Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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22 NORMAL OFFERING V Appropriate words of welcome to our friends were given by Mr. Mc- Creery, after which John J. Lane brought to our minds the various scenes and happenings in the school life at Normal. - More than one anxious sigh was audible as the class prophets rose to tell what Fate had in store for us. Though great were our expectations, still greater were the surprises given us. What astonishment and surprise we did not receive from our class prophets came to us through the class wills. Mr. MacDonnell, Miss Higgins, and Miss Paine deserve credit for their originality and humor. Especially were we glad to have Jerry, whose every feature, crack, and bone we have studied, help in distributing the class gifts. After the singing of the class ode, written by Mr. Churchill, we slowly wended our way back to the dormitories. Thoughtfully, slowly we took our way, realizing that from now on we were no longer a class, but in- dividuals in Life's great class,where responsibility and labor are no idle terms. H. H., '14 Uhr lgrnmvnahv. Who will underestimate the anxiety attending the filling out of Prom. orders! Surely not the ones who were trying to do it. I want a Prom, I want a Prom, Now whom can I Get it from? was the burden of the song during the last few weeks of those who were so soon to graduate. But, at last, it was all satisfactorily arranged-and the evening arrived. It was a fitting ending to a day which had been filled with thoughts of mingled joy and sadness. Just as soon as the music began, and the chattering voices joined it, and the gay colors of the girls' dresses blended into the green of the de- corations, all was happiness. Mrs. and Mrs. A. C. Boyden led the Welcome Prom, and after that followed others of various and unique figures. So the time flew, and, as there is always an end to every good time, the hands of the clock too soon pointed to the closing hour. As we all gathered to sing Alma Mater, a spirit of loyalty and devotion swept over us, and we felt glad-proud to be graduating from such a school.

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NORMAL OFFERING 21 The class gift was presented by Mr. Walter J. lVfcCreery, president of Class A., who spoke a few words of our appreciation of the work of our teachers and the school. Mr. William Orr, with words of commendation and congratulation, presented the diplomas to the largest class ever graduated from the school. The exercises were concluded with the singing of America E. D. B., '14 Zlng ilmarrh. One of the interesting features of our Commencement Exercises was the Ivy March, which took place during the afternoon of that last mem- orable day. The large portals of the school were thrown open, and through them passed, for the last time, the graduating classes 'of 1914. Just outside the doors were two long lines of loyal Juniors, forming an arch with oak boughs under which we passed. Our way led across the Campus, and when we reached the pond, the old familiar strains of our Alma Mater were heard as we sang once more the song which is so dear to us all. The wit of the History and Prophecy brought back memories of days never to be forgotten and it was with sadness in our hearts that we planted our ivy vine and parted-each one leaving the broad highway behind and stepping into her own narrow path in life. R. W. T., '14 Svvrtinn Qvrvptinn, If the members of Class A., Section 1, and Kindergarten Primary were somewhat impatient and anxious throughout the hours of June sixteenth, they may well be pardoned. Their thoughts and interests were centered largely upon their own particular part of the day, the Section Reception at four o'clock. Perhaps our smiles were brighter and our heads held higher when the Seniors escorted us to the Assembly Hall. Here we were once more gathered in that room, dear to us all for its pleasant associations, for the inspiration those simple morning exercises had given us, for the wise and thoughtful words of guidance given. Sure- ly it was altogether fitting that we should meet in this place for our last class gathering.

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NORMAL OFFERING 23 We realized that though We did separate to go each his own Way, still that same spirit would lead us and help us to continue, as alumni, that great Work which those who Went before us so nobly had begun. May that spirit ever guide the Alumni of our dear Alma Mater, and help them all to remain true to its ideals and teachings. A E. M. VV., '14, g Svrhnnl Charhrn Azznriatinn. On the third Saturday in September the Gardeners assembled for their annual meeting. The business meeting With its questions, sug- gestions, and discussions of schoolroom gardening methods occupied the morning. The afternoon Was spent in the garden, gathering seeds, cuttings and plants, and many a schoolroom has been brightened this Winter by the spoils from that garden, of which Bridgewater is justly proud. The School Garden Association will hold its annual meeting in the Assembly Hall on Saturday, September 18, 1915, at half past ten. A most cordial invitation to be present is extended to all who may be in- terested in gardening. - M. D. B. Spring. We by these our school days measure Spring has softly come among us, Dropping from her artist7s brush Dainty touches green and golden, Stealing from the dawn her Hush, That the earth, all pure and lovely, May to all our hearts appeal, May the inner chambers of our thoughts With magic touch unseal. just a Zephyr ofthe Spring A Hood of thought Waits oier us Song of bird and honey-bee, Incense of the flowers, Softening thunder of the sea, Each recalls a swift-Hown hour. Hours of study, love and pleasure, We by these our school days measure And the measures running o'er For us it is no more. L. M. T., '15.