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

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'Cthe jfacultg Miss MARY A. PEARsoN Truefrif'11ds are Iilfc dlUl7l0l'dN,1N'IfiOIlS and rare. And a true friend, indeed, is our Miss Pearson,who has been with us ever since our school began. Her winning smile and disposition endear her to the hearts of all. A more efficient and capable teacher would he hard to find, and the N. A. N. S. would be incomplete without her Each and every one of us have enjoyed those happy hours spent with her in the drawing room, trying to show our special talents q?J along the line of art The class of '23 will long re- member their kind friend and teacher-Miss Pearson. 'Q MR. CLINTON E. CARPENTER Principal of Mark Hopkins Training School When Mrs. Donna Couch retired from her position as principal of the Mark Hopkins Training School, Mr. Car- penter ca'ne to us from Taunton, Mass, where he was director of the Continuation School, to carry on the work so well begun and accomplished by Mrs. Couch. We all realized how difficult it would be without Mrs. Couch's motherly advice, but in Mr. Carpenter we have found a willing and pleasant helper. Was it not always he who changed our teaching assignments if we but asked for it? And who will forget him saying Do your penmanship every day. Mr. Car penter is one who is well able to guide the boys and girls at the training school and even the girls at Norm 1 because he fully appreciates a good time and especially a day off when circus comes to town. We all believed that Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Venable enjoyed the circus-especi- ally the parade and toy balloons-more than or as much as any boy in the grades. Is this not just the kind of a man that is capable of guiding the younger generation? So to Mr. Carpenter may the best wishes of the class of '23, his first class at N. A. N. S., be given. Miss ANNIE C. SKEELE All work and no play Harms us in every way. Miss Skeele has surely proven a favorite with all of us during our two years' stay at North Adams Normal. Was it not she who taught us all about our bones, nerves and muscles? Was there anyone as willing to make our prac- tice teaching a success by always ur ging us to teach a game or a dance before the next Tuesday morning ? And even more have we not always found her in the lead, ready for any sport for which the class desired? We feel sure that future classes will find Miss Skeele as -helpful as she has been to the class of twenty-thr ee.

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4 THE AXIS Miss MARY Louise: BARIGHT I live for fhofe zvlio lore me, Whose hearts are kind ard lrue, For Ihr heaven lhril snzilsm ubore in 1, Arid awails my spir-if 'ooz For Ihr lzzrnrm Pies lhal bird my For Ili' fowl: by God ussigntd in f, For lhe brigh! hopes lfffl behind me, And the good fha! I can do. -George L. Banks. Eeoication Through these few lines is truly expressed the life of Miss Baright. Because of our close connection with her during the past two years, we have sufiicient proof of this statement. As a result, I can rightly ask, Who of the class of '23 does not sing her praises? Invariably the answer is, No one. Wherever we may be in future years, we will always re- member the one who had an ever-pleasant smile or a word of good cheer foreach one of us, and, deep in our hearts, we shall cherish throughout our lives a feeling of gratitude for the one who guided us over countless difficulties. The mem- ory of her services to us, and the generous manner in which she contributed her talents and time for our benefit and suc- cess will remain in our minds forever, To her never-failing efforts, is due the fact that she has given to us through literature a better understanding of life, and a truer appreciation of the beauty and meaning of the everyday things, which surround us. On account of this, we are leaving North Adams Normal School with new and higher ideals. Not one of us will be content until we have accomplished the best and finest of which we are competent. In loving appreciation of our benefactor and friend, whose personal interest and enthusiasm in our life at Normal has ever been present as a constant help and inspiration to us, we, the class of 1923, fondly dedicate this paper. -Rzallz lI'. .Vesbil , Z ,ff ' 11 d RESIDENCE TACONIC HALL MR. ROY LEON SMITH PRINCIPAL NORMAL SCHOOL NORTH ADAMS NORMAL SCHOOL

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S ' 'I MR. ALBERT ELDRIDGE His thoughts have a high aim, though their dwelling be in the vale of a humble heart. We all feel very well acquainted with Mr. Eldridge after our two years' work with him as Juniorsuand as Seniors. Mr. Eldridge was ever ready and willing to help each member of the class with her training school work, and we have reaped many benefits from the wise suggestions offered by him. We hope that all classes in the future will appreciate the efforts and kindness of Mr. Eldridge for their success. MR. ROY LEON SMITH In duly faithful, In honor jusl, Who broke no promise And lost no friend. To Mr. Smith, the Principal of our North Adams Normal School, the class of '23 extends its heartfelt thanks. We owe a great deal to him and will especially remember the fine illustrations given by him in our psychology class. He is particularly noted for his humor, and we are sure that this world will never be gloomy while it has our Mr, Smith in it. MR. VENABLE And ye shall know him by his fruits. Mr. Venable came to us from the Green Mountain State in September, 1922. We all welcomed the prospect of having a new teacher, although we only had the privilege of having him for a few periods a week and only for one semester. The Senior class wishes Mr. Venable success and happi- ness in his work here, especially with the Junior gardens.