Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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Volume.XII NoRMAL OFFERING Page 21 The Ivy Exercises. UNE gave to the Class of 1909 for their outdoor exercises one of her fairest afternoons. How fully each graduate felt the meaning of the ivy march, the significance of starting by, twos, later changing to single file! On reaching the grove Miss Monk, the President of the Senior Class, gave our welcome to our guests. Miss Merritt brought vividly to our minds the history of our school life, then followed the oration by Miss Power and the poem by Miss Allen. In the prophecy Miss Mercedes O'Brien gave to each member of the class one bright, fleeting glance into the future, with possibly a sly reminder of some pet folly of the past. At the conclusion of the prophecy, the march was resumed with the right tower of the gymnasium as its point of destination. Then came the planting of the ivy, the presentation of the spade, and its acceptance by Miss Strange, the President of the Junior Class. And now the last duty as a class, the singing of the class song with Miss Murray, its author, as conductor. After the last verse came a pause, scarcely perceptible, the movement to join friends, and one more class had gone forth upon its way. M. D. B., '09 Graduation. ORDS adequate to express the feelings of those who are just leaving the protecting care of their Alma Mater have never been found. Sufficient is it to say that with the sentiments common to the occasion the class of 1909 bade farewell. The Devotional exercises were followed by the chorus, Green Vale and Vine-clad Monntavln, from the Rose Maiden. The graduates were very fortunate in securing Mr. Henry T. Bailey of North Scituate to give the address. Inspiring and helpful to

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Page 22 NORMAL OFFERING Volume XII those just starting out in life, it was saturated with the humor of the speaker. After selections by the Glee Club, Thomas A. Pickett, President of Class A, presented the school with two lights to be placed in front of the school in behalf of the graduating classes. Mr. Arthur Boyden gave a fitting response in receiving the gift. The school then sang another chorus, 'Mid the Wcwiiig Rose Trees, Rose Maiden. Mr. George I. Aldrich presented the diplomas, after which the exercises were closed by singing America. R. c. M., '09, The Section Reception. HE Class Day exercises of the three and four year classes were held in the Assembly Hall at four o'clock. A delightful piano solo by Miss Williams, the first number on the program, was followed by the class oration by the president of the four years' class, Mr. Pickett. Miss Allen's class will was thoroughly enjoyed by the guests as well as the students. The articles bequeathed will long be cherished as souvenirs. After a reading by Miss Sickels and a solo by Miss Donovan, Miss Bloomstrand's class prophecy occasioned much merri- ment. The class song written by Miss Sullivan was sung, and our special part of the graduation exercises was over. The game's afoot, follow your spirit! May the Bridgewater spirit long live in our hearts! Seasons have passed, the time has come, We must go forth from thee 5 Bearing thy name as a standard bright, Far over land and sea. Here's to the happiest days we've known, Passed under Normal skies! Hail to thee, Alma Mater dear ! Hail to thee, and farewell. v. A. s., '09.