Chicago State University - Emblem Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Parker Practice School WHAT Colonel Parker meant by complete living can be seen by a visit to the Parker School. Because of its proximity we have come to feel that the Normal College and Parker School are one, and so they are, — at least in their early history. Because this school has come to be such an integral part of our Normal School life, we are prone to accept all without noticing its exceptional qualities. A mere glance at the school itself, the customs that prevail, and the spirit manifested by the children, makes one feel that the Parker is not a school of ordinary kind. Anyone who has witnessed the parade and has seen room after room march by and salute the flag, realizes that the spirit of the Parker School is unique and indescribable. But it is in its departmental work that this school is realizing the ideals of the founder of this institution. The Deaf-Oral Department, with Miss McCowen at its head, is doing splendid work to alleviate the misfortunate. The Silent Voice, or lip reading has widened the horizon of those who have been deprived of speech. Bookbinding and woodwork, although taught only as occupa- tional studies are really intended as an introduction to industrial edu- cation. The domestic science department offers an opportunity for pleasant as well as useful experiences. First of all, though last men- tioned, is the kindergarten ; so well organized, and with such sunny rooms, that we are inclined to consider this the crowning point of our depart- mental work. But it is only after visiting classes in all departments that we are led to the conclusion that the same spirit prevails throughout — pleasantness mutually combined with work. Florciicc Bcnistcni.

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Life in the Arts Building THE beautiful addition to the Normal College is no longer called the new building. It is permanently known as the Arts and Gym- nasium Building, where all the branches of art — household, graphic, and industrial — flourish, and where social and athletic activities are carried on. The Normal students are justly proud of this splendid structure. The gymnasium in its size and equipment is superb as an athletic field, and equally fine as a dance hall, as we who enjoy the social hour every Friday afternoon acknowledge. With the gymnasium is the white tiled natatorium and the shower room. Of all the places in the Normal School there is none quite as popular as this cool, glistening aquarium. On the second floor of the building we find the household arts students, happy in their well equipped department. Tempting odors issue forth from the kitchen during the day; and at times honored guests are served with delicious luncheons in the cozy dining room. The dress making, millinery, and textile rooms a re so sunny and pleasant, that to many it is a recreation to work in them. With Miss Cabell as a charm- ing hostess, the afternoon teas and receptions in the social rooms have been decided successes. Up in the department of graphic arts, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Batterer, and Mr. Eggers hold court in their charming studios. The enthusiastic students, stimulated by the artistic surroundings and splendid equip- ment, strive to attain perfect results, whether it be designing, lettering, or figure. The masculine contingent of the College is represented in the de- parment of manual training. The whir of machines, the clanking of mallet on metal, the tap-tapping of the hammers, are lively accompani- ments to the work carried on by the young men. Years hence, as the Normal Students look back upon their school career, their delightful life in the Arts Building will stand out pre- eminently in their memories. Marjoric E. Kimptriu.

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Carter Practice School EIGHT years ago our Normal Faculty discovered an ideal school. This is where our Normal students ought to learn to teach, for here the ideals which we have been setting up in theory have been attained in reality, said our Faculty. This ideal school was the Carter, then located at 61st Street and Wabash Avenue. Every one who knew the Carter School at that time realized that it was the unique Carter spirit which had captivated our Faculty. However, this spirit was then but budding; it has grown and grown until now it is in the blossoming stage of a hardy perennial. Those of us who were fortunate enough to spend ten weeks here, were impressed by the oneness of this feeling which radiates from the principal to the teacher, fi ' om the children, and from the work of the entire school. All of us felt it our first day at the Carter School, but it took most of us the greater part of ten weeks to begin to analyze this feeling or Carter spirit. The Carter spirit is a harmonious and delightful balance in all of the work achieved by the unceasing cooperation on the part of the principal and teachers. Cooperation was the key-note to the success of the enter- tainment given this spring by the children of the Carter School. It meant co-operation between the various grades and departments ; every art department was called upon to contribute to the program, music, danc- ing, language, color, design and dramatization. In short, this spring fes- tival was a concrete example of the efficiency and reality of the work conducted by the most efficient of teachers and principals in our city, Miss Lane. EJiui Tenuis. 7