Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 96

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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AIDERT COMM LIBRARY STATL LELE AT TOWSON Un ... V. 2 4, MARYLAND

Hope is the dream of a man awake.

THE ORIOLE

Be not simply good; be good for something.

Vol. 5 -- No. 4

JANUARY, 1926

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

WINS FIRST PRIZE IN ESSAY CONTEST.

Miss E'sie M. Munker, Of City, Given Award In World Competition. Graduated At Towson. Three Other Normat School Representa- tives Receive Honorable Mention.

Miss Elsie Marguerite Munker, a teacher at the Mordecai Gist School, Oakford and Granada avenues, has been awarded first prize, $75, in a world essay contest conducted by the American School Citizenship League.

The subject of Miss Munker's essay was "Methods of Promoting World Friendship Through Education." Last May, when the article was pre- pared, Miss Munker was a student at The State Normal School, Towson, and was 19 years old.

State Normal School received awards, Miss Lillian E. Rawlings, Miss Ellen Mar Moffett and T. A. Vant Sant, Jr., were given first. second and third honorable mentions, respectively. They were graduated last June from the Towson school. The second prize was won by Stanislav Sule, of a nor- mal school in Czecho-Slovakia, and the third prize was awarded to Miss Dorothy M. Gifford, of the State Nor- mal School. at Hyannis, Mass.

Born In Baltimore.

Miss Munker was born in Balti- more and has spent her life here. She is living with her parents at 9 Dolfield avenue In 1922, when she was graduated from the Western Iligh School, she was awarded a scholarship at the Johns Hopkins University and took a winter and summer course in that institution, specializing in English. At the State Normal School she was a member of the honorary fraternity Chi Alpha Sigma.

"The first part of my essay was de- voted to refuting arguments tending to show the necessity for war." Miss Ilunker said yesterday. "In the lat- ter half 1 suggested ways of advanc- ing the cause of peace that might be helpful it employed in classrooms.

Wants Fairness In Teaching.

"For instance, in teaching geog- raphy, 1 suggested that the interde- pendence of countries be emphasized and the help given and received by each country pointed out.

"In studying other countries I would emphasize the things that each has done wel! instead of leaving the pupil with the impression that alt

and only good things come from the limited States.

"Particularly important is fairness in teaching history. In the sixth grade we teach history of the World |War and I have noticed that the in- structors' personal prejudices often play a very great part in the teach- ing. Of course this cannot be en- tirely eliminated, but in my essay I pointed out that sincere efforts

should be made by all teachers to. study the case from the side they don't believe in.

"Recently I was teaching the Civil

February 1 -- Miss Tall's second tea. War period and the boys and girls February 8-Miss Tall's third tea.

showed the greatest excitement and most of them had preconceived no- tions which were all in favor of one side or the other. Both were largely wrong. The work of the teacher, Iaccording to my essay, is to train the pupils to look always at both sides.

"Another suggestion which I put forward was the giving of plays with

Three ofher representatives of the|characters representing other na- tions. I also suggested emphasizing the fact that although so many of our best children's stories were writ- ten in other countries they are ap- preciated just as much by us."

(From the Sun, December 31).

A THEATRE PARTY.

Junior Eleven once more has started planning good times along with study.

The first plan of the season is a Theatre Party at Ford's January 26, to see "The Show-Off." It is on a step this way.

"Tuesday" night too!

THE FOG .:

The fog was like a soft grey shroud Hanging on a deadened world; The fog -- mingled with bluish smoke

That downward passed uncurled,

And through the mist the trees seemed stooped,

The lamp lights-like distant stars; Then out of the silence came the sound

Of the tinkling bells of cars. Raindrops hung on every twig As tears on a roughened cheek; And softened by the blurring clouds The stateliest house looked meek. When all at once. a ray of sun Stole through the darkened mass, And lo! the very world was changed. (For clouds-they cannot last).

EVELYN LANE, Jr. I.

SOCIAL CHATTER.

January 23-Alpha Kappa Delta, Nu Sigma, and Delta Beta Delta sor- ities are having their annual in- ter-sorority dance at the Maryland State Normal School Auditorium. January 29 -The Sigma Alpha Fra- ternity are having a subscription dance at Maryiand State Normal School Auditorium.

January 25 -- Miss Lida Lee Tall is having her first tea for the stu- dents at her home.

February 13-Miss Lida Lee Tall's

Valentine party in honor of the Senior Class.

A TRIP TO NEW YORK.

A trip to New York is being con- templated. This is for the purpose of visiting the Lincoln and Horace- Mann Schools. Of course, this trip requires money. Several members of Senior 3 are putting their talents to practical use to earn money to make this trip. In any way possible, patronize your fellow-students.

Woven reed baskets, bread trays, novelties, etc., may be purchased. If enough students are interested, a class in reed weaving will be started, at a nominal sum per lesson.

Block-printed table runners. cur- tains scarfs, may be purchased.

Tie-dyed scarfs in various designs will be made.

If you want your siicker painted,

This work is all of the first order, and we assure you, it will be most satisfactory.

You have the opportunity of co- operating, and will you. fellow stu- dents, rise to the occasion?

. If you are interested, please leave a note in Senior 3's mailbox, with your name and class on it. An ap- pointment will then be made.

Prices will cheerfully be furnished.

A MESSAGE TO THE FACULTY

While The Oriole is essentially the work of the students of the school, nevertheless, we should like to have more contributions from our faculty.

We know they have had many in- teresting experiences at home and abroad. This is a challenge. May we expect more faculty contributions to The Oriole?

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THE ORIOLE

January, 1926.

GIRLS' BASKET BALL SCHED- ULE UP TO DATE.

Jan. 14-Eastern at Normal. Feb. 25- Western at Normal. Feb. : 7-Western Maryland Col- lege at Normal.

March t-Frostburg at Normal. Jan. 26- Western. away. Feb. 9 -- Eastern, away. Feb 6-Western Maryland College away. Feb. 1 .- Frostburg, away. March 13 -- Millersville, away.

Plans are being made to have a second team. because several high the students take pre-school or high school work. but leave out the intermediate grades. She ex- schools have asked for games with our second team. Among those who have written are: Annapolis High plained that isolation meant

School and Towson High School.

RURAL CLUB PROGRAM.

Since some people were unable to keep heir first engagements for the Rural Club Meetings. it is necessary to make changes in the program. We hope very much that you will be able to be with us on the given dates. The corrected list of dates is as follows:

January 7 -- "What is a Rich Life for

a Child in the

Country?"

Miss

Lida Lee Tall. Principal Maryland State Normal School, Towson, Md. January 20-"My Experience in a Ruial School."-Mr. Albert S. ncation. Baltimore, Md.

Cook. State Superintendent of Ed- The wind moans and howls.

February 11-"Country Life as a Means of Growth and Education Tossed by a relentless storm.

to the right.

But into a horse sleigh we shall climb

And prepare to have a glorious time.

The very skies seem about to open. And when at home we come that night,

Child."-Parent- 'Till one can scarce see ahead of him Snug in our beds, all tucked up tight.

Teacher-Child Association .- Miss Fierce and furious is the storm.

Jennie I'. Jessup, Helping Teacher, Baltimore County Schools. Tow- Then slowly, the black curtain rises The joys that we are having there. to heaven.

con, Md.

March 11 -- "Social Service in the The storm abates.

longer Country Community."-Miss Net- Thunder and lightning no tie C. Holloway. Supervisor Wi- flash through the sky. comico County Schools, Salisbury, 'Tis calm and clear.

Mayland.

April 15-"Consolidated Schools and Their Promotion." -- Mr. George Fox. Superintendent Anne Arundel County Schools, Annapolis, Md. April 28-"The County Tax Payer and the school."-Miss Mary E. W .. Risteau, Member State Board of Eancation. Sharon, Maryland. May 15-"""hat is a Rich Life for a ('hill in the Country?"-MIr. Ed- win W. Broome, Superintendent Montgomery County Schools, Rock- ville. Maryland.

May 27 Miss Martha Birkeland, Su- pervisor Washington County Senrols, Hagerstown, Md. Sincerely yours.

ALLAN HULSIZER, Rural Education.

RURAL CLUB NEWS.

The last meeting of the Rurai Club was held on January 7. 1926. The most interesting feature of the

No city school for Rose and me, The reason, plain as plain can be; evening was a talk by Miss Tall. Her For Rose and 1 no school shall find, topic was an extremely interesting They're filled; but do you think we and appropriate one. "The Richness of the Rural Child."

Some of the points touched upon in

her talk were her experiences in rural Oh no, for way out on a country road schools in Baltimore county and the Where, through the summer the fire- difficulties which had to be met. She flies glowed, spoke. too. of the importance of the; Where robins chirp and sing in glee. intermediate grades. The point was; Ah. there's the place for Rose and made that at Goucher most of me!

For there's a little country school Ail ivy-trimmed, where breezes cool Kiss our warm cheeks as if to say: - death; that a very important phase of rural life is mental and physical activity.

Miss Tall suggests that the proper equipment for a rural school is: a small printing press, sewing machine, We'll study all the rocks and rills. forge. work bench and cooking stove. ; We'll find the lovely haunts and bowers,

The books should be numerous and of varied types. In rural schools, 'And there we'll teach. among the flowers!

plays should be produced and taken into the urban communities. It was considered equally as important that Nature there shall be our guide, the country child take excursions to And not a squirrel from us shall hide, the city as that the city child visit the country.

M. G. B.

They'll love our school, and Rose and me.

At night, whcn all is white with snow

Trees frenziedly sway to the left and Ne'er to the movies shall we go,

for the Teacher."-Miss Eleanor Smith Supervisor Montgomery It thunders. it lightens. County Schools. Rockville, Md. February 18-"The Rural Parent It grows darker and darker.

and the Rural

We'll lie and wish that you could share

We'll have our ideals firm and strong. We'll stand for right. we'll shun the wrong,

A higher goal we'll strive to reach When Rose and I go out to teach.

RUTH OWENS, Sr. 3.

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213 N. LIBERTY STREET BALTIMORE, MD.

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TOWSON, MD.

WHEN ROSE AND I GO OUT TO TEACH.

mind?

"We hope you'll have a pleasant day.'.

We'll take our children through the' hills.

They' !! welcome us. and dance in glee.

THE STORM.

And the turbulent world is at peace once more.

R. L. KORNBLATT.

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THE ORIOLE

January, 1926.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBILI- TIES FOR TEACHING CITI- ZENSHIP IN THE RURAL SCHOOLS?

As one thinks of the children in the State of Maryland who attend the rural schools, one is forced to be- lieve there was never a greater op- portunity for boys and girls to be- come desirable, active citizens.

Before one can plan to do citizen- ship work, one should ask what is a citizen? A citizen of a country is a cality, State and Nation that will help person who is entitled to certain priv- to improve themselve physically, so- ileges, certain protection and owes ciaily and economically? certain obligations to one's country. If we believe that "we learn by doing," then what may be done?

First, we must discover the im- portant problems of desirable citizens and learn how they perform their tasks. That is, if one is to act prop- erty and efficiently, one must have sufficient understanding and wisdom and the desire and power to do.

What are some of the privileges of rural children in common with other children in the State and Nation ?

Every child is entitled to a public school education; free text books, certain type of buildings and spec- ially trained teachers. Most chil- dren at a certain age will have the privilege of voting and holding prop- erty. Each one may have Uncle Sam carry his or her mail.

Every child is entitled to protec- tion from bodily harm. There are traffic regulations for the protection of the traveling public. Health laws SLEDDING. are made for their protection as well as a Bureau of Welfare which regu- When the snow begins to fall, lates child labor.

For every privilege and form of protection there are corresponding obligations. Among many things that may be mentioned. every citizen should carry his or her share of the burden of maintenance. Every citi- zen has a representative right in law- making, therefore it is the duty of every citizen to uphold all laws passed by a voting majority until they have been revoked.

We believe there must be intelli- gent understanding to act wisely.

What opportunities lie in the rural school ?

Every child should have the nriv- ilege of disenssing and voting on all problems pertaining to the welfare of .children in the school.

With proper planning, children will help to protect the school property; building, books, play ground equip- ment and yard. They take delight in beautifying their surroundings.

Children are always interested in the problems of their parents.

If there is a new road to be built, they are interested. If they can in- erease the yield per acre in fruits, grains or vegetables, they want to

know how they can get help to do it. If laws of sanitation are passed that affect the stock farm they are alive to the problem. They are always in- terested in such economic problems as co-operative marketing.

If there is a game law that affects their fun or pocket money. they are np and doing. If the State or Nation sets apart a forest reservation should they know why, aim to prevent for- est fires and stimulate others to help the cause?

Should they know and use every department of government in the lo-

Radio. transportation improve- ments by rail, sea and air and land are great aids to the rural people.

The time has come now, when the person who lives in the remotest cor- ner of the country, should be intelli- igently interested in all problems that our country is discussing with other- nations of the world. Not until every citizen has an intelligent in- terest in our international problems will there grow a better agreement among peoples and a better invest- ment of our funds for the true bet- terment of our people.

Children who are given the oppor- tunity and encouraged to intelli- gently discuss problems and engage in tasks suited to their ability and to their social group will naturally make more desirable citizens.

STELLA E. BROWN, Principal of Campus School.

The children go forth, one and all; Go to the icy hills not far away, And there they spend the happy day.

Johnnie, Betty. and all the others Go down the hill with their brothers, And as they are going down the hill One of them takes a spill.

Another sled comes down the hill

And bumps the one that took the spill :

One of the children got hurt,

Of course, he was not alert.

And as they were taking him down the road

He slid off and caught a cold.

They put him on the sted again

And started home as fast as they came.

ELWOOD BILLINGSLEY, 7th Grade, Pine Grove School.

A FRIEND TO THE ORIOLE

M. AGNES ANDERSON

A FOGGY MORNING.

I opened my eyes reluctantly. How unusually dark it was! It couldn't be seven o'clock yet. I jumped out of bed to look at the clock. Glancing out of the window, I noticed the vagueness of the houses across the street. So' That was it. Foggy, was it? Well, no use to look at the clock. I wasn't to have those few extra minutes of sleep after all. I dressed slowly, thinking that it would be no use to curl my hair that day: for no matter how far up into my hat it was tucked, the dampness went right up after it, calmiy un- curling it, and leaving it long, stringy and altogether unattractive.

What's the use in worrying? It could not be helped, so 1 might just as well forget it.

A little later I started for school. In spite of the uncurled hair I felt quite cheerful, for, although foggy days seem to make miost people drowsy, cross and gloomy, it has just an opposite effect upon me. I love that feeling of dampness against my face. A giant eye of light rushed I towards me through the mist. proved to be the light of my car. gazed dreamingly through the win- It dow. All automobiles and street cars were lighted and their lights were the only visible parts of them 'til they were right at you. Slickers, red, blue, green, gleamed, accentu- ated by their background of grey- ness, the fog, I gazed on, thinking of various things. I wondered if our fogs were like those famous ones of London about which I have read and heard so much. I wouldn't mind liv- ing there at all, I thought. It ought to be rather wonderful.

Out in the country the fog seemed denser. There were few buildings to interrupt it so rudely as did many in town. The car seemed to rush along through nothingness. Finally it stopped. I got off and started up the hill towards school, still delight- ing in that wonderful fog.

Suddenly someone rushed by. "It's nine o'clock," she screamed. break- ing rudely in upon my thoughts. I came to earth with a bump. Rush- ing madly the rest of the way I ar- rived in my class room, a few seconds after my name was called. Late --- my first offense. Plague take that fog! It wasn't so wonderful after all.

ALICE KRIETE, Jr. I.

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January, 1926.

THE ORIOLE

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THE ORIOLE

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JANUARY, 1926

MISS TALL'S MESSAGE TO THE STUDENTS.

Greetings to all our students for the year 1926! What does the fac- know and feel that we are interested

ulty wish for them? Happiness in in what they are doing. We know they are having a variety of interest- ing experiences. At some time or other. we too, shall have to cope with some similar problems. their work, pleasure in their school, opportunities to serve, and rewards through success as day succeeds day to round out another year's experi- ence. It would seem to me that the Send us news regularly of what is happening in your classroom! Ad- of The Oriole. honor code which we have chosen this year as our strong motto might dress news to Alumni Editor, care be a challenge to the whole school, to the students, and to the faculty.

Honor Code. "For life is a mirror of king and slave

It's just what you are and do

So give to the world the best that you have

And the best will come back to| you." .- Bridges.

We, the students of the Maryland State Normal School, in order to pro- mote the honor of our Alma Mater and to further her renown, do here- by in good faith accept the following standards, which we earnestly believe to be a henefit to our school and an inspiration to our lives:

We will

Honor our school at all times as il has given its best to us.

Render service wherever and when- ever possible.

Respect the rights of the other fel- low and treat him as our equal.

Learn to look for the best in every- thing and everybody.

Be always honest with ourselves. l'phold the truth regardless of cost. Never consciously hurt anyone by a partial judgment.

Be loyal to our professional leaders and uphold our ideals.

Honor our flag and our country in truth to the ideals of democracy. Honor the faith of our fathers and glorify God.

LAURA BOLLMAN, Jr. 7.

PEALS FROM THE BELL TOWER.

New Year's Message.

Another spoke has been added to the wheel of time, and 1926 is here. What does the new year visualize for von? It should open vistas of ways and means of conquering the world anew. Rousseau has said "that man is born free, but is everywhere bound in chains." Break these binding shackles. and resolve to live your life as you think it should be lived. Blaze your own path of rightful liv- ing, and you will have to answer only to your God and your conscience. The class motto of 1926 may well be given here: "To thine own self be true."

Live a little better, and do a little better. With this thought in mind. may the New Year bring about the fulfillment of your hopes and ambi- tions.

A Message To The Alumni.

We should like the Alumni to

A Message To The Men Students. How about a few more contribu- tions from the men students? We realize von are greatiy outnumbered, so there's all the more reason you should let us hear more from you. Small groups have taken the world by storm, so don't give up hope. Keep the good work up!

Soap.

After wearily plodding at our la- bors for the day, we come to the rest- rooms to "tidy up." We approach the door with hopes of being able to indulge in refreshing soap suds, but alas! no soap is forthcoming.

May we apply a bit of psychology at this point? "Practice as you will perform." For this we need S-O-A-P. Is it not a sad fact that the student rest-rooms have no soap?

Soap is a worthwhile investment. It costs little in actual capital, but pays large dividends in personal ap- pearance. Then one must not for- get the hygienic value of soap .. Soap is a germ-chaser.

We are eagerly looking forward to refreshing soap-suds and germ- chasers in the near future. May we expect them ?

Assentbly Conduct.

11 we could only see ourselves as others see us, what a strong motive

for improvement we would have. However. I think we are all conscious of the fact that our conduct at as- sembly can and should be improved. By our conduct in assembly we are known and judged. We certainly do not want our guests to go away with a poor impression of our school.

"First impressions are lasting." Strive to make the first impression the best one by refraining from talk- ing and by good posture.

Can we do it? I'll say we can! Let us put "good conduct in assemb- ly" with our New Year's resolutions that are to be kept. "The proof's in the pudding." Make the most of the opportunity.

Contributions To The Oriole.

The Oriole is "published monthly by students of the Maryland State Normal School." Is this statement exemplified to the highest possible degree? You know the answer. The Oriole is your paper. Make it representative of the school. It is the voice of the school. Make it be your "mouthpiece."

The Oriole will welcome sugges- tions for new features. No matter how insignificant you think your idea is, leave it at The Oriole office. It may be just what we want. We also want criticism, but make it con- structive, and not destructive.

We need more contributions, stu- dents. You can give them to us, we know. There are sparks of writing ability lying dormant in many of you. Ignite these sparks with enthusiasm. Let them catch fire, and spread. Every student, before leaving Nor- mal, should have as one of his, or her aims, at least one article in The Oriole. It's a grand and glorions feeling to see your own name in print. Don't take our word for it, but try it out for yourself. You'll agree, we know.

Above all things, remember this. If you can't write-B-O-O-S-T!

This poem was written at the re- quest of Miss Eckford, who asked me to write a poem describing the way the girls at Normal wear their hats.

TO A HAT

Poor little hat. sitting o1 our

highest peak,

Is it wonder you grow dizzy want to shriek?

and

Its the style, 'tis quite true,

Yet we never give a thought to you.

We grab you. pull down in back, and over our ears,

And run off to play and cheer.

Patience has its reward,

So don't you fret,

You'll come into your own, I can bet. Then snugly on our heads will you stay.

And be queen of all you survey.

ROSE L. KORNBLATT

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THE ORIOLE

January, 1926.

MESSAGES FROM JOYLAND.

These are some of the responses from the children that keep you smil- ing all the day:

Teacher. "What do you have a mother and father for, besides to get food and clothing for you?"

Pupil: "So that when we grow up and have children, our children will have a grandmother and grand- father."

One little boy came from New York and did not bring a birth cer- tificate. The teacher had been ask- ing him if the certificate had come. He answered: "I don't guess my birth mark will ever come."

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Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 96

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