Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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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

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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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studied at the Normal Art School, Boston. She has since supervised drawing in the public schools of Chelsea and has taught in the Normal Art School of Boston. For the past several years she has directed the drawing in the Bridge- water Normal School. MISS EMILY C. FISHER was born in Norwood, Mass. After grad- uating from the Bridgewater State Normal School she taught in the Weyfmouth High school, then returned to the Normal school as an instructor in English and Geometry. She has since spent a year of travel upon the continent of Europe, taking courses of study in Paris and Berlin. She has also taken courses in English at Radcliffe College and the Institute of Technology. ' MISS BESSIE L. BARNES was born in Boston. She attended pri- vate schools, the Lewis School, and the Girls' High School. She graduated from the Boston Normal School, and also from the Boston Normal School of Gymnastics. She has taught in the Lowell School, Boston, and for the past six years has been instructor in Gymnastics at the Bridgewater Normal School. MISS LILLIE E. MERRITT graduated from the Brattleboro, Vt., High school, then attended a private school in the same town. She taught a year and a half in ungraded schools, then entered the Bridgewater Normal School in Sep- tember, 1890. In September, 1893, she became Miss Perry's assistant. After graduating she was appointed Assistant Art Instructor. -Q-Rfk 'Kiki 'S'E'B'Bi'!'ZZZZf'i' Zi' - '90-foo-f-f 5230-no-J Q?i:'Iifi.'i Si1E?65's- MODEL SCHGOL INSTRUCTORS. ' LILLIAN A. HICKS, Principal. ADELAIDE REED. NELLIE M. BENNETT. SARAH W. TURNER. IVIARTHAIIVI. BURNELL. JENNIE BENNETT. SARAH E. PRATT. HANNAH E. TURNER. MARY L. WALLACE. FLoRA M. STUART. K'z'1zde1fgaz fffwz. ANNE M. WELLS. FRANCES P. KEYES. C139