Eastern Michigan University - Aurora Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

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c L In co It incoin The words I ' m teaching have grave sig- nificance to the future teachers on Michigan State Normal College campus. All the early training, all the painful units, notebooks, charts, and various other types of research work,- all are showing their mark. This is the climax or the show down . Lincoln Training School, one of the two laboratory schools connected with the Mich- igan State Normal College, offers typical op- portunities for the new teachers to show their abilities. Criticisms are offered at regular intervals, and are designed at all times toward constructive teaching. The school, under the supervision of Principal Ben. H. Vanden Belt, serves a rural district with educational facil- ities for kindergarten and twelve grades. f oodeveit In a country which places the responsibility for her future in the hands of its educators to the extent America does, one of the chief duties of any teacher-training school is to pro- duce teachers ready to meet any of the respon- sibilities which would be thrust upon them. During war-time, with the additional problems that occur during a time of emergency, this duty becomes a form of direct service from the college to the nation at war. Principal Leonard Menzi and his faculty of Roosevelt Training School are cognizant of this fact. Training standards for teachers remain high and rigid. Teachers are being trained to the fullest extent of their capabilities. America need net fear for her tomorrow! Fourth Row: Laing, Kersch- baum, Kusterer, Porter, Sveda, Beckman, Kiddoo, KieFfer. Third Row: Pfeiffer, Turner, Ruggles, Martin, Feurs- tein, Tow, Savage, Dunn- ing, Van Ameyde. Second Row: Bruce, Brink, Binns, Austin, Brown, Turn- bull, Mink, Beal, Jacobs. First Row: Shigley, Mc- Manus, O ' Connor, Miller, Vanden Belt, Studt. Third Row: Wilcox, Ryan, Boyington, McAndless, Ashby, Gotts, Broad. Second Row: Menzi, Todd, Phelps, Myers, Robinson, Hetmansperger, Golczyn- ski, McCrickett, De Boer. First Row: North, Walker, Monroe, Chamberlain, Lappinen, Stinson, Cosper, Hunt. 23

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C di tit tic ci i ion Perhaps the most significant department in view of the teacher training at Michigan State Normal College is the Educational Department, headed by Dr. Noble Lee Garrison. In the classes, such as principles of teaching, educa- tional psychology, and tests and measurements taught by the faculty under his direction, stu- dents learn the techniques which they later use in teaching. The importance of the Placement Bureau, directed by Dr. Leslie A. Butler, is realized by the seniors, who rely on it for their next year ' s position. At bi-weekly critic meetings Dr. Butler delivers lectures on guiding prin- ciples for those who are practice teaching. Special C ducati T ucciiion The long low building bordering the north- ern edge of the campus houses the Special Education Department. Dr. Francis E. Lord heads a faculty group of thirteen members who instruct college classes as well as the handi- capped youngsters attending the school. Work in all phases of Special Education in the schoolroom is given, and the fine laboratory school, named for Horace H. Rackham, offers an excellent opportunity for training special class teachers. As a college course an adult speech reading course is taught for the hard of hearing. Occupational Therapy, the im- portance of which cannot be overemphasized, is another division of Special Education. Smith Kelder Garrison Skinner Marshall Back Row: Lord, Hetman- sperger, Tmey, Morrison, Taylor, Quinn, Olds, Bentley, Gildenstein. Front Row: Ringman, Bats- chelet, Gates, Swartwood, Bunger, Miller, Roser.

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JnWIe pernor if MRS. NINA BUCK a All who knew Mrs. Buck were so deeply impressed by her graciousness of manner and of living that any reference to her recalls vividly her charm and poise. Hers was a lifetime of service — to her family and to her community. Born in Flint, Michigan, she spent most of her life in Flint and Lansing, with extended residence also in New York, Florida, Louisiana, and California. In all these localities she was active in civic and church organizations, offering them unstintingly her ability and time. Michigan Staie Normal College knew her as head resident of Bertha Goodison Residence Hall, in a position which she held from th death April 1943. In her memory the resi others made a donation to the America packages for American prisoners of war, MISS IRENE CLARK Students and faculty friends of M of this woman who for over fifty yea ■ as a student and then as a teacher She was born in Novi, Oakland C remained here for her grade school M.S.N.C. in 1907. During her junior education department. Immediately i College and for many years continued teaching her chosen Further studies were made by he of Michigan after which she began t As associate professor in the Phys standards as a student was recognize , and she recejwed her ) teach theiHealth or the dormitories in 1939 until her untimely oodison Hall, the Residence Hall staff, and Cross Prisoners of War Fund to buy food deeply interested Mrs. Buck. d to learn in April 1943 of the death th Michigan State Normal College, first n here when she was six. She ndlreceived her B.S. degree from aslstudent assistant in the physical e airegular faculty member of the i V astel ' s degree from the University .tion classes on this campus, cal Efikrcdfion Department herfe Miss Clark held the highest or her copiiciermous, excellent work. HARRY THOMAS WOOD The Normal College recorded witV sadness thi passing of Pra essor Wood, April 18, 1943. He was serving in his 16th year as Assis ant Professor of Speech. His academic career included graduate trainfig in the unii Michigan, while as a teacher, he filled positions as high schc intendent, and college professor. He becalS a specialist in was a moving spirit in the organization and progress of the Michif and for some years its secretary-treasurer. Not only was he a scholarly teacher and anVndependent thinker but he gave freely of his time and energy to students. He was popular and successful in college forensics, where for 15 years he trained debaters and extempore speakers. As a member of the coast artillery, he saw overseas service in the First World War. We shall perhaps remember him best for the warm personal friendships which his kindly under- standing, his native humor,and his constant helpfulness fostered. They will linger long in the memory of the students he encouraged, and the colleagues with whom he worked on the faculty, and in the state and national associations. 5rsi ties of Wisconsin , Iowa, and speech teacher, principal, super- field of speech correction, and an Speech Correction Association, Re etirinq MISS LIZZIE TRABILCOX a Miss Lizzie Trabilcox, since 1923 Head of the Circulation Department of the College Library, resigned this year. Failing health made this necessary, much to the regret of her friends on the Fac- ulty, on the Library Staff,and among the student body. Miss Trabilcox is a native of Ypsilanti and graduate of the University of Michigan. For a number of years she had opened her large house on Hamilton Street to Normal students, and such prominent alumni as C. P. Steimle, Superintendents Arthur Erickson,of Ecorse, Geo. Smith of Plymouth, and others have made their homes there. She came to the Normal College as an assistant in the Library in 1920, and after 1923 her position as Head of the Circulation Department brought her in close personal contact with an unusually large num- ber of students. Her obvious gifts of mind and character and her unmistakable interest and liking for the young people whose lives she touched and in some way directed, brought her in return their respect and affection. Wherever and whenever a group of Normal alumni meet, Miss Trabilcox is sure to be spoken of with warmth and appreciation. Miss Trabilcox is a lady of the old school — a type which is regrettably disappearing in our too casual civilization. Her quiet charm of manner, the simplicity and unpretentiousness with which she exercises a considerable scholarship, an d an unexpected but very real sense of humor, make her an unusually interesting companion. 24