Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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Volvme XII NORMAL OFFERING Page 23 The Debate. HE annual competitive debate is gradually becoming inseparably linked with the commencement exercises. The interest manifest in this event was not less gratifying than the excellence of work dis- played by both teams. THE QUESTION :-Resolved-That the United States Senators should be elected by direct vote of the people. AFFIRMATIVE:-Armenag H. Chamichian, William H. Chapman, Charles F. Frahar-Alternate' Thomas A. Pickett. NEGATIVE:-Charles J. Fox, Randolph L. Harlow, Lester M. Lane- Alterndte: Luis C. Infante. J UDGES:-Roland M. Keith, George A. Turner, Charles W. Ruoff. The judges decided in favor of the negative. W. H. c. '10, Recipe for Happiness. T early morn take a dash of cold water and of sunshine, a verse fit to live by and a word of prayer that you could die by. Add to this a grain of poetry, an ounce of good nature, and a pound of charity. Mix this well with the leaven of cheerfulnessg go to your task with a song in your heart, a smile on your lips, and a resolution to do each duty without saying maybe or after awhile. And when the little blue imps of despondency threaten your soul, Do something for somebody quick. At evening-tide, looking up into the vastness above you, remember that through the sunset, through the calm and radiant stars, a message of peace is sent to you. Then nevermore will you long with a heart-sick longing for that rare flower, Happiness, which eludes the pursuer but comes unsought to a humble and loving heart. S. H. C.

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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.

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