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

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THE NORMALOGUE MR. WALLACE H. VENABLE North Adams, Mass. Teaclzcfr of Botany, GIlI'df'7ll.7Ig, Zoology, and H 1 slory of 1311 ucai 1 on All that l ask is that each girl gain from my courses a broader point of view of the subject called 'Science' With this aim in mind, our Science course has been one of the most interesting subjects in the curriculum. In Mr. Yenable's classes we learned to work independently, not relying upon a text-book nor the aid of the teacher, but forming our own opinions from real observations. The gardening course will be of use in a rural community. as there is no better way for the teacher to win the interest ol' the country folk in carrying on her work, than to have a knowledge of their means of earning a living-namely farming. The class of '27 has tried its best to acquire a wider view of science and we are sure that Mr. Yenable's well directed NIISS INIARY A. PEARSON North Adams, Mass. Teacher of Drawing and Handicraft Anyone can cultivate a sense of humor, but it is a gift to be witty. Two wonderful gifts have been bestowed upon Miss Pearson. for not only has she brought sunshine into our lives by ber witty remarks, but with her great knowledge of art, she has improved our taste and sense of harmony. No matter how much work she was obliged to look after. she was never too busy to help a pupil. who came to her for aid in a teaching assignment. Gladly would she lend her ehoicest paintings, and would help plan a. lesson if she thought it would ease up the teaching load. For thirty years. Miss Pearson has watched girls go forth from the portals of N. A. N. S. and this thirtieth class feels that its members are better equipped to enter their chosen field because of her teachings. 9 efforts have not been in vain. , . x . 4 H Vx X XX . .i Jw. .-fy. fz.-QQ N .. - .- ifelfit X ' steer-ii x .5 VL. 1 af'

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THE NORMALOGUE MR. ALBERT G. ELDRIDGE North Adams, Mass. Teacher of Geography, History, Civics, and Economics How delightful it is to read of the adventures of a party that has climbed the Alpsg or to see pictures of daring mountain climbersg but the time of your life has been missed if you have not climbed Mt. Greylock with Mr. Eldridge along to make the trip interesting and enjoyable. Not only does Mr. Eldridge plan our Greylock trips, but also our Geography trips to which every Senior looks for- ward with eager anticipation. His helpful suggestions, which he gave us in his Geography and History classes, will aid the class of '27 to carry on their teaching in a better way. We wish him the best of success in future years. MR. CLINTON E. CARPENTER North Adams, Mass. Teacher of Child Study, Pedagogy, Penmanship, and Mafzagement To have been influenced by the teachings of a man so well advanced in the field of Education as is Mr. Carpenter, principal of the Mark Hopkins Training School, is a great assistance to the Senior class. How successful he was in aiding us to acquire a standard of ninety in Penmanshipg how thoroughly he taught us the principles of Pedagogy and of School Management! Not only is Mr. Carpenter acquainted with some of the leading educators of the day, but he has gained much knowledge from his extensive reading. To the Class of '27 he has been a true friend and long may North Adams Normal be favored with his instruction. 8

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f THE NORMALOGUE MISS MARY LOUISE BARIGHT Farmington, N. H. Teacher of Story Telling, Literature, Expression, and Ethics The Literature room fades into nothingness: the girls close their eyes and drift away to the land of imagination. What is happening? Miss Baright is reading some poem or story with so much expression and animation that she has led her listeners into the strange lands and places which she is describing. She did not recite to us all the time, but when she was asked to read another poem, she would say, I am going to listen to you now. How hard she has tried to improve our speech, for she knows the necessity of teaching children to use English correctly. Although this teacher has had a great amount of work to do especially since the Dramatic Club was formed, she has found time to plan and carry out entertainments to help the Seniors for which the class was very grateful. Regretfully, we leave behind this dear friend who has helped us to form high ideals and to appreciate and express the best in Literature. BIISS BERTHA INI. SHOLES North Adams, iNIass. Teacher of Handzeorlr, Sanitation, Coolcing, and Sewing 'llo have taught for many years. meeting all kinds and types of people, yet never growing impatient nor littering a cross word. is a gift not found among all people. That is the remembrance the Seniors are taking away with them of Aliss Sholes. for during their two years at Normal. she has never been known to sc-old or speak sharply to a stu- dent. In her handicraft, sanitation, cooking. and sewing classes we have learned to work for ourselves. often con- ducting them without her aid. X0 matter how poor a pnpil's work was, Bliss Sholes always found a good point Ill it. A truer friend you will find nowhere. and Miss Sholes has won a place in our hearts forever. 10