not present it, though it was based on his directions for pup- pet plays. The Sixth Grade gave the performance with puppets they made, dressed, strung, and con- trolled.

The play was the result of a study of the Vikings and Norse my- thology. The knowledge thus gained was used in the designing of cos- tumes, stage decorating, and scen- ery. (The play was in two acts, each having two scenes, the plot of which was a Norse fairy story.)

The work was self-imitated, free work, but there was surely no free or leisure time for the teacher or pupils during that period. The suc- cessful performance was the culmi- nation of many weeks of hard, in- teresting work. Both the Sixth Grade and Mrs. McCord may well feel proud of this achievement.

L. C. W.

DEFINITIONS.

ASSEMBLY PERIOD-

The time when anyone who has a hobby to ride tries it out on the long-suffering student body. MUSIC PERIOD.

The period when the students in the next room wish they had never been born.

MAIL TIME-

Hope personified.

LUNCH TIME- When training in long-distance

BASKET BALL GAME-

One time when you have to pay

THE MEAL LINE-

An example of "The first shall be last and the last shall be first." TESTS:

Instruments of torture devised by teachers to inflict on the already

JULIA M. WHALAND, Jr. I.

America's future de- pends upon education.

THE ORIOLE

The future of educa- tion lies with the Teacher.

Vol. 1-No. 4

APRIL, 1922

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

GIRL SCOUTS.

Spring and Summer, Winter, Fall- It matters not what time at all- The work that Girl Scouts do, we know

Goes on in sunshine, rain or snow!

"Mark time, Mark!" says the Lieutenant and every Girl Scout thrills to obey orders. "Left, Right!" and a uniform stamping is heard. "Forward, March!" On moves a straight line until "Halt" is called. "One. two." tells Pauline Cadle that everyone is in perfect time.

Some time of each meeting is giv- eu for such practice work as drill in line formation, marching, respond- ing to quick orders as "Right face!" and in the repitition of Scout laws, promises, slogans, mottoes and the salute.

However, the main part of each meeting is occupied in preparation for passing tenderfoot, second class and first class tests.

Projects of interest have been worked out by different Patrols.

Patrol II has been furnishing re- freshments for dancers on Friday nights. The proceeds from

this will be donated to the library for new books. Members of Patrol I and V have been co-operating with the Children's Aid Society in cook- ing meals for invalids. Patrol I in- troduced a scout movement in the Elementary school and now their organization is twenty-five strong.

Other business that is being con- sidered by the scout organization at the present time is: Athletics, the Scout Play, hikes and camping at Marimarsh.

Rah! Girls! Rah! Scouts! Rah! Rah! Girl Scouts! H. WRIGHT. '23.

ANOTHER MUSICAL TREAT AT NORMAL.

Under the supervision of the Mu- sic Department of our State Normal School, a very attractive concert will be given on the evening of May 12. campaign is over. Who wins? Jun-

The combined efforts of the Glee Club, Orchestra, and male quartette will contribute much toward giving any one an enjoyable evening. There will also be special outside talent to

Away off in Armenia five hundred eighty-two starving children will be add to the program. If you do not fed for one day or one child for six- believe that we can entertain, just come to Normal at 8.15 P. M., May 12, and let us prove to you that we can.

P. E. C.

A SUNBEAM.

HOME ECONOMICS.

My aunt, a lady of sixty-eight, was calm and pleasant. No home could have been filled with more sunshine The last lap of the year was start- ed off with a bang in the first as- sembly after our Easter vacation. than was hers. Not only sunshine Normal School students were sur- that shone from her radiant face, prised and pleased to hear two very interesting guests, one of whom was Miss Nina Simmons, who has for some time been associated with Doc- tor Mccullough, of Hopkins Univers- ity, in the field of Home Economics. Miss Simmons' subject was "Some Practical Aspects of Nutrition." She said we ought to "learn to live, not to exist." This is well summed up in the motto of the Camp Fire Girls "wo-he-lo," which means Work, Health, Love. We cannot work well unless we have good health, neither do we make enjoyable companions but sunshine from her soul; sunshine that made others around her happy. Such a cheerful disposition! Even her soft gray hair, massed graceful- ly at the nape of her neck, her wrinkled but pleasing forehead and her brown, twinkling eyes, told a story not only of cheerfulness, but of love and happiness for every one. She was never too busy to lend a helping hand to one in distress or to speak a kind word to some down cast soul. Her small, graceful fig- ure, with the aid of her thin, smooth hands, seemed always seeking to be unless we have that sometimes elu- of service. Wherever she went she 'sive thing "health."

spread sunshine in every nook and crany of the hearts she met and The department which Miss Sim- mons represents has experimented every one felt happier and better for on white rats to find the cure of having met this sunny character. Could one wish for a better friend I than this dear lady?

ELLEN M. HARDESTY.

Y WE HELP.

"No one can leave the campus un- til further notice." What would we do for "eats?" Where would we get a new hairnet? How could we wash our hands without soap? The Y. W. cabinet got busy and before long we had a real store, selling every- thing from hairnets to ham. After all it was genuine fun organizing the orders, standing in a telephone booth dictating orders for ten minutes, and finally having the satisfaction of get- ting at least one bun and a Yukon Dainty.

Sunday was coming and no chance of going to church. How could we ever spend such a day? Our blues were cast aside through Miss Scar- horough's efforts. Dr. Humphrey came to us with a much appreciated message on "Road Building."

The last Sunday of church-going ior III, with a final average of 80%. This is a splendid wind-up consider- ing the many interruptions.

teen months, through efforts of boys and girls at Normal. Beside money, many articles of clothing have been given. This should be a challenge to others!

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The use of vitamines is absolutely necessary for the cure of "beri-beri," "scurvy" and "rickets." So if you wish to be healthy include one quart of milk, about two salads of some kind of vegetables, some greens, such as spinach, lettuce or celery, and fruits in your daily diet. Above all else let no one persuade you to give up your well earned "rest" at night!

M. P. R.

SHAPES.

"Practice Teacher - "John, can you tell ns the shape of the world?"

Johnny (influenced by home con- versations)-"It's in

a turrible shape."

"heri-heri," "scurvy" and "ricketts." "Beri-beri," a disease common to the natives of China, Japan and the Philippine Islands, causes a person to lose control of the body and be- come quite helpless. Swelling of the eyelids may occur sometimes, caus- ing one or both eyes to become blind. "Scurvy" does not apply to those of us who live on a regular diet, but to men in the Army and Navy and sometimes to babies, who must use either pasteurized or condensed milk. The gums swell and rheumatism is often suspected. Orange juice is a fine preventative.

"Ricketts" is not a disease of the hones as generally supposed, al- though a bone derangement is in- volved. Round shoulders, bow-legs, and a pigeon-breast are indications of the presence of rickets in the system.

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SCALE FOR RATING OF TEACHERS.

The scale for the rating of teach- ers is the result of the study of two groups of seniors who realized that some means of measuring their effi- ciency as practice teachers was need- ed. After a study of the material available on the self-rating of teach- ers, an outline was formed. An ar- ticle by Dr. Harold Rugg, of Lin- coln School, New York City, greatly influenced the selection of topics.

The outline as it now stands has been made and revised twice to meet the wishes and needs of particular groups of seniors. It is again in

process of revision by Senior III. The ratings are made on a basis of High, Medium, Low. At the end of eight weeks of practice teaching, a self-rating is made by the student teacher. Again at the close of prac- tice teaching an evaluation is made and discussed. In this way the final estimate of practice teaching is a composite one, partly formed by the practice teachers themselves.

The following letter has been re- ceived by Miss Stone in reply to a letter to Dr. Rugg, submitting the two outlines:

A DATING SCALE FOR JUDGING TEACHERS IN TRAINING JANUARY 1922.

I .- Skill in Teaching.

To what extent:

1. Does she understand child na- ture?

2. Does she have command of sub-

ject matter? Is she gaining power through increased knowledge of sub- ject matter?

3. Can she organize subject mat- ter in accordance with the needs of a particular situation? Are her Ies- son plans progressive?

4. Can she impart the subject matter planned, i. e., does the sub- ject matter function as a part of the life of the child?

a .- Does she skillfully conduct the class discussion ?

Are her questions well planned and spontaneously given ?

Does she help pupils to analyze questions carefully before making decisions?

Do the children ask questions? Does she stimulate thinking?

Does she stimulate a desire for more knowledge?

Does she help pupils to organize? a .- Do children gain in outlining main points?

to b .- Is there a period given judging? c .- Is there sufficlent drill to fix knowledge?

d .- Do her assignments lead to ef-

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5. Is there a gain in self-inltlated projects, which connect child life with school subject matter? a .- Are these projects worth while? Have they "leading-on" pos- sibilities ?

b .- Are they encouraged ?

II .- Skill in Mechanics of Manag- ing a Class:

To what extent:

1. Does she pay attention to de- tails of heat, light, and ventilation? 2. Does she organize and conduct successfully the daily routine of the room ?

3. Does order and discipline in- here in the work?

4. Does discipline lead to a defi- nite gain in self-direction and self- control?

III .- Teamwork qualities. To what extent

1. Is she sincere, loyal, and just in her relations to her pupils and to her co-workers?

2. Does she shoulder responsibili- ty for her own acts?

3. Is she interested in the group improvement of the school?

4. Does she enter whole-heartedly into the play life of the school?

5. Does she co-operate with the other teachers in school activities? 6. Is she interested in communi- ty activities outside the school?

7. Are lesson plans and school records handed in on time and in complete form?

IV .- Qualities of Growth and Keeping Up-To-Date.

To what extent

1. Does she increase her profes- sional scholarship?

a .- Books, Courses of Study, Mag- azines.

b .- Observation of other teachers. c .- Discussions with other teach- ers and specialists.

d .- Teachers' meetings.

2. Is she gaining the desire for further professional growth?

3. Is she gaining the power of self-criticism, through the right at- titude toward criticism?

V .- Personal and Social Qualities. To what extent

1. Is she honest with herself?

2. Is she "fine-grained" (refined) : Is she sensitive to social properties? 3. Has she a sense of humor? Does she get fun out of teaching?

4. Has she a sense of relative values?

a .- Does she emphasize the un- important?

b .- Does she minimize the impor- tant?

5. Does she have the proper at- titude toward teaching as a pro- fession ?

a .- Tas she a realizatlon of the bigness of her job with its possibil- Ities?

6. Does she originate and carry out Ideas? (Continued on Page 3-Col. 3)

A WOODBLOCK.

Ruby Trail.

In this busy world of ours, it is well for everyone to know something both Interesting and useful that they can do as recreation. To make a wood-block, in my estimation, fills both of these requirements; and yet the process is such that any one can do it. When completed it may be used to stamp postals, papers, scarfs, centerpieces and many other things ornamental to the home. It is in the planning and making' however, that we find the real joy.

A sharp knife, a piece of linole- um, the size of the design, a piece of soft wood the size of the linoleum and a design, covers the list of ma- terials.

First, glue the linoleum on the wood. The wood thus gives a sup- port to the linoleum and makes it easy to hold while printing the de- sign. Next, draw the design on a, piece of thin, but strong paper. The design should be simple and attrac- tive, but one that can be arranged in several different ways. Put a very thin layer of paste on the linoleum and place the design on this. Great care must be taken to put the paper on straight. The interesting work has now, just begun. It is with real live enthusiasm that the knife is plied. The part of the design to be left solid on the block, is the only part not cut off by a knife, or any small tool available. With intense joy you watch the design stand out and when it is finally completed, you can hardly wait to mix the paint to experiment. With a brush, cover the design with paint and then print it on a piece of paper and decide upon the best arrangement. This done the wood block is ready for service.

If these directions are carefully followed, it will be with great pride that you will stand back at this point, and marvel at your own handiwork.

A HEALTH RHYME.

(An Acrostic) Elizabeth Lamb. In the early morning, when you pop right out of bed, Make a special effort to drive way old sleepy head. Please brush your teeth, my children until they brightly shine, So that you won't mind smiling when you go to school at nine.

The acrostic given above was in- spired by the desire of the Imps, our school improvement club, to use the health rules which Cho-Cho gave us and which they are putting into the May health pageant. This pageant is being planned by the techers and the children of . the elementary school.

THE KALEIDESCOPE.

For the past three numbers we have talked mainly about the admin- istrative duties of the principal. For this month, Miss Tall would like the public to know something of the every day life of the student, the part of his life that really makes for growth and the development ideals in the student body. of

We need only controlled and re- sponsible citizens of the right type in this world of ours. Miss Tall wishes to pay tribute to the Student Council and its remarkable president, Miss Evelyn Peacock, of Kent County. She has steered the ship of student government through one year, pro- bably the stormiest, because it was the pioneer year. The rock on which we have stumbled most is proctor- Miss Virginia E. Stone, ship. In a year or two we hope the proctors will feel that it is an honor to hold such a position and that she is not a detective but a counsellor My Dear Miss Stone: and guide to whom a girl will go with her problems. Then the posi- tion will be so popular that there will be electioneering among the stu-

dents. When we reach this stage we shall know that great progressive strides have been made.

One thing that pleases our prin - cipal especially is the number of activities that the students have ini- tiated themselves. The Y. W. C. A. and Church Attendance Groups have done very effective work. The His- [tory Club has flourished as we never thought it could flourish in its sec- ond year. The Psychology Club;

our oldest club, has maintained steady growth throughout the year. The organization of the entire school into an Athletic Association made the students understand, appreciate and boost each other. The school or- chestra is always a source of de- light. This time last year we had no sign of one and we feel justly proud of ours this year. We can look upon ourselves with real respect and can give untold pleasure to ourselves and the public. But hold! this is not meant to be a report of all the school activities. It is just to show that the vital building up of the ac- tivities of the school is always first in our principal's thoughts.

B. WOOD, Sr. I.

Mr. Walters to Sr. II-It's almost impossible to keep your tongues from waggling. A man's job. It would take a man to do that!

Mildred (rushing into the room) -"Oh, Eleanor, guess what I just saw!"

Eleanor (very excitedly ) -"Quick! What was it?" Mildred - "Oh! Everything L looked at!"

"Ain't love grand?" she mused. "Yes," he replied absent-mindedly. "One grand expense."

(Continued from Page 2-Col. 3)

a .- Does she initiate work with "pep" and carry it through to a suc- cessful finish ?

b .- Is she dependable?

7. Is she attractive in dress? Is her dress suitable?

8. Is her health an asset or a hin- drance?

9. Is her self-confidence such that it makes for poise, but does not lead to lack of desire for growth?

10. Can she make herself one of the children and yet hold the respect of the class?

THE LINCOLN SCHOOL OF TEACHERS COLLEGE New York City April 14, 1912.

Maryland State Normal School, Towson, Maryland.

The work that you and your teachers are doing on rating scales for judging teachers in training is very interesting indeed. Of course, I agree quite thoroughly with the scheme. It is the kind of thing I would do if I were in charge of the training of prospective teachers.

Sincerely, HAROLD RUGG.

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THE ORIOLE

PUBLISHED MONTHLY

BY THE STUDENTS OF THE MARY- LAND STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. TOWSON, MD.

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Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 7

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