SUNY Plattsburgh - Cardinal Yearbook (Plattsburgh, NY)

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To the Class of 1025 I extend my hearty congratulations on the success you have achieved in passing with credit through one of the most important periods of your lives. A period during which, in large measure, .character is so estahlished that truth, honor, virtue and courage may stand unmoved either by the attacks or the allurements of evil in any form. Character is the three-fold shield, capable of protecting its possessor at every angle in the conflict of life. It is like the chart and compass of the mariner at sea, [jointing out the way through storm and sunshine. You, the Class of 1926, having now finished your preparation, go forth to inter upon the active duties of life and assume responsibilities. These call for strength, resolution, vision and action. Your Alma Mater has endeavored to awaken these sleeping giants, and when you find yourselves on the broad highway of life, in a busy world, with competitors on every side, your ambition will be attained if sup- ported by industry and guided by principles of sound morality, supplemented by undaunted courage and determination to do right as God gives you to see the right. We. your instructors, who remain here, will follow you with our prayers in hope and confidence that in whatsoever environment you may be placed, you will acquit yourselves in such a manner as to win honor for yourselves, and redound to the praise of your Alma Mater.

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MISS ALICE L O ' BRIEN Miss Alice L. O ' Brien was born at Fort Edward, Washington Co., X. Y. Her early education was begun in the public school of her native town and later she pursued her studies at the Fort Edward Collegiate Institute, where she took the Classical Course, and was graduated with honors. After graduation she spent two years in further study, specializing in litera- ture, elocution and oratory, under the instruction of Prof. M. E. Cherry of Rutgers College. This was followed by a course in Dramatic Art and Delsarte Physical Culture, with subsequent training in .Methods and Physical Education at New York University and Teachers ' College (Columbia University). Miss O ' Brien ' s first short experience in teaching Elocution and Physical Culture was on the staff of her Alma Mater, from which she resigned, to accept an appoint- ment on the faculty of the new State Normal School at Plattsburgh. N. Y.. which opened its doors on September 5. 1890. About this time Miss O ' Brien came into prominence as an accomplished, intelli- gent and conscientious interpreter of the Classical English poets, and was in demand for public recitals in various parts of the State, meeting with enthusiastic receptions wherever she appeared, but due to the arduous strain of evening recitals, she. retired from platform work to devote all her energy to her teaching in the service of the State. She has always taken a vital interest in student life and to that end has worked harmoniously with students and consistently for the welfare of young people generally. Her experience in the religious, civic, and educational life of the community has been wide and varied, as is evidenced by her appointment by the State Board of Charities to the Child Welfare Board of Clinton County. She organized and was the first Grand Regent of Court I7i), Catholic Daughters of America, is Vice- President of the Young Women ' s League of Clubs. Is a member of the Board of Managers of the Women ' s Auxiliary of the Champlain Valley Hospital, a member of the Musical Arts Club and President of the Women ' s Democratic Club of Clinton County. Miss O ' Brien is one of the three remaining members of the original faculty of tin Normal School, the others being Dr. George K. Hawkins, now principal of the institution, and George H. Hudson, head of the Department of Science.

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THE CAPTAIN A ship, embarking on a long voyage, goes forth into unknown waters. It sails over calm seas, or it battles its way through storms until finally it reaches the haven of the distant port. And during all the trip, the safety and security of the ship and of those on board, arc in the hands of one man — the Captain. Today we look back to that day three years ago. when we embarked upon our long search after knowledge in the Pittsburgh State Normal School. From that time to the present our lives have been carefully guided by a captain whom we all honor and respect. He has brought us safely through the storms and has helped us to gain what we sought. As we go our separate ways in the world we rejoice that we are better men and women because of the influence of our principal, Dr. George K. Hawkins.