Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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NORMAL OFFERING 25 GI11111111211121112111 IMBBR, 1915. 31l1'1h11g, 3011112 IE. Faculty Reception. Svaiurhag, 3111112 17. Alumni Baseball Game, 3.30 P. M. Svunhag, 3111112 IS. Baccalaureate Address. illinnhag, 3111112 IH. Training School Graduation, 2. 30 P. M. Graduation Address by Principal Boyden. Presentation of Diplomas. ' Ivy and Class Day Exercises, 2 P. M. Graduates' Reception, 8.00 P. M. CEr11h1111iin11. N the morning of the nineteenth of June, nineteen hundred six- teen, the two hundred ten graduates of old Normal, with their relatives and friends, gathered in Assembly Hall. The exer- cises opened with singing by the Glee Club, the cantata, The Lady of Shalottf' All were most ready for the graduation address, which, ac- cording to the program, was to be given by Dr. James Chalmers, Su- perintendent of the Schools of Fitchburg. After the opening of the exercises, Mr. Boyden announced that it was always the unexpected which was sure to happen. He explained

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24 NORMAL OFFERING '-Ehitnrial. r S members of the Editorial Board of this Volume of the Normal Offering we wish to say that we have worked to the best of our ability. We have worked faithfully to attain the aim, to improve upon the publications of the previous years, and hope we have succeeded. If this book does not fulfill the expectations of our readers, we Wish to express our regret. Please remember that the cost of paper and all printing materials has advanced in price over one-half since last year, consequently we have had to limit somewhat our material. As Editor-inChief, we wish to thank all the members of the school who so willingly have helped us in our work. We wish to express to Miss Dickinson and Miss Soper our appre- ciation for their assistance in the Literature and Art Departments. Our thanks are extended to Mr. Armstrong, who has so kindly con- tributed to our book. Of our business manager and his assistant we can only say that no more efficient helpers could be desired. Our photograph editor has held a very unfortunate position this year, resulting from our misfortune of last year. May she accept these few words of thanks. Last but not least, we offer to our associate editors many thanks for their cooperation with the officers of the board. The material they have given as contributors from their classmates is thoroughly appre- ciated. We wish also to acknowledge some of the headings for the divi- sions, taken from books of previous years. THE EDITOR.

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26 NORMAL OFFERING this statement by telling the assembled people of the sudden illness of Dr. Chalmers, which made it impossible for him to be present. Some may have asked themselves, What shall we do now ? but nearly every one knew that a pleasant surprise was in store for them. When Mr. Boyden announced that he would attempt to take Dr. Chal- mer's place-how everybody clapped! A splendid address on Some Traditions of the School was listened to with great interest by all who were present. The graduates will always remember that Bridgewater Normal stands for Clean Thinking, a Broad View-point, and an Open Mind. Other songs by the Glee Club were enjoyed, among which was the favorite, Spanish Dancer. ' ' H. M., '16, Jing Exerrizrz. JUNE 16, 1916. , T exactly 2 P. M. the bugle sounded, and under the oak boughs, held on high by loyal Juniors, to form an arch, the graduates passed from the halls of learning down the street, shoulder to shoulder, over the Campus, around the winding paths of Campus Pond, where we sang Alma Mater for the last time together, and up to Normal Grove, where the exercises took place. The address of welcome was given by Elizabeth A. Smith. The oration was delivered by Paul- ine Thomas, who gave us thoughts concerning the education of the for- eign element in our public schools. The history, read by Mary Maguire, was pleasing to all. The prophecy, always looked forward to with much pleasure, was given by Hazel Murphy. It was skillfully written and enjoyed greatly by us all. Helen Lockhart composed the class poem and read it in a charming manner. At the close of the exercises at Normal Grove we marched up to the Gymnasium where Bartholomew Casey presented to John Sheehan the spade with which the Ivy had been planted. Mr. Sheehan accepted it in behalf of the undergraduates. The Seniors then sang their class ode under the leadership of Mae Cullis, who composed it.