Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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L. ADELAIDE IVIOFFITT

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TO LAURA ADELAIDE NIOFFITT Teacher of Reading and Dramatics at Bridgewater from 1912 to 1936 whose vibrant and understanding person- ality made Bridgewater a much more pleas- ant and worthwhile place for us, and FLORA MAY STUART Teacher of Grade I in Training School V from 1891 to 1936 whose leadership and service to Bridge- water, both college and town, have estab- lished her as one whose example we hope in some measure to emulate, we respectfully dedicate this book.

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MISS L. ADELAIDE IVIOFFITT Miss L. Adelaide Moffitt came to Bridgewater in 1912 as a teacher of English, es- pecially in the fields of reading and drama. She had had varied experiences as teacher in elementary grades, in high school, and in supervisory work. As graduate of a Pennsylvania Normal School and of the Curry School of Expression, as classroom teach- er and specialist in dramatic expression, she was interested in every phase of reading, from the problems of the child starting school to those of the college senior trying to interpret Shakespeare. Everything that Miss Moffitt did, in classroom or in connection with dramatic interpretation, was thoroughly planned, and vividly executed. A person to whom in- spiration came often, she never depended upon it for her results. Rather, she de- pended upon hard work and clear thinking. When the inspiration did come, it was the additional touch. But in the minds of all of us Miss Moffitt is much more than a remembered good teacher. She is one of those persons around whom legends grow, because of the vitality and color of their personalities. Often in the College halls one might hear, Did you hear what Miss Moffitt said today? or Miss Moffitt's class was such fun! and the serious values of the work became all the more impressive because of the originality of presentation. Graduates of this College who had the privilege of making Drama- tic Club talk about Mother Moffitt with affection and reminiscent smiles, while they recall some incident of rehearsing The Taming of the Shrew, or The Littlest Shepherd. College parties lack something not replaceable because Miss Moffitt's fun and vivacity are not there. We miss her friendly smile and wise counsel. But we get letters and pictures sometimes from her new home in far-away Florida that make us envious. Miss Moffitt with her new hair-bob looks younger and livelier than ever. Miss Moffitt's new boy-friend Cwhom the pictures show to be an ador- able neighbor youngster of threeb, her quickly assumed church duties, her delightful excursions in the new car, her stories of droll or exciting experiences-all these show us that she is enjoying her new surroundings, and is making friends and being a friend as she did here. And so, to Miss Moffitt in the Southland, we send,fnot hail and farewell --but our best wishes and sure knowledge that life will be full of opportunities for continued service, and of interesting possibilities always, of friends, and health, and the true joy of living.