Plymouth State University - Conning Tower Yearbook (Plymouth, NH)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1938 volume:

THE CONNING TOWER From which tlie life of P. N. 5. is observed PLYMOUTH NORMAL SCHOOL Perseverance in effort Loyalty to ideals (jt Yearning for service Memories tkat kless and k urn Opportunity for self-expression Unity witk kumanity Trust in God Honor to country and self M.otto Vincit qui se vincit He conquers wlio conquers lumsell Midsummer Night's Dream Twelfth Night TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication Class Ode President’s Message Faculty Seniors Training Schools Alumni Underclassmen Social Calendar Sports Student Government Campus Anecdotes Advertising 4 CLASS BOOK STAFF Katharine Fairbanks Editors Christine Banios Marjorie Muzzey Business Managers Helen Peasley Nelson Bean Advertising Lucille Marshall Venus Mallis Associate Editors Marjory MacGregor Doris Plummer Art Editor Alberta Fissette Photograph Committee Helen Cook Alberta Lucier Louise Nute Faculty Adviser Mrs. Eva E. Furlong We have tried to make this edition of The Conning Tower a book that will forever be a treasure chest of memories of the friendliness and inspiration which are the essence of our Alma Mater’s spirit. If we have succeeded in doing this for you, it has been because of the trust we felt you placed in us, the wise and interested counsel Mrs. Furlong gave us, and the deep regard in which we hold this school. 5 Herbert Huntington Lamson In recognition of your thirty-five years of loyal service to Plymouth Normal School, our class of 1938 wishes to dedicate this Conning Tower to you, Dr. Lamson. We regret that future students will not have the opportunity to star gaze with you, to keep weather reports for you, to be told “never to say ‘boo’ to a blind horse,” or to hear, “Now this is a pretty little experiment.” Not one of us will ever pass your classroom without seeing “Dr. Lammy” at work in his laboratory. You ha e given us practical lessons in science and nature. But more than that, you have given us memories of your courage, your wisdom, your kindness, and your sense of humor. You have taught us our eyes are to see with and our brains to use. No one can ever fill the place you are leaving in P.N.S., and you will never be absent from the place you hold in our hearts. 6 Ernest Leroy Silver The President's Message The college graduate, especially the graduate of a teachers’ college, may well ponder whether he will leave Alma Mater imbued with determined professional spirit or merely hopeful of getting a job. A job will provide opportunity; the individual must make the job a successful service. Anyone of average intelligence can do any ordinary job in an ordinary way. The master teacher is not content to be merely ordinary; he aims to be professional. Whether in law, medicine, or teaching, he is not truly professional who does not put service above selfishness. There are dishonest lawyers, quack doctors, and time-serving teachers. Service for them is not an exaltation, sometimes quite the opposite. Whoever enters upon a profession must make careful preparation to possess the necessary knowledge that constitutes the tools of his occupation. He needs further a wealth of learning that for lack of better word we will call culture. He must still further cultivate and use the qualities of personality that inspire, give confidence, and impel, so that in his professional activities he may display leadership. The teacher, especially, is hardly professional without capacity for guidance. Being a truly professional teacher is not a soft job; it is a delightful vocation. It involves continual study; it requires an open mind and ever expanding horizon; it demands rhink- 8 ing of high order that can hold fast to all elemental truths without fearing to cast off traditional ideas and obsolete doctrines when new light illumines old pathways of thought and action. Your generation must renew' faith where faith is deserved and doubts have entered. You must point an intelligent outlook upon a fast-moving, dynamic world. This is a daring, almost dangerous, duty, but a most necessary one. The leadership and guidance ot professional people must be better than that of the emotional crowd, if sanity and safety arc to survive. Always be a student, a thinker, a patriotic servant, and a leader as wise as you can be. c C. 9 Entrance to Livermore Hall Words—Florence Collins CLASS ODE OF 1958 Music Edna Provost — r; z i: „ —t 7T - 1 - j It ! 2 2 2 U3f 1 i 2 i I T 7- 9 Z f=? f 4 ■p M A ' iP P P 'm S « U t 1 1 ‘ • r r I r r r L 44 . TT 1 ' — 1 I L i ii p 1 ] • ' j 'f —1— Adieu to you, dear friends so true; Long may we cherish this day, Learning and giving, Preparing and living, Seeking and finding Ties ever binding, f acing the future together, Bravely along life’s way. Resolved to strive onward ever, Hearts always loyal and free, Loyal to Alma Mater, Fulfilling its trust. 11 Ernest Leroy Silver President Dartmouth College, B.L.; Ph.D.; Harvard Summer School. Herbert Huntington Lamson Natural Sciences Dartmouth Medical College, M.D. Guy Edwin Speare Superintendent of Schools and Director of Training Dartmouth College, A.B.; Harvard University, Ed.M. Beatrice Ella Hodgdon Physical Education Plymouth Normal School; Posse Normal School; Harvard University, Summer Term; Columbia University, B.S.; A.M. I Harry Preble Swett History and Social Science Amherst College, A.B.; Harvard University, A.M.; Harvard University, Summer School; Columbia University, Summer School. Eva Earll Furlong English Cornell University, Ph.B.; A.M.; Columbia University Summer School. 12 Geneva May Smith Mathematics Farmington State Normal School, Maine; Boston University, B.S. in Ed.; University of Maine, Summer School; (Leave of absence first semester, 1931-1932). Robert John Ernst Commerce Iowa State Teachers' College, A.B.; State University of Iowa, A.M. William Freemont Skelton Training School Supervisor Plymouth Normal School; Boston University, B.S. in Ed.; A.M. Ruth Olive Bozarth Geography Illinois State Normal University, B.Ed.; Columbia Teachers College, A.M. Evelyn Marguerite Waugh History Farmington Normal School; University of Maine, Pd.B., A.B.; graduate work, University of Washington; University of California, A.M. Bertha Elizabeth Farrell French; Latin Middlebury College, A.B.; graduate student Middlebury College; Summer School, Middlebury College; (Leave of absence first semester, 1931-1932). 13 Luther John Pollard Education Lawrence College, A.B.; University of Wisconsin, A.M.; Harvard University, Graduate School; Professor of Education and Philosophy, Lombard College; University of Maine. Beatrice Mary Witham Commerce Tufts College, B.S.; Boston University, Ed.M.; Bryant and Stratton Business School, Summer Session and Evening Session. Gertrude E. McGunigle Music Mount Holyoke College, A.B.; Teachers College, Columbia University, A.M.; Summer at Institute of Music Pedagogy, Northampton, Massachusetts. Voice study in Boston, Springfield, Indianapolis, and New York. Robert L. Stevenson Art Massachusetts School of Art, B.S.; Boston Univerjity, Ed.M. Robert Lucius Boyd Band Director and Gardener Massachusetts State College, B.S.; University of New Hampshire, Ed.M. Mildred I. LeMaire Health and Nursing Bridgewater, Mass., State Teachers College; Boston University, BE.; Taunton State Hospital School of Nursing; Boston City Hospital, R.N. 14 Elinor Parsons Librarian Wellesley, A.B.; University of Illinois. Library School, B.S. in L.S. Irene Szalajeska Home Economics Keene Normal School, B.Ed. Rosamon Cole Assistant Librarian University of New Hampshire; Simmons College, B.S. Gladys Pearl Twitchell Critic and Headmaster Orford High School Farmington Normal School; Colby College, A.B.; Summer Sessions, Columbia University; Columbia University, A.M. Augusta Matilda Nichols Critic and Headmaster Hampstead High School Plymouth Normal School; Bates College Summer School; University of Vt. Summer School; Boston University, B.S. in Ed.; Ed.M. Carmen Taylor Critic and Headmaster Dalton High School Bates College, A.B.; Columbia University Summer School; Boston University, Ed.M. 15 Anna Bean Brown Critic Simmons College, University of Maine, B.S.; University of New Hampshire, Ed.M.; Summer School, University of New Hampshire; Summer School, Plymouth Normal School. Evelyn Wcrme Critic State Normal School, Worcester, B.S. in Ed. Marguerite Waegcneere Critic Plymouth Normal School, B. of Ed. Berthe-Marie Desmarais Critic State Teachers College, Lowell, Massachusetts; Boston University, B.S., A.M.; Substitute teaching in Lowell High School; Bartlett Junior High School, Lowell, Massachusetts. Marion Katherine Seavey Principal of Training School Plymouth Normal School; Rhode Island College of Education, Summer; University of New Hampshire; Boston University, B.S. in Ed. Lulu M. Hoyt Critic Gorham Normal School; Castine Normal School, Hyannis State College; Boston University, B.S. in Ed. 16 Mariettc Bowles Middlcbury College, A.B.; University of N.H., M.A. Clara E. Morson State Teachers College, Salem, Mass.; B.S. in Education. Mary Elizabeth Roberts Kindergarten Graduate, the Wheelock School of Kindergarten and Primary Training. Gertrude Ida Shaw Registrar and Secretary to President Mrs. Mabel Haigh Mary Lyon Hall Matron Mrs. Edith A. Beal Dietitian 17 Beatrice Mary Witham To the Graduates of the Four Year Commerce Curriculum Tradition still exerts a powerful influence in the field of commercial education. Instruction is still being given for conditions which no longer exist, and both the objectives and the contents of the courses offered need revision and revaluation to bring them into harmony with modern educational theories. As beginners in the teaching field, your first job will probably be in a small high school. Remember, that no commercial curriculum, however desirable from the point of view of ideal objectives, can hope to be successful unless this curriculum is set up with due consideration for local conditions, and for the pupils to be trained. Your problem will be to lead the way in your community toward a program of commercial education which will meet the needs of your community and which will be in accord with the principles of commercial education. In this work I wish you success. 19 NELSON BEAN Beanie” Meriden, N. H. Forum (1) (2); Representative (1) (2) (3) (4); Mathematics Club (3); Forensic (1) (2); Epic (1) (2) (3); Adv. Manager of Yearbook. “Seek and ye shall find. We hope you attain the end you most desire, and find abundant success. Ability deserves reward. LUCILLE MARSHALL Cccl” Laconia, N. H. Spcedball (I) (2) (3); Basketball (1); Baseball (1); Glee Club (I) (2), Secretary (2); Forensic (1) (2). Secretary (I); Forum (I) (2) (3); Pan-Athenaeum (4); June Pageant (3); Representative (I) (2 (3); Secretary of State (3); Vice-President (4); Advertising Manager of Yearbook; Social Club (4). Pretty, capable, and friendly, she is an all-around good sport and friend. MARJORIE LOUISE MUZZEY Marge” — Mu .” Newport, N. H. Basketball (1) (2) (3); Volleyball (I) (2) (3); Forum (I) (2) (3): Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3); Representative (3); Baseball (2); Speedball (1) (2) (3); Business Manager of Yearbook. Muz is a friend indeed; and we have often been friends in need. BERTHA NICHOLS Hillsboro. N. H. Spcedball (I) (2); Representative (I) (2); Clerk of the House (2); Forum (1) (2) (3); Baseball (I) (2); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3) (4); Volleyball (I) (2); Art Club (1) (2). She has made her way of life a lovely song; its melody sung by gay, tinkling laughter. 20 EDNA OLIVE PROVOST “Eddie” Enfield, N. H. Senior Glee Club (1) (2) (3) (4); Band (2) (3) (4); Pan-.Athenaeum (2) (3) (4); French Club (2) (3); Forum (1) (2) (3); Basketball (1) (3); Speed-ball (1) (2) (3); Representative (3); Volleyball (1) (2) (3). It is Eddie who brings humor and optimism, song and music, to our classroom and dormitory life. CLARENCE ROWE, Jr. “Rosy” Hampstead. N. H. Representative (1); Sheriff (3); Basketball (1) (2) (3); Forum (I) (2); Forensic (1). His friends found that his heart was larger than the combined avoirdupois of the class. We’re proud to have had him as a classmate. HELEN NATALIE PEASLEY Hillsboro, N. H. Forum (I) (2) (3); President (3); Representative (I) (2); Secretary of State (3); Councilor (3); Art Club (1) (2) (3). Secretary-Treasurer (2); Business Manager of Yearbook; Pan-Athenaeum (3); Basketball (1); Associate Justice (4). Let helpful efficient loyal entertaining never unfriendly 21 Evelyn Marguerite Waugh To the Graduates of the Four Year History Curriculum In so many fields our young people arc seeing the substantial values of culture give way to transient expedients, that without intensive training in the enduring principles of civilization they will be unfitted to use and to transmit this heritage. In consequence the finer elements of our civilization will be lost. Through your classical studies, you are able to put your pupils into contact with the great social experiences of the peoples of the world; to show them that in the long run might gives way to truth. The power of the much feared Assyrian and Persian Empires is gone, but the teachings of the Prophets are vital today; the Greeks, in the fields of art and philosophy, did work so true and so basic, that it has remained a pattern to all later times, and the democratic fibres of the Germanic tribes are woven into all modern government. You cannot show your students how to replace greed with unselfishness, hatred and jealousy with love, in this troubled world; that is their problem, they of the coming generation, to cope with these difficulties as they arise. But you are privileged to stimulate them to use their latent intelligence in dealing with these matters, and to keep alive their courage and faith. You can do this only by showing to them the great lessons of history—the undying messages of Christianity, love, beauty, order, peace—principles set forth by our ancestors and passed down to us that we may give them universal trial. 22 CHRISTINE BANIOS •‘Chris'’ Nashua, N. H. French Club (1) (2) (3) (4), President (3) (4); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3) (4); Senior Glee Club (1) (2) (3) (4); Representative (2) (3) (4); Chief Justice (3); Attorney-General (4); Volleyball (I) (2) (3); Spccdball (2); Social Club Council (3) (4); Pageant (1) (2) (3); Russell House Coun-.:u., f'UrUrma Play (4); Editor-in-chief of Yearbook. Intelligence and vivacity shine in her eyes, and her earnest speech reflects her superior ability and eagerness for knowledge. FLORENCE HARVEY COLLINS Flossie” Laconia, N. H. Secretary-Treasurer Junior Glee Club (1); Senior Glee Club (2) (3) (4); Vice-President (2); Basketball (1) (2) (3) (4), Varsity (1) (2) (3); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3) (4); Volley Ball (I); Speedball (1) (2) (3) (4), Leader (3) (4); Social Club (4); Representative (2) (3); Russell House Councilor; Forensic (1) (2); Latin Club (1) (2); Class President (4). Athletic, yet poetic; all who know Flossie love her for her sincerity, versatility, and loyalty to high ideals. NELLIE IDA EASTMAN Nell” Meredith, N. H. French Club (I) (2) (3) (4), Secretary-Treasurer (3); Basketball (1); Commuters’ Club (1), Secretary-Treasurer (1). Quiet and gentle, but firm and studious; need we add more? Nell, you have proved a true friend to us all. We wish you the success you deserve. FRANCES WINIFRED EVANS Franny” North Stratford, N- H. Senior Glee Club (1) (2) (3) (4); Special Glee Club (1) (2) (3); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3); Math Club (2) (3); High Sheriff (3); Speaker of the House (3); Class Sing Leader (2); Basketball (1); Volleyball (2) (3). Franny could take the hardest test on friendship and get an A rating. Her ready wit and spontaneous laughter have shortened many hours; her philosophy enriched others. •V. 23 KATHARINE CHARLOTTE FAIRBANKS •Kay — Taffy Lebanon, N. H. Representative (3); Volleyball (1) (2) (3); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3) (4), President (3); Forensic (1) (2) (3) (4), President (3) (4); Varsity Debating (2) (3) (4); Mathematics Club (2) (3), President (2); June Pageant (1) (2) (3); Editor-in-chief of Yearbook. Sparkling wit and keen intellect combine to make Kay a lively and lovable person. Her gay repartee as well as her sound judgment will never be forgotten by her friends. RUTH HERBERT Ruthie Plymouth, N. H. Representative (3); French Club (1) (2) (3) (4). If it hadn’t been for her witty sayings, many of our classes would have been dull. She is patient, conscientious, and endowed with 180 degrees of common sense. EDITH CHARLOTTE LINTON Edic Antrim, N. H. Speedball (2) (3); Basketball (2) (3); Volleyball (1) (2) (3); Mathematics Club, President (3); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3); Glee Club (1) (2) (3) (4); Social Club Council (3); Class Secretary (1) (4); Representative (1); Solicitor (2); Councilor (2); Associate Justice (3); Tennis Leader (2) (3). Edie” always adds life to any gathering she is in. It has been a pleasure to know her. ALMA LOUISE NUTE “Tubby Littleton, N. H. Councilor (1); Representative (1) (2) (4); Attorney-General (2); Sheriff (2); Governor (3); Social Club (3); Vice-President (2), President (3); Junior Glee Club (I); Forensic (1); Basketball (I) (2) (3) (4). Varsity (I) (2) (3); Speedball (1) (2) (3) (4); Tennis Leader (3); Baseball (I) (2); June Pageant (1) (2) (3); Christmas Play (4); Photograph Committee of Yearbook. Those pure eyes, too pure and too honest in aught to disguise The sweet soul shining through them.” The strength and sweetness of Tubby assure her constant leadership. 24 Ruth Olive Bozarth To the Graduates of the Three Year Elementary Curriculum As you begin your teaching there will be many times when you will rebel at the established routine of things. You will feel that a great many things you are asked to do are foolish or outworn. Many times you will be right. However, do not forget that there is reason behind most of these things, and your enthusiasm to establish a new order should be tempered by this thought. As Galsworthy said: “Unless you can sec your way pretty clearly to replace what admittedly isn’t perfect with something more perfect, you’re throwing human life back instead of advancing it.’’ You may not see the way tomorrow nor the next day, but when you do sec it and follow it, the results will likely exceed your fondest dreams. 25 MARION EMMA ATWOOD Marion Ann” Lisbon. N. H. Glee Club (I) (2) (3); Basketball (1) (2) (3). Varsity (2); Clerk of Court (2); Band (1); Dance Orchestra (I); June Pageant (2); Russell House Councilor (3). We’ll remember Marion Ann” for her musical ability, her sportsmanship, and her sense of humor. The halls of P.N.S. will miss her hearty laugh. NATALIE KEYSAR BATCHELDER Nat” Wilton. N. H. Nat, you have helped time to fly in many classes. Wc'vc had a lot of laughs with you. SHIRLEY MAY AVERY Woodstock, N. H. She is one of our quiet and studious commuters, always ready for reciting and merriment. ELIZABETH HOPE BARKER Hopcy Derry, N. H. Basketball (1) (2); Baseball (1) (2); Volleyball (I) (2). Leader (2); Specdball (1) (2); Forensic (1) (2) (3); Art Club (3); Chief Justice (2); Social Club Council (2); Deputy Sheriff (1). By the sparkle in those Dark Eyes,” one can plainly tell that Hope is full of vim, vigor, and vitality. 26 CHARLOTTE LYDIA BLAKE Shorty” Warner, N. H. Representative (I) (2); Deputy Sheriff (1); Associate Justice (1); Speedball f ) (2) (3); Varsity Basketball (1) (2) (3); Volleyball (1) (2); Baseball (1), Leader (3); June Pageant (1); Glee Club (1) (2) (3). Shorty is a jolly good sport in everything she does. Her liveliness and humor have endeared her to many. EVERDENE SHEPARD CARTER Colebrook, N. H. Chairman Freshman Tea (1); Representative (2); Pan-Athenaeum (2); Forensic (2) (3); Vice-President Social Club (2). It is nice to be natural if you are naturally nice.” Everdcnc’s pleasing personality and friendliness will ever be helpful to her achievements. May she have the success and happiness which she truly deserves. VIRGINIA DORIS BRADLEY Woodstock, N. H. Sheriff (1); Volleyball (1) (2); Pan-Athenaeum (2). As an adviser, companion, and friend, with her quiet manner hiding a ready wit, she’s always ready to lend a helping hand. FLORENCE CLAIRE CALLAHAN Kelly” Manchester, N. H. Keene Normal School (1); Speedball (2) (3); Forensic (2) (3); Representative (2) (3); Basketball (2); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3); Junior Glee Club (2); Senior Glee Club (3); Social Club Council (3); Sheriff (3). Kelly has many interests, many friends, and takes an active part in all activities. 27 BARBARA ELIZABETH CLARK darkic” Franconia, N. H. Glee Club (1) (2) (3); Spccdball (2); Volleyball (2); Band (I) (2); Associate Justice (3); Russell House Councilor (3); Pan-Athenaeum (2); Sergeant-at-Arms (2). A sincere friend, a jolly pal, one endowed with a fund of wit and humor, a perfect entertainer—that's Clarkic. HELEN DOWAL1BY Dover. N. H. Solicitor (1); Junior Glee Club (1); Representative (2) (3); Pan-Athenaeum (2); Christmas Play (1). H — happy E — entertaining L — loquacious E — energetic N — naive HELEN FRANCES COOK '“Cookie” Center Sandwich, N. H. Sheriff (1); Representative (1) (2) (3); Speaker of the House (3); Social Club Council (2); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3); Photograph Committee of Yearbook (3). She has always been ready to help us along with her cheerful smile and word of encouragement. There’s no question about her success as a teacher. BARBARA EILEEN DICK “Dicky” Lisbon, N. H. Representative (1) (3); Pan-Athenaeum (2). When Dicky is pleased, she delights us all with that happy smile which crinkles her eyes in mirthful glee. 28 DOROTHY ROSE ELLISON Dot” Plymouth, N. H. We know that your quiet poise covers a grand sense of humor. With your ambition and personality you are bound to be happy. MARGARET GERTRUDE FOGG Foggie” Milan. N. H. Volleyball (1) (2); Junior Glee Club (1); Christmas Play (1). Sincere, ambitious, and eager to look on the bright side of things. How can Foggie” help but succeed with this combination? ALBERTA ELIZABETH FISSETTE Nashua, N. H. Representative (I); Baseball (I); Volleyball (1) (2); Art Club (1) (2) (3), President (3). Alberta’s artistic abilities are the envy of us all, yet she excels in all of her subjects. When the time comes she is found to be a jolly good sport. LEONE PRISCILLA FISSETTE Pittsburg, N. H. Basketball (1) (2); Volleyball (2); Pan-Athenacum (2); Art Club (2) (3). My heart is like a singing bird. Gay in spirit, witty, sincere, and friendly—this is Leone. Her sparkling eyes and merry laugh arc always welcome. 29 MAY FULLER Pittsburg, N. H. Representative (1) (2) (3); Basketball, Varsity (1) (2) (3); Volleyball (2); Leader, Badminton and Deck Tennis (3); June Pageant (1) (2); Class Secretary-Treasurer (2); Social Club Council (3); Class President (3); Junior Glee Club (1); Clerk of Court (2). A sweet disposition makes her nice to know. She enters into everything with the same genuine enthusiasm. Wherever she goes, she will be welcome because of her talent for making friends. HARRIOT ELIZABETH HOOD Lochmere, N. H. Basketball (1) (2), Varsity (2); Speedball (1) (2); Glee Club (1) (2) (3); Representative (1) (2); President Social Club (2); Secretary Social Club (1); Councilor (2); Governor (3). She's merry and gay with a quiet reserve and purposefulness which take one far. WILDA ARLENE GRAY Colebrook, N. H. Varsity Basketball (1) (2); Volleyball (1) (2); June Pageant (2); Secretary-Treasurer of Class (4). If you want a true blue friend, a musical friend, a happy friend, an all around pal of a friend—meet Wilda. FLORENCE AGNES HEAD “Flossie Snowville, N. H. Baseball (1); Math Club (2). A steadfast, dependable classmate and friend, who cheerfully performs her many tasks. 30 MARY RITA HORACE •Rita” Manchester, N. H. Class President (1); Vice-President (3); Art Club (1) (2) (3); Social Club (I) (2) (3); Glee Club (2); Pan-Athenaeum (2); June Pageant (1). Rita’s winsome personality has endeared her to all who know her. She is always at hand with her art ability when there is work to be done. PATRICIA E. MACK ”Pat” Derry, N. H. French Club (2); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3); Representative (2) (3); June Pageant (2); Basketball (1) (2) (3), Varsity (1); Leader, Bowling (2); Volleyball (1); Camp Committee (I) (2); Spccdball (1) (2) (3); Baseball (1) (2); Junior Glee Club (1) (2); Cheerleader (2) (3). Loyalty to her friends, insurmountable enthusiasm in sports, the personification of ambition at work—who? Why, it’s Pat! RUTH WINNIFRED LOCKE “Ruthic” Franconia, N. H. June Pageant (1); Basketball (1) (2); Volleyball (1); Pan-Athenaeum (3); Art Club (I). Wherever Ruthie is, there’s sure to be excitement. She’s lively, artistic, and fun-loving. ALBERTA ELAINE LUCIER Belmont, N. H. Senior Glee Club (1) (2) (3), President (3); Representative (1) (3); Social Club Council (I); Associate Justice (2); Art Club (1) (2) (3), President (2); Basketball (1) (2); Speedball (1); Volleyball (1); June Pageant (1) (2); Photograph Committee of Yearbook (3). By her laugh ye shall know her. Her voice has charmed us, her wit has made us laugh. But with all her fun-loving spirit, she was one of the most conscientious girls of our class— popular, pretty, pleasant, and vivacious. 31 VENUS MALLIS Berlin. N. H. Representative (1); Art Club (1) (2); Pan-Athenaeum (2); Christmas Play (1); Volleyball (2). “Fine art is that in which the hands, the head, and the heart go together. A lover of art. Venus has enriched our life at P.N.S. INA PRISCILLA MORRILL Littleton, N. H. Senior Glee Club (1) (2) (3). Secretary (2); Band (1) (2) (3), Vice-President (2) (3); Dance Orchestra (1); Representative (1) (3); Associate Justice (2); Forensic (1) (2) (3), Vice-President (3); Varsity Debating Team (2) (3); Math Club (2); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3). President (3); Basketball (1) (2) (3); Speedball (1) (2); Volleyball (1) (2) (3); Baseball (1); June Pageant (2); Russell House Councilor (3). A fine scholarship, a grand sense of humor, dependability, and loyalty make Ina a friend worth having. ELIZABETH ANNE McCARTHY Betty” Concord. N. H. Representative (1) (3); Basketball (1); Junior Glee Club (1) (2), President (2); June Pageant (1) (2); Pan-Athenaeum (2). Betty’s outstanding personality enhanced by her sparkling eyes and flashing smile make her unforgettable in our memories. Success in life is Betty’s for the asking. MARJORY E. MacGREGOR ‘'Mac” — Marj Lisbon, N. H. Representative (1) (2) (3); Vice-President (2); Glee Club (1) (2) (3); Volleyball (1) (2); Speedball (1) (2); Pan-Athenaeum (2); June Pageant (2); Deputy Sheriff (1); Associate Editor of Yearbook (3). A wee bit of humor from a bonny Scotch lass, that’s what we look for from Marj”—an all-round good sport. 32 MARION EUGENIE POWERS Sue” Monroe, N. H. Band (1) (2) (3); Orchestra (I) (2) (3). A little girl, a big horn, a happy smile—that’s Sue. F L O K E N C E MARY EUNICE O’MAR A Franklin, N. H. Specdball (1); Basketball (I); Volleyball (I); Deputy Sheriff (1); Representative (I) (2); Solicitor (2); Pan-Athenaeum (2); June Pageant (2); Senior Glee Club (1) (2). Eunie” is the class jester. Her wit and keen sense of humor have added gaiety to many of our gatherings. DORIS EATON PLUMMER “Tiny” Lochmere, N. H. Basketball (1) (2); Representative (1) (2) (3); Speaker of the House (2); High Sheriff (2); Senior Glee Club (I) (2) (3); June Pageant (1) (2); Specdball (1); Baseball (1); Volleyball (1); Math Club (2); Glee Club Librarian (2); Yearbook Staff (3). Tiny is one of the best-liked girls, co-operative, sincere, and loyal. Although the name is Tiny”, the qualities arc great. FLORENCE G. NIGHTENGALE Manchester, N. H. s for friendliness s for loyalty s for observance s for readiness s for earnestness s for neatness s for confidence s for the educator we know you will be 33 DOROTHY MARY RIVARD Dot” Manchester, N. H. Keene Normal School (1); Pan-Athenaeum (2); Forensic (3); Social Club Council (3). A girl plus a good sense of humor, wit, sweet disposition, conscientiousness, and A no. 1 scholarship, and the result would equal DOT. BERNICE OLIVE RUDDY Bernie” Concord. N. H. Social Club (3); Art Club (2) (3); Pan-Athenaeum (2); Representative (2); Senior Glee Club (1) (2). She is a good student, a true friend, and has a winning personality. All of these characteristics predict success in the future. CARRIE MAY SMITH Quincy, N. H. . „ c , Carrie is a quiet girl and a true friend. n°J '°°n interest in her work and her co-operation with those w o were or una c enough to train with her. CLAIRE MARIE SULLIVAN “Sully ’ Manchester, N. H. Forensic (1) (2) (3), Corresponding Secretary (2); Varsity Debating Team (2) (3); Pan-Athenaeum (2) (3); Junior Glee Club (I); French Club (1) (2); Volleyball (1); Representative (2). Never a shirker, always a helper, and she’s a fine debater as well. 34 EVELYN YOUNG Ashland, N. H. Beauty, charm, and a shy. friendliness have earned for you a lasting place in the hearts of your friends. MARGARET MARY TOLF. Peggy” North Walpole, N. H. Basketball (1); Representative (1) (2); Volleyball (1); Pah-Athenaeum (2); Junior Glee Club (1). The eyes have it.” Peggy's personality is shown through her sparkling black eyes. Quiet yet always ready to share in the fun. BARBARA TOMMIE TRACY Barb Berlin, N. H. Junior Glee Club (1); Representative (2); Associate Justice (2); Volleyball 0) (2). A happy smile and a grand display of dimples. We shall remember Barbie as always having a good word for everyone. PHYLLIS MAY W1GGIN Dover, N. H. Glee Club (1) (2) (3), President (2); Social Club President (2); Pan-Athenaeum (I) (2); Forensic (I); Speed ball (I); Band (2); Orchestra (2); Governor (3); Representative (2); Secretary-Treasurer (I). Ready, willing, and able.’’ Ready to lend her melodious voice, Willing to be a true and supporting friend. Able to undertake her official duties. 35 VIRGINIA NATALIE ANDREWS North Conway, N. H. Virginia possesses a fine cap of knowledge and always wears a veil of refinement. To such a personality, success is inevitable. VELMA PEIRCE Val” Peterboro, N. H. 'Drop a word of cheer and kindness, Just a flash and it is gone; But there’s half a hundred ripples, Circling on and on.” RUTH JOSEPHINE FITZGERALD Ruthic” Peterboro, N. H. The sun be warm and kind to you, The darkest night, some star shine through, The dullest morn a radiance brew, And when dusk comes, a hand to you.” MARGARET THERESA LYNCH Concord, N. H. Most of us have not had an opportunity to know her very well, but those of us who have can testify to how much pleasure the others have missed. 36 LUCILLE STERLING “Sunny” Portsmouth, N. H. Lucille, with her smile and charming personality, has made many friends in her one year at Plymouth Normal School. MABELLE IDA STEVENS Salmon Falls, N. H. Although she has not been with us long, her quiet smile and winning personality have endeared her to us all. EDNA YOUNG Ossipec, N. H. Edna possesses extreme nonchalance and— “A quick responsiveness in word and deed, A dignity and stateliness at need. The will to follow or the art to lead.” 37 3it iHcmnriam IHanbn Victoria |)lateft Dur (Classmate Training Schools: Model School, Hancock and Dalton. ALUMNI “Lente, lente, noctis equi”—so Ovid wrote in times past, and our thoughts may now correspond with his. As new alumni the class of 1937 has found that time advances, as did the horses of the night, rather rapidly. Much we have absorbed, discovered, and realized in the short space of a year. New, vibrant experiences and friendly new personalities have advanced us swiftly during our year of teaching. Small rural schools hidden in New Hampshire’s hills, and large brick schools surrounded by busy city life—both have claimed Plymouth’s graduates. Wide hills, crowded city streets, quiet spaces, and small bustling mill towns, have felt the influence of the “Plymouth spirit’’. I rather like to think of Plymouth alumni as a quietly forceful group, backed by New Hampshire’s scarred grey hills, forging surely ahead. Jean Elkins Words and music by Martha French — Class of 1916 “Normal, our Normal, Dear old school without a peer; We’ll honor her, we’ll cherish her, We’ll hold her ever dear, She who giveth of her knowledge To the rich and poor the same, May her praises ring forever, Yes, praises to her name!” 42 ALUMNI Each reunion year brings a better organized, more interested group of alumni back to its Alma Mater. In June, 1937 a most successful reunion took place at Plymouth. There were about 150 of the alumni present and forty-four classes were represented. It was particularly gratifying to welcome a member of the school’s first graduating class, Miss Caroline Leverett of the class of 1873. Among the other earlier groups represented were the classes of 1884, 1887, 1891, 1893, 1898, 1899 and 1900. All of the alumni expressed much interest in the normal school of today with its many improvements in curriculum, buildings, and campus. After two days of visiting and recalling familiar scenes, the group gathered for a banquet at Mary Lyon Hall, where each class sat together and enjoyed the companionship of earlier school days. The alumni looks forward to more such successful reunions in the future. At present Plymouth has three active alumni units, two in New-Hampshire, and one in Boston, Mass. The Plymouth unit includes alumni from Plymouth, Ashland, Campton, and North Woodstock. There are approximately 30 active members and meetings arc held three times a year. Each Spring a tea is given for the graduating class and faculty of the Normal School. The Plymouth unit has, in the past, presented gifts of money to the school. The Concord unit, more recently founded, is exceedingly well organized and is doing most commendable work. There are about 50 members from Concord and the surrounding towns. Several meetings are held each year and recently a scholarship fund has been established for students of Plymouth Normal School. The Concord unit presented a gift of money to the school last year. The Metropolitan unit is made up of alumni members from Massachusetts towns and cities near Boston. Its meetings are held several times each year at the Pioneer Hotel in Boston. This unit is doing excellent work in organizing alumni who have left the state, and who would otherwise lose contact with the school. The Class of 1938 will soon become members of the alumni group. Plymouth Normal School needs the loyal support of each graduate. During your stay here this school has given you the best education and training possible. In the future it may need your help and its influence may be greatly weakened or strengthened according to the interest of its alumni. There is yet much work to be done and units need to be established in other parts of the state. The alumni extends to the Class of 1938 an earnest appeal to keep the school spirit constantly alive. 43 CLASS OFFICERS Senior—(Seated center): Secondary—President, Florence Collins; Vice-President, Edith Linton; Secretary-Treasurer, Lucille Marshall. Elementary—President, May Fuller; Vice-President, Wilda Gray; Secretary-Treasurer, Rita Horace. Junior (Seated right): President, Lucille Smith; Vice-President, Olive Marshall; Secretary-Treasurer, Elvi Kcurulaincn. Sophomore—(Seated left): President, Marion Finnigan; Vice-President. Beulah Jcnncy; Secretary-Treasurer, Lillian Morin. Freshman—(Standing center): President, Vesta Tourvillc; Vice-President, Margaret Robinson; Secretary-Treasurer, Grace Holt. First row: F. Hikcl, G. Bailey, D. Carter, C. Knott. H. Grace, A. Wojnilowicz, G. O’Mara, C. Gould, F. Zaremba. Second row: V. Ham. C. Graziani, T. Wade, I. Surowiec, L. Mitchell, H. Dowse, P. Kcnison, E. Parmenter, R. Jewell. Third row: M. Peasley, B. Jenney, M. Finnigan, R. Nichols, G. Hinman, G. Goudic, M. Devins, C. MacConnell. Fourth row: R. Richards, B. Mason, A. Mahurin, H. Thomas, A. Caldwell, D. Berry, R. Belanger, M. Renfrew, B. Downing. M- Burnham. M. Fitch. Fifth row: L. Morin, H. Johnson, M. Collins, I. Plummer, L. Smith, B. Pattce, D. Luzo, O. Marshall, E. Keurulainen, H. Lee, K. Carleton, R. Burnham. Sixth row: W. Breck, W. Carter, C. Chmielcwski, J. Amato, G. Sargent, W. Scott, G. Day, H. Greer, J. Pounder, R. Yeaton, C. Guay, S. Haley, E. Papacostas, P. Sillgrcn, B. Couhie, D. Ncvcu, L. Roy, F. Crcgo, M. Fletcher, S. Grove, D. Stone. MIDDLERS FRESHMEN First row: A. Hclmc, D. Clark, P. Sommers. B. Place, F. Piecuch, B. Wood, M. Albcc. S:cond row: V. Lunt, R. Stearns, P. Eldredge, V. Nelson, D. Gadwah, D. Wormstcad. I. Telfer, F. Lcfabvre. Third row: V. Littlefield, L. Bachcldcr, L. Kelley, L. Demers, R. dc Roche monte, M. Davis, R. Dcnsmore, M. Rosi. Fourth row: C. Lewis, J. Mitchell, E. Linton, H. Glannon, M. Halpin, E. Doe, C. Gaudrcau, L. Watson, I. Folis. F fth row: G. Woodward, E. Bartlett, H. Chase, G. Seaver, M. Burke, J. Morse, V. Tourvillc, M. Robinson, G. Holt. M. Colby. G. Watson. Sixth row: J. Herbert, N. Baglcy, A. Kaszuba, M. Leonard, D. Sanborn, B. Wood. SOCIAL CALENDAR September:— Faculty Tea for Freshmen Freshman Reception October:— Entertainment Chadwick Evans Co. Debate University of Vermont vs. P.N.S. Hallowe’en Banquet and Party Entertainment —Chief Hotopi November: - Governor’s I inauguration Debate St. Michael’s College vs. P.N.S. W.P.A. Concert December:— Christmas Banquet and Party Christmas Glee Club Concert and Pan Athenaeum Presentation of “Why the Chimes Rang” “Romancers” Pan Athenaeum Christmas Caroling February:— Debate—Salem Teachers College vs. P.N.S. Valentine Masquerade Boys’ Basketball Games—Plymouth v Castleton there Plymouth v Castleton here “Station YYYY” Pan Athenaeum Debate University of Detroit vs. P.N.S. March:— Girls’ Basketball Game—Varsity vs. Alumni Entertainment—Carmi Squires, Soloist Governor’s Inauguration Entertainment— Mystery Men April:— Open House at Russell House “Stars and Groceries”—Pan Athenaeum “Jazz and Minuet”—Pan Athenaeum May:— May Party Scholarship Day Debate—Keene Normal School vs. P.N.S. Spring Concert—Girls’ Glee Club combined with University of New Hampshire Men’s Glee Club June:— Last Campfire Last Chapel Alumni Tea for Seniors Baccalaureate Class Day Commencement Exercises 47 GLEE CLUB ORCHESTRA P. N. S. BAND THE FORENSIC CLUB President—Katharine Fairbanks Corresponding Secretary—Norton Bagley Vice-President—Ina Morrill Recording Secretary—Frances Piccuch Faculty Adviser—Mr. Swctt 52 PAN. ATHENAEUM (Cnmmcnmttrnt flag “A Midsummer Night's Dream An out - of - door presentation of a Shakespearean comedy, given by Students of Plymouth Normal School Friday, June 18, 1937 On the West Lawn of Mary Lyon Hall at 8: JO P. M. Directors: Dramatics, Mrs. Eva Furlong Dancing, Miss Beatrice Hodgdon Music, Miss Gertrude McGunigle DRAMATIS PERSOHAE THESEUS, Oulu of Athena EGKUS. father to Heraia LYSANDER j la tore DEMETRIUS ) with Kerala PHIL08TRATE. muter of revtfc OBERON. Km of the fairiei PUCK. Robin GoodfWtow Onet me Banka Ina Momll Edith Unton PhyTOe Wlnrta Lucille Manhall Eunice (XMara Katharine Fairbanki BOTTOM, a weaver (Pyramu.) Jean Elklne FLUTE. a bellow, mender (Utiabe) Mar;one McGregor SNOUT, a tuiker (Wall) STARVE LING, a taller. (Moon) SNUG, a Joiner (Lion) IIIPPOLYTA, queen of the Aaaaona HKRMIA. In tore with Lyeandtr HELENA, to love with Demrlrtut T1TAN1A. Queen of the fairiea PEASEBLOSSOM Marie Kinnin Wanda Itatrk WiUa Cray Alice Loot Lmilne Nut Edith Wallace Wlanlfrad Claui Ruth Halford THE FAIRIES: Dorothy Carter, May Ptifcr. Ruth Halford. Alberta Cutter, ElUabeth McCarthy. Lillian Merle. Mildrad Peaaky, Doria Plummer. Maheil Renfrew. Paula Slttoren. Alice Thibodeau. Planter Zaremba. THE CNOMES: RiU Balancer. Getwrteve Coudie. Patrkla Mack. Crrtchen O'Mara. Baaaar Pamweiler. SCENES: Grounda of the Deke'a palace A wood near-by. 53 Violin: Dorothy McVlcar Pvaro: Manan Atwood President Barbara Pattcc Secretary-Treasurer—Lilian Demers Vice-President—Rita Belanger Faculty Adviser—Miss Farrell FRENCH CLUB President—Alberta Fissette Vice-President—Pauline Kenison ART CLUB Secretary and Treasurer—Elizabeth Papacostas Faculty Adviser—Mr. Stevenson SOCIAL CLUB COUNCIL President—Rita Belanger Secretary-Treasurer—Charlotte Lewis Vice-President—Eleanor Parmenter Faculty Adviser—Miss Werme GIRLS’ BASKETBALL First row: M. Renfrew, M. Peasley, C. Blake, M. Collins, E. Keurulainen, B. Wood, D. Luzo Second row: I. Tclfer, W. Gray, R. Richards, B. Jenney, Miss Hodgdon, Coach; M. Fuller, M. Colby, M. Finnigan, L. Morin BOYS' BASKETBALL First row: C. Chniielewski, W. Carter, J. Amato, A. Kaszuba, J. Herbert Second row: Mr. Stevenson, Coach; W. Brcck, W. Scott, Manager SKI ENTHUSIASTS INAUGURAL ADDRESSES Our Governor President Silver and Fellow Citizens: Why do we have government? Whether it be a family, a nation, or a school such as ours, government is necessary to provide for the general welfare, peace, and order of the group to be governed. The purpose of government today is service rather than power. Man is ever striving to attain the satisfaction of his wants. To this end he will voluntarily co-operate with his fellowmen. As long as the benefits derived from this action are to him greater than the discomforts involved, such co-operation is not hard to secure. However, when his individual accomplishment is not apparent, he may refuse to co-operate. In many cases the failure of an individual to co-operate may not be detrimental to the group at large. If, however, the common good is jeopardized, force must be applied by some form of organized action. Thus we have government to perform for the community, those services which require political action; though not always by employment of force, there is always the possibility of a resort to it. Every country in the world is governed under something which may be called a constitution, a set of principles or laws fundamental to the government of the state. The constitution is not only a written document, but also those unwritten laws of precedent. A living constitution cannot remain static but should keep pace with social and economic changes. The rules and principles of government must be changed in order that it may function effectively under different circumstances and changed conditions. The Preamble to the Declaration of Independence states that “to secure these rights—life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it and to institute a new government, laying its foundations on such principles and organizing its powers in such form as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.” The fact that our existing government is not efficient in its work, that it is ill-suited to existing conditions at many points, is not sufficient to warrant a sweeping change in the constitution, which is a group of principles and rules in accordance with which the government is operated. The task of revision is difficult because not merely the writing must be changed but the unwritten laws of precedent. 61 There should be no objection to criticism of a government by its citizens if it be constructive criticism designed for the benefits of the common good and the improvement of the community. Public opinion should be influential. It is to this end that, at this time, a Forum has been instituted as a medium for expression of the will of the people. It is the privilege of all to contribute in some small way to shaping the spirit, form, and practice of our government. I accept the trust you have bestowed on me as governor, and ask the co-operation of every individual in supporting those principles which are best for the common good. Student Government Officials 62 Our Governor President Silver and Fellow-Citizens: We, as citizens of Plymouth Normal School State, have come to realize, no doubt, through our experience in the Training School as cadet teachers, and through our observation of other teachers, both in Training School and our own Normal School classes, that in disciplining anyone, from the age of six to twenty-six, a dictatorial attitude on the part of the teacher does not gain the desired results. So it is with the government in a state of such a democratic nature as ours. For democracy says by the people and for the people. We, as officers of your government, were elected by you and have the desire to perform our duties for you. We should not be considered as the sole participants in regulating the affairs of the state, but rather merely as a means through which you regulate these affairs. In the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence of our own United States, it says that in order for men to secure their rights, “governments were instituted deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed”. Thus, our National Government was set up and has been carried out with that in mind to this day. So it is with our Student Government here, for we are empowered by and with the consent of you as citizens. I am sure we all prefer to keep a friendly, democratic atmosphere supreme in our relations with one another, rather than one of a dictatorial nature which leads invariably to an unkind, unfriendly, and non-dcmocratic feeling. So let us all remember that the failure or success of student government depends upon each one of us as individuals. I take this opportunity to accept with appreciation the honor you have bestowed upon me by electing me governor of your State. I shall endeavor to uphold the manifestation of your trust in me by performing my duties faithfully and impartially to the best of my ability. And may student government with the aid of every citizen function at its best. 63 Student Government Officials EVERY NIGHT Every night at nine fifteen A whisk of nether-man is seen To sweep the tired highway clean. From far off corners of the dark A broken course his broom will mark From street to street and then the park. He pushes back the dirt and night Just as day and shower might Brush the dark from, black to bright. 64 —Walter Scott Here and There All the World’s a Stage” Mats oui, Mesdames! MOUNTAIN REVERIE “To him who in the love of nature Holds communion with her visible forms, She speaks a various language.” Truly there is no language more beautiful than the visible language of nature that we see and hear all around us. Who does not thrill to the sight of a flock of wild geese outlined in perfect symmetry against the rosy western skies, wending their lonely flight to the far-off woods where some marsh or lake is hidden from the ever-searching and prying eyes of man? Whose heart is not gladdened by the sound of a chattering brook winding merrily in and out among rocks and trees, seeking an unknown destination? Who does not gaze with awe at the majestic snow-capped mountains that rise serenely and calmly heavenwards—mountains that have stood thus for centuries and watched the stream of men come and go. It is indeed a soul-stirring scene as one gazes upon the handiwork of God in the Franconia region. Mere words sound so trivial and meaningless when one tries to describe such marvels of nature. I recall once standing at the north shore of Profile Lake and gazing at the Old Man of the Mountain, thinking the same thoughts that a countless number of other sightseers have thought before me—thinking of the grandeur and lonely beauty of that stone visage. It is only from one particular spot that we arc able to get a perfect view of the face. I wondered how many other feet had trod the same ground that I was treading. Perhaps some weary and disconsolate soul had gathered new strength and courage to face the world with the same solid outlook that we find in that face. It is of interest to know that Nathaniel Hawthorne, when he grew tired and unhappy, would take a trip to the Franconia region and gain new strength to face life’s problems. When he was beyond the care of a physician, he started to visit this beloved region, but got only as far as Plymouth, New Hampshire, where he went to his last resting place. If we go a few rods north or south of Profile Lake, the stone face becomes distorted, and soon it is only a mass of jumbled rocks. It is only in that one small area that we can see the features in their best form. So is it often with our own life. We get the wrong point of view about life’s problems and our fellow friends, and see only the distorted side. If we would but shift the angle, we could benefit from the new viewpoint. Then 73 too, our friends would want us to get the right focus on them and see them to their advantage. We can find flaws in almost everything without much effort. We need to use a little more effort and to seek the good in all we can. A few lines from Whittier seem most fitting to describe that mountain scene: “So shall my soul receive Haply the secret of your calm and strength, Your unforgotten beauty interfuse My common life, your glorious shapes and hues And sun-dropped splendours at my bidding come, Loom vast through dreams, and stretch in billowy length From the sea-level of my lowland home!” Driving homewards, I turned around for a last glance of Mt. Liberty, Mt. LaFayette, and Mt. Lincoln in all their evening colors and I beheld: A rosy shadow upon the mountain side, A fading glow in the western sky, A quiet darkness descending, And then the shadow died. Llvi Keurulainen 74 SCHOOL SONG Melvin Otter son, '38 iL'm'I' iVuT 1 F r p F J- ,J Li; Hail to our Alma Mater, The school we love! Hail to those who’vc shown us The pathway, noble, just, Who gave the light to us in trust. Hail to our Alma Mater, The school we love! Hail to Conning Tower on high above! May Wisdom’s Torch e’er light our way. Hail to Plymouth, Our Love for aye! Hail to our Alma Mater, The school we love! Hail to her hallowed halls, The town above. We love thee, now, in fondest debt, Thy sacred trust ne’er to forget. Hail to our Alma Mater, The school we love! Hail to our student friends, Those ties ne’er rend. And we do hope that they will sec Far nobler deeds to do than we. 75 Recreation Room, Hall Dormitory Dining Room, Mary Lyon Hall SNOW BY NIGHT Wispy tulle of a bridal veil, Or the web of a lace-spun fan, Snowy dust clings to spread tree-tops And yieldingly slim branches bend. Florence Collins A WISH With the sanctity of prayer, May we greet the new-born day With the mem’ry of the sunset, May we welcome the first ray. With the joyousness of living, May our spirits blaze, afire. With the mistiness of twilight, Bring the peace we all desire. 78 Florence Collins HOW TO WRITE A POEM A woman charged up to me one day, full of enthusiasm and afternoon tea. Someone had told her, in a helpful mood, that my pastoral moments were filled with the blissful ecstacy of writing what I called poetry. Now after this woman above-mentioned had surrounded me with silver-fox fur and superlatives, she swished out the Fearful Five, “How do you do poetry?” ending in an interrogation point accomplished by the combined use of eyebrows, lips, and chin. “Madame,” I replied, gathering together my dignity and buttoning my coat, “I do not do poetry; it does me!” Having, as I thought, settled the matter with that, I prepared to mount my erudition and ride away in a cloud of complacency. But, good readers, that was not to be my fate. Madame would not hear of it. She fastened her Harvard accent onto me and backed me into an unreliable chair with the smoke from her F.nglish Oval. She won. � The first and most important item is proper dress. No mere man can expect to write a poem, a good poem, in street clothes. He must allow his hair to assume the appearance of a dust mop. He must purchase a long flowing necktie and fasten it between the vest and chin. And the last but not the least of these—hornrimmed spectacles. Now he is ready for the poem itself. Atmosphere here, too, is imminent. One may “feel” a beautiful passage by walking through a pine forest with the hands clasped firmly behind the back, eyes half closed, head well thrown back, nostrils scenting the faint breeze. Breathe deeply, walk slowly, and keep the mind in a retentive mood by thinking about where the Wind went after it left Scarlett. Now that you have the beautiful thought, rush home, carefully holding the hair from flowing off the head and calmly dash up to your favorite desk. This is the decisive step. Procure a clean piece of paper, your fountain pen, with a bottle of ink to dip the darn thing in, and transfer the beautiful passage to the paper via ink. But your worry has just begun. Is it trochaic, iambic, anapestic, dactylic? Or is it trimeter, tetrameter, pentameter, hexameter, or what the devil is it? If it’s anything but iambic pentameter, you can’t play with me. If it’s anapestic trimeter, trade it for a dog and shoot the dog. Gently recite over and over, “Mary had a little lamb”, and set your beautiful thoughts to its rhythm. Or try the musical winds of limitless space and usher your immortal soul to a seat on the curb. It is best to have the radio going while transposing beautiful passages. It is also best to have five or six kids around you at the time. The best music to have on the former is the “Merry-Go-Round Broke Down,” and the sweetest to have on the latter is, “What do you think this is, a Bar-Mitzver?” 79 Walter Scott f I ANECDOTES , 1918 Alkcrl tiilfllc 81 Z8 83 85 % •' 87 88 Another Safer Studio Annual” The Safier Studio considers it a privilege to have been connected with Plymouth Normal School in the construction of this Yearbook. 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