Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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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.

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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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NORMAL OFFERING 27 Thus ended the Ivy Exercises of the Class of 1916. The rain came just as we had finished, but as the exercises of the other classes were held indoors, it made no great difference. It was with sadness that each turned her own way at the close of the exercises, each realizing that she had a deiinite work ahead of her as a graduate of B N. S. A Not to be ministered unto, but to minister. E. A. S., '16. Uhr lgrnmvnahv. S far back as January, we heard some one asking the old-time question, Going to Prom? and then came back the well- known answer, Yes, but I don't know who I am going with. As the months brought these anxious people nearer to June, the excite- ment over prom increased. Everywhere on the campus, there were scattered groups of animated girls discussing prom and all it's fix- ings and from many could be heard the customary remarks, Save the fourth 'prom' for me, Let me see your 'prom' dress, Who are you going with? Is he light or dark? Then, suddenly, Commencement Day dawned with all its festivities brought to a close by the great promenade. The decorations of ferns and palms were a pleasing background for the gayly colored dresses, which stood out like the colors of the rainbow. The Welcome Prom was led by Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Boyden, and this was followed by other proms of unique and fantasticffigures led by the various class presidents and officers of the school organizations. The time passed too quickly for all, and we found the hands of the clock pointing to the closing hours. We now realized that we sepa- rated, each to go his own way, but resolved never to forget our Alma Mater, which had guided us from the time we entered this school up to this very day,-our Commencement Day. May we strive to make our Alma Mater proud of us and con- tinue to be guided by her teachings. E C '16 O O, I