Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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22 NORMAL OFFERING Glnmmenrvmrni iixerriavn 1913. I RULY the class of 1918 was exceedingly favored in all its grad- uation exercises. Of course each class thinks its own grad- uation the best yet, but there are many reasons why this one easily leads. From beginning to end everything was perfect and yet unusual. Graduation vespers, with its clear, concise and helpful talk on the Moral Influences of the War, by Mr. Boyden with its special musical program, was an inspiring opening of the week's exercises. The Glee Club had prepared special selections, one of which was Gallia, Mrs. Carl Lamson of Boston rendered the solo selection, and the Glee Club sang O Lord Most Holy. With such a good beginning we knew the other Commencement 'exer- cises would certainly be worth while. And you who read this will never realize what a rare treat was given in the gym at last year's Faculty Reception. Such a jolly and surprising entertainment- Mrs, Jolly's Wax Works! Miss Moffit was the lady herself and her two boy helpers were Mr. Jackson and Mr. Shaw. The guests were greatly surprised by the appearance of the helpers in knee pants, white stockings, low shoes and Buster Brown tie, and such serious countenances, that for a minute there was silence and then the roof was nearly lifted by gales of laughter. From that time till the entertainment was over, every minute was most enjoyable. Mr. Stacy was Simple Simon and very vividly did he imitate that young man. The principal thing at graduation was of course diplomas, but there was another important event that will long be remem- bered all over the state. The speaker was Deputy Commissioner Wright and his subject was The Teacher of the Times. Not one person who heard him could help but feel a deep patriotic desire to fill her niche in life to her best ability, and to be, as he expressed it, A ten per cent better teacher to fill the breach caused by the war. An ivy chain around the pond with a background of either

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NORMAL OFFERING 21 Zliarultg Nntm. c E WELCOME four new members to our faculty this year. One of the teachers, however, is very famlliar to us all. Mr. Brenelle Hunt, principal of the Training School, is now instructor in Psychology and School Management in the Normal School. Miss Freida Rand, formerly supervisor of music in the Norwood schools has come to take the place of Miss Harriet Farnham, our music director, who is now in Maine. Miss Mary E. Hastings is filling the position as the third grade teacher in the Training School. This was occasioned by Mrs. Fillmore's leaving in Decem- ber. Mr. Corley did not return upon the opening of school, as he was in the service, and Mr. John Kelley is 'now teacher of wood- working and manual training. Mr. Chester R. Stacy, who was instructor in Psychology, left us shortly after the opening of school, for the field of business, and we wish him all success in his new profession. 09212 In Svninr Emu. Senior II-Some people say, Are good old scouts in every way, They do their lessons every one! Then play and fool and have their fun, But ask their teachers what they think, They'll put you all right on the blink. Miss Soper thinks we're far too gay 'Cause we hum and sing each day. Mr. Sinnott says we talk too much fBut women talk to beat the Dutchb. And so We might go on to tell The class is unprofessional fProfessional attitude acquired in modelb. ROSE DILLON.

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NORMAL OFFERING 23 black or White, and a shadow in the foreground almost as clear, is the picture that We see in our mind when We say Ivy March. Each class treasures this picture of its classmates as the best of all. And the symbol of the ivy planting brings both memories and aspirations that give us a good grip on the future. What think you now? Was it not a most enviable and en- joyable graduation?