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

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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

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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