Chicago State University - Emblem Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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OQ Q Dnrnlhy Cilmfir,- Franc. Stella Senior Kindergarten Class Many of the girls who will graduate this June do not realize that there are four months of cadet and substitute work ahead of them, before they receive their certificate. The Kindergarten girls know what a great part in their training this work is; for they not only have cadet and substitute work in the kindergarten, but often in any grade from first to eighth, including cooking and sewing and even manual training. The wide perspective gained in doing this is apparent, and the girls have often received oflters for positions in grades of schools in which they have sub- stituted, which proves that there is something to education in general in their kindergarten training. As for the girls in the graduating class of June, 1916, read about — A STARRY GROUP Oh! we ' re a class of shining stars, As can be clearly seen. For Catherine won the tennis champ And Ruth made the All-Star swimming team. Lilium, Katherine and Lilith, you see, All belong to the Club of Glee, While Irma, Margaret and Dorothy Are members of the S. D. C. Teresa, Lillian and Margaret three. Belong to the club of Hockey-ee. Gladys and Bernice are wild about golf While May and Grace for camp are oflF. Madeline, Catherine and Mary Malee Compose the group of The Inseparable Three. Esther and Rose, each a studious lass. While Margaret C. is the cut-up of the class. And Amy is our literary light. Now wasn ' t I right When I said We were bright Shining Stars? Ruth Spitz. 21

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OF THE 882.516 children who attend the Elementary Schools of Chicago, over fifty per cent leave school to take their places in the industrial world upon graduation from eighth grade. It is on this account that the very best teaching is needed in the Elementary School, and for this reason particularly that the Elementary Course was ar- ranged. If asked what course they are taking at the Chicago Normal College, seven hundred and eighty-nine students would reply, I am taking the Elementary Course. Elementary Course! It covers only two years yet what a change it implies in the outlook, ability and training of those who take it. We came up to Normal with the student point of view: to learn what we please because it is directly a benefit to ourselves, to do as little work as possible, and get a mark by fair means or foul. We leave here with the children occupying first place in our minds, conscious that the more we learn the more we need to learn and with the desire to work for the work ' s sake and not for a mark. Does not a child spend eight very important years of his life in the Elementary School? Eight years during which his habits are formed, his instincts are brought out, his spontaneity is either crushed or allowed to develop, his character is molded and his ethical ideals are established. Eight years in which he is to be developed into an honest, upright and just citizen capable of withstanding any crisis. And is not his teacher ithe one who deserves great credit if he attains these ends ? We often say that the Elementary Course through Psychology, Ethics, and Education, provides for the moral standards which we shall develop for the child. Through the most competent instructors we have become, if not adepts, at least, thoroughly advised from a theoretical standpoint concerning the presentation of material to the children, and what to expect from them. Technical schools are renowned for combining theory and practice. Is not that what we do? After the theory has been expounded we are allowed to test it in practice and even then special method is introduced to aid us in our difficulties and to counsel us as to the correct course. All ought to appreciate what the Elementary Course in the Chicago Normal College does for the Chicago Public Schools of today. Marion L. Daks.

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Upper Junior Kindei garten Class r Juniors ot the kiinler ' arti ' ii .U ' paitiiu ' iit nrr wo -ojiular members are among us you ' ll see. P — erhai)s you know Genevieve — she ' s note. I tor lu ' i lit. E— niil Gilmore ' s another— a bright, shining lisht, B— uth taught at the Jones, the boys tlu-rr lovo lur so. a word about Klla who fan paint like Corot, -seful little Loretta just smiles all the day, N — ext come the two Margarets, so dififerent in way. I — n dancing and playing Helene does excel, O — ur reporter and author of this poem is Belle. B — arely does llelene come tardy or late. S — wimming slips Veronica and Agatha await. ming is Hazel whom we all adore; -ow we have Mildred among us once more. K— iiider rarten (iirls with Marie iiinke one more. Lower Junior Kindergarten Circle Whenever you ' ve nothing much to do, And time on your hanils seems to lie, I ' m sure you will never regret it it ' you Away to our circle hie. There around the table low These faces you ' ll surely find And when at last you turn to go You ' ll bear them thus in mind. First Francis Stellar, a tiny maid, Yet ' tis said of nothing she ' s afraid. Then Norma Schaefer, at once you will see That she is as sweet as sweet as can be. And Alice Kafal, with ever a smile, Speak to her once, you will find it worth while. Anil Rosalind Rothschild, so merry and neat. Ask her for music, she will give you a treat. See! here is Anna Ryan, but please do not stare Or she ' ll blush from her toes to her auburn hair. Now Florence Heunessy, a dainty girl, With always a laugh and a nodding curl. And next, Catherine Graham, ask her to sing. The room with sweet echoes will speedily ring. Oh! here is our Ruthie, your heart will be won What is her last name? Why it ' s Anderson. Right next to Ruth you will find Marie Felt; At once you will say she ' s the best you have met. And Gwendolen Swain will be next to Marie; Her long golden hair is the first thing you ' ll see. And last but not least will be Catherine O ' Connor; To make her accpiaintance is surely an honor. And now that we ' ve made the circle ' s round, I am sure th at you ' ll quickly declare That nowhere can frolic and fun be found In greater abundance than there.