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

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THE NORMALOGUE . MISS MARY ANGELINA PEARSON North Adams, Mass. MR. YVALLACE H. VENABLE North Adams, Mass. Teacher of Botany, Gardening, Zoology lf problem lessons obstruct our path in the future, we shall feel ourselves to have been well prepared by Mr. Venable to cope with them in the best possible manner. Uf all our classes, the science room seemed to hold the most exciting events in store. There was always plenty of what one might call-natural phenomena-scattered in various parts of the room. As the Faculty members of our Student Vouneil, we have found Mr. Venable a sympathetic and sincere ad- visor. Teacher of Handzvorlf and .ilrt Who could attend Miss Pearson's classes without im- measurable gain in disseminating judgment and efficient execution. No matter how inept in artistic representation one might be, the benefit derived is still invaluable. .X truer appreciation of the beautiful in life, a keener ob- servation of nature's triumphs, are not these a source of joy for future years? Miss Pearson's pungent wit has enlivened many a class and school function. We only hope that we may. to some extent. prove worthy of her tireless endeavor on our behalf by inspiring in our children some measure of the lovc of art which she has enliindled within us. 10

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H ated. DIR. CLINTON E. CARPENTER North Adams, Mass. Teacher of Child Study, Penmanshiip, M anagemenf Pedagogy We may not all be able to live up to the splendid stan- dards which have been set for us by Mr. Farpenter. but if training ourselves to summarize definite points into a sort of memory gem will help us gain such heights we are certainly well started. Through Mr. Carpenter we have-as a sort of extra- earrieulur activity-become better acquainted with modern literature of all types. The Reading Club has found in him an able sponsor and interested participant. 9 THE NORMALOGUE MR. ELIJRIIJGE North Adams, Mass. Teacher of Geography, llislory, I '1'1'1'c.v How sweet and gracious even, in common speech. ls that fine sense which men call courtesy. Mr. Eldridge in his pleasant, courteous way has opened to us many new paths, all equally interesting. llis pur- pose is always to give ns all that which really will he the most helpful to use in our teaching. Do yon remember the memorable occasions when we ascended to heights of Greylock and descended hy the Hopper Trail? Mr. Eldridge, we are sure, will not forget a certain unconventional ride on the top of a bus. His work in the Travel Vlub has not gone unapprcci-

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THE NORMALOGUE MISS MARY LUIYISIC l5.XRIGII'l' l arniingt,on, N. ll. Terzelwr of Story Telling, Ll.fI'l'llfllI'P, P:.l'lII'FSSI'0lI and liilzies An introduetion to the realm of imagination was a priee- less gift that we found awaiting us at North .Xdams-from Bliss Baright. Literature in all its phases has heen made more enjoyable to us. Besides all this we were eon- stantly eneouraged to express ourselves as fluently and e irreetly as heeomes our profession. lnvalnahle are the serviees for whieh we are so deeply indebted to Miss Baright. Every senior is appreeiative of her untiring work in our elass. aetivities. espeelally the play whieh was sueh a splendid prodnet. MISS SHOLES North Adams. Mass. Teacher of Handwork, SCl7ll'fC1fI'0Il, FOOIIIIIIQ and Sewing How many of us have learned a lesson in patience that we will soon not forget from Miss Sholes? Always her encouragement has helped us when we were feeling that our work wasn't at its best. Plenty of times we shall re- member Miss Sholes and her doetrine of eheerfulness when we are far from North Adams. As for the delieaeies forth-coming from the kitehen-the impressions made on us by our efforts tperhaps pathetiel are certain to be lasting. And it' the time ever comes when we need to weave rugs or model c-lays--we shall-thanks to Miss Sholes-feel capable of attempting it! 11