SUNY Plattsburgh - Cardinal Yearbook (Plattsburgh, NY)

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emorg M otto — L ab or antes pro est arc. Colors — Brown and Gold. John M. Savage President Esther T. Duncan Vice-President Mildred E. Teachout Secretary H. Prescott Morton Treasurer Edna La Pan Charlotte M. Pearl . . Salutatorian .Valedictorian

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Kate E. Hull, Sixth Grade. Pittsburgh High School; Plattsburgh Normal School. Carrie E. Porter. B. S., Fifth Crude. Brockport Stale Normal School; New York University. Lucy N. Tom kins, A. B., Fourth Grade. Haverstraw High School; Cornell University, A. B. Margaret L. Drake, Third Grade. Brockport Normal School; Obcrlin College; Columbia Summer School. Charlotte E. Chase, Second Grade. Holyoke, Mass., High School; Lucy Wheelock ' s Kindergarten Training School, Boston. Harriette A. Ingalls, First Grade. Saratoga Springs High School and Training School; Teachers College, Columbia Uni- versity, special diploma in Primary Supervision. Anne O ' Brien, Librarian. Fort Edward Collegiate Institute; Plattsburgh Normal School; Special library work, Chatauoua and Albany. Oli.ie H. Amsden, Principal ' s Secretary. Bloomingdale High School; Plattsburgh Normal School.

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£ fetor? Claw ©ap program, June 22, 1916 Eighteen or twenty years ago, if we could have looked into certain homes in the North, South, East or West of New York State, Vermont and New Jersey, we should have seen some hoys and girls in whom, if we could have stayed and watched them at their play, we should have recognized that spirit of good fellow- ship and kindness, which as they grew older made them loved and respected by their friends. These traits grew stronger and more marked as time went on. Gradually, as the parents and teachers watched over them, it was noticed that they were leaders both in work and play and seemed ambitious to learn and to help others ; although sometimes a boy had to be punished for throwing erasers or a girl had to have sticking plaster pasted over her mouth. Nevertheless, in each home it was noticed that a great future lay before these boys and girls. They went through high school still doing good work and making many friends. One night in each home these boys and girls held a conference with their parents, for the time had come when they must decide where they should go to prepare themselves for their future work. They wisely decided to go to the Plattsburgh Normal School. So it was that in September, 1914, one of the largest classes in the history of the Normal School was organized. When first my eyes rested on these spacious halls, it was not hard to tell among the hundred and sixty or more boys and girls which were the Juniors. They were not greeting old friends, but were looking at one another and wonder- ing what to do next. The Seniors glanced at us and with a look as much as to say. We don ' t care to associate with you turned their heads. But it was not long before that look was changed to one of respect and admiration. To me, as I looked at them. I wondered if I ever should know them all well, for from a class of eight to one of eighty-eight it looked like quite a large proposition. We were such a friendly and capable class that it was not long before even the faculty realized that we were an unusual class — not only in size but in ability as well. The Agonians and Clionians helped to make it pleasant for us by giving Teas and parties, and the faculty, by giving a reception. November 4, 1914, the class was called to order by Dr. Hawkins and class officers were elected. Soon Basketball teams were formed, both among the boys and girls. The Junior and Senior boys played a series of five games, the Juniors easily winning three straight games, which showed their ability in that line. At our first Junior meeting the Seniors, knowing that we did not under- stand the customs, hid our coats and hats and then stayed and watched us find them ; but that was the first time, and they did not catch us napping again. On May 14, 1915, at Chapel time, the Juniors quickly showed what a wide- awake class they were by giving their class yells. At first the only response the Seniors could give was a vacant stare until finally the thought came to the minds of about six of the Senior boys to give a yell in return. Being fully unprepared it was not much of a success. [ 13 ]