Eastern Michigan University - Aurora Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

Page 30 text:

But fate ordains that dearest friends must part — Young. FOR THOSE RETIRED F. LOUISA EDSON Miss F. Louisa Edson came to Michigan State Normal College in September, 1927, from Bemidji State Teacher ' s College, Min- nesota, OS a specia list in the teaching of reading, and for over fifteen years has not only held that position, but has proved to be an efficient teacher of children s dramatics and of public speaking. She was likewise a specialist in costuming of plays, both on the campus and in the community. Miss Edson will long be remembered by students whom she helped in numerous unremembered acts of kindness and of love. BLANCHE F. EMERY Miss Blanche F. Emery, retired faculty member attended the State Teachers College at hluntmgton. West Virginia; Bethany College; and West Virginia University where she received her A.B. degree in 1913 and her M.A. degree in 1922. She did graduate work at Cornell University, the University of Chicago and the University of Iowa. Miss Emery came to Michigan State Normal College in 1923 as Professor of English. Miss Emery was a woman of deep religious convictions, of high responsibility to duty, and of warm understanding. She believed in scholarship, in high standards, and was greatly interested in the betterment of English teaching and in children s literature. MRS. GERTRUDE FLINT From September, 1925, until her retirement in June, 1942, Mrs. Gertrude Flint was the orthopedic class supervising teacher and instructor in the special education aepartment. She received her B.S. degree from Detroit Teachers College and her M.A. degree from Columbia University. FHer professional affiliations included membership in the Inter- national Council for Exceptional Children; National Society for Crippled Children; Michigan Society for Crippled Children; Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Notional Honor Fraternity in Education; and past president of the Business and Professional Women s Club. Mrs. Flint ' s patient understanding of the physically handi- capped child, her professional loyalty, and high standards in the field of special education will be remembered by all her associates. 26

Page 29 text:

WOMEN ' S RESIDENCE HALLS This year saw the addition of double-deck beds, temporary closets, and added study tables in the women ' s dormitories: Bertha Goodison hHoll and Julia Ann King Hall. Such a change was necessary because of the shortage of off-campus rooms caused by war industries located around Ypsilonti. Many girls formerly living in approved rooming houses found themselves living in the dormitories this year. Regardless of the more crowded living conditions in the dormitories, the women continued to enjoy the life of studying, gab fests, and midnight snacks, that were crammed in after hours. Life in the dormitories is mode more comfortable through such facilities as the laundry, kitchenettes, the recreation room, and the house telephone system. The Head Residents who supervised the smooth and efficient running of Bertha Goodison Hail were Mrs. Nina Buck and Miss Man Schwabe. Miss Alma Cormichoel has been head resident at Julia Ann King Resident Hall. Miss Mildred Monroe acted as her assistant during the first semester, and Miss S. Martha Robbins took over the duties of the assistant head resident for the remainder of the year and helped to carry on the capable administra- tion of the dormitory. For several years now, the women hove been working on the idea of self-government in the dormitories, and they hove eventually attained their goal. The women are represented in the House Council through their Corridor Chairman, whom they elect each semester. Heading the council is the President, Vice- president, and Secretary-Treasurer, all of whom are elected by the whole dormitory. At the present time, Ann Pavlovich, Helen Duggan, and Lois Chalmers are holding the offices of President, Vice-president and sec- retory-treasurer respectively at Goodison Hall. At King, Frances Graham, Onalee Jones, and Alice Boyd ore holding these offices. Besides acting as a governmental group, the House Council also plans entertainment and various other activities for the dormiton which are managed by the social chairman. Bucl Schwabe Carmichael Robbins

Page 31 text:

ELIZABETH C. McCRICKETT Miss Elizabeth C McCrickett came to Ypsilanti in January, 1911, when she took the position as training supervisor in the elementan grades at Roosevelt School, the campus training school. She held this position continuously, except for one year she spent abroad, until she retired in June, 1942. Miss McCrickett will long be remembered as a teacher who enjoyed working with children — and as a person who offered in- spiration and guidance to many future teachers who did their practice teaching with her. ELINOR STRAFER Miss Elinor Strafer came to Michigan State Normal College in 1910 OS a teacher of art. She is a graduate of Columbia Uni- versity and has studied at the Cincinnati Art Academy and the New York National Academy,- she also was a student of Andrea LHote of Pans, hians hHoffmon of Munich, and Ernest Thurn of Gloucester, Massachusetts. She will long be remembered by her students and friends as a capable and faithful supporter in the advancement of the profession. Miss Strafer Is now working in the field of Occupational Therapy at the University of Cincinnati. This training. In addition to her experience as a graduate nurse, enables her to give valuable help to those in need. MRS GEORGE P. WORTLEY Through those who were privileged to share in the inspiration and thoroughness in music education that Mrs. George P. Wortley provided, we find the advancement In the art of music continues in numerous communities of the state. Upon graduation from the Michigan State Normal Con- servatory of Music, Mrs. Wortley taught in several high schools including the Normal Training School. Some years after her marriage she resumed her former position as music supervisor in the Roosevelt School. She also served as teacher in the Rackhom, Spencer and Carpenter Schools. hier great success In imparting the highest musical standards to the children, who were devoted to her, and her gracious and charming personality will long remain in the minds of her colleagues and many friends. 27