Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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NORMAL OFFERING 17 ment. All agreed that the Faculty made splendid hosts and hostesses. The evening came to a close all too soon. The graduates then assembled in the quadrangle and sang together for the last time many of the old school songs. It was a Wonderful night to hear the strains of Alma Mater floating among her build- ings. When the songs were ended, the Seniors returned to the dormitories. As soon as the last Senior Was inside, the Juniors very quietly gathered on South Field. Here, a serenade was given the Seniors. Thus ended the evening, almost the last one for the Seniors as undergraduates. H. E. M., '22. 7 ifarralanrvate THE Graduating Class of 1921 gathered in Assembly Hall for Gradua- tion Vespers, on Baccalaureate Sunday, June 19th, at four o'clock. The graduates, in their caps and gowns, made a very pleasing picture as they marched into Assembly, singing. A very inspiring address on Service Was given by Mr. Boyden. The Glee Club rendered several appropriate selections. The graduating class will long remember this afternoon, as one of the important days preceding Commencement. H. E. M., '22, 7 Cfrahnntinn I-I ERE, at last, was the day on which the Seniors could say that they had achieved their aim. Monday, June 20th, dawned With all the pomp and glory that is usual in June. Fathers, mothers, friends, and relatives of the graduates arrived early from all parts of New England. Just before ten o'clock, the graduating classes marched to their seats in Assembly Hall. Mr. Boyden led the devotional exercise and the Glee Club responded. Mr. Frank V. Thompson, after being intro- duced by Mr. Boyden, gave a very interesting address. The diplomas were then presented by Mr. Boyden. The President of the Senior Class presented to Mr. Boyden the gift of the class, which was the sum of one hundred dollars to start a fund for the furnishing of a recreation room in Tillinghast Dormitory. The graduates then departed, filled With inspiration for their future Work. H. E. M., '22,

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16 NORMAL oFFER1NG Glnmmenwment, 1921 Idrnmrnahv, 511119 IH. Zliarulig Qrrrpiinn, 3111119 17. Earralnurraie, 3111119 IH. Mrahnatinn, EUHR? EH. 0111155 Bag iixvrriwea, 3111112 211. Glhv lirnmvnahr IT was with eager anticipation that the Seniors greeted the day of Friday, June 10th. Had they not waited for two or three years for this day to come? At last, Prom time had arrived! It was a glorious evening for a Prom! The Albert Gardner Boyden Gymnasium was a very inviting place. It was beautifully decorated with daisies and pine boughs. Just what happened those who were not fortunate enough to attend will probably never know,- for daisies never tell. We do know, however, that Mr. and Mrs. Boyden with the class presidents received the graduates and their guests. The Proms led by the class officers and Faculty Prom, led by Mr. Boyden, took different forms. We do know, too, that every- one declared this occasion the best Prom ever. H. E. M., '22. Zliarultg Qwrepiinn FACULTY RECEPTION, another event which does not entirely un fold itself to others than the members of the graduating class, was held on Friday evening, June 17th, in the Albert Gardner Boyden Gymna- sium. From eight until eleven, the Gymnasium was a place of merri-

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18 NORMAL OFFERING Jing fllllarrh AFTER Graduation Luncheon, served in Normal Dining Hall to the graduates and their guests by the undergraduates, both Seniors and Juniors turned their steps toward the Normal School. Meanwhile, their guests were seeking advantageous positions from which they could view the next proceedings. Precisely on the stroke of two came the clear bugle-call-the Call to Life-by whichthe graduates were summoned forth. They marched out of Normal, two by two, passed under the arch of pine boughs made by the undergraduates, which signify the living strength of the school, and passed on to the Campus. When the Campus Pond was neared, the graduates marched in a single line, joining hands, thereby forming a single chain of ivy. As they encircled the Pond, their picture was reflected in its quiet waters, symbolizing that all they do is reflected in everyday life. From over the water came the strains of Alma Mater. The march then proceeded around the Cottage to Normal Hall. Here the ivy was planted and the spade was passed on to the next graduating class. After the singing of the Class Ode, the classes separated for their own Class Exercises, which terminated the Com- mencement program. H. E. M., '22. Qllaaa Bag iixvrrizva AFTER the Ivy March, the three graduating classes assembled, the Seniors in the Gymnasium, Class A in the Assembly Hall, and K. P. 1. in the Kindergarten Room, for their respective exercises. The Class History and the Prophecy were read as special features of each program. A Then the classes separated, hoping to be reunited again at the Biennial meetings of the Alumni. H. E. M., '22.