Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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28 NORMAL OFFERING As the last notes of Alma Mater Were ended, We realized that our days at Normal Were ended, but its spirit would ever be with us in the motto: Not to be ministered unto, but to minister. A A. L. B., '15, Sfrhnnl Marhvn Ama-nriaiinn. On the third Saturday in September the Gardeners gathered for their annual meeting. The business meeting occupied the morning. Miss .Marion Shepard related many interesting facts and experiences and also gave a long list of books containing very helpful information for the young teacher. Miss Newton read a most interesting article on The Value of Nature Study in the Schools. The afternoon was spent in the garden, gathering seeds, cuttings, and plants. A very pleasant day was enjoyed by Miss Davis and the girls. The Association Will hold its annual meeting in the Assembly Hall, Saturday, September 16, 1916. All interested in gardening are invited to be present. . M. S. '16. Flhvn-Num. There Was an ancient castle, and its walls were high, And from it plumed knights Rode out to War. A river 'neath the Walls flowed softly by, Nor thought of aught save the blue sea afar. There was an ancient castle, and its Walls Were high, And once the plumed knights Rode out to War. But now-the Walls are crumbled and decayed, And plumed knights in mouldering tombs are laid. And not one thing remains of yore But that same river, seeking still The blue sea as before. H. M. '16,

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NORMAL OFFERING 27 ditions between the present and half a century agog he helped us to appreciate our ever-increasing opportunities and privileges, and in- spired us to live up to the high ideals of our profession. After another song by the Glee Club, Mr. Simeon B. Chase, with a few remarks of greeting and congratulation, presented the diplomas to the one hundred and fifty-five members of our class. We concluded the exercises by singing America. Uhr Qllug illiarrh. An expectant moment of waiting--then, forth from her stately hall, came the graduates of Bridgewater Normal at the sound of the bugle call. Under the arch of oak boughs held by the Juniors true, down the path to the campus, passed they, two by two. In the pond's clear depths they were mirrored, as in unbroken ile they marched on, their voices rose in sweet chorus as they praised Alma Mater in song. Then the ivy was planted and with hearts and voices one, joined by the thought of parting, the last farewell was sung. The Ivy March is over, the graduates linger-then part, full of hope for the future before them and with love for the past in each heart. A. L. P. '15, Uhr lgrnmvnailr. Prom! What did the word mean? Would it ever prove a reality for us? These were our thoughts when we were Juniors. Almost before we realized it, the ever familiar song was heard, Save a 'prom ' for me, and then we knew Commencement was near. What an appropriate ending to a day filled with the many mingled emotions-gladness that we were about to enter upon our chosen pro- fession-yet sadness that we were to leave our Alma Mater and our friends. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Sinnott led the Welcome Prom, and after that many other beautiful and fantastic figures followed. Only too soon came the closing strains of music and we knew that the hour for departure was at hand. The scene now changed to one of loyalty and devotion to our Alma Mater when we gathered around the quadrangle, which was brilliantly illuminated with Japanese lanterns.

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