Linden Hall School - Leaves Yearbook (Lititz, PA)

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LINDEN HALL groups, thus affording all who have histronic talents the pleasure of participation and the opportunity for the development of their gifts. Lectures, Musicals, Entertainments To afford our students the opportunity to hear good lectures, music, etc., a Lyceum Course is given each winter under the direc' tion of the School. .Travelogues and a number of illustrated lectures on various subjects of interest are arranged. Recitals and concerts afford the students an opportunity to cultivate a taste for the best in music and give an incentive to make the most of their talents. In addition to the opportunities afforded locally, students are permitted and encouraged, under proper chaperonage, occasionally to attend such entertainments in nearby cities as have an educational and cultural value. I Visits to Points of Historical Interest i Trips are arranged to points of historical interest in which this region abounds. For instance, a trip to Valley Forge or to Gettys- burg is an experience that will stir patriotic impulses and stimulate greater interest in the study of history. ' A visit of several days' duration to Waslungton, D. C., is ar' ranged each year for the Seniors and advanced students, to afford them the opportunity to become acquainted with the Nation's Capital. Individual Attention The large measure of individual attention bestowed upon stu- dents is a strong feature at Linden Hall. Classes are small. The teachers find it possible, therefore, to be painstaking with each mem' ber of the class. The presence of the teacher during study hours affords an op' portunity for that judicious assistance that enables the student to get over difficult places and achieve results without the discourage' ment and worry that tend to break down the health of many a school girl. It also enables the teacher to render invaluable service in showing the pupil how .to study most advantageously. This lPage Sixteenj

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LINDEN HALL Who will ever forget the delightful early moming rides up into the mountains, with breakfast served at the brookside? Here the noble sport may be enjoyed to the fullest, for Linden Hall maintains its own stables and the coimtry abounds in beautiful and everfchanging scenery. Interesting Student Activities Lighter forms of recreation also receive full recognition at Lin' den Hall. Two large rooms centrally located are dedicated to social ac' tivities and are known as Social Hall. Furnished and decorated under the direction of a student committee, the Hall truly represents the taste of the girls themselves and provides an appropriate setting for their social activities. Here they gather during the noon and evening hours set apart for recreation and engage in various pastime. Those who wish to dance find the opportunity each evening on the Gym floor, where an electricallyfoperated Orthophonic Vic' trola is ever ready to provide the musical accompaniment. Teas, formal dances, parties, all play their part in the busy, happy life of the girls. Frequent and various social events, formal and informal, not only meet the girl's innate desire for a good time, but they also pref pare her to take her place in the social sphere that is to be hers later. A Literary Society oflicered and conducted by the students holds bifweekly meetings, which afford splendid opportunity for the cultivation of the gift of public speaking, recitation, etc. Stu' dent and faculty critics offer constructive criticism and add to the helpfulness of the meeting. A school paper is issued at stated times by a staff composed of and elected by the girls. All are given an opportunity to contribute to its columns. Many a girl thus discovers unexpected talents and Ends welcome opportunities for their development. The business management of the paper provides line training for those elected to this responsibility. . Dramatics play an important role ,in the school life. Frequent plays and entertainments are given, either by the girls who are doing special work in the department or by representatives of the different p l:Page Fifteenj

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l..INDEN HALL arrangement combines most effectively the advantages of having a private tutor with the stimulus that comes from being in a class with others. Religious Influence It is the emphatic practical aim of Linden Hall to be Hrst of all, in tone and life, a thoroughly Christian school. The School is distinctly nonfsectarian, both in principle and practice, and although under the general supervision of the Moravian Church, no sectarian lines are drawn either in the selec' tion of teachers or in the admission of students. Practically all denominations are represented in the student body and faculty. Chapel services are held every morning, and attended by the entire school. Evening prayers are held by each group in the group sitting'room. On Sunday morning Sunday School is conducted and later the school attends church service in a body. At 6 p. m. a brief Vesper service is held in the Chapel, addressed by the Prinf cipal or by some visitor who has a special message for the girls. A course in Bible Study is a regular part of the curriculum. To encourage our students by precept and example, to strive to embody in their life and character the ideals and principles set forth.in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ is a definite part of our aim. Rules All the rules for the general conduct of pupils are based upon the following principles: Wherever people live together, there must be certain rules of conduct which all accept andobeyg other' wise there will be confusion and disorder. Such rules must be so manifestly just and reasonable in their spirit and demands that every thoughtful and rightfminded person accepts them as a matter of course and submits to them cheerfully. The highest rule of social and personal conduct is the Golden Rule : Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Those who are not willing to be governed by such rules and who do not respond to the efforts to win their acceptance of them are dismissed. The monthly report rendered the Principal and, through him, l:Page Seventeenj