San Jose State College - La Torre Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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Normal Year Book, ,IO NLY a short time after the Chico debate a move- : ment was started under the leadership of Proa fessor Bland to organize a debating society. At a meeting of about a hundred enthusiastic stu- dents a constitution and code of by-laws were adopted and signed by over seventy-five as active members. The name Dailean was Chosen in honor of the Normal School President, Dr. Bailey. The purpose of the society is to advance debating as a school activity and to develop whatever talent there may be in that line. Debating, oratory, public speaking and impromptu are the special lines given attention. Considerable talent has already been de- veloped. All who are interested in debating and the other branches are requested to join the society. At a recent debating try-out for the purpose of selecting a first and second debating team, prep- aratory to the final try-out for the Chico debate, the following, af- ter a Close contest, were Chosen by the judges; for the first team- Conrad E. H. Hale, leader; Helen Hart and Mande Vines. The society hopes to develop talent capable of defeating Chico next year. a3 Mandolin Club HE Mandolin Club, an organization which has 00 cupied an important place in musical circles during the last two terms, has had a very successful and prosperous season. This is the first year that such an organization has been attempted in this school and much credit is due the members who have so faithfully given their time and talent in order to make the club a success. Miss Ora Travers has been the director for the year and it is largely due to her untiring eHorts that the Club has been so prosperous. The other ofhcers of the club are. Treasurer, Nell Glass; Manager, Myrtle Seurynck. x 3 C9 E371

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Normal Year Book; ,10 The Psychology Round-Table l N this organization is a production of ,IO and prom- ises through its initial success to be a fixture among the many opportunities of the Normal School. It was founded by Miss Gertrude Rowell and its purpose is to give to those interested in Psychology, a furtherance of the subject in every way practical and helpful. Its further aim is to follow its members after they shall have left their Alma Mater. The interchange of thought through frequent discussion is a forerunner of self-reliance and an aid in making clear the problems along the lines of Psychology. Emphasis has been placed upon the reading of psychological articles and books, hoping that sufficient stimulas may be aroused to continue this study after graduation. The effort has given great pleasure to its members and the social advantage has proven meritorious. llChoice and service, in these are the whole of life? aMark Hopkins. .3 Debating HE only big debate of the season was the Normal- ' Chico affair which took place in the Assembly Hall on Saturday evening, January 22, 1910. The question was, llShould the Federal Government have exclusive right to regulate all railroads ?i, Fred Clark, Margaretta Harvey and Anne Man- hire, of San Jose Nomal, upheld the negative, while . Bessie Thornton, Junita Greeninger and John Stewart of Chico argued the atfhrmative. The de bate was presided over by Dr. C. C. Van Lieu, President of the Chico State Normal, and Professors A. F. Lange and E. 1. Mc- Cormac, of the University of California, and'Professor A. B. Show, of Stanford, acted as judges. The northerners rehearsed their debate before their faculty at least six months, while the local team had only five weeks to collect their material and organize it. The Chicoites were too well saturated with the subject to have San Jose win. The judges de- cided unanimously in favor of the affirmative. i361

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N ormal Year Book, ,IO mm m M 27 HE Art Club, although one of the newest institu- tions of the NOrmal School, promises to take an important place in the not distant ftiture. It owes its beginning to the untiring zeal and enthusiasm. of Miss Celesta Hobson. Under her guidance, C3 early in January 3 number of earnest girls met and organized thissoeiety which stands for the highest appreciation of art in its various phases. Already in its brief existence Of two terms it has done good work in the study of American art. However, the social side as well as the serious is emphasized and the Club has had several de- lightful social functions, banquets and luncheons, and many more are being eagerly looked forward to. The Club has started a fund for the purchase of a Keith picture which it will present to the Student Body for the new Normal building. It also entertains high hopes of becoming allied with an Arts and Crafts Department in this school; Under the presidency of Miss Vinnie Hill the Club is prosper- ing admirably, and with enthusiasm in abundance the outlook for the future is very bright. The following complete the list of Of-- ficers: Vice-President, May Jorgensen; Secretary, Louise Scott; Treasurer, Viola Gandrup; Sargeant-at-arms, Mary De F1011. The following is the list Of honory members: Miss Vivian, Miss Kinney, Miss English, Miss Riebsam, Miss Royce, Miss Schureman, Dr. Schalienberger and Miss Ramer. E381