Rowan College - Oak Yearbook (Glassboro, NJ)

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there was j?reat curiosity as to what each wc-uld receive. When all had Deen servea, Miss Dilks announced she held the wed- ding ring. The next lucky one was Martha Evens who had found an engagament ring. For Alan Souder there was a money bag indicative of riches to come to him. The aeroplane, sign of ahigh flyer alighted in Clementine Clendining ' s cake and Mrs. Schaible found in her ' s a rooster, symbol of vanity. Mr. Prone chose the piece con- taining an old shoe, always a sign of good luck. After the cabin aiid decks had been cleared there was an informal dance. Be- tween dances the cook, A. W. Souder sang several Scotch songs. In the meantime each membei of the crew and the land lubbers had placed their thumb prints in the log book and at eight bells we cast anchor and left the ship, declaring the voy- age had been a great success due to the hospitality of the owner of the Pie Rut Ship. The next social event was the Thanks- giving Dance sponsored by the Senior 2 s and the Junior B 2 ' s. For days preceding there was feverish excitement and a riol of color in the Industrial Arts room- At last the day of the dance a]i ived and the gymnasium was transformed into a bowe;- After the On February 4, the Music Department brought to the school, two artists, Hans Kindler, cellist and Robert Braun, pianist. A large and appreciative audience found the program all too short. On January 30, the class held the mid- year election with the following results: ' President A. W. Souder Vice Presiflriit Mazie Biggs Secrctarij E. Gertrude Kulp Treasure )■ E. Ruth Marsh At the next meeting held January 4, it was decided to organize a Literary So- ciety and to join with the Senior I ' s in giving a Sports ' Dance on Friday evening, January 25. March 14 was the end of the second term and as Senior I ' s were to go out for practice teaching we invited them to as- semble in the dining room so that we might confer upon them honorary degi ' ees and wish them success in theii ' new work. On Monday, March 17, we wei ' e tran.s- of beautiful flowers, the hollyhocks made by the class. The dance was a success in Cv ' ory way and we felt repaid for the eftor: expended on its arrangement. Meanwhile there were some Red Letter Days not only in our life but in the life of the student body. On November 16, the school was dedicated. The program for the afternoon was arianged by Dr. Savitz and included addresses by Hon. John Enright, Commissioner of Education, Dr. Edwin C. Broome, Superintendent of Philadelphia Schools and members of the Stat? Beard of Educaticn. At the close of the dedicatory service the school sang the Dedication Ode written by Ada P. Schaible. There followed on December 20, a Christmas celebration, in which the sing- ing of carols and the Christmas tree on the C ' :impus were the striking features. People from the neighboring towns came to join the chorus. The Venetian Trio not only accompanied the singing but rendered many delightful selections. The evergreen tree on the platform, the girls holding candles surrounding it, the melodies, both vocal and instrumental, produced an effect which made every one feel the spirit of Christmas. Holidays ferred from our orginal home room to Room where Miss Clark was in charge. April 10, each section in the school planted a tree on the campus, with appro- priate exercises. Ours was a Japanese walnut ti ' ee donated by Mr. Souder. The next day school closed for the spring vacation and for a time we forgot lesson plans and note books. On May 13 we planted the rose hedge on the campus one bush for each member of the faculty, each class and society, and one for every two students. Our history as the class of Senior 2 ' s closes with this year. In looking back over it we feel the deepest sense of grati- tude to Dr. Savitz and the members of the faculty for their efforts in making this year so profitable to us. As we go out in- to the field may we uphold the standards we have set within the fair walls of our Alma Mater. EDITH W. WTLLEY, Sr. 2. 20

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To Miss Grcathcad , who has been a faith ful worker with our kindergarten girls. To Miss Little, who has led the falter- ing movements of our awkward arms up the mountain side to the Palmer certificates. To Miss Arnold, without whose artistic judgment we would frequently have been at a loss. To Miss Toivne, who has won many ad- mirers from the Senior One Class. To Mr. Bon.ghner and Jiis son and help- ers, who have in many ways made pleasant the lives of the Senior Ones. To Dr. Savitz. We, as a class have al- ways felt that Dr. Savitz belonged es- pecially to us. This feeling began at Trenton last year when everyone was singing to him : Why go to Glass- boro? Why must you from us part? We smiled quietly for — we were going to Glassboro too. And, Dr. Savitz, we can say, with all of our hearts, we have never regretted it. We, thei ' e repeat — To Dr. Savitz — a wise counsellor, a sympathetic teacher and leader, and a true and faithful friend. MARIAN A. MAC FARLANE, ' 24. HISTORY OF THE SENIOR IPS Tuesday morning, September 4. 1924, there appeared at the door of the Glass- boro State Normal School a group of people seeking admittance. They had tome from many different parts of New Jersey and some from other states. Their purpose was to take advantage of the offer made by the State Board to experienced teachers of entering the school as Seniors. After being interviewed by the regis- trar, Miss Hawley, we were assigned to a room on the second floor which, from all appearances was not unlike any other but which was to be the home room with Miss Herckner as the guiding spirit. Here wc learned we were to be called the Senior 2 ' s and were to have the privilege of oc- cupying front seats in the auditorium. On September 14, a meeting was called for the purpose of organizing the class. An election was held with the following results : President A. W. Souder Vice President Jessie Anderson Secretary E. Gertrude Kulp Treasure) ' E. Ruth Marsh At the next class meeting the president appointed several committees. The mopt important of them was the Social Commit- tee of which Helen Jenkins was chairman. Some very pleasant social affairs were ar- ranged for the class. The first was the picnic at Alcyon Park on October 22, to which the faculty was invited. It was a very cool day and we can recall with a great deal of pleasure the roaring fire, the burnt doggies, the apples and cider and by way of entertainment, the palm reading by Miss Weekes and Miss Turner. On November 9, Miss Herckner invited the class to a cruise on her Pie Rut Ship. Before sailing she appointed the crew as follows : Nellie Sambrook, Captain. George Lloyd, First Mate Melissa Berdanier, Second Mate Ada P. Schaible, Captain ' s wife Edith Dilks, Captain ' s widder Alan W. Souder, Cook Mary Flynn, Cabin Boy Leona Jordan, Bo ' swain Ether Lagergren, Cockswain Clementine Clendining, Skipper Maurice Prone, Wireless Operator Elizabeth Hirst, Quartermaster E Gertrude Kulp, Midshipman Edith Willey, Mother of Cabin Boy Florence Willey, Father of Cabin Boy E. Ruth Marsh, Mermaid Sara Cheeseman.Sa Zor Elizabeth Fink, Sailor Isabel McCool, Sailor Laura Miller, Sailor Mazie Biggs, Sailor Reba Stiles, Sailor Martha Evens, Landlubber Marion Emory, Landlubber Helen Jenkins, Landlubber ■: Thelma Loving, Landlubber Charlotte Herckner, Figurehead We had hardly started on our voyage when Marconigrams began to arrive and were announced from the Crow ' s Nest by the wireless operator. One stated a re- past would be served without the use of flat silver. As it is customary to have a good appetite on a sea voyage, the pas- sengers and crew lived up to expectations and the platter was literally licked clean. Soon the Quartermaster bore into the main cabin, a onderful cake adorned with candles. Within it were tiny favors and 19

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CLASS OFFICERS SR. 1 F. EVELYN WILLITS Camden County Camden, N. J. .-I n ' ( ;; (;; soiiirtiijirs nilcs Holds in Iter hand llic pciccr. and iiiauncrs, scliools and laws and mind. Activities : Offices held — President Senior I Class 1924, Vice-Presi- dent Senior I Class 1023-24. Treasurer Dramatic Club, Literary Editor The Oak, President Phi Alpha Psi Literary Society. EDNA WHITTINGTON Cape May County Sea Isle City. N. J. Her modest looks Ihc cotiaf r inif lit adorn Szerct as tin- l rinir sr f ccf s I ' cnrafJi the doi ' n. Activities : Offices held — Vice-President Senior I Class 1924, Vice- President Phi Alpha Psi Literary Society, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief The Oak, School Ring Committee Member. Societies — Dramatic Club, V. ' . C. A.. Athletic Associa- tion, Phi Alpha Psi Literary Society. DOROTHY R. CANN Camden County Camden, N. J. A little sn ' cct doth kill much hit t rrness. Activities : Offices held — Secretary of Phi Alpha Psi Literary Society. Corresponding Secretary of Senior I Class 1924. Societies— Sigma Delta Rho, Glee Club, Y. W. C. A., Phi Alpha Psi Literary Society. ADELAIDE BENNETT •Gloucester County Glassboro, N. T. Tlioui ht is the soiil of act. Activities : Offices held — Treasurer ' )f 1024 Class .Senior I. President of Y. V. C. A. S( cieties — Dramatic Clul Girl Reserves. (}lee Clui). Phi Alpha Psi Literary Society. 2