Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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mal school. Has taken Summer School courses, also courses at the Boston Teachers' School of Science, and under private instruction. Took a special course at the Mass. Institute of Technology. He has also taken part in Teachers' Institutes and in other educational work. CHARLES P. SINNOTT graduated from the four years' course at Bridgewater in 1881. Taught the village school at Dennis, Mass. the next year. In 1882 became principal of the Normal Department of Atlanta University, which position he held for five years. Entered Harvard in 1887 and graduated 1889 with degree of B. S. Elected teacher of Mathematics and Science in the Milwaukee State Normal School in fall of 1889. Remained as teacher in that institution until jan. 1897, when he came to Bridgewater. Has worked exten- sively in the Institute field and has had considerable experience in Summer School work. Has written numerous educational articles on Elementary Science and is joint author with Dr. Avery of First Lessons in Physical Science. HARLAN P. SHAW was born of teachers, both parents being teachers before their marriage. His mother was one of the early graduates of Mt. Hol- yoke, which was then a seminary. A part of each year from his fifth to his fifteenth year he was in attendance at a graded public school in Berwick, Nova Scotia. After one term in Horton Academy he had a short experience in teaching in a primary school. He was away from all school work for the next four years. He entered the Bridgewater Normal School in September, 1886, and the following year he was appointed instructor in the Industrial Laboratory. After graduating from the four years' course, he became a post-graduate student and assistant to Mr. A. C. Boyden for one year. The past eight years he has been instructor in Chemistry, Elementary Geology, and Manual Training. During this time he has taken a number of special courses at the Mass. Institute of Technology and Harvard University. FRANK E. GURNEY graduated from the Brockton High school, then entered Amherst College where he was unable to remain on account of ill health. He graduated from the four years' course at the Bridgewater Normal School, taking special work in the languages in addition to the regular course. He taught at the Cathedral School of St. Paul, Garden City, Long Island, a college 4119

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ARTHUR C. BOYDEN prepared for college at Bridgewater Academy. Graduated from Normal school in 1871. Taught one year in Medway High school. Graduated from Amherst College in 1876, Commencement part as rep- resentative of scientific studies of the course. Member of Alpha Delta Phi literary society, and elected to the Phi Beta Kappa. Received degree of A. M. in 1879. Taught Mathematics for three years in Chauncy Hall school, Boston, ap- pointed instructor in Bridgewater Normal School, May, 1879, in the departments of Science and Mathematics. . Special studies since graduation from college with Prof. W. B. Dwight in Zoology, Dr. J. W. King in Microscopy, and Natural 'History Society Courses in Geology. In 1891 went with Hon. W. Dickinson on educational commission to Jamaica to give course of lectures to the teachers of the island, under the auspices of the English colonial government. For many years instructor in the summer schools, particularly Chautauqua and Cottage City. Many articles and publications on the subject of Nature Study in the schools. DR. FRANZ H. KIRMAYER'S educational advantages have been as rich and varied as his other personal experiences. He was born in Bavaria, at- tended the public schools, the Latin school, and the Gymnasium. He attended the Universitiesof Munich, and Giessen. He has 'travelled extensively through Europe andthe United States. He has taught the Classics and Modern Lan- guages in the Bridgewater Normal School since 1870. In june 1895 the degree of Ph. D. was conferred upon him. Dr. Kirmayer has given the most of his life-time to the study of languages. He has written and published several text-books: Eine einfrube Methode , A Short Treatise of Latin Syntax Latin Drill Cards',, Drill Cards of Latin Pronouns , Method of Teaching German and French 5 An Elemen- tary Latin Book. WILLIAM D. JACKSON graduated from the Bridgewater High school, studied at the Bridgewater Academy and under private teachers. Graduated from the two-years' course at the Normal school, taught a Grammar school, returned to Normal School for another two years, taking special work in addi- tion to the regular course. Taught at the Royal Normal College for the Blind, London, England , had opportunities for study and travel while there. Became a teacher at the Nor- C105

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preparatory .school with a complete military system. In 1891 he became a teacher at the Bridgewat'er Normal School. tHe has taken Summer School courses, also special work under private instruction. He has published in con- nection with Dr. Kirmayer the Elementary Latin Bookf' . ...Q-1.-.l Miss ISABELLE ss. LHGRNE began teaching at Dsvef, N. H., her native' city, soon after graduating from the High school. After three years there she went to Somerville, Mass., as master's assistant in the Prescott Gram- mar school. After several years there she left teaching to take the course in the Boston University School of Oratoryg upon graduating from the course she came to Bridgewater to have charge of the Vocal Culture and Reading. MISS CLARA C. PRINCE was educated in the public schools of Bridge- water and Quincy and graduated from the four years' course of the Bridgewater Normal School, taking charge of the work in Geography, as pupil-teacher, for one or more terms during the last part of her course. ' After graduating, she went immediately to the Andrew School, Boston, as teacher of the Fifth grade, and later became master's assistant in the Bigelow School, Newton, returning in a few years to the Normal school as teacher of Music and Mathematics. I Her training as a member of someof the best musical societies of Boston has been of great value to her in her work as musical director of the school. Her preparation has been continued by courses in methods of teaching at the Holt Institute of Vocal Harmony, the American Institute of Normal Methods, and with Mr. Leonard B. Marshall of Boston, as well as by the study of Voice Culture with Mr. George L. Dsgood and of Harmony with Mr. Homer A. Norris. MISS FANNY A. COMSTOCK graduated from the Bridgewater Norg mal School. After graduating she taught first in the Marlborough High school, then had charge of some of the courses inthe Eastern State Normal School of Castine, Me. In February, 1888, shetreturned to Bridgewater as instructor. Her home is at Watertown, Mass. MISS ELIZABETH H. PERRY graduated from the Westfield Normal School, then taught in the public schools of Springfield, Mass. Later she 4125