Chicago State University - Emblem Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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The Library Whither bound? asks one student of another, not expecting a verbal reply, for the answer is known, To the library, of course. Nor does the tone of the speaker intimate any displeasure. For students of the Normal College find an attractive and well-lighted place on the third floor of the College building, where the library is located. Here about twenty-five thousand volumes are classified according to the Dewey Classification System. There, with the aid given by an up-to-date card index, complete files of some of the most useful magazines In the People ' s Index to Periodical Literature, and the Reader ' s Guide, make it possible to do some very valuable reference work. There is one aid, without which all others would be useless. It is none other than our librarian, Miss Dickey, who works unceasingly and untiringly for the good of all. Instructions are given in the use of books as tools, and students in entering classes are given an opportunity to meet the librarian in class instructions, when difficulties concerning the arrangement of books on the shelves or the system of classification, are cleared. Mention must be made here of Miss Dickey ' s right-hand man, Miss Bates, whose assist- ance could not well be forfeited. There is a reference section in the library where books are always at hand for consultation. The largest proportion of the library, however, is circu- lating. The circulation of books for home use last year was twenty-six thousand, eight hundred eighty volumes. About twelve hundred volumes are added annually, and many government documents are received regularly from Washington and Springfield, free of charge. The library keeps in touch with the activities of school through the bulletin boards, on which are displayed pictures and interesting material for special days or special subjects in class work; such as, child-study bulletins, authors ' birthdays, and holidays. Reading lists, which give references to the books and material in the school library, and also in the Chicago Public Library, are useful in preparing programs for these days. In connection with these might be mentioned the bibliographies compiled for the use of the students. The Senior Dramatic Club has a collection of books on the drama, as a club library, and the art departments are building up an art section com- posed of artistic publications, showing beautifully made books, illustrated by our best artists. Ruby Christopherson. A FAREWELL— TO MISS BALLARD Here ' s to the joy in your laughter — May it never be less free; May all the joys of happiness Follow along with thee. May you cherish fond mem ' ries of Normal, As Normal will cherish of thee ; And may all your Future be bright as gold — As bright as a Future may be.

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The department of household arts has two kitchens, a dining room, food- laboratory, a model apartment and social room, rooms for millinery and dressmaking, and class rooms, all of which are on the second floor. The department of graphic arts occupies the top floor, with a splendid series of studios for figure work, pottery modeling, landscape work, etc., which are equipped as well as the best art schools. It is here that we can find many beautiful pictures such as those by Watt, the best liked of which are the three panels representing the creation of Eve, Endymion, and Love and Death. The students and faculty have watched the erection of this building with absorbing interest, and we rejoice that our College now has such splendid facilities for the training of the future teachers of our city. B. Kramer. A Kindergarten Picture Of all the beautiful pictures that hang upon memory ' s wall The one of old Normal College seemeth the best of all. Not for its games of strength and skill, its basket ball and gym, Not for its pool pellucid where we were taught to swim. Not for its deep Psychology where our minds were wont to soar. Not for its Physiology where we spilled a kitten ' s gore. Not for its cool, gray class rooms where we learned Art ' s mysteries. Not for its Botany Classes where we hopefully planted trees. Not for the houses and courtyards we built in our Freshman year. Not for its Occupations with folding directions clear. Not for our fairy stories with their heroes and heroines great. Not for our games and dances ending in bows sedate. Not for our hours in music that we might learn to sing. That the higher harmony into children ' s lives we must bring — But that Froebel ' s magic circle without beginning or end. His Come, let us live with our children, to which all our energies tend Shall stand as a splendid fulfillment of the Master ' s hope so fine That we might lead those little lives upward to paths divine. Therefore of all the pictures that hang upon memory ' s wall That of dear old Normal seemeth the best of all. Margaret M. Leinen.

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June 1, 1915. Class of 1915, Chicago Normal College. Dear Friends: The aim of the Chicago Normal Alumni Association is to unite the grad- uates of the Chicago Normal College in a closer school spirit; to promote the welfare of the Chicago Normal College; to keep alive its traditions, and to educate the public to the value and need of trained teachers in the public schools. All graduates of the Chicago Normal College are eligible to mem- bership The above quotation is taken from the Constitution of the Chicago Normal Alumni Association and explains briefly the aim of the organization. While there is much sentiment connected with the membership of alumni organizations, there is also a very practical aspect to them. If the Chicago Normal College is a first-class institution, every graduate should be proud to belong to an organization that has for its aim the perpetuation and welfare of the college. To be a graduate of a first-class school becomes a professional asset. It should be the constant duty of every alumnus to make the work of the Chicago Normal College more effective and far-reaching. During the past year there have been held two large gatherings of the Alumni, one on Alumni Day in February and the other on Teachers ' Day in May. It is the intention to hold at least four meetings a year, namely, one on Alumni Day, one on Teachers ' Day, an excursion in the autumn, and a reception or banquet in the downtown district during the winter. The Superintendent of Schools and the Principal of the Normal College have made arrangements for the establishment of a room in the Chicago Normal College to be known as the Alumni Room. In this room will be kept tangible mementos and records of the Chicago Normal College from its inception to the present time. The Association has been reorganized on a directorship basis so that the Board of Directors will be composed of members who will hold office for three years and one third of the membership will be renewed each year. In this manner two thirds of the Directors will at all times be experienced officers. The annual dues are fifty cents and while this is but a nominal sum, the payment of this fee is absolutely essential in order that printing, postage, announcements, etc., can be supplied. Although there is danger that the student in the Normal College may be too close to really appreciate the greatness of the institution and the honor of being a member of it — still the tradition should be started whereby every student should, upon graduation, feel it a part of his duty to be an active, paid-up member on or before the da} of graduation. I hope that the class of 1915 will appoint its treasurer a committ ee of one to organize the class, and have the honor of being the first class to join the Alumni Association as a body. Dues may be remitted to Mr. S. E. B. Holmen, 2701 North Kedzie Avenue. (Signed) William Bachrach, President Chicago Normal Alumni Association.