Eastern Michigan University - Aurora Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

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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

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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

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STUDENT ADMINISTRATION Rahm, Dykhuis, Mack, Griggs. WOMEN ' S LEAGUE OFFICERS With girls comprising the majority of Mich- igan Normal students, the Women ' s League had a greater task than ever before. Under the capable leadership of Dean Susan Hill and Associate Dean Frances Fornham, the officers undertook the yearly duty of seeing that League events were effectively planned and corned out. These girls and the ether members compose the governing body of the League. Congratulations to Virginia Dykhuis who, OS president, mode the Women ' s League o smooth-running port of the campus. Virginia s duties kept her busy during the year — from executive board meetings to over-seeing the smallest to the largest League events. Mildred Mock acted as chairman of the advisory board, a duty of the vice-president. Phyllis Griggs, as secretary, was responsible for keeping tiack of all the official business. Dorothy Rahm, with the aid of her red pencil, wrote the debits and credits in her treasurer ' s book. The Women ' s League officers and members cannot be forgotten in making mention of hlomecoming. Without their full cooperation and great enthusiasm, this event could not have been a success. To decide the general policies and guide the activities of the Women s League, the executive board went into action. The board is made up of the various standing committee chairmen. Marie Turner was appointed to take charge of the women ' s assemblies. Violet Hazeloor, OS chairman of the Campus Sisters, organized an active group of girls to take core of the new women students. Alice hieck was in charge of organizing the women ' s class clubs, hielen Duggan, along with her committee, worked on various changes that were made in the constitution. Loretto Ignotowski worked hard and diligently on League annual elec- tions, besides helping with art work. Ann Povlovich was in charge of the Faculty Chats. Mary Bottelle made sure the League received Its proper amount of publicity. Elinor Forsyth headed a new committee, the Art committee. Janet Palmer and her Service Committee sent out cheery cords and looked after girls who were ill and needed some attention. The Social Committee, headed by Celio Lewis, planned the parties that the League gave. Phyllis Courtemonche v os appointed to this office the spring before, but she resigned and Cello took her place. Dorothy Van Nest had charge of the Student Advisers. This com- mittee annually conducts a poll to see what the girls opinion is of campus events and what changes they desire. 28