Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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18 NORMAL OFFERING the merry evening was hardly started before the signal came to unite in our Alma Mater. Some sang, others thought while the singing was going on, and then, if not before, came the realization of the true worth and value of true teachers, our teachers, who thought for us, each one individually, and who tonight cheer us up with words of encouragement as we are about to take up our work, the product of their work. The evening ended, we departed each with nobler thoughts, each with higher ambitions and each with the hope that some day it may be said of him as it must be said of them: , No nobler thought can man observe, Than that which He did give, 'to serve For service to God's poorest thing, Does make the lowliest a king. y W. J. MCC., '14. Ifarralaurratv Hvnpvrn. EPARTING from the old custom of attending church in a body on the morning of graduation Sunday, the classes of 1913 advanced a step by holding their religious exercises Sunday afternoon in the Assembly Hall of the school. The vespers were of a very simple nature, marked with a quiet solemnity that was truly impressive. The music was furnished by the Normal Glee Club who gave two delightful selections, The Lord is my Shepherd, and Hark, Hark, my Soul. Miss Mildred Brownell sang in her usual pleasing manner. The speaking of the afternoon took the form of a farewell address by Mr. A. C. Boyden. Choosing for his subject, The Call of Today, he showed to his listeners that as never before the world wants men and women of character to fight its battles. Mr. Boyden's talk from first to last had a ring of sincerity which could not help but convince his audience of the increasing demand of the present day for character. Expressions of delight in the straightforward talk and general approval of the change in the nature of the exercises were heard on every side, so that it is now probable that Baccalaureate Vespers are a permanent part of graduation week. H. R B., '13.

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NORMALEOFFERING 17 Qln111111211r21112111 IMPPR, 1913. Flirihag, 311112 13111. Faculty Reception. 1 Smturhag. 3111112 14111. Alumni Baseball Game. Kappa Delta Phi Banquet. Svunhag, 3111112 15111. Graduation Vesper, 4.00 p. m. A Hinnhag, 311112 115111. Ninth Grade Graduation, 2.30 p. m. 51122121119 3511112 17111. Graduation, 10.15. Address by Dr. George A. Gordon. Pre- sentation of Diplomas by Dr. F. W. Hamilton. Ivy and Class Day Exercises, 2.00 p. m. Reception by Advanced Classes, 4. 00 p. m. Graduates' Reception, 8.00 p. m. 311111111111 iK2r2p1in11, E thought we knew them. Gradually our relationship grew from admiration, to respect, companionship, friendship. With the last grew our desire to prove our appreciation for their untiring efforts in helping us, not merely over the rough and at times despairing road to knowledge but in our endeavors to enlighten our school life with socials and entertainments. They were our guests to all our times. Tonight, however, the census swaysg not our guests, but our hosts. Alas, that it should have come to near the termination of our life at Normal. Have those teachers, companions, friends no end to their ability to enlighten and brighten up our several lives? It seemed that

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NORMAL OFFERING 19 Cfrahuatinn. UNE seventeenth, nineteen hundred thirteen, presented itself fresh and radiant with sunlight to the eyes of the many expectant folk who had looked forward so long to that day. It was kind of Nature to smile on us so sweetly and the beauty of the Campus and familiar Normal surroundings harmonized with the love in our hearts. This, our Graduation Day, brought us nearer than ever before to our teachers, classmates, friends and school, which we were to leave so soon. The early part of the morning passed swiftly. The Seniors were busy happily greeting fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers and freinds, each gay group expressive of the happiness of the day. Yet there was a strange blending of tears and laughter in the smiles of class- mates as they met, as there is always when the past has been dear, and the future is so near at hand. Finally we gathered together in Assembly Hall and a sudden hush fell upon us as we united for the last time in the devotional exercises led by our principal emeritus, Mr. Albert G. Boyden. We thought of our juniors who would be privileged to meet them another year-and envied them. r The school Glee Club sang, after which we were introduced to Dr. George A. Gordon, of Boston. Dr. Gordon gave a splendid address and with inspiring ideas urged us to be true to our very best. Mr. Harold Blake, president of the Class A, then expressed the sincere loveof our class as a whole and presented the gifts of the graduates to the school. After this with a few well chosen words Dr. Fred A. Hamilton, of Boston, presented the diplomas to the one hundred and thirty-five graduates. Rising we sang America together and passed out into the sun- light as - graduates. M. C. S., '13, Uhr ling illlarrh. GAIN we gather in the dear Normal School, but it is for the last time. At the call of the bugle we march out and under the oaken boughs upheld by the Juniors. A moment more and we have left the school behind. Slowly we wend our way down to the Campus