Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - Mohawk Yearbook (North Adams, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1922 volume:

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SMi'ru Miss Ii.-iicioiii' T I TABLE OF CONTENTS I Editors 3 Prophecy on the Prophet 2 Editorial 3 Class Will ' ' ' Dedication 4 Presentation of Class tiifi ' ii School Picture 4 Class Statistics 2: Faculty of N. A. N. S. 5 Glee Cluh Picture 2: ll The Class of '22 10 Glee Vluh t'oneert Q1 , Class Picture 15 The Banquet 2.1 V Class Day Program 16 Senior Notes QM l Graduation Day Program Ili Lili f M32 rg 1 ,i . ., 3 ii Address of Welcome 16 Nilirgilriiizlt I ' N ' H QL Address to the Juniors 1? ,xi Q. ., . JL H H . usie f .ilnuet Q Response ll 'ro the xi.-ii uho t'rwiat-we i:..i.i..-.1 ii-ri '- n ClassSong It ll, , ' . .M ' 7- , - . .o tes on Seniors - in Ivy Orduon lil Vain You l'it-ture ' Ivy Poem IN , '- W, Class History ig .-'ltlileties Qs .I Class Prophecy 20 ' .-'ldvertisenients go .ig.,.:i22:2::..:2,:,:..::2:22-22---22-:..-2..--22.,L,i, Q.EIlitOl'i8l lf little lzthor little :ire our guins Mzin's fortunes :ire :according to his pninsf E the Class of 1922 feel that ahove :ill else this thought has been impressed upon our minds in our heloved Alma Mater. We cannot expect to achieve success unless we put our hearts und minds into the task and :nuke an strenuous endeavor. Now, as we lenve this school und Ko out on our own re- sponsibility some of us will enter husy, liuinining cities and mingle with the crowds rushing incessantly onward: others will take up their work zunid the tranquil scenes of rurnl communities, hut everyone of us will try lo lead the youth of Americu to puths which will enuhle them to make this world, A common uezil of hrot hers, llllllrtl gr.-:ii .intl singill l'pon whose lnuuner lvlaizconed lie, the eligirter, 'l-In--li for atll'. And ue feel than ne inny tnlte this ilioui-he its our ,,i..:-. giving our ezirnest efforts lo ilu- igislts ull-ell g.,-.- I..-i..i-. ii, lu the years winch :ire lu colin- ini-. ilu- N...-ii, y,i.l,,,.. Normal School haue Fvllsnll ln he pi-...iii oi the ,...-..,,.,,1,-i. ments uf her lhitnqliter-. nf '22 flirt.: ll IV . MR. Rox' LEON SMITH Normal School. What memories we have of our Alma Mater, but what would our school be without Mr. Smith? Nothing! Why do we admire him? Oh, because of his won- derful human touch, hislove of nature, hisinfectious humor, his patriotism and teaching ability. We know that we have a true friend in Mr. Smith and we will do our best to live up to his ideals for us. Mr. Smith we wish you every success in life. I . MR. FRANK F. MURDOCK Let me live in my house by the side of the road, And be afriend to man. The principal of North Adams Normal School for twenty- four years. What a record! What manner of man is he? He is our friend, always, a dreamer of dreams, a thinker who is ahead of his time, a firm believer of the brother- hood of man, and a man of action. This is our Mr. Murdock of whom we are justly proud and the man to whom we wish all success and happiness. Eebication WE have had the privilege of being piloted through our two years of Normal by two trnly great rnen. Their rnany arts of kindness and their sympathy for as have helped as to have more confidence in ourselves. They have ever tried to set before as the highest ideals and although we sometimes have fallen down and felt that 'we rozzld not go on these two rnen have held out their helping hands and given as fresh courage to start ll71f?'ZU. lVe shall endeavor to live up to the ideals which they lzave given as and if they ever do have reason to be proud of its it will be because of their efforts in our behalf. In loving appreriation of their friendship and interest the class of 1922 fondly dedicates this paper 5 'L UANO' nn. V1 ..- to illr. Roy Leon Smith and tllr. Frank F. lllnrdock. iss nl '11 ., ' 4 TACONIC HALL RESIDENCE MR. ROY LEON SMITH PRINCIPAL NORMAL SCHOOL NORTH ADAMS NORMAL SCHOOL THE FACULTY Miss BIARY A. PEARSON So long as we lore, u'z'S1r1'e, So long as we un' loud by ollzwrs, ww are flldl-SjJf'II.SC1bI0,H Twenty-Eve years ago Miss Pearson came to our Alma Mater, and for twenty-five years,fyes, longer than that, She has loved her work and surroundings. How we all have enjoyed the days spent in Miss Pearson's room where we learned lo appreciate, through her graeious manner, the prim-iples of art. Was there ever a person just like our Miss Pearson? If there be, we have yet ,to find her. A nd If we variable Because Mies. IJoNxA D. Corfu lu-r d'l1lylz'rr.s .flfull risf up :md will lar bl' fd were asked whom we l-'ved ht-st Ln her the answer would lnefllrs. Foueh. mu X x ix Mrs. Foul-h is 1-x'eryo:.a.-'s friend cr - it lx so and gmntle. She li our ideal lem-her ant Jflllil mx an true woman, If there are any lnmlf-n-9 to ht borne Couch tries to he-lp us 1-arry them. So wt 14 c ass J shall always love her and wish her all pos xhlt hapnn s Si fn 1 n Nil X x I Q SX X's . 8 e A 5 ss . xxn: t'. Fld-'l-'Il' l ln in was an lznlx lnourst-I1-vol .Xml shi- was wondrous w rw She lllllpf I w Slu- hl ll'llll1llIulllllIl'lliIlIl'9. lln lnnsvh--,in-rx-s,1unle51 -x pu! IIN Eliriuiylu ilu-g.nn1-X .in-l -l ills .Xl unosl unusual spew-fl P , t I Jxlllll N N ln Il Il 'anne lv 1 lllnlilny hill llXN.lj x lun-lt illi' l1'Llil 6 THE AXIS Miss MARY L. BARIGHT I lzazfz' Ifiborcd, .-ind will: no Iifllz' sfudy, Hur! my1f'f1f'hiny And llzc sfrorzg course Qi' my fmflzoriiy ,iliglfl go one way. The one way in which Miss Baright has led our class has always been the very best. Did we ever have anything worth-while along the dramatic line but that its success could be traced to Miss Baright? How well we remember those last periods before vaca- tions when we were tired and anxious for train time to come, she would take a book, read us some poems or stories in such an extremely interesting as well as dramatic manner, that the hour would speed along as though it had Wings. The class of '22 has enjoyed all its work with Miss Ba- right and appreciated the much needed aid that she has always been willing to render. Though her years be many and her years be long, Her Normal friends are true. Miss RosA E. SEARLI-J Who does not know Miss Searle with her hustling, bus tling air? We see her hurrying through the assembly hall and the corridors always with something to do. We have learned from Miss Searle, that by not wasting the Golden Moments, we can attain success. What more valuable lesson could any teacher impart to us, who are about to enter a very difficult career? We wish Miss Searle all the happiness she has given us and hope that many more may be benefited by her kind ness and sweet nature. MR. ALBERT G. ELDRIDGE So sweet a dignity sits enthroned upon his brow, So filled wit h kindness is the sunshine of his faceg 'Tis true, a blessing that we had him nowg Nor tinte, nor distance can his nfemory efface. And yet alway, alway, doih such calmness rest Upon the brow unlined by toil or care: When reading of the lads of Rousseau's time oppressed His voice in clarion thunder rends the air, And Seniors weep. Their tears fall unrestrained, But Mr. Eldridge's calm is maintained. THE AXIS Miss ANNA J. LAMPHIER To Miss Lamphier we owe our desire to do the things which we do to the very best of our ability. She was i never satisfied to say, That will he all right. It must be as nearly perfect as our unskilled fingers could make it and, to our surprise, we have often found that we really could do something worth-while when we found that we had to do so. XXXN I. X x ps l Often we have objected to perfecting our handwork but l we thank Miss Lamphier for insisting upon our doing so for we realize that some day we shall appreciate it more than now. li May this teacher of ours have many happy experiences in the years which are to follow and may her success be greater every day. Miss Bi-:n'rn,x M. SHULES As we go into our class rooms all our teachers will ever he liefore ns, hut in a few years xx hen the class room is left and we decide to teach just one pupil we shall limi one coming to our minds more prominently than the others. Who w as it taught us to cook so tastefully, 'I'o lny the talnle so it looked so daintily, 'l'o make our clot hes and dress so modestly, And spend our pennies very cautiously. liven the pests we can greet most cordially l ot'tlid she not teach us very thoroughly llow lU4'Xll'l'IlllIlilil' these most quickly. When we stop to think ls there anything shi-'s not taught ns lu do, Which we will need to use in our honSl' for two? N 1 MR. Tnonns F. C't'mnNcs Mr. Cummings! Mr. Cummings! Who has ever come to Normal School and not heard the praises of this man from one end of the huilding to the other. Has he deserved this praise? Indeed he has. Those who attend his handi- craft clawes do so with joy and delight, even though it is hard at times to do the sawing and hannnering which he so pleasantly requires. The members of the class of 19112 can vouch for that. In leaving we hope that Mr. Cummings will always have the many friends he has gained during his stay at Normal. THE AXIS fre ' ,.,. , Miss FANNIE A. BISHOP Our Miss Bishop has not been with us long but is there anyone who does not remember the little lady with the kind, smiling face?-the lady whom the little children of the Kindergarten adore, and whom we all look upon with respect. Her loving ways have endeared her to all who have worked with her or been connected with her in any way. still more in the years to come. Miss MARION E. FEELEY There she goes! You can only get a glimpse of her for she's a very busy person. Everyone knows Miss Feeley by her gracious smile and her snappy Walk as she hurries thru the corridors. Pittsfield presented us with Miss Feeley to take charge of the correspondence courses in September, but this was not her first appearance here for she is proud to say that she is a graduate of North Adams Normal. In Psychology classes, the Seniors have found her a walk- ing encyclopedia for she's always ready with an answer for every question. With such qualities, Miss Feeley is sure to be a success in life and our wishes for happiness and prosperity go with her. Although success has already been gained we wish her Miss OLIVE DAVIS Happy, thrice happyg every one Who sees his labor well begun And nol perplexed and mulliplied By idly wailing for wind and tide. Miss Davis came to us as Miss Allyn's successor in the middle of our Snior year and, though we have known her but a short time, she has already won her way into our hearts. Whenever we enter the work-room, she greets us with a happy smile which cheers us for the tasks of the day. We wish our new-found friend the best of success in the years to come. THE AXIS M ,fi Mas. THERZA VAN E'r'rr:N A friend indeed, Has Mrs. Van proved To the elass of '22 Who into the world Are now about to move. Oh, Mrs. Van! may we do this, or may we do that? is a phrase eonstantly heard at the dormitory, -- and did she ever refuse? Never! She has truly been a Mother Van to eat-h and everyone of us and we are grateful to her from the bottom of our hearts. She has served as Mother to the girls of 'l'at-onie Ilall for several years and we sineerely hope that she v.ill be here many years to eome to guide other foot-steps aright. sh Miss Evrzus ALLYN Miss Allyn, dearly beloved by every member of the Class of '22, was with us only a year and a half having left us in the middle of our Senior year to aeeept a more responsi- ble bosition elsewhere. She was a very busy lady, earry- ing on the secretarial work eonnet-ted with the corres- pondent-e department, but she was never too busy to give a eheery word of greeting and a pleasant smile and some- times, when she was not too rushed, we extended our business in the work-roonv perhaps breaking the points of our pencils or the like ein order to have a little 4-hat with this friend of ours. As we begin our new eareers we wish her all sueeess and happiness in her's. B Miss 'Fi-im-:st Y lfi-:norsox ll :Ili 414 vllff yt! prr1'mIifo,' 'own lnlrnl upon lnr tf slimtf tours. j ffromfnl :intl usefirl in oil ,-'lf iff. s, lll.s.sIll51iln4ffrlisfl1'f:,r'r'i1'.-In ,pn Q Hur Miss Ferguson. Zllllllllllfll :i wry busy and e'llii'.n'I'i lnlswess woman. has played :1 vt-rv r--:il part ni. --or luxe- tlllflllt' HUF brief slay ln-nf at North .Mlguns Norman' St li.-.tl ' 1- not only siplis our t-lie.-l.sg pays lls for xtiirl, we LM. done but she :Always has xi t-lo-1-ry word :uni ,i 1-l,i.l, tL.,...i inornini1 , for 1-:ivli uf lls THE CLASS OF 1922 HEI EN B,xRRows Dorset, Vt. lI'il11 pleasant manner, a frinzd most true, Very rica!-off flrrssrfl in blue: Herr' she ccmc from lm' nalirc slate, To gain a slorc of lrnozrlzdgr yrcal. ls Always modest and unas- ' suming, Helen Barrows has - gained a place in the life of each of her companions which will always remain her own. Generous, helpful and obliging, she shows that her previous teaching experience is but a stepping-stone to the things she will do in the future. The Class of '22 wishes her all manner of success. MARION BENCE Pittsfield, Mass. One of tlzr grrafcsl gifts of lzcaren -good-srnsc, Is possfssrd by our Marion Hence. Doesn't this describe our quiet, dignified Marion to a T ? And yet when one really knows her, she is just as jolly as the next one! Marion has been with us only this year, but we think as 1 . much of her now, as we do of those who have been with us always. Where-e'er she goes, her quiet, self-reliance will gain respect and success for her. M. VIVlAN BERRY Greenfield, Mass. A very gentle lzrarl and a goarl conscience. By her work as Class Secre- tary and President ofthe House Council, Vivian has demon- strated that industrious girls come from Greenfield. Never- the-less, she has never been in the least averse to any good time that might come her way. The class of 1922 wishes her . great Success- GRACE BOYDFN A lowly dark-hairrd maiden! lVl1osr days are calmly spent, H111 1012011 once you get her started O11 wild fun you'llf1'nd hrr bent. Grace joined us from the . sunny hills of Conway, that town in Franklin County, whose praises she is always singing. The sunshine of her native town has entered into her disposition and enabled her to greet us even on a dis- agreeable morning, with a cheery smile. As quiet as a mouse, at school, but at home-Oh My! , , A . . - MILDRED A. BOYLE Hatfield, Mass. May your joys be as deep as the ocean, Your troubles as light as its foam. If all the folks in Hatfield are like Milly, we feel it would be a nice place in which to live. Very little noise was credited to her while she was living in 37 and her lovely dignity has been an example for us all. Although Mildred does not enjoy participating in the more strenuous sports, yet '22 has always found her a loyal rooter at our games. We feel that a literary career will claim this classmate some day, but whatever she undertakes, will be noble and successful. tw . ' 7 MARGARET RITA BRENNAN Bradstreet, Mass. None knew her but to love her, for she made pleasure a business and business a pleas- ure. Up from Bradstreet to our Normal-what a career! Pep and popularity were her pass- ports, and fun, her reward. Peggy was invariably up to l mischief, an d her naughty twinkle usually gave her away in the midst of some prank, midnight spread, or basketball game. We're sorry Peg was unable to finish the year with us, for she is an honest-to-goodness, all-round sport. i. - THE AXIS -' ALI-JXINA Caisse Willimantic, Conn. Slzc's Izcrc, sl1c's llicrc, shc's czicrywlzc rc, Bal ichcrc is shc. Alex joined our class from the Nutmeg State. A l - though her Senior year is the one she chose to spend htre, we feel as well acquainted with her as tho she had been a Junior with us. How this young lady does love to visit during study hour! Nevertheless for her to fail in classes would be unheard of. It always is a marvel to us where Alex keeps her great variety of topics with which she ever entertains us, so that they are ever at her command. Q11 ' RUTH T. CARPENTER North Adams, Mass. Nuughl is tlmitd her: mind ulrrf infnzfg Eyes fha! look dccp info flu' lzmrfs of llzingsg A skillful hand fo shape: ll firm will licnf On purposes fha! lmrr' no ptfly urls. Ruth decided to come to Norntal only after having taught two years. Because of her exptrifnces she was always chosen to lead. As a Junior she served as Class President in which office she was successful, hut she has made herself felt in classes as well as outside. Jolly and eager to enter into any good fun, she is equally ready for work, so that there is no question as to her future success, Dolzorm' M. Cimeix Alford, Mass. llc: dy in hcurl und rcutly in hand. llcrt-'s Dot Vhapin with her pleasant smile, who came to us from Alford. Wht never we came in contact with any perplexing problems, our he- 5.1 loved and loyal classmate was always on the alert to help us. If you wish any one ln do you a favor, my advice would As she loves all out-of-doors and enjoys long tramps into the country, we can safely predict that llot will teach where she can enjoy nature. xvll1'l'l'Vl'l' she goes, our ln-st wishes will always lie witli her. Assn CVRTIN Farnums, Mass. Aunt is jolly, Amit is guy .-lnm is szruf in ln-r own frat troy For Aunt likes Cltttrlif und all llzcifs 71 ict, And irc liopt lar lift 11-ill li. fall of spice . Here's to Anne. our little bohhed-haired girl from the big city of Farnums. She was always on the alert for fun and frolit- but on the other hand, very industrious and able to sustain her place in class. In our class play did she not make an excellent Lieutenant? As our class treasurer, she showed her great ahility in handling money and much credit and appreciation is due her. That she will make a success in life wherever she 2095. we all feel sure. Mas. Dom L. Dori' West Stoclihridge, Blass. .-l loving luurf is flu gnu! n'tj1u'rcii1t'i1I'-fo contforl and lIt. fl1I'll llzost ll! Nllvlil.lfflIfI.u We felt it a great privilege to welcome to our numher, last fall, Dora l.. Doty, a woman 0, of rare ahility and sterli ' qualities. She may truly he called Mother hy lioth seniors and juniors, since any little vex- lllj., prohleni. impulse or fancy s soon made straight hy her wise counsel. May she he successful in all shi does! Itrru tla.ui.xxi North .-Xdanis, Mass .lft1y i ml slfos lit l-rft,'l,! mol liliti ,lloy you succtttl in ull you tlo, 6 lltl lrlun you l-itgln fo . rt', 3 lf: uit rnlnr, ilttir, uw loin you yt! H Klan wc the class of 'A :irrixed here at Xorlnal, wc wt rc glad lu w.-lct-inc as unc t-1 xiry sttlatc young l.i-ly llti ory. 'l'liu liulh lstllll '12lllllyl'l' Maid in stho..l, tt. .,,,..a that she has one outside attraction and XH'l'Y'l'wl1-'l that sl.- will not teach long 12 THE AXIS LILLIAN KENT Adams, Mass. Rings on her fingers and bells on lu r foes, Q 4. She will make music lzvlzereiier she goes. Lil joined us from her home town of Adams, What 1 a delightful companion she is, and what a pleasure it is to have one like her in our l- class for she never fails to lend a helping hand! Lil is very fond of Psychology but takes nothing for granted. Everything has to be argued and adequately proved before Lil accepts it. In the Glee Club, of which she was the leader, her sweet voice was indispensable and thoroughly enjoyable. We all wish Lillian the best of luck in the future. fs- L - i 4 JANE KERR Blackinton, Mass. . The noblest service comes from nameless hands, And lhe best servanl does his work unseen. A dainty and lovable little poetess is Jane. She has the ability of becoming a success- ful teacher, owing to her pa- tience and thoroughness and love for children. Our little classmate is so ---i-i remarkably popular that the class thinks that without her we would be missing a sincere and helpful friend. In the years that are to come we are sure that she will make a success of the work she has chosen. LA MRS. A. LOUISE MACMASTERS North Adams, Mass. Psychology, grarnfnzar, if mailers no! If Louise MaeMaslers is on the spolg For lo our rescue she always will fry Tha! wc in our classes will surely gel by Then, Hurrah for MacMasffrs.' we'll shoul with a will That we may in some way sellle - - A our bill. On the first day of school, one face seemed to stand out in our vision. The bright brown eyes were so friendly, the face so alert, it seemed as if we just wanted to meet the lady herself. Upon introduction, we found she was a special coming to us from North Adams, therefore, not one of the Dorm. girls. She has surely proven herself a friend to all, both Juniors and Seniors, for these specials have a way of being in all classes and the good wishes of all the class go with her. . fv IV All! A MI LDRED MONTAGUE Williamstown, Mass. Happy only when doing some- ihing fo make ollzers happy. Mildred the quietest and most reserved of our number finds the greatest pleasure and delight in making all about her contented and happy. Each morning Milly comes from Williamstown, but the return to that little village is the thrill of the whole day, for from a little store at the end of the car-line come glad greetings and a happy smile which drives away the cares and worries of thelong day. Milly is to abide in the college town where she will carry on her work, for after all how could she dream of leaving it n'everything. The best of success to her is our wish. . .4 1 - CATHERINE A. MoRR1ssEY Bennington, Vt. Drink to me only with thine eyes eyes. This loyal daughter of the Green Mountain State came from Bennington to swell the ranks of teachers. Bennington must be a very wonderful place, or else it is the people, for Kate never stays away from her folks C?J very long at a time. Con- sidering the fact that Kate is ' rr very fond of domestic life, we wonder if perhaps she may not soon change her profession. Kate is a splendid athlete and not only while captain of our team, but all through the course she has helped much to bring success to '22, She works while she works and plays While she plays and we feel confident that her success is assured. - f SARAH C. MURPHY North Adams, Mass. Variety is the spice of life Sadie, a jolly, fun-loving, girl, is at all times ready for a good time. Although one of our brightest girls, she does not study all the time, for, in truth, she is very happy and light of heart. At first glance, she may look quiet, but just look at those roguish eyes and draw your own con- clusions. Next year our fun- loving companion will probably be teaching.in a nearby town, for you know the reason why! 4 n. THE AXIS PAULINE O'CoNNoa Williamstown, Mass. Light Qt' hear! and bright qffacc, The daughter of tl merry race. Was there ever another like our Babe , the little girl from the College town? Always ready for a good time, happy-go-lucky, care-free, and a good pal to all her school- mates. She is very musical, and for two years has favored the Glee Club with her voice. When Three Chauffeursn was put on, the audience was won by her winsomeness as a little maid. Because of her petite size, she has been given the name of Class Baby. if SARAH Louisa PALMER Hinsdale, Mass, 'Turvtd is thc line of beauty Straight is the palh of duly, Walk by the las! and thou shall SIT' The other cvcr follow thee. Sarah Louise, one of the best all around girls in our class, is a very conscientious worker and ever faithful to what she deems her duty. But all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, and so, if there is any adventure on foot, Louise never fails to participate. We have had proof of our classmate's teaching ability when she has conducted our class and we know that success awaits her. Therefore we say, Here's to Sarah Louise! May she ever keep and develop those qualities which make her a true friend! M. GwsNnoi.vN Pt'aci-11.1. Lee, M ass. On thc liyhl fantastic Iac. lIere's to our little Gwendo- lyn hettcr known as Gwennic or Gwen. ller good nature is shown hy her willingntss calls, May I take your book? tiwcnnie, curl my hair? Ye u're not going to wear ' 1 your sweater tomorrow are J -lit you, Gwen? May l take it? etc, etc. During the past year she has acquired a great liking for Lowell, Whether she will go there or to the t'onnecticut Valley to teach remains to be seen. ln the future, however, we wish her much happiness and great success, 3 t'an1c and trip il as you go to respond to our numerous Doaornv Rtzvx OILS Cheshire. Mass. .ily hcart is in Adams, .ily hzart is not hang 6 .lly htart is in Adams A A chasing a dear. .4 chasing a wild dear, And Iariny it soy .ily heart is in Adams ll.hl'l'Pl'tif I go. I VVhere's Dot? Where's S I Dot? Why, don't you know? - X-1 . At her usual occupation- drinking, of course. It would have been impossible for the class of '22 to have :seen its many dreams realized, had it not been for our loved class president. Whatever the enterprise may have been, we always felt sure of Dot's unquestioned co-operation. Dot's our real musician-whether the music is classical or jazz. We are all well aware of her fame as Glee Club pianist and what one of us is not grateful for the music which she has furnished for our dancing after dinner? ' ' JULIA A. SA1.AMr:rav Adams, Mass. Pink arc her checks and black hcr hair, A byttfr girl yon'II find non'h4'rc. Here's to Julie, the prettiest girl in the class. Popular! A jolly, good-natured, all-round sport, she'd get our vote any day. And loyal! Can't you hear her rooting for Adams every time it is mentioned? Attending Glee Club rehearsals. 1 - serving on various committees, participating at our dances, and studying t'?l have been .lewel's favorite amusements at Normal. Yes, 1 forgot to mention that as the girl with a fad our Julie was a big success in the Senior Play. She also likes to contribute her share of worldly wealth to the local theatres, especially on gym. days but she says it's educational, you know. Msaioiua S. SAl'Tl-IR Greenfield, Mass. .llurjif hath a lnarniny ty., lu! no om lfnotrs for n'horn 11 hca ln- lh,' Ifiyhf and ttf! its arrows fly. lm! n'hat they aint al, no ont tfl'ttlIIltflt.u XX ho can dispute this quota- tion'.' llarc ye who will! ' Marne hails front the pros- f perous town of tircenlield and . it docsn't talte very long lu ? 'i tilltlit Ulll1'lllll'T Ilow well ue l't'Illt'llIllt'l' those first weeks of the .lunior year, when our lvroan eyed, red-checked Salome sh! don't let her hear that tlsetl to stand up bravely and boldly in every class and discuss any question put to her Then and there she captured our hearts NK ho said she wouldnt lne a stlccessl' We know she will, so ln-re's luclt to her 14 THE AXIS -ug ,F -.f,,, l manner. One of Eileen's work, in which she excels. EILEEN SHEEHAN Adams, Mass. Ra1lz1'r a qllict young lady is shi' ll'ith the grntlcst of manrzvrs you cvcr did src. Eileen is a very conscientious girl, ever on the alert to do whatever she is asked to do. She is very sweet-tempered and industrious, too, and her success is fully assured for superintendents are well dis- posed toward her on account of her quiet, self-possessed strongest points is her hand ' We all wish her the best of luck. 1 HELEN SHELDON Mill River, Mass. For shc is just the qnicl kind Wlzosc naturr never vlri 's, Like streams that keep thc summer mind Snow-hid in January. Helen hails from the big city of Mill River. Although quiet, she does her work cheer- fully, and no matter how heavy at all times This little the task, she is ready to smile. girl has proved a true friend to all who know her. Our good wishes go with her wherever she chances to stray. CLARA M. THURBER West Brattleboro, Vt. And I lcarncd of women from her. Clara hails from Vermont and she is always ready to sing the praises of that state. She is known to us for her class spirit, willingness and ambitions One of Clara's strongest char- acteristics is her determina- tion. When this Green Moun- tain girl first joined us, it seemed as if she would be a missionary, but today we know that she will beafirst-rate teacher. Wherever she goes may success attend her! ,, LORETTA M. TOBIN Norwich, Conn. Tobie is the nickname by which she is known to us all. She is the proud possessor of a bewitching voice which rings out in clear, loud tones in the gym. To gaze upon her countenance, one would think . her to be quite shy, however, the opinion is immediately altered as soon as one becomes M acquainted with this Connect- l icut lass. For her untiring efforts and skill in doing her share for the class we must certainly give her credit and As sure as the sun sinks to rest, We all agree that we love Tobie best. .G if - -. ELEANOR R. WHALEN Hatfield, Mass. The mildzst manners and the gentlcst heart. A very quiet and dignified young lady, is the verdict of those who meet Nell Whalen but those who know her best will always remember the shoulders which sometimes refused to keep dignified when there was a good joke in the air. Nell has a sweetdis- position, and is a good mixer. OLIVE LEWIS East Longmeadow, Mass. Thou hast wit and fun and fire. Olive, bubbling over with enthusiasm, and always busy at something, could usually be found after school or over the week-ends, either in her room with needle in hand, or down in the manual training room with hammer and saw, or clambering over the hills in search of insects, flowers and birds,- For to her the world was fair. Judging from the creditable way Olive always carried through anything in which she was engaged here, we do not fear for her success in any work which she may under- take in the future. WYONA SPARROW North Adams, Mass. A young Sparrow in North Adams grew And the Normalfcd it with all plans new, And it opened its little mind to the light Found in method and lesson plans bright. Our success in athletics has been aided by Wyona's sure and steady aim, particularly in basket-ball. Among the quiet, studious members we find Wyona, who used her artistic ability to decorate the covers of her books and songs used in the Glee Club of which she was a member. We all wish you success, Wyona. 1 ' . an n O V ?f.+w '- '90- Qf xwfnc -, X ao- Q it L Q' I' :lp ' . -5' 1 v Q I I at QYF -:svn -, 5' 1' , T I if j -Q X T-1 f 8 Q4 .. , f 1 A M v A . J-LA , h L Q n L CA A r 'l'lIli VIUXSS 1922 gg gg A THE AXIS GlH56 DRP IDIOQIRITI 'l'HImsoAY, J,UNE TWENTY-sEcoNo THE CALL AT 2:15 P. M. ADDRESS O'F WELCOME Dorollzy L. Reynolds SONG 'AWHEN DAWNING SPRINGTIMEH lNeapolitan Serenadel Ednards di Capita ADDRESS TO JUNIORS Vivian M. Berry RESPONSE .lladrline E. Tracy, 'JJ CLASS SONG A. Louise .llacjllaslers CLASS HISTORY Lillian Kent CLASS PROPHECY Loreila M. Tobin PROPHECY ON PROPHET Marjorie S. Sauter CLASS WILL Sadie C. Murphy SONG THE MOUNTAINS IVY QRATIQN Anne E. Curtin IVXI POEM Jane L. Kerr PLANTING OF IVY Doroihy L. Reynolds for '22 .lladeline E. Traeyfor 'JJ IVY SONG SONG ALMA MATER CLASS RECEPTION-On the Green AESTHETIC DANCEe Dance of the Winds CLASS PROMENADE AT 8 P. M.-Taconic Hall GIHUIIHUOII HDIUQIEIII1 FRIDAY, JUNE TWENTY-THIRD PROGRAM AT 2:15 P. M. MUSIC- DO YOU KNOW THAT FAIR LAND lfrom Mignonj Thomas SCRIPTURE READING AND PRAYER Rev. Joseph H. Twilchell MUSIC- ANGEL TRIO from Elijah Mendelssohn ADDRESS- THE PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER AND THE CITIZENSHIP OF THE FUTURE Commissioner Payson Smifh MUSIC- SPRING-TIDE Reinhold Becker GIFT BY THE CLASS OF 1922 PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Commissioner Payson Smith SINGING HUUY655 uf NQUEICOIIIC PARENTS, Teachers, School-mates, Friends-We wel- come you here this afternoon with mingled feelings of pleasure and regret. Pleasure, that we may try to show you a little appreciation of all that you have given and done for usg with regret, that this is our last time together. We have enjoyed our two years at North Adams Normal and probably can never realize the great amount of good we have derived from being under the guidance of so help- ful a faculty, and in our wonderful Alma Mater of the Berkshires. Since we have been in this school we have learned to think in a more broad-minded way. We have lost some Of our-shall I say old fashioned?-ideas, and we are look- ing upon life in a way which shows it to be bigger, and greater than we had realized before. We have discovered that: New occasions teach new duties Time makes ancient good uncouth. They must upward still, and onward, Who would keep abreast of Truth' Lo, before us gleam her camp-fires! We ourselves must Pilgrims be, Launch our Mayflower, and steer boldly Thru' the desperate winter sea, Nor attempt the Future's portal with The Past's blood-rusted key. v We who are going out as teachers of the men and women of to-morrow must be able to recognize these new occasions and be prepared to meet them adequately. For, as Her- man Hagedan says, It must be your business in these years to raise this new standard before the eyes of your fellow-citizensg your aim to give them a new ideal of what constitutes success. As we all know, the twenty-fifth anniversary of this school was celebrated a short time ago. When we look upon the Normal and all for which it stands, we cannot help thinking of the man whose wonderful ideals have been so inculcated here, that man, who has for twenty-live years given to so many all over the country, his words of encouragement, his kindly advice and his inspiration. I wish I could say a few words which would express in some degree the value ofthe work which hehas accomplished in carrying on this school for twenty-five years. We, the class of twenty-two, fully realize the good fortune that came to us in being permitted at least a year of his guidance. In that short time a great many of his high ideals have been so impressed upon us that we shall never forget them. On the other hand, we are extremely grateful for having had such a man as our present Principal to carry us safely thru the remainder of our course. We are all sure that there never was a man like him, and never anyone who could have helped such a weighty class thru so nearly successful a year. QI dare not claim complete success for us yet.J Now that we have come to the end of our course the parting of the ways as it were, we are beginning to realize how much Mr. Smith has done for us in the way of broaden- ing our ideals and making our vision clearer. To him we extend our greatest thanks and appreciation. This twenty-fifth year means a great deal to the North Adams Normal School. It may never be known how much it has accomplished since the time it was started, but we know that it has done a very great work and it can never be lost. The school now starts out on a new era, leaving behind some of the old ideas and taking up the new, but we must not forget, my friends, that the principles which this school has preserved, and the promise which it has received, places upon us, the ones going out into the world the gravest responsibility. Life may be given in many ways, And loyalty to Truth be sealed As bravely in the closet as the field, So bountiful is Fate. In closing, I wish to say again that the class of twenty-two welcomes you most heartily and hopes that you will enjoy the program which has been prepared for you. Dorothy Reynolds THE AXIS HUUF688 to the 3illl'll0l75 EAR Faculty, Friends, Classmates and Juniors. We have now completed the work of two years, one of which we have been together and shared alike in sorrow and joy. To-day, as we are assembled, we are happy and also sad. In the coming days, we shall miss each and every one of you and even though we are not here in person our thoughts will undoubtedly be with you fre- quently. Each day brings us nearer to the pathway which leads into a greater field of opportunity where if we put to prac- tice that which we have learned under the careful guidance of our beloved instructors, we shall make our lives more worth-while. Although many mistakes have been made by us in spite of the advice left by other classes and the efforts put forth by our teachers, it is now our turn and privilege, which we have anticipated for so long, to bestow a few words of counsel upon our Juniors who will so soon become Seniors. First-To the girls living in Taconic Hall: Always carry your hat when you go for a walk for you might happen to go a little farther than you had previously planned. g Never borrow anything from anyone. You might be mistaken for another person or you might forget to return it when wanted. Learn all the Council Rules so that if any Junior asks, Oh, aren't we supposed to do that? or Are wesupposed to do this? you will be able to answer, No , or Yes, the Council Rules say . . .'so and so'. Do not try to fool the Juniors by telling them that your bed has fallen from a third story window, because it may cause too much excitement. To the girls not in the dormitory: ' Be careful and not carry too many books home with you because it may result in Scoliosis or Lordosis. Try and not give the teachers and girls in the dormitory a nervous shock by arriving at the dances on time. Do not fail to have an interesting tale every morning, of the good time you had the night before. It gives us some- thing to talk about and stimulates the imagination of the dormitory girls. To all of the Juniors: Memorize the lesson plans that you have written this year so that you will have a model in every subject next year and this will eliminate some borrowing. Now we have given you the benefits of our experiences and we begin to realize that we can no longer assist your wandering foot-steps. Hereaftcr it will be our duty and pleasure to guide those of younger children. It is our hope that you will bear the nameSeniorseven betterthan we have borne it, and we are sure, when you enter the busy world that we are now entering, that you will make a success. Keep your class spirit, hang together and remember this motto at all times, Bc not simply good abut good for something. Viviun Berry Response to the Seniors EAR SENIORS: For many months you have planned and looked forward to your graduation. As you have striven onward and upward without murmur or complaint, we have watched you with a mingled feeling of happiness and sorrow. Time has marched gaily on and it has come nearer and nearer to us that you, our true friends and companions, are leaving us. As one band closely knit together we have had many gay times as well as a great deal of hard work. With your kindness and loving watchfulness as guiding stars, we Jun- iors have gained in ability and understanding throughout this most successful year. Seniors at the dormitory, you have been most considerate of us, although we have tried your patience most severely at times. ' When, next year, we are carrying on our duties as Seniors in social and business activities. we willthink of your splendid management this year. Victory has bten your reward for your spirit in work and play. You, as a class, have had a privilege that no class will know again. Your graduation marks the close of Normal's first twenty-five years of success. During these years, many golden ideals have been built up and your privilege has been to support them through to the end. When we return in September and a new era has begun, our one en- deavor will be to strive, in honor of you and all the classes gone before, to carry over the old ideals into our nt w regime. Your spirit of love and loyalty to Mr. Murdock and Mr. Smith will be the foundation upon which we will make our efforts. However far you may be from Normal Hall in the next year, we shall feel you are with us in spirit and we hope to hear of fine things accomplished by you. Our halls will ring with answering memories of you who have been so dear to us. Next fall when we return as seniors, our one regret will be that you will not be here to greet us. Yet, when we see many new faces, we will think of your kindness to us this past year and will try to be as helpful to the new Juniors. The road to success is a steady climb upward and onward. It may be rough in many places, but always remember that only a league behind you is the class of '23, ready to of '22 at any time, They're the best, truest and finest. .llud-'fine Tracy, '23 QUR55 50119 Tune Slcill Sony We're the Class of '22 At Normal, at Normal, at Normal. We'll give a rousing cheer or two For Normal, for Normal, for Normal. Here we've worked and laughed and played, Of defeat been ne'er afraid, Here felt your loving aid Oh Normal! Oh, Normal! Uh, Normal! So the Class of '22 Of Normal, of Normal, of Normal. Wish all success to you North Adams State Normal, State Normal We will ever hold you dear ln our hearts a light most clear We will remember you. Oh Normal. dear Normal, Uur Normal Joy is in our hearts to-day At Normal, al Nornml, al Normal We've reached the longed-for day Al Normal, at Normal, at Normal We have reached the parting way From your teachings we-'ll lll t'l' stray. Now we'll give a fond farewell To Normal, to Normal. loved Normal .l Louis' .lItlr..llo.-hrs 18 THE AXIS Ilvy Qbratinn A rare old plant is the ivy green! NVIIAT could bc more appropriate and fitting than the ivy to leave to our Alma Mater as a living memorial of our class? The ivy whose qualities of independence, strength and courage should be examples, and are examples of the characteristics of our lives. We are about to go forth upon our first great adventure and if we can carry with us lessons and ideals gained from this littlc plant, what more could we ask? When we first entered school we seemed for a time to be groping in thc dark this little plant will be, butafter a while, we seemed to take root, as it were, and there we clung and, like the ivy, we soon began to grow in many directions, broadening our minds and our inmost selves in general while we grew familiar with the intricacies of lesson plans, project method, and socialized recitation. After all this growth, we are still seeking for more which will be gained by going forth from our dear Alma Mater to help others understand and appreciate ideals for which it stands. The ivy plant itself symbolizes the class as a whole and each little tendril stands for a member, who like this vine, will take a different pathway while she still holds in her memory the dear faces of the kind instructors and the pleas- ant memories of the happy days spent at Normal School. To every one there openeth A way, a ways, and a wayg And the high soul climbs the high way, And the low soul gropes the lowg And in between, on the misty Hats, The rest drift to and fro. But to every one there openeth A high way and a low, And every one decideth ' The way his soul shall go. Annc Curtin 1IvQ llbuem Upward, forever climb upward Symbol and emblem of love, Thrive in God's golden sunshine And His gentle rains from above. Tell those in the field we are coming To build up the movements so new Tell them we'll work to the finish And serve our profession so true. Onward and upward forever May we climb to a glorious height And be ever like this green Ivy, And help make the whole world bright. June L. Kerr Glaze ipisturp nf 1922 Was there ever a class like '22? Indeed there never was one! The teachers thot it too full of fun. Were they right? 'Tis doubtless true! Yet, here's to the good old class of '22! oN THE 14th of September, 1922, the North Adams Normal School witnessed the coming of a class, con- sisting of 28 girls, never equalled in the twenty years of its life. Have we not been told so by good authority many times since our arrival? Indeed we have! On the first day here, we were called upon to fill in some mysterious cards-incidentally becoming acquainted with each other. The girls at the dormitory found that much was to be learned about life at Taconic Hall. Oh, those rules- both written and unwritten that had to be observed! Were there ever so many must nots thrust upon a group of innocent girls at one time? Never! The worst of all to us seemed to be the one which read!- You must not go down-town without a hat! It is a certainty that that rule has received more than one blessing from the class of '22, in its two years at Normal School. After the rules and regulations were learned, the events which followed were much the same as those of any class during its junior year, here. First the Class officers. elected, were as follows, Ruth Carpenter, Presidentg Julia Salametry, Vice-presidentg Gwendolyn Purcell, Treasurerg and Lillian Kent, Secre- tary. After this was accomplished we felt like a really truly class. And then began the real work! When we were told that we were to have Geometry, Arithmetic, Music, etc., our first remark was,- Oh! we've had some of those in High School, and our expectations were- that they would be easy. Such a vain, deluded idea! We were introduced to the queerest Geometry of which we'd ever heard, and the Arithmetic! What was it we were supposed to do? Teach them, our future charges, how to play Store-arithmetic and Number Games? Truly this was the funniest kind of work, but before the year was over, it was indeed far from funny to our poor harassed souls! As the year went on, we were introduced to handicraftg one half the class working with Miss Lamphier, while the other half worked with Mr. Cummings or Miss Pearson and vice-versa. By the time we had completed our courses in these classes, we felt quite proficient in making raffia baskets t?J book-ends, animals for Noah's Ark and paper tearings. Such book-ends and animals-some of them even winning first prizes at the annual North Adams Fair. The Botany class, too, of which we heard much, altho it sounded more than dry to our uncultivated minds, proved to be especially interesting even when we were dragged to the garden to rake, hoe, and cultivate the soil, in which to plant the tomatoes and geraniums which we had guarded so carefully during the long winter. Occasionally a few of the girls felt that a vacation was necessary if it happened to be quite warm. They were, however, gently reminded by Mr. Smith that they had taken the vacation and would therefore have to go to the garden after school and con- tinue their work of trying to help Mother Nature along. They alone can vouch for the great pleasure derived from working alone and perhaps, doing double the work! Soon after we had become a bit accustomed to our classes and new-found friends, for they were friends, THE AXIS we were given a pleasant surprise in the form of a reception during which we were supposed to become better acquainted with the teachers and seniors-and we did! Besides this entertainment many other social affairs followed, such as a Hallowe'en party given by the Juniors to the Seniors which was of course an enjoyable affair: a mock wedding by the Seniors: the Senior class play, The Light, etc., etc. Then, too, we were introduced to man-dances. When first we heard that phrase, with blank faces we said, Man- dances, why what on earth? Little did we realize how ignorant we were showing ourselves, but when we were told that each year the girls were allowed four dances to which they could invite men, our blank expressions turned to those of amazement, and needless to say, delight-for who does not enjoy a good dance? and these were indeed good! With all of the good times there were many occasions in which sad lessons were taught, for instance, that young men are to be entertained in the social room and not in the music and reception rooms: that going to the kitchen to recover a forgotten some-thing might prove alarming to all: that walking into a room after lights out, dressed in white and carrying an umbrella might be a Seri0US matterg that sleeping on the front porch, no matter how melted one is, is absolutely forbidden, and that the clothes- closets are most certainly not the places in which to try to conceal one's-self in a great endeavor to be a minus quantity- Trying and hard were all of these experiences to us but because of them we came back the next year all the wiser. We must not forget the Glee Club! After we had been well-started on our careers, as Juniors, we were told by the dignified Seniors that had we any voices at all we must not be surprised, if we received an invitation to join the Glee Club. Some of us were chosen, and with fear and trembling in our hearts, we went, but we must con- fess that our voices were meek and mellow at first. How- ever under the leader-ship of Miss Searle and Grace Cor- coran, our possibilities were developed. Twice a week we attended rehearsals which culminated in the Glee Club Concert on May 20th. Finally came commencement! What excitement on the part of the Seniors and almost as much on the part of the Juniors, for, were they not to assist in the exercises, which were impressive from beginning to end? What did we see? Were those tear-stained faces at the dormitory on the last day of school? Surely the Juniors were not weeping, for were they not coming back next year? But, yes, it was the Juniors! Why? Because they were grieved at the thought of parting from the friends they had made in the Senior class, for they had become indeed, our friends. Thus ended our first year at Normal School. During our summer vacation it was announced that Mr. Murdock, who had been principal of N. A. N.S.for twenty- four years, and whom all of us had come toesteem greatly, had resigned. Could this really be true? Yes, indeed it was true and to our great sorrow we found that we should have him no longer to help us over stony paths. Our deep regret was lightened a great deal, however, when we learned that our Mr. Smith of the garden, and Botany class had been honored by being elected principal. When we returned to the dormitory, it was with a tiny feeling of-shall l say superiority?-for, were we notthe dignified Seniors? This year, the girls of '22 found that they had no time in which to weep because they were away from home 'un they had done the previous year, for now, they must com- fort the new-comers and help them forget that feeling of homesickness. We have found the Juniors a jolly bunch of girls who have stood by the Seniors loyally-and incidentally they have become expert ticket-sellers, for affairs such as plays and Glee Club Concerts. The first thing that we did in launching our class as Seniors, was to hold an election of officers which resulted in Dorothy Reynolds, President: Sadie Murphy, Yice-presi- dent: Anne Curtin, Treasurer: and Vivian Berry, Secretary. For the Glee Club, Lillian Kent, Leader: Dorothy Rey- nolds, Pianistg Sadie Murphy, Secretary: Clara Thurber, Treasurerp and Jane Kerr, librarian. After the performance of our official duties, one thing followed fast upon another. First came the house-warm- ing given in honor of our new principal and his wife, on the second Friday after we came, all of the girls gath- ered in the gymnasium after dinner. From here, the stu- dents, carrying lighted Japanese lanterns, marched to Mr. Smith's home, around which they formed a semi-circle, and sang songs to those within. As soon as Mr. and Mrs. Smith realized what was happening, they came to the door and af- ter thanking us extended a cordial invitation to come in. We did so, and found that the faculty had arranged a very delightful evening for all. Refreshments were served and all felt that they knew both Mr. and Mrs. Smith the better when the time for leaving came. However if such an affair should ever occur again, future dormitory Seniors, let us, the wise class of '22, give you a bit of advice. Ncrxr believe after it is over and you have returned to third fioor-never, NEVER believe that a bed has fallen out of one of the windows! Then, of course, we felt that we must have an acquaint- ance social for the Juniors, believing that we should do unto others as we had been done by. In between these social affairs both Juniors and Seniors were becoming settled and accustomed to their new work- the work being entirely new to the Juniors-and the thrill of really and truly teaching being new to the Seniors, Could it possibly be that these staid, hard-working mem- bers of '22 were the same frivolous girls of the year before? Yes, indeed, it was true! and oh, Juniors, we hope that the incoming class of next year will never cxpre:-as them- selves about you, as Seniors, as we have heard you speak of us-the deadest bunch-never do anything but study! Wait, oh wait, until you begin teaching. There will be no chasing about the halls from 9:30 to l0:l5 for you then! Toward the end of October it was decided that it was time to introduce the Juniors to man-dances, so we plan- ned to combine one with a Hallowe'en party. The gym- nasium was appropriately decorated and there the dance was held. All declared they'd had the best time ever A Was it because it was lem: formal than usual or what? This was the first of the four dances which wc arc allowed yet each of those that followed was equally enjoyable They were given in the reception room which looked so pretty and homey with its pink-shaded lights, and glow- ing lire-placc. We owe our Mother Yan many thanks for trying to help us make these dances thc sin-11-sscs that they were and this is not all for which we are ghlh' ful. for was it not she that was forever proposing picnics and the like for our pleasure? Perhaps nothing more important happened, than when we decided that instead of the Normalogue. we would earn money enough to go to Washington we certainly worked to earn the money, but were able to accumulate only enough to get us to Boston. Warning to thc Juniors, if you de- 20 THE AXIS cide on a trip, don't set your goal too far away. From this point on you may imagine us working like Trojans earning money. Oh, how much that one word means! Before our Thanksgiving vacation, the Juniors held a Fancy dress party for the faculty and students. All attended dressed as ridiculously as possible. Who will ever forget the appearance and costume of Mr, Smith? Next on December 3rd, an Afternoon Tea was held in the reception room at the dormitory, for Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Murdock. The room was very prettily arranged with pink- silk shaded lights, wicker chairs, small tables scattered here and there and rugs covering the unusually good dancing floor. The very thought of the refreshments which were served by the girls in their dainty light dresses makes our mouths water even now. During the after- noon, the guests enjoyed the music of Mrs. Marshall and her son with the violin and 'cello and of Mr. Padden at the piano. For a time there were no unusual events and then one day we heard the word, Summer-School. What was this? Were we to have a Summer-School here? Sure enough! In due time the matter was definitely settled and we were told that there was to be a five weeks' course -from July 10th to August 11th. What better place could one choose than the Berkshire Hills? Those who attend this summer session will gain much from the surroundings of N. A. N. S. as well as from that which they will be taught within recitation walls. About the first of March we started work on the play The Three Chauffeursf' It was well chosen and when finally presented-those who saw it know how it was given. But what times we did have setting the date for it, and getting characters that could stay with us thru it all. It was during the time that we were rehearsing for our play, that two of our girls, Milly Boyle and Peggy Brennan were forced to give up their parts and leave school because of illness. We were all deeply grieved to have them leave us, and we hope that some day they may be able to return and finish the course. The returns from the play were very good which of course, pleased us-for were we not still working for our trip? And then, before we knew it, the 28th of April was upon us and we were started on our merry way to Boston- taking Mrs. Van Etten and Miss Baright with us as chap- erones. Dormitory girls, be fore-warned-do not tell the town girls to be sure to be on time, when you start on your class trip next year, or else you may never hear the end of that bit of advice-who knows what may happen? We are thoroughly convinced that no group of girls ever enjoyed a trip as we did that one. In the hrst place our selection of chaperones was A No. I. How could it help being so when the class of '22 chose them? Also, on this trip we were being educated in many ways, which is of course always a pleasure. We,as a class,are indeed glad that we broke one tradition and started the idea of a trip instead of a Year Book-for it is truly far more educational. Then, last but not least, of our social affairs, came the Glee Club Concert. Oh, those Monday and Thursday noon rehearsals! Would the real thing ever come? At last it did and because of the great efforts of Miss Searle, much pleasure was given to a good-sized audience. There is one event which will ever remain fixed in the memories of those of '22, and that is the 25th anniversary banquet. Who of us can ever forget the assembly room, looking so beautiful with the banners from the year 1897 to 1922, and its rows and rows of beautifully decorated tables. The whole affair has made an impression which cannot easily be forgotten. And now we are looking forward to our graduation exer- cises which are to come on the 22nd and 23rd of June. We are also thinking seriously of our schools over which we are to preside next year. With fiuttering hearts we have waited long for the Superintendents who should set the seal of our future for us. Some have been set and some have not, but still we live in hopes, knowing that positions will be found for those of '22-for, the knowledge which they have at N. A. N. S. must not be wasted. Lillian E. Kent Glass llbrupbecg IT WAS late in the June of 1942 that I hurried across the lawn to greet my former class-mate, Julia Salametry. She had written me from Tokio saying that she had at last been persuaded by her fellow missionaries, to take a much needed vacation after her ten years of faithful service in the foreign lands. She added in her letter, that she would arrive in San Francisco on the ship, Sarah Louise, about the fifteenth of the month then come directly to Benton Harbor. It had taken me a very short time to radio my invitation to her for a month at the ranch. And now she was here! I began to run as I saw those black eyes peeping from under the brim of a very ordinary black hat for I knew they belonged to the Jule who had graduated from Normal only twenty years ago, as much as they did to this Jule. We had no sooner emerged from the Hood of our first greetings than my guest urgently requested me to have mercy on her and give her something-yes, anything to eat! lest she starve herself to death. As I glanced at her, I could not help thinking how far from starving she actually looked for the life of a missionary evidently agreed with her. However, we walked arm in arm to the kitchen where we duly raided the cupboards. Jule, I said, after our supplies had been collected, I believe in self service, such as we had in Hayes Cafeteria long ago. You pick up your lunch and march thru that door to the library, It is almost five o'clock and at five sharp, I have a surprise for you. We had just comfortably seated ourselves in the coolest corner of the room when a loud buzzing broke the still- ness. I jumped up, adjusted my instrument, then looked toward my guest to see the effect on her. In no time we heard the words repeated, Chicago University, Doctor Chapin's lecture on 'One More Link for Darwin's Chain' . . . . Chicago University , etc. . . . I answered Jule's inquiring look by the word Radio, but before we could discuss it, we heard a well-known voice announcing the speaker: It gives me great pleasure to be able to introduce to you, this evening, one who is known throughout the world as a lecturer and the greatest woman scientist since Madam Curie,-Doctor Chapin whose career particularly interests me as we are both graduates of North Adams Normal School-Doctor Chapin. During the applause that followed, I managed to hear my companion whisper, but who introduced her? Her question was soon answered for as the clapping ceased we heard Doctor Chapin's clear determined voice begin: President Palmer, Friends: When I came to you to- night, I fully intended to preface my talk withashort des- cription of my adventures in the African jungle while in quest of first hand material on Mastodons, but, because THE AXIS of my unusual introduction to you, I feel that I should like to tell you that it was with no small feeling of pride that I have watched Louise Palmer's career from a Mass- achusetts school teacher up to the White House as first woman President and from there to the presidency of this University. You who know President Palmer inti- mately, will, no doubt, agree with me that it was surely her persistanee, along with her argumentative powers, that made her a success. This evening, however, I come to you with startling scientific facts but, first, I wish to state briefly .... Enough, enough, cried Jule, when Dorothy Chapin begins to state scientific things briefly there is something wrong somewhere. Please disconnect that thing. So that is why the ship was named the 'Sarah Louise,' but I say, as long as you have a radio why not send our regrets to the Alumni Association, of dear old Normal. It is having its reunion tomorrow. Let's ask the girls to wire at once telling us what each is doing. So we talked of former meetings and good times 'till we drifted on to plans for the morrow. We summarized these plans before retiring. First, we would rise at six, breakfast, then run out to the Arthur Studios in Kalamazo where Lil Kent was still making an intensive study of the tints and shades of Red. At noon we'd send the message to our Alma Mater then we'd insist that Lil accompany us to Mrs. MacMasters' home. The latter has lately moved West to be nearer her factories, for she has a big business manufacturing a patent medicine which she called Grouch Cure. The next day was a rare gift of the gods, so the setting sun found us making ourselves at home on Mrs. MacMasters' veranda. We were chatting serenely when our hostess ordered us to get ready for we were to hear the Metropolitan Opera Company that evening. A little later as we sat in the theatre waiting for the curiain to ri-ae, we found that we were to hear Elizabeth Jane who had created such a sensation for the past three years. We had no time for comments for, as the curtain slowly rose, the prelude fairly danced from the instruments in that Introduction of Carmen then gradually softened as a strong contralto voice filled the house with the sweetest of notes. We raised our opera glasses with one accord and saw--Jane Kerr. Well, my land sakes alive! We surely are discovering our Classmates! They seem to be as numerous as the lilies in the field and as easy to find if we only look around for them. we did not stop to answer Mrs. MacMasters for our eyes were fixed on Elizabeth Jane. After the opera we had very little difficulty in adding our own Jane to our ranks and as we flew home in Mrs. Mac's plane she gave us one bit of news after another. She was still getting the Axis . It was now being edited by Dorothy Hurd '43. It is one of the leading school papers now for Miss Mildred Boyle insists that all her poems be first published in that paper. Jane added that in the Alumni Notes she had read that Babe O'Connor had at last found the right Williams Student so was travel- ling in Europe while Kate Morrissey had renounced the world to live in a cloister. This last bit of news created quite a sensation for we all agreed that it was the very last thing in the world we should have expected from her. Soon our talk drifted to the East. Lil remembered that the last time she was in Boston exhibiting her choicest Red. she wandered down to the Italian section. Imagine her surprise when she heard that Anne Curtin was the foremost settlement worker in that district! One of the greatest im- provements she had made was to run a mono-railed elevated twhich by the way, was invented by Grace Boydenl from the Italian district into Arlington. Of course Lil did not see Anne for that little person was busy proving to the Bostonians that she was the elevated's best customer. No sooner had we arrived home than we heard the radio signal. We rushed to the instrument adjusted it and in no time we heard- North Adams Normal-Mrs. Doty speaking: Your message came too late for the Alumni meeting because of the difference between Eastern and Western tinie 'f how stupid of us not to have remembered that!,e so I am sending you what information I can. We celebrated the forty-fifth anniversary fittingly at the reunion. Miss Barrows, Miss Carpenter and myself didn't have far to come this time as we are still teaching in Mark Ilopkins. W4-'ve been there eightten years now. Alexina Caisse was telliig Mrs. Hurd and myself of her ambitions. She has tritd various things since she left Normal School but at present is clerk of the Connecticut Senate. She likes her new posi- tion for she meets so many 'intelligent married mcn.' Marjorie Sauter was also back She has just published a book 'Uses of Sauerkroutf She is backed in her work by her husband, Doctor Wilhelm Van Iiornig. Well, I wired the girls who were on their way ti New York so they will probably get in touch with you. They will tell you what I cannot. So with a few personal remarks, M rs. Doty's message ended. How does that report satisfy you? I asked as I laid down the receiver. Everyone commented on the amazing facts we had heard, but all agreed that the message was typically Mrs. Doty's for it was colrpleted to the point Speaking of teaching, broke in Jule who had been quiet for a surprisingly long while, thc last liufc I heard from Marion Bcnce she was teaching English and pen- manshipinoneoftheI'ittstieldIligh Schools Iwondor. Well, we never found out what Jule was wondering for just then a vigorous I say mum interrupted the remark. lt was Norah, :hc cook. Sontehow I'vo always had a weakness for cooks by that nan c Shc handed nic a half dozen papers while she explained. These come while ye was gone, mum. I picked up the first ami read aloud: Pittsfield, Mais. Eleanor Whalen at present on way back to Columbia University where she is studying advanced cooking and sewing as a preparation to important event. Wyona and I are returning to our positions in the designing depart- ment of Pratt's Institute. We are teaching only a short way from Gwendolyn Purcell who owns a Music studio here. She is quite popular with everyone for she has that innate ability to make things hum. Love to all thc girls, Eileen Sheehan. The next one was from Coventry Lake, Conn It was from Clara Thurber. It read TIN' Ill'l'I'y Iioys Svlllml, .Iuuc 130, ISN? Ilcar Classmates: I ani delighted to think I can give sonic information about the girls of N. A. N. S '22 Yivinn Ilerry. ns you have heard, is thc Principal and owner of this school for th.- educalion of boys from fourteen lu twenty-one years ul age. She has mc lu-re as matron and I do love tltvwork, It is most interesting When I was back for thc ru-union I started down to the I':llllbll'1' 'I'lu-ntrc with I'1-g Iln-nnan who in still doing ftlllllllllllllj' work in llradstn-ct and imagine my surprise In we Rlildn-d Montague on Riu-'s 21 22 THE AXIS Corner reviewing a parade of Masons. Before we reached the Empire, however, we met Sade Murphy who was home for the occasion. She is now on the stage, dancing, but is to retire next January. She told us that Ruth Graham only taught a year after graduating, for after that big fire in North Adams of 1923, she found that she would make an excellent nurse for any brave hearted fireman. You see, that many of the girls have branched ofl' into oc- cupations other than teaching but they are all successful thanks to the good training of their Alma Mater. I have told you all I could about my work and that of the girls near here. Do tell me what you've been doing these years. Clara is right, said Jule, here you've found out all about us but haven't told us a thing about yourself. Oh, I answered easily, there isn't much to tell but, if you'll remember, Marjorie Sauter always had a goodly list of adjectives and occupations to apply to me. Per- haps she can tell you what I've been doing. Loretta Tobin '22 llilropbecp on the llorophet NEW YORK with all its bustle and noise! How this reminded me of the trip our Senior Class at Normal had taken to Boston. I wondered vaguely whether I should get lost in New York as Lorrie Tobin had in Boston. Then my thoughts wandered on and I tried to think where she was now. I had not seen her for ten years, but it did seem as if her name had been in the papers recently. Chancing to glance at a rose in a shop window as I was walking along Fifth Avenue, I decided that it was just what I needed for my new dress so I promptly entered the store. Such an exquisite little shop I had never before visited. As I gazed around in rapture, I wondered who could have been the wonderful designer. Just at that moment I thought I recognized a familiar face. It couldn't be-but it was none other than Lorrie Tobin. Upon being told that she was the proprietor of the shop and also the designer of the decorations I couldn't help feeling that after all Lorrie had made good use of the talent which she had manifested at Normal School although I always knew Lorrie would be successful some day. Marjorie S. Sauter 4.112155 will I, Sadie Murphy, in the name of the class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-two of the North Adams Nor- mal School, located in this, the city of North Adams, the county of Berkshire and the state of Massachusetts, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, but calling to mind the uncertainty of life and the surety of death, and being desirous to dispose of our entire earthly estate, while I have strength and capacity, do make, publish and declare this our last will and testament. CPlease do not be cruel enough to suggest we are leaving them because we cannot take them with us.i We do give and bequeath as follows: To Mr. Smith, our sincere thanks and appreciation for his unfailing kindness to us. Also peaceful nights and rest from the petitions of '22. These were many but brilliant, showing the resourccfulness of our minds. To Mrs. Couch, our undying love and affection for all she has given us. We hope she may stay with our girls for a long time to come. To Miss Baright, a new class just like '22. Our aptitude in placing our tongues at the correct angle in articulating is unusual and has been a keen pleasure to our instruc- tor. To Miss Pearson, a group which will appreciate the aesthetic -also the view from the windows. We dare not state which we studied most. To Miss Skeele, a copy of a perfect plan to be used by future seniors. May they acquire the use of all the gym wands and rackets, balls and nets. To Miss Searle, some new copies of music, for Glee Club. We wish the new members would handle them carefully, otherwise they may fall apart. To Miss Lamphier, a new book of deficiency slips and a large camphor bag in which to store carefully her cape when she is thru wearing it. To Miss Sholes, many students of Household Arts in com- ing classes, also great joy in viewing the next array of buttonholes and pastry. They will be good but not equal to ours. To Mr. Eldridge, the hope that the Juniors will enjoy his trips as we did. Also a knowledge that 12 o'clock means lunch to us and the end of class periods. To Mr. Cummings, our everlasting friendship. He did not always appreciate our singing, but we learned a lot from him. To the Training Teachers, the next Senior class to criticize and to teach the writing of lesson plans. To the Junior Class, all the traditions of our school. Cher- ish them carefully as a sacred trust. They will always be a safeguard for you. To Rita Agan, Lil Kent's voice, while Bess Barberleads the Glee Club. To Ruth Clarke, Mildred Boyle's many sweaters. Of course they are not all red but she will like them just the same. To Genevieve Coffey, some extra drawing lessons. She is fond of Art . To Madeline Tracey, Dot Reynolds' job as class president. She will need to work hard to lead as well as our chief has. To Leila Robinson, Dot Chapin's job in the workroom. This includes the books 'I Dot reads. To Jessie Scott and Marg Kennedy, Jul Salametry's Williamstown calls. To Anne Larkin, many shades of crimson in her work. We hope the class colors will suit her. To Jo Mooney and Geneva O'Brien, the view of the moon now enjoyed in the dorm, by f'Kate and Dot . To Helen 0'Neil and Florence Mack, Eileen Sheehan's quiet manners. We feel it will aid them especially in the gymnasium. To Edith and Kathleen McCann, Babe O'Connor's comb. They can use it to best advantage. Lil Douglas and Peg Dunfrey can have her unused yellow slips, to be used in case the car is late. To Olive Iles and Ruth Reynolds, Sadie Murphy's powder case. They have used it all year and will not feel strange with it. To Ruth Potter, Mary Knowles and Margaret Lawrie, the Senior table in the lunch room. Perhaps the ghosts of those gone will arouse an answering spirit in them. To Louise McDonough, Mr. Smith's long planned trip to Mars. We know she is interested in aviation. To Mabel Medbury and Helen McCarty, two assign- ments to Bishop. The walk will aid them. THE AXIS To Celestine Davine and Blanche Olstead, 'Salome' Sauter's giggles. To be in perfect condition they must giggle often. To Grace Bunnell Alex Caisse's ability to talk. Take our advice, do not use it on all occasions. To Gladys Wemple, Ruth Graham's auto rides and fun. She need not publish them from the housetops in order to be happy. To Alice Smith and Gladys Hall, Marion Bence's dignity and talent in sewing. They have proven themselves as models for all kinds of apparel. To Alice Sheerin, Mil Montague's position as everyone's friend. To Gert Mazanec, Louise Palmer's position as the class man, We trust she will use it well. To Bernice Edwards and Margaret Dadson, Kate Morris- sey's ability to make folks laugh, particularly in class recitations. To Elizabeth Hurley, Anne Curtin's ability to speak on several subjects at once. Of course no one will under- stand what you mean but do not worry, Anne usually explains later. To Peg Shea, Grace Boyden's dramatic ability. It is really nice to know how to call for an absent lover. To Gert Tyer, the entire reception hall and rooms for the entertainment of out-of-town men. To Gert Boyle, Nell Whalen's reputation as a hospitable hostess. To Marion Woodard, Lorrie Tobin's desire to tease when the victim wishes to study. To Kay Drennan, Jane Kerr's quickness of movement and speech. May she use them often! To Kate McMahon, Ruth Carpenter's seat in the rear of the study hall. Juniors always admire the back rows! To Carrie Finck, the automatic giggle stopper used this year by Viv Berry. It should be experimented with during study hour at the dorm. T0 Beth Cooke, Peg Brennan's pep. We feel she needs it. To Catherine McCarthy, Gwen Purcell's dancing shoes. We trust she will use them often. To Irene Messier and Ruth Nesbit, all solos and duets to be given in next year's Glee Club. The seniors usually sing them. Lastly: We nominate and appoint Mr. Cummings to he Executor of this our last will and testament, knowing that he will carry out our request nobly. In witness whereof, I have to this, our last will, subscribed my name and aflixed the class seal, this twenty-second day of June, nineteen hundred and twenty-two. Sadie Murphy Signed and published by the said Sadie Murphy in our presence, who, in her presence, have, at her request hereto signed our names as witnesses. Anne Curtin Julia Salametry presentation of QUHSB Gift S we, the army of '22 stand on the edgc of lift-'s stir- ring battle-field, we pause to survey our Iwo tlt-I-ting years spent here and to gather happy rerninisct-mars of events that have taken place. llow clearly they come back to us! How we hesitate to lay llIl'll'l aside and lu undertake a more gigantic task that in calling to I-at-li and everyone of us! Yet, we must heed the call. Before we go we wish to pay a tribute to our school. to our efficient leader and his excellently selected ofiicers. who have never faltered in their untiring efforts to instill within us high ideals and that something we call tact, Now we must bid adieu to our Alma Mater. Words fail us on this occasion, therefore we take utmost pleasure and pride in presenting to the school, this picture. In selecting it, we hoped that it would express our sentiments as a class and that when you gazed upon it you would not forget the profound feeling under-lying it. Julia A. Stilumrfry CHESS 5ItlIi5IiC5 MARION Bl-ZNCE ...... VIVIAN BERRY. , . . GRACE BOYDEN . . . . . MILDRED Boi'LE. .. . , .. MARGARET BRENNAN. . . ....,.,... .,...,.,. B lost ladylike .. . .Most willing . . . . Best friend . . . Most dignified A , , . Most popular RUTH CARPENTER .... ALEXINA CAIssE ..,. DOROTHY CHAPIN. . . . ANNE CURTIN ...... RUTH GRAHAM .,.. VILLIAN KENT .... .IANE KERR.. .... ... . OLIVE LEWIS ,....... MILDRED NIONTAGUE CATHERINE NIORRISSEY SADIE RIURPHY ...... . . PAULINI-I 0'CONNOR . LOUISE PALMER . GWENDOLYN PURCELL DOROTHY REYNOLDS -IULIA SALAMETRY . MARJORIE SAUTBR . EILI-:EN SHEEHAN HELEN SHI-:LnoN , WY'0NA SPARRUW , CLARA THURIH-:R ELEANOR WIHALEN LORI-ZTTA ToRIN . . . Most experienced .. . . ..., Tiniest . . . .Most versatile Cutest , .. . Quietest .. Most musical . Most carefree . . Most loyal . , Most obliging . . Most Attractive .... ..Most athletic Class baby Most argumentative Daintiest Class Darling prettiest .lolllesi Most I-oiiscieiitioiis Most unassuinilig Most studious Most industrious Res! 1llSINlSllltH104l Must ellit-in-Iit mcrt Pear ELEANOR WHAI.ENs llttrifld, .tluss LILLIAN KENT f-lftn'ky Hill, t'n,.,,. VIVIAN lil-IRHY Sdlllfll l'Ul't nlry, Vunn. IJoRo'rHi' RI-IYNULIIS elmvl-y Hill,-' 4-,,,,,,. DoItETHi' CHAI-IN A .ilnn.smlII, t'Imn. t'I.ARA 'I'III'IusI:II Il.-rpmltl, .lluss LOUIS!-I MAUMASTI-IRS .'l-Wllllllflllltllll, .lluss RUTH f'ARI-ENTEII .-tlhnl, .lluss GRAUI-I liovpax Venn-ny, .lltlss l.oRI-:TTA 'I'oIuN Smrltmtl, Vtmu, l'III.I:I-:N SIII-:EIIAN lmllmi, .litm- ANNI-: UIIIITIN .-ltlvms, .llnss SAIIIE All'Ill'HY .-td mf, .truss lll'2l.l'IN li-KRIKUWQ fllllllfllfl, .lln.-'s 'NUCA IIUTY Sflu t'lwfI'tl5l'. .lfrlsg JI'I.IA SAI.AMI:TIIi l.nIlh.u-, .truss hlAltlUY lli:NI'I-2 I'.Ir.-fnlil. ,ilu-f lll'2l.l':N SHl'fI.lNiN Snullt ,514 TY.: ill, ,llrlrs ,nth Htl Tulum '. ,x. ,Ii Wi ,' i a'1-a iff is ' i 2 l li I ,iii t ,ii l ,Q ,lf N We ' K ' 071 l , ' 1 -I' F i ,xii J I' , 1 ' e 03 wr . A ' VEYESTW L34 4 r' i ri ,I - iixigf 3: 12 L - ' 5 .I f nf GLEE CLUB 1922 Glee Qlllub Qloncert THE Weather Man was not particularly gracious to North Adams those days preceding May, nineteenth. Small wonder, then, that the Glee Club Girls were anxious when they awoke the very morning of the Concert only to find it still raining. But as the day wore on the faithful sun came to their rescue sending his brightest beams on our Normal. That night they looked upon the world and saw that it was good. The hall was well filled with an appreciative audience, the selections were sung with more spirit than ever, while the instrumental solos by the Messers. Paul Padden and Emil Calvacca were given as they alone can render them. The Finale, a Cantata entitled, The Fairies Festival was especially interesting because of the variations introduced by Miss Rosa E. Searle, the director, and Miss Kent, the leader. The latter took the part of the Fairy Queen admirably. During the evening, Miss Searle was presented with a large basket of Tea Roses by the Glee Club in acknow- ledgment of her work with them this year. Lorclfa Tobin '22 THE AXIS Qtbe Banquet HAT? This the twenty-fifth anniversary of the North Adams Normal School? Surely such an uncommon event in the history of this institution could never be allowed to pass without something to record its memory. What would 'this be? A banquet! A banquet! was the cry. Early in the year the faculty com- menced making their plans for this wonderful event. Speakers for the day were engaged and the menu was worked out. However not much was heard by the stu- dents about the plans and regulations as the arrangements were completed entirely by our untiring teachers. Invi- tations were sent out to all the Alumnae and many were expected back. For was this not to be the best reunion ol the whole twenty-five years? Yes, indeed it was. About a week before the day on which the banquet was to be held, the Juniors were called to-gether and given all the necessary instruction about waiting on table, for as usual on such occasions, this was to be their share of work for the day. We Seniors were numbered among the in- vited guests. Of course, we were much pleased at this and not one was absent. After we had been patiently waiting for four weeks to see what it would all be like, the morning of,the great affair came at last. Our faithful Juniors certainly did work that day. Everything was hustle and bustle at the school where the tables were being set up and the room in general was being decorated. At the dormitory the alumnae were beginning to arrive. Ah, what fun it was to see them chatting together with dear friends that they had not seen for at least two years. When they were passing by the different rooms in the dormitory such snatches of conversation could be heard. That used to be my room. Let's go in and see how it looks now. Didn't we have fun in this room? At last came one o'clock the longed-for hour. The alumnae, guests and faculty formed in line and we, the members of the class of '22 fell in at the end. Then we all marched over to the school where the banquet was to be served. As we entered the school we could hear a faint strain of music, then as we drew nearer, we saw that it proceeded from the corridor just at the entrance of the Assembly room. It was interesting to learn that this was the same orchestra that played for the first banquet of the school in 1897. The Assembly Hall! No one would ever recognize it as the same one we used for exercises, every morning. For it was just filled with handsomely decorated tables and around its walls were hung the banners of all the classes beginning with the first class in 1897 up to the present class of 1922. When all were seated and had plenty of time to inter- view their former classmates, the cheering and singing be- gan. Hardly a moment passed without hearing the ting- ling of the glasses which announced a new cheer or song. The speeches were very interesting features of the day. After the President's welcome, Mr. Smith the present principal of N. A. N. S. was introduced as toastmaster. The others who took part were Mr. C. Q. ltichmond, n former member of the Board of Education: Miss Mary A. Pearson, our beloved art teacher who has so faithfully given her services throughout the twenty-five years of the school: Mr. Murdock, our former principal, who has won the hearts of all the members of the class of '22: Dr. Payson Smith, the Commissioner of Education. Thus ended the program of the day. All were agreed that our twenty- fifth anniversary was the best banquet that they had ever attended. Gwendolyn Purcell '22 56IIiOl' :Sores One night, not long ago, the Seniors felt mysterious, so they immediately advertised a Surprise in the Reception Room, at 9 o'clock sharp, with the added command, Bring fifteen cents, for that was before the Boston Trip. At last the fateful hour arrived, finding the girls all as- sembled ready for the entertainment. Some of the audi- ence wore evening gowns, some brought their best girl, but all were intensely curious. Soon the strains of a distant wedding march were heard as the player tried in vain to keep time to the sound of many feet -did you ever hear of a bridal party that did keep time with the music? There have been several weddings at Taconic Hall, but this, I believe, was the most unique, This union took place between Miss Sarah Louise Pal- mer and Mr. V. I, V. Berry. The ring was carried in on a very precious, red denim pillow by Lorrie Tobin while the fiower girl, Miss Clara Thurber, followed with a huge armful of pussy willows. The bride herself blushingly beau- tiful as she came in on the arm of Mr. D. O. T. Reynolds who was the best man. Her bridesmaid, Miss Sauter followed with the happy groom, while the bride's mother, Mrs. G. Boyden, with several intimate friends completed the bridal party. Before the fireplace, they were met by Rabbi D. Chapin who performed the ceremony. The bride wore a charming gown of white cotton with real Curtain Lace veil which has been handed down from class to class for the last four or five years. The bridesmaid wore a suit of many colors with hat to match, while both the ringbearer and the fiower girl were in white. Mr. and Mrs. V. I. V. Berry left immediately after the ceremony fora short wedding tour up three flights of stairs to their suite in Taconic Hall where they now reside. At last the Seniors went on their Trip. They had, in the course of five short months decided on at least as many places, in which to spend the Spring vacation, but Boston was finally chosen as the best place. Half the party, with the chaperones started from North Adams on the eight o'clock train while the other half got on singly or otherwise at the various stations between North Adams and Millers Falls. It seemed tio time until they were duly installed inthe Copley Square Hotel. There the program which thty followed for the next few days was announced by Mrs. Van Etten and Miss Baright. Saturday afternoon the girls visited the Boston Public Library, dined at Ginters and spent the evening at Km-ith's. Sunday the party divided, some going to the services at Tremont Temple, others to the t'hristinn Science t'hurch and the remainder to St. t'ecclia's. That afternoon they went to the Museum of Fine Arts, heard the Messiah at Symphony llall that evening, with dinner later inthe Shantung Restaurant. Monday there was a wallt thru the Commons to the Capitol where they niet the Govt rnor before going on the 'lttilibcr Neck tour thru t'ambridge, Lexington. and Concord. tlintcrs was again voted as the place to dine for it was near the t'olonial 'l'ln-atre wln-rc reservations had been made for Sally 'Tuesday nas devoted to seeing Ilistoric Boston. and shopping, ended with light lunch at f'hild's Restaurant So greatly was this program enjoyed that, t-'er thc Rifle had said their farewell, they had planned another trip a year from this June to celebrate the completion of their first year out. 'l'hc Class of 1922 wishes to express its appreciation for the fine co-operative spirit manifested by the Juniors THE AXIS throughout the year, for their loyal support both financial and otherwise, but most of all for the many friendships which are priceless. The Juniors also deserve much praise for starting the Axis which thc present Editorial Stafill' carried successfully thru its first year. We extend our hearticst congratula- tions and best wishes to the new Stall: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF RUTH Cmnku HELEN O'Ntcn. ELIZABETH Cooks ELIZABETH Hunnnv KATHERINE DRENNAN BLANCHE O1.s'rED BUSINESS MANAGER SCHOOL NOTES SENIOR NOTES JOKES ASSISTANT ALUM NAE Y. W. C. A. Nanking, China, April 29, 1922 Greetings to N. A. N. S.'ers! I hope you won't think I am sermonizing to you. I am prompted to write this letter merely that you may have at the outset of your work some of the thoughts that have come to me after years of casting about for a philosophy that withstands the sudden attacks circumstance can bring about. To begin with, I think a great share of one's troubles in this world are based on attitude. So while these Chinese teachers, minus method, minus the tools of teaching Wes- tern teachers have, are handicapped, they are yet followers and admirers of Confucius. their great ideal teacher. They are teacher worshippers! And no man or woman fails when she worships her task! When one has real respect for her vocation, something evolves which brings her safely through the diflicult situations she gets into. Such a person often proves the truth of that wise saying, if my job won't reflect honor on me, I must reflect honor on it. Despite the fact that certain isolated positions in the teaching pro- fession seem unworthy of the efforts one must expend to master them, the profession itself is worthy of the highest, finest spirit she can give it. The greatest people in the world have been teachers, and the mantle of their great- ness falls on their worthy followers. Dignity, and respect are innate qualities of the profession. Out by the Ming Tombs, beyond the South Gate of Nanking City Hall, is a Confucian School. I speak of it because it is the only one of its kind I have visited yet. The teacher, an elderly man, sits day in and day out, crosslegged on the floor or on alow stool, chanting the classics to a roomful of small boys. They chant them after him over and over, swaying from side to side as they chant, memorizing hook after book. It is a desultory process to get your education by such method when you are a boy full of life and spirit and energy. Many a youngster has to be fairly pulled to school by the older members of the family. Yet when a boy has gone through the years, mem- orizing the truths sifted from generation to generation and culled by classics, his life centers about those truths and something evolves which is quite distinctive from our Western conceptions, a passion for schools and the passing on of knowledge. Out of this attitude has come a proverb which is commonly on the tongues of the Chinese. It has no equivalent in English, but means that ten men inherit knowledge from one man, one hundred men inherit knowledge from ten men, one thousand men inherit know- ledge from one hundred men, and so does the nation attain to general knowledge. The nucleus of the idea is a respon- sibility to pass on to your children what you have. Now, when you read of the multitudes in China that remain uneducated, you will think my statement at odds with report. Uneducation in China means the lack of power to read and write. But the merest urchins on the street. have heard from the tongues of their elders in the homes, the teachings of Confucius, they know proverbs by the score, and while they cannot read or write, they can bargain shrewdly, they know how to use their hands, the country children and many of the city children know the secrets of soil, and rotation of crops, and all those things which make for self-support. It seems to me as I watch them that the Chinese aim and ambition is to arrive at truth, to recognize truth, in whatever guise. And in their moving toward this objective, they have called in not so much a system of methods as many illustrations, stories, parables. One of my teachers last week electrified me Cas many another has before himl by giving an illustration that was far richer and more striking than the ideal wanted to ex- press. We were talking about youth, and education, and attitude. I said, Lien, Saing-Sen, the youth does not restore to the parents or the teacher what he gets! The youth is often ungrateful for his benefits simply because he does not know the pains others went through that he might be benefited! The teacher's black eyes shone, and he leaned across the table saying, I will show you what you mean! I will give you an illustration! It is night. You have a lonely road to travel. It is the only road that leads to your destination. You have no companion. But you travel this lonely road in the dark, and when you are in the narrowest part of it, you stumble over a great stone that has fallen there. You hurt your- self, fall into the ditch, eat bitterness, and are much in- convenienced. You decide that those who follow may be saved such humiliation, so you call a helper, and at no small pains and expense, the two of you remove the stone, and go your respective ways. Later a gay youth comes skip- ping over the same road. He does not stumble nor fall! Nor does he thank you that he finds the road open! He has not eaten your bitterness! How wouldihe think to thank you! Do you want thanks! Is it not enough for you that in the nature of things that virtue is to your credit whether men know it or not! And as he talked I looked at the dowdy old gentleman, and recalled a statement read just the night before, All truth hurries home to the heart that loves it, and will lodge in no other. And I knew this old man recognized the truth underlying the situation. Although he had not superstructure of method with which to enrich my thought, the very essence of desire in his heart gave him the power to evolve something to do it with. And I believe that might be true of every teacher in the world. When studied methods fail to meet the need, the deep-lying passion of the heart to en1'ich the thinking of mankind and clinch a truth by some strong association will lend power to meet people at the very door of their need. When I came home we had a Chinese lady visiting here. She isateacher. As we talked, she said, I will tell you what I think of the ideal teacher! Whereupon she read from Isaiah,- If thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul, then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday. And they that shall be of thee shall build up old waste placesg thou shalt raise up the founda- tions of many generationsg and thou shalt be THE AXIS called, 'The Repairer of the Breach', the 'Restorer of Paths to Dwell In.' In closing I want to say that many times when I have listened to people of several nations, thinkers, educators, students, scholars, they have talked toward some fraction of whole truth, some angle or fact they have worked out by experience and study, and time and again l have thought of that very thought or statement incorporated in some of the notes or lesson plans given at North Adams Normal School. You go out to your work with a far richer equip- ment than you realize. My message to you is to be uscd only if some peculiar situation arises which seems to lay without the pale of your preparation. Given a passion within your heart to meet the need fand often the greater the ditiiculty, the greater the needi you will somehow summon to your aid either original or God-given prompt- ings to do the thing that will be the solution ofthe issue, And then you will experience the glory and honor that comes to the heart of one who finds herself a working factor in bringing order out of chaos. Sincerely Elvira M . Braden nrmal it - music Gubinet Helen Barrows Vivian Berry Marion Bence Mildred Boyle Grace Boyden Margaret Brennan Ruth Carpenter Alexina Caisse Dorothy Chapin Anne Curtin Dora Doty Ruth Graham Lillian Kent Jane Kerr Olive Lewis Louise MacMasters Catherine Morrissey Mildred Montague Sadie Murphy Pauline O'Connor Louise Palmer Gwendolyn Purcell Dorothy Reynolds Julia Salametry Marjorie Sauter Eileen Sheehan Helen Sheldon Wyona Sparrow Loretta Tobin Clara Thurber Eleanor Whalen Lesson Plans 44 no un Oh, Helen Stumbling Oh, Dear You're the Rose We're Longing For Blow the Man Down Jazz Baby Some Little Bird Oh, How I Hate to Get up in the Morning Too Late, Too Late Charlie is My Darling Rose of My Heart I'm in Love I Love a Red-Red Rose Whispering There's a Little Bit of Bad in Every Good Little Girl M ot her M eC ree And That Ain't All I Ain't That Kimi of a Girl Play Again That Naughty Waltz Pickle Flo Marimbo 'I'oddIe My Man Ilello Central Give Ilh- :Dalton I You're a Million Miles from No- where When You'rc Une l.itlle Mile from Hottie lAin't Nolmaly's lhu'ling t'ull me l'ct Names villlllllllg Rose Tcnsin' hvliert' llo Wh-tin lrutll llt re, lluysfn One More Day Une-Sweetly Solemn Thought 4130 the men who Qlriticise JBohhc0 bait OW listen a moment, Mister Man: Bohbed hair should be the custom, not a t How would you like several feet of hair On top of your head in the hot dog days? THZ9. How would you like to have to brush and comb And mart-el wave it twice a day or more Howl with pain at the snarls, and endure Barrettes, rats, side combs, and hairpins galore? And then, to have all the ladies fair Sneer, Only 'tough' men wear bubbed hair! 3ohes Dorothy Chapin in geography class: The Caspian Sea wasn't down there, and so we were all at sea. Grace Boyden in oral composition: If I can keep one heart from breaking I will not have lived in vain. Miss Palmer ttalking about home brew while conducting Current Events Classi: We will drop it now. Miss Boyden: If I had it I wouldn't drop it, I would drinkitf' Mr. Smith: How many believe that the tirst week of school should he review work? Miss Berry: You can't in the first grade. Mr. S.: How's that? Miss B.: There isn't anything to review. Miss Baright: Where does the story take place? Miss Sauter: ln Whales. Miss Tobin tgazing at Little Office Building on the Boston Tripl: I don't see anything small about it. Miss Curtin: I think that if one wishes hard enough the wish will come true. Miss O't'onnor: l don'l think it npplits to men. ilhihe speaks from expericneen. Mr. Iildridgt-: What are the chief products of Para- gusty? Miss Montague: 'l'hc l'aragnay River runs in . Mr. E.: No, you didn't umh-rstaml my question. What arc the chief products uf l'araguny'. ' Miss M.: Yes, but l'm going to answer that in a minute. Miss Murphy, reciting while a truck was chugging up the hill: and Ecuador has ivory nuts, I don'l know whether you can hear Ilie or not. Mr. l'Ildridge: Ya-.-. lluil's all right, gn on. Miss M 2 Wi-ll. l guess tlmt's ull Miss Sauter. Winn is1tsqtluli'. ' Miss Kent: .-X pig:-on after it is coolant 27 28 T HE AXIS CAN YOU PICTURE- Helen Barrows not standing up for Vermont? Marion llencc teaching upper grades? Viv Berry never falling asleep in class? Grace Boyden not blushing when called upon? Milly Boyle in sight during a thunder storm? Peg Brennan not grouchy in the morning? Alex Caisse breaking a house rule??? Ruth Carpenter not dignified? Dorothy Chapin not offering her opinion? Anne Curtin not saying What d'you say? Mrs. Doty not agreeable? Ruth Graham having her hair out of order? Lili Kent not liking Re-d ? Jane Kerr not literary? Olive Lewis losing her executive ability? Mrs. MacMasters not giving motherly advice? Mildred Montague pessimistic? Kate Morrissey staying here over a week-end? Sade Murphy with nothing to do? Babe O'Connor grown up? Louise Palmer not reciting in class? Gwen Purcell not attending a man dance? Dot Reynolds not seeing Benny on Sunday? Jule Salametry not vamping? Marge Sauter not giggling? Eileen Sheehan not getting her work done on time? Helen Sheldon weighing two hundred pounds? Wyona Sparrow missing a basket? Clara Thurber not willing to help? Lorrie Tobin not teasing Marge ? Eleanor R. Whalen '22 Eitblttiw TIIERE is no surer way to perfect health than by regular exercise in the open air. For stirring up the blood, d9veloping the muscles, clearing the head and stimulating the appetite, or in other words, for building a strong healthy body, nothing is better than games and exercise. Indeed Competing with other people in various games helps one to be not only stronger, physically but morally, also, forit aids one to overcome undesirable characteristics such as conceit, uncontrollable temper, laziness and fear. Realizing these things, our time this year has been divided between professional work and play. Professional work such as learning how to execute and command school-room gymnastics may seem a simple task, but to learn those tables of exercises many neces- sary hours must be spent under very careful guidance. Our play days are the ones to which we look forward, for they are play even tho very strenuous. During the winter, on those days our programs usually consisted of school-room and play ground games, folk dances, school room exercises and work on the apparatus. Last, and most enjoyed,-were either relay races between teams or our favorite, stationary basketball. Do you remember the day, Seniors, that we defeated the Juniors? May and June are the months when most of our gym- nasium time is spent out-of-doors, taking one of the many forms of exercise, either, walking, playing tennis, lawn bowls, croquet and sometimes baseball and archery. This year, Miss Skeele, has chosen a new way by which to judge our efhciency along this line of work. Each student is required to take full charge of a training-school class in the gymnasium, having as her lesson some form of free play, corrective exercises, and a directed game. This has worked out very well and we are proud of our record. As a class we have greatly benefited by our gymnasium work under the faithful instruction of Miss Skeele, who has put her whole self intomaking us the best possible teachers of gymnastics. Ruth Carpenter VTHE AXIS g?7g29 .. 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