Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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Dedication to the Alumni Great things have been done by the graduates of this school. Many are the laurels which they have gained since passing through the portals of this noble institution. Traveling far and wide they have enriched their know- ledge and spread their influence throughout the land, And yet, they look back with pleasure to the days when foundations were laid, ideals built, and personalities developed in one of the first institutions for teacher training in America. The alumni of the school have expressed in various ways their love and appreciation for their Alma Mater. Now, in the year I929, we Witness then completion of one of the finest pieces of work which they have done. After the great fire of l925 the alumni of this school placed at the disposal of their beloved Alma Mater numerous gifts to replace those valuables which had been destroyed. A fund of money accumulated and was set aside for that date when the new buildings should be erected. ln the year l927 the new buildings were completedg but, State funds being limited, only the ,necessities were furnished. It was at this time that the Alumni Association appointed a committee which was to take charge of decorating these new buildings. Mr. John F. Scully, Mrs. Walter H. Little, and Miss Priscilla M. Nye comprise the committee. 1 The greatest of care was taken in selecting each gift, and only those were chosen which would become that building which replaces the first State Nor- mal School building in the United States. The result is a school of which we are justly proud. The personality of the school is emphasized by those works of art which adorn the walls. An environment of learning, understanding, truth, and beauty surrounds all. We, the students of the State Normal School at Bridgewater, appreciate all that has been done by the alumni to make this school so fitting a place for the noble task of teacher training and development. We wish to show our appreciation by dedicating this book to our alumni. May the ideals represented by this school be so instilled in the hearts of her students that they may minister unto others even as those who preceded them have ministered. HELEN S. Fox

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ALMA MATER Dedicated to Dr. Albert G. Boyflevz Principal, 1860-1906 Oh loved Alma Mater we greet thee, Thy daughters and sons from afar, As often we pause in our toiling To hail thee, whose children we are. REFRAIN Hail to Normal! Hail to Normal! Safe for aye in mem'ry's shrine, Hail to Normal! Dear old Normal. Praise and love be ever thine. With strong, steady hand dost thou lead us, Thy powerful arm is our stay, Thy light is our beacon in darkness, NVhich ever will lend us its ray. Oh may thy fair name live forever, Be deeply impressed on each heart, That We in our trials and triumphs May ne'er from thy guidance depart. Music by WM. LESTER BATES, '92 Words by ZELMA LUcAs, '04