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ADMISSION TO COLLEGE
Graduates of Perkiomen Seminary are admitted to many of our leading colleges and universities without examination. We have made arrangements with the following colleges and univer- sities to admit our students by certificate: Amherst College, Bluffton College, Brown University, Bucknell University, Colgate University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Dickinson College, Drexel Institute, Franklin and Marshall College, Lafay- ette College, Lehigh University, University of Michigan, Mount Holyoke College, Oberlin College, Pennsylvania College (Gettys- burg), Pennsylvania State College, University of Pennsylvania, Purdue University, Rutgers College, Smith College, Washington and Jefferson College, Williams College, Wilson College, and others. This does away with the trying ordeal of entrance exam- inations and is a great convenience and privilege to the students, but one that will be jealously guarded on our part against abuse.
THE YOUNG MEN'S AND YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS
These associations were organized in 1896 and are in a flour- ishing condition. The aim of these organizations is to help,
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strengthen and encourage each and every student, especially those who are so easily beset by temptations and discouraged when matters go wrong; always endeavoring to hold before the students "Christ, our Ideal," by whose life we should ever be guided. It is through these meetings that students come in touch with seri- ous thoughts. As they discuss and hear discussed the various problems that confront young people of today, strength and de- termination are given them for daily trials and temptations.
Through conventions, visits of State secretaries, and also by the various publications of the State and National Associations, the members of these organizations are kept in vital contact with the religious life and achievements of the students of educational institutions throughout the world. Weekly meetings are held by each organization, presided over by the students, members of the faculty, or visiting speakers. Union meetings are held each month. Song service is conducted each Sunday morning and evening. Liberal contributions have been made to missions dur- ing the year. The Y. W. C. A. supports a Chinese girl in the Girls' School in China, and also furnishes aid to a girl in South America. The Y. M. C. A. contributes generously to home mis- sion work.
BIBLE STUDY .- The Bible study classes conducted by the Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations meet every Sunday morning. They are conducted in small groups under the leadership of members of the faculty, using for a basis such texts as are suited to the needs of the students.
CONVENTIONS .- During the past few years it has been custom- ary to send delegates to the student conferences held at North- field, Mass., and Eagles Mere, Pa., the former now held at Blairstown, N. J. This year the president of the Y. M. C. A. was sent to the Presidents' Conference at Juniata College, Hunt- ingdon, Pa., and the Y. W. C. A. sent two delegates to the Students' Volunteer convention held at Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, Pa. Reports are given by all these delegates to the Associations.
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SPECIAL SERVICES .- A Week of Prayer is observed each year, during which time brief services are conducted in chapel every morning and every evening. Rev. R. S. Snyder, of Schwenks- ville, Pa., has had charge of these services for the last several years. Among visiting speakers during the past year were the Field Secretaries, Miss Anne Seesholtz and Mr. J. H. Ehlers ; also Rev. H. K. Denlinger, D.D., of New York City; George Wanger, Esq., of Norristown, Pa .; Francis Miller, International Y. M. C. A. Secretary, New York City; Rev. J. A. Vinton, D.D., Milford, N. J .; Mr. Harry Curtis, General Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at Norristown, Pa .; Miss Josephine Schain, Organ- izing Secretary, College Settlements Association, Philadelphia ; and Mr. William Cleeland, of Philadelphia. -
SERMONS FOR 1915-1916
September 26-Rev. R. S. Snyder, Heidelberg Reformed Church, Schwenksville, Pa.
October 10-Rev. T. R. Brendle, Old Goshenhoppen Reformed Church, Sumneytown, Pa.
October 24-Rev. L. S. Hoffman, Schwenkfelder Churches of Middle District, Lansdale, Pa.
November 7-Rev. N. F. Schmidt, Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Schwenksville, Pa.
November 21-Rev. C. M. de Long, New Goshenhoppen Re- formed Church, East Greenville, Pa.
December 5. Rev. D. J. Brand, Mennonite Church, Bally, Pa.
January 16-Rev. R. S. Snyder, Heidelberg Reformed Church, Schwenksville, Pa.
January 30-Rev. W. B. Johnson, Phillipsburg, N. J.
February 13-Prof. C. F. Myers, Theological Seminary, Lancas- ter, Pa.
February 27-Rev. J. N. LeVan, North Wales, Pa.
March 12-Rev. R. J. Gottschall, A.M., Norristown Schwenk- felder Church, Norristown, Pa.
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April 9-Rev. J. D. Hunsicker, Zieglerville, Pa.
May 7-G. Leslie Omwake, B.D., Ph.D., President Ursinus Col- lege, Collegeville, Pa.
May 21-Rev. A. H. F. Fischer, D.D., Lutheran Church, Phoe- nixville, Pa.
June 4-Rev. E. E. Dixon, Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Pa.
June 18-Baccalaureate Sermon, Rev. O. S. Kriebel, D.D., Prin- cipal, Pennsburg, Pa.
LECTURES AND ENTERTAINMENTS
The school arranges a beneficial and interesting lecture course, which all the students are required to attend. The expenses are defrayed by a small fee which is charged each student. The fol- lowing is a list of events on the Lecture Course for 1915-1916:
October 19-Lecture, "Life in Modern Babylon," S. Parkes Cad- man, New York City.
November 23-Concert, Perkiomen Symphony Orchestra ; David E. Croll, Director ; Grace Cole, Soloist.
December 3-Lecture, "Color Guard and Picket Line," Monta- ville Flowers, California.
December 16-Oratorio, "The Messiah," Eleanor Potter Weirich, Director.
January 21-Lecture, "Life Portrayals of Dickens," William Sterling Battis, Philadelphia.
February 22-Lecture, "Pay Up-Or Quit," Byron King, Pitts- burgh, Pa.
March 3-Lecture, "The New Immigrant and the New Problem," E. A. Steiner, Grinnell, Iowa.
March 21-Concert, Hahn String Quartette, Philadelphia.
May 2-Concert, Perkiomen Symphony Orchestra; David E. Croll, Director ; Franceska Kasper Lawson, Soloist.
May 22-Lecture, "Acres of Diamonds," Russell Conwell, Phila- delphia.
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Every year other special programs and events are held at the school by the various departments and organizations, which afford additional entertainment to the students. The following is a list of special events for the year 1915-1916:
October 5-Benefit Entertainment, Mitton-Alexander Company. December 4-Adelphian Literary Society Anniversary.
January 15-Philomathean Literary Society Anniversary.
January 27-Recital and Play by Expression Students.
February 9- Benefit Lecture, "Alaska, the Land of Gold and
Golden Opportunities," Rev. R. S. Snyder, Schwenksville, Pa
March 4-Inter-society Debate.
March 14-Benefit Entertainment, Children's Chorus and Tom Thumb Wedding.
April 27-Twenty-third Annual Prize Speaking Contest.
May 16-Glee Club Concert.
May 29-Shakespearean Evening.
June 1-Ben Greet Players: "Taming of the Shrew" and "As You Like It."
June 14-Bluffton College Quartet.
PHYSICAL TRAINING AND ATHLETICS
Physical Training forms a part of the regular school work of every student for the purpose of forming a balance between mental and physical development, and to furnish an opportunity for healthful exercise. During the early fall boys are expected to take part in some branch of athletic sports suitable to that season of the year at least three periods a week. During the winter, regular gymnasium classes are conducted twice a week, attendance upon which is required. Boys receive class drills in light gymnastics and section work in heavy apparatus. The girls also have gymnastic drills with some apparatus work. During the spring, boys are required to report regularly at the athletic fields at least three times a week where they participate in base- ball, track and field sports or tennis, as the individual may prefer.
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The work in this department is required of all students unless excused by a physician because of physical unfitness. A physical and medical examination is given each boy at least once a year.
Athletics are recognized in the school as an active agent of physical training, the idea held in mind at all times being to stim- ulate personal development. All work in this department is supervised by the physical director and personally conducted by members of the faculty specially prepared for the work. Inter- scholastic and inter-class contests are held in all departments of athletics. However, no boy physically unfit, or falling below the scholastic requirements, is allowed to be a member of a competing team.
The school's equipment for this work is very complete. The gymnasium contains a large drill floor equipped with the usual gymnasium apparatus which likewise serves for a basketball court. On the same floor are a trophy room and the offices of the physical director. In the basement is a well lighted and ventilated locker room equipped with several shower baths. Graded athletic grounds, equipped with a football field and baseball diamond, are surrounded by a quarter mile cinder running track. At desirable positions on the campus are numerous well-kept tennis courts.
The big athletic event of the year at Perkiomen is the Annual Interscholastic Track and Field Meet which is held every year on the fourth Saturday in May. The growth of this meet has been very rapid, advancing from one of very modest proportions to probably the largest of its kind in Pennsylvania. The object of this carnival is to develop interest in track and field sports, espe- cially among the smaller high schools.
LITERARY ACTIVITIES
The school is a firm believer in the educational value of literary work for the students. Two literary societies have been organ- ized, the Adelphian and Philomathean, whose respective meetings are held on alternate Saturday evenings. Their programs consist of essays, orations, readings, debates, and musical numbers.
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VIEW FROM GREEN HILL, NEAR PENNSBURG
Active participation in these meetings affords invaluable training in public speaking and performance, in English composition, and in parliamentary procedure. Every student is expected to become a member of one of the societies. Great interest is shown in the annual inter-society debate. This year was held the first debate in a series for the possession of a silver cup presented by the Perkiomen Club of Pennsylvania State College, which resulted in a victory for the Adelphian Society.
Additional development along literary lines is furnished by the two school publications, "The Perkiomenite," the monthly school periodical, and "The Griffin," the Senior class annual. Besides containing original literary productions, they are actual chronicles of the life of the school and reflect the religious, intellectual, social, and athletic activity. The publications are edited by the students, with some general supervision by a member of the faculty.
CARE OF STUDENTS' HEALTH
The health of the students is usually excellent. There is very little sickness at the school of any sort. This is probably due to the good, wholesome food provided, the regularity of meals, sleeping hours, study periods, and recreation periods, and to the presence of a nurse, whose services are accessible to the students and who furnishes remedies for minor ailments. A physician may be called in either at the discretion of the nurse or at the request of the patient.
HONORS AND PRIVILEGES
All those students who attain an average of 90 or above in their studies for a week and who have had no penalty that week are placed on the Honor Roll for the following week. This list is read before the student body every Monday morning in the chapel exercises. As long as they remain on the Honor Roll they enjoy the freedom of the halls and libray, the privilege of visiting another's room without securing permission, and the liberty to
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leave the buildings for brief periods of time during the day by simply indicating their desire in the office. .
Those Seniors who have maintained an average of 90 or above in their studies throughout their stay at the school are put on the Commencement Honor Roll, and the Commencement speakers are regularly chosen from this number. The Senior Honor Roll for 1916 consists of the following: Ralph S. Adams, Esterly, Pa .; Walter H. Albright, Dublin, Pa .; Dorothy Dambly, Skippack, Pa .; J. Paul Dixon, Philadelphia, Pa .; Kenneth V. Everitt, Glen- side, Pa .; Ralph R. Gresh, Obelisk, Pa .; Myra S. Grosh, Mt. Joy, Pa .; Scott W. Hartman, Sayre, Pa .; Elmer J. Jackson, Red Hill, Pa .; Earl F. Rahn, Schwenksville, Pa .; and Mildred M. Schafer, Weissport, Pa.
It is the policy of the school to grant as many privileges as possible to those who observe carefully the rules of the institution and whose scholastic record is satisfactory. It is likewise true that offenders of the rules or those whose work is not up to par are deprived of privileges. The regular penalty for most offenses consists in certain numbers of "detention" periods, one to be served each school day after dinner and on Saturday morning in a room with a regular teacher in charge, until all are served. Those who are deficient in their studies for the week are reported by their respective teachers for Saturday morning study hall.
REPORTS
Reports are sent home every four weeks giving the marks in each subject taken for each week and also the number of demerits for that period of time. A "demerit" is not a penalty, but is an indication to the parents of the penalties imposed. All penalties of the school are entered on the report cards in demerits.
At the close of each semester final reports are sent home giv- ing the recitation mark for the whole semester, which includes the weekly marks and tests, and the final examination mark. Those who, during the semester, have maintained an average of
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90 or above in their daily recitations and tests may be exempted from the final examination in that subject. In that case the ex- emption is indicated on the report.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The rules of the school are few and simple. It is presumed that those who enter are ladies and gentlemen of good moral char- acter, and they will be treated as such until they have proved themselves untrustworthy, when they will be dismissed from the school. The students are put on their good behavior, and it is expected that they will conduct themselves in an upright and becoming manner. The affairs of the school are administered kindly but firmly, and always in such a manner as to secure the largest possible amount of individual liberty and enjoyment con- sistent with the highest welfare of the whole student body and the best interest of the entire school. The following are the prin- cipal regulations :
Students are at all times subject to the supervision of the Prin- cipal and his associates with respect to their work and conduct.
All students are expected to be regular and prompt upon at- tendance at classes, chapel, and meals.
No student shall change classes or withdraw from classes to which he has been assigned without written permission from the Principal's office.
Study hours are in effect from 8 a. m. to 4.05 p. m., with five minute intermissions between classes, an hour at noon for lunch, and fifteen minutes in the evening at 9.45. During study hours students must be in their rooms at work, unless otherwise engaged in regular school duties.
Students are required to be in their rooms and have their lights out promptly at 10 o'clock.
Students who are not on the Honor Roll must not visit each other's rooms during study hours without permission, except be- tween the five-minute bells and during the evening intermission.
Students must not leave the grounds during regular school
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days without permission from the office, except between 4 and 6 p. m., the daily period for recreation. The young ladies of the school are not allowed to leave the town limits without permission from the office, and then only in company with a teacher.
Between 4 and 6 every afternoon and on Saturday forenoons and afternoons and on Sunday afternoons, the young men of the school can leave the grounds without special permission, usually by registering. But no student is allowed to leave the building or grounds between 6 p. m. and 6 a. m. without special permission, and then only sparingly and under certain conditions.
No student of the school is allowed to converse with a person of the opposite sex without permission, further than a passing remark, except on occasions of receptions, special meetings, so- ciables, and times when social privileges are clearly allowed.
Frequenting hotels, pool-rooms or saloons, using intoxicating liquors, playing at cards or games of chance, and indulging in pro- fanity are strictly forbidden. Offenders for these and other offenses may be suspended or expelled without ceremony, and the school does not make itself responsible to refund the money in such cases. Fire arms are not allowed.
The rooms of the students must be kept in order by the occu- pants themselves, and may be visited by the teachers at any time without notice. Students are held responsible for the observance of the rules of the school in their own rooms.
Absence from classes must be excused from the Principal's office, and all missed recitations must be made up to the satisfac- tion of the teachers.
Attendance upon chapel exercises at 10 o'clock every morning during the five school days of the week, at Sunday morning Bible class, and upon the regular preaching services at the School on Sunday night, is required of all students. The presence of all the students is also required at all the lectures and entertainments in the regular lecture course.
No student shall withdraw from the school during the sessions without permission from the Principal.
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Students asking for any privilege are expected to give infor- mation relative to their request. Parents are urged not to give their children permission to absent themselves from school during the school term. Permissions should be sent by letter or telegram to the Principal, but such permission does not always insure the granting of a request.
Day students, while at the school, are required to conform to the regulations of the school, and visitors are expected to respect these regulations.
Students expecting visitors should inform the school authori- ties, so that arrangements may be made for their entertainment. The school is always glad to entertain the parents and friends of the students so far as this does not interfere with the regular school work.
Offending students may be punished by loss of privilege, pri- vate or public reproof, suspension or expulsion. As conditions may require, temporary regulations may be put in force at any time, and are equally binding.
Students should not keep much money in their rooms or carry it about their persons. The school cannot make itself responsible for the safekeeping of the students' money or other valuables, unless deposited with the Secretary in the office. Any money deposited with the Secretary for safekeeping may be drawn on request.
Students must report at the school immediately upon arriving in Pennsburg, and must not linger in Pennsburg after leaving the school.
The use of tobacco in any form in the school buildings, on the school grounds, near the school grounds, or in town is positively prohibited-with the following exception: those boys who agree not to smoke cigarettes and who obtain written permission from their parent or guardian may smoke for a brief period of time after the morning and evening meals at places designated. The use of tobacco in the buildings means suspension.
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The regulations of the school concerning profanity, the use of tobacco, or intoxicating liquors must be strictly observed by stu- dents away from school by permission, whether on athletic trips or pleasure trips, or for any other reason whatsoever.
Those students who remain at the school during vacation time are subject to the same rules as are in effect on Saturday and Sunday of regular sessions.
On account of the danger of fire, students are not allowed to use chafing-dishes in their rooms. An exception to this ruling may be made in the case of a "Universal" electric chafing-dish.
It is to be understood by the students that the school authori- ties are expected to enforce all rules and to correct any and all improper acts that may come to their notice.
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Charges
REGULAR CHARGES
The expenses to boarders for furnished rooms are four hun- dred and fifty dollars ($450) for the whole school year of thirty- six weeks for rooms on the first dormitory floor; four hundred dollars ($400) a year for rooms on the second dormitory floor ; and three hundred and fifty dollars ($350) a year for rooms on the third dormitory floor. These charges include board, tuition, heat, light, and room-rent on the basis of two in a room. For non-resident students the tuition charges are one hundred dollars ($100) for the school year. In addition, each boarding-student and each day student will be charged with a fee of ten dollars ($10) per year to cover the cost of the Lecture Course, athletics, and school publications. Following is an itemized list of the reg- ular charges :
For board, tuition, heat, light, PER PER and room-rent : YEAR SEMESTER WEEK
PER
Rooms on the first dormitory floor.
$450.00
$225.00 $12.50
Rooms on the second dormitory floor
400.00
200.00
11.25
Rooms on the third dormitory floor.
350.00
175.00
9.75
For tuition (to non-residents)
100.00
50.00
3.00
Fee for support of lecture course, athletics,
and school publications
10.00
There are a limited number of rooms in the Old Building re- served for those students who work for part of their expenses, at the rate of two hundred and seventy-five dollars ($275) or three hundred dollars ($300) per year.
For all those students who are not in attendance a full semes- ter the charges will be made from the time they enter to the end of the term at the rate per week as indicated above.
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A registration fee of ten dollars ($10.00) must be paid to in- sure the holding of a room. This amount will be deducted from the regular charges for the first semester.
PAYMENTS
The payments are divided into two equal parts: one-half at entrance, the other half at the beginning of the second semester. Each semester's bill is payable strictly in advance. One indi- vidual can arrange for the payment of his bill more easily than the school can arrange to carry a number of unpaid bills. We absolutely must insist on the prompt payment of bills. If a bill is not paid within two weeks after it is due, or satisfactory arrangements made with the Secretary, the student must be with- drawn from the school.
EXTRA CHARGES
There are extra charges for such studies as Music, Oratory, and Sewing; also for laboratory expenses in such studies as Physics, Chemistry, Domestic Science, and Agriculture.
For extra charges in Music and Oratory, see the Departments of Music and Oratory.
Laboratory fees in Physics cost $4.50 per semester; in Chem- istry, $7.50 per semester; in Domestic Science, $7.50 per semes- ter ; and in Agriculture, $1.50 per semester.
The course in Elementary Sewing costs $8.00 per semester, and in Advanced Sewing, $10.00 per semester.
An extra charge of $5.00 per semester is made to students in typewriting for use of the typewriter.
Plain washing and ironing is done at the School at the rate of 25 cents per dozen pieces. Extra charges are made for fine laundry work.
Books and stationery may be procured at the School. Stu- dents will be charged with the cash value of the books when they receive them, whether new or second-hand. Some books that
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THE OLD STONE BRIDGE ON THE PERKIOMEN
students may wish to dispose of will be bought back by the School at current prices if they are in satisfactory condition.
A Graduation Fee of $5.00 is charged for each student who graduates from the school. One dollar of this amount is paid as membership fee to the Alumni Association and the rest is used to assist in defraying cost of diploma and other Commencement expenses.
A deposit of 50 cents is required of all boarders for the safe return of each key given out.
The cost of repairing furniture and other property wilfully marred by the students will be charged to the perpetrator of the damage. Students are held strictly responsible for the proper care of their rooms and furniture.
When the attendance of a physician is required the expense is borne by the patient. The services of the nurse and medicines furnished by her are free of charge.
When meals are served in students' rooms in cases of sickness an extra charge of 10 cents per meal is made.
Those students who do not find it convenient to spend the Christmas or Easter vacation at their homes may remain at the school at an extra charge of $1.00 per day.
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