Lee Academy - Crescent Yearbook (Lee, ME)

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5 6 THE CRESCENT that they have a claim on them for an- other year. ++ The halls and cloak-rooms at the Academy building were greatly improved during the summer vacation by a new coat of paper and paint. -+-+ The system of grading introduced into the Model School the past year by Miss Gilmore has proved a great benefit to both Model School and Academy. The scholars in the grades have received more systematic training and the Normal students of the Academy have become familiar with the regular grade work. Members of the junior and Sophomore classes begin their Normal training by doing room work and having an oppor- tunitv to observe. 4+ Through the influence and hard work of the friends of Lee Normal Academy our state appropriation l1as been in- creased from one thousand to fifteen hundred dollars per year for the years 1911 and 1912. We sincerely thank everyone who helped us and shall en- deavor to do better work than ever before. +-+- The annual reunion of the alumni, trustees and teachers of Lee Normal Academy was held at Lee, August 19, 1910. This reunion was a great suc Many who were present decided th was the best ever held in Lee. Alumni, by their interest in the sn and their presence at the reunions, done much toward making these ga ings enjoyable. The Alumni address by Hon. V1 Pattangall of Waterville was one c best ever given at Lee. +-+ Miss Mabel Burke, Miss Bessie C and Miss May Hanson, alumnae o Academy, have offered three priz the English department this year. are to be awarded at the close 0 spring term to those scholars ir freshman English class who shov greatest improvement in their W1 work. We are glad that the-Ahi are showing so much interest in the of the school. +-+ ' J, D. Murphy of Bangor, a f principal of L. N. A., has proved h a staunch friend of the school. We owe him a debt of thanks for his ur efforts in our behalf. +-+- I Mr. J. W. White of jackso Florida, has again kindly give' school two White Medals. These 1 are to be awarded at commencem members of the class of 1911. Tl

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he resrent Vol. III Lee, Maine, June, I9II CNew Seriesj No. I Published by the Students and Alumni of Lee Normal Academy. Glrrarrnt Ehitnrial Elnurh Editor-in-Chief ...... ...... L EN.-1 DIIERRILL, 'll Lilerrwy Editor. . . . . .ETIIEL lVllfRRILL, 'll 1 RIITII Ames, '11 Llimls A ' ' ' I PAUL C0171-TIN, '11 I'em-omzli-. . . . . .EIIITII XYI3.x'I'III:RI3I5E, 'll Afhmifs -. r I I ERNI-:sr DEL.xNo, 'l IL Q RALIQIGII BOUBIZR, .12 E.lil'1ltIJZgA'.f ,,..... .... A IEARLI2 LIAXWELL, 'll A1 za m ni ...,....... .........,. B I.-IBIQL 15 URRI3 Bumztrsx .lliuztzgvr .,......... Max' H.xNsoN, '98 Amt. lfzuivzws .lluvzager ,.., ANNIE AVICRILL, '99 Terms: 120 cents per copy. EDITORIALS The school year opened September 5, 1910, with a1I attendance far above tlIe average. 'While we Iniss several who were with us last year the steady increase of students in the entering class has more than filled out tlIe numbers. At- tendance has been more regular this year owing to the requirements of the new courses of study. We feel that t1Iis has been one of the most successful years in the history of our Academy. ' courses have been year than ever before. The laboratory more popular this For the first tiIIIe in tlIe history of the school a half year course has bCe1l given in Physical Geography. About forty students are taking this work. ++ TlIe design for the Literary depart- meI1t this year was made by lithel Merrill, a Inember of the class of 1911. The excellent drawings made by lIer during lIer course at L. N. A. have shown that she lIas ability in this line of work. ++ The students and teachers at the Dormitory have thoroughly enjoyed the way in which the building has been managed this year. Numerous improve- ments have lllafle the rooIIIs more home- like and attractive. The reception room has been newly papered and painted. Friends of the school have given sofa pillows, rugs and pictures to help in furnishing it. A new piano has been secured and is being paid for by iIIstall- ments. The teachers lilld several of the students have lIad the privilege of select- ing paper for their rooms, thus feeling

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THECRESCENT 7 medal will be presented to the senior having the highest rank in the final ex- aminationsg the second to the one having the next highest rank. ++ Through an appeal made by Rev. George S. Rolzinscn at the Alumni reL.r.ion last year one hundred and twenty dollars were secured for repairs en the Dew Drop. This sum has been used in painting and papering the rooms, painting the outside of the building and putting in new windows. Students, teachers and trustees ap- preciate the interest Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mallett have taken in making the Dew Drop an attractive home. ++ The courses of study laid down in the new catalogue are being carried out with good results. The students are realizing the wisdom of the change and are doing much better work. ++ The money raised by the birthday par- ty last year has been expended in making many improvements in the library. The walls have been newly papered and new linoleum has been placed on the floor. These changes add very much to the attractiveness of the room. The old furniture has been replaced by a fine mission table and chairs. Many ex- cellent reference books have been added to the library which are much used and appreciated by the students. We feel very grateful to the alumni and friends of the school who have helped to make these changes possible. , , The school has been unusually for- tunate in securing the services of Mrs. Jennie Presby as matron of the dormitory. She has won for herself a place in the affection of every student in the house and her faithful work is surely appreciat- ed by the teachers. -+-+ We wish to thank those who have helped us financially by advertising in the CRESCENT. Witliout them it would be impossible to publish our paper. We feel confident that those who advertise in the CRESCENT are worthy of our patronage. I D chiw s A 5 4 -Q' s 1 .O 4 2 Q i Y 1 , 5 1 T + 3 Q 5 ' --