Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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THE NORMAL OFFERING II Zihe fyear: JY ,.7Peu1bw. I-IE SCHOOL has had a vigorous life during the past year, steadily - pursuing its work, making improvements in the working of the . ,, , t outlines of the different lines of studies to make them more effec- tive in the training of the students. . ' A large number of new books have been added to the differ- ent departments ofthe library. The card catalog and system of cross references is being rapidly completed. Many additions have been made to the picture and pamphlet collections. Many modern charts and maps have been added to the historical department, a.nd the system of historical pictures more thoroughly arranged. In Geology, a new set of test specimens of fossils has been arranged for individual examination, and the sets of trays of rocks and fossils for class exami- nation have been completed. Several new modern physical and political maps, and a fine globe showing the relief of the ocean beds and the continents have been added in the department of Geography. More than five hundred dollars' worth of new apparatus has been purchased for the Physical Laboratory. This department has an excellent equipment. A course in Spherical Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry have been added to the electives in the four years' course. The entire course in English with the four years' students and that of the elementary course, with the exception of the English Literature has been as- signed to Miss Emerson, and Miss Comstock has taken a part of the Geometry instead of the Rhetoric. Individual singing by each member of the class is a new feature in the musical training. New outlines for Nature Study for the grades have been prepared in three sections for fall, winter and spring terms. The Drawing and color work has been closely adapted to this new course. Marked improvements in the details of the practice work in the Model School have been made, also in the work of the different grades of the Model School. The Legislature of IQO2 has madeian appropriation for the purchase of the church green opposite the front of the main school building. It is hoped that in the near future the school will have a new Gymnasium building, well equipped, having baths and dressing rooms, and large enough for daily practice by the whole school during the cold season. ' Through the kindness of the present Legislature one of Steinway's' best parlor concert grand pianos has been purchased for 'the Assembly Hall. The gr-and piano formally in use in this hall has been placed in the Reception Room in Normal Hall, and the square piano in this hall has been removed to the Gym- nasium, where it is used in therpractice of the Esthetic Gymnastics recently in- troduced as a part of the course in Physical Training. Bridgewater is looking out, up, and forward. Let every one of the Alumni lend a hand. '

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IO THE NORMAL OFFERING FRANK ELLIS GURNEY. Laiifz, Geometry, Asfffofzomy. ISABELLE SARA HORNE. Vocal Czzllzwfe' amz' Readzozg. CLARA COFFIN PRINCE. V Vocal Mzzsz'c, AQg'6b7'6Z. FANNY AMANDA COMSTOCK. A1'z'fkmoz'z'o, Boiafgf, Geometry. ELIZABETH HELEN PERRY. Dvfawzhg. MARY ALICE EMERSON, A. B. Efzgfisk. BESSIE LOUISE BARNES. Physiology, Physica! Tmz'1zz'1zg. LILLIE EVELINE MERRITT. Assisiofzz' in Dmwifzg. LILLIAN ANDERSGN HICKS. Szzpoffwsof' of Pmcfzko Toochifzg cmd Child Slzzdy. CHARLES H. BIXBY. Aooozmfafzzf and Cloffioczl Assz'sz'om'. Wade! :Src-liao! fnsiruciors. BRENELLE HUNT, Principal. Grade IX. ADELAIDE REED, Grade IX. JENNIE BENNETT, Grade V. MARTHA M. BURNELL, Grade VIII. MARY L. WALLACE, Grade IV HANNAH E. TURNER, Grade VII. SARAH W. TURNER, Grade III. NELLIE M. BENNETT, Grade VI. C. RACHEL BENNETT, Grade II FLORA M. STUART, Grade I. Kz'mz'e1fga ffm. ANNE M. WELLS. FRANCES P. KEYES, Assistant.

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I2 THE NORMAL OFFERING fraduaizbn, 1.9012 ., . IMA.,-R 'HE DAY began with the pleasant bustle of arriving guests. By ten o'clock, the mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, and friends were .1 gathered in old Assembly 11.111 to witness the distribution of the .-hi hard-worked-for diplomas. The program began with the dear, fa- ! A miliar devotional exercises and it was with sorrowful hearts that the chant was sung for the last time. The school sang l3ruch's VVe, Free-born Sons of VVodan and then Professor George H. Palmer of Cambridge delivered an address full of meaning to the graduates and oft-quoted to their successors. His theme was The Essential Qualities of a Teacher. X Then came the presentation to their Alma Mater of the gifts of the various graduating classes with the deep hope that, though departed, they might not be entirely forgotton. Miss Noyes in her charming manner spoke of their fond- ness for the dear old place and their regret at leaving it, as she presentedin behalf of the Two Years' Class a life size statue of lfraxitelesl Marble Faun. The Advanced Classes gave through their representative, Mr. Gammons, a large copy of The Golden Stairway by Hurne-jones, besides' a group of pic- tures, the originals of which, the work of Charles Sprague l'earce,'are now in the Congressional Library at Washington. Mr. Boyden presented the plaster eagle which now stands above the door leading from Assembly Hall to his private office. I Mr. Boyden spoke a few last words in his kindly but forceful manner and after a Slumber Song by the school, he gave out the diplomas, thirteen for four years' work, eleven for three years' work, sixty-three for two years' work and twenty-three certificates for special work. At three, the Ivy Exercises were held on the south side of the school building. Mr. William G. Howes, President of the Senior Class, passed the spade on to Mr. Dougherty, the junior President, both of whom made a few well-chosen remarks. Miss Vogler gave the Ivy Oration in a very effective manner and the class song was sung. In many pleasant ways, students and visitors passed the time until half after seven saw a gay throng of brightly dressed guests and girls gathered again in Assembly Hall. A reception was held till about quarter after eight. Two receiving committees, each composed of four or five young ladies, welcomed the arriving guests from their posts at the corners of the I-Iall, the junior girls making very charming ushers. The prettily arranged decorations were indeed a credit to the hard-working undergraduates. The music, the flowers, and the happy atmosphere made it a time long to be remembered. The Prom. card contained ten numbers, not half enough to suit the merry throng. The even- ing passed all too quickly and it was with reluctant feet that we turned toward the I-Iall. And Graduation Day was over.