Rowan College - Oak Yearbook (Glassboro, NJ)

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As an author he collaborated with Myrtle G. Bates and D. Ralph Starry in writing the hook, ' ' Standards in Composition. Dr. Savitz especially delights in reading, motoring, a nd study- ing the many phases of nature, but most of all he enjoys his teaching. A glimpse of Dr. and Mrs. Savitz ' s home-life shows how these hobbies are fostered. As one enters their house, his attention is at once attracted to the two large built-in bookcases flanking thz fire- place, tilled to overflowing with hooks, shelf after shelf of books on the enelt ised p irch. The house itself, situated in trout ot woods, is surrounded by beautiful pine trees and shrubbery. As evidence of their love of growing things, it is interesting that, while living at Westfield, their At Trenton

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nearer to New York to study tor his degree. Such an opportunity was provided in 1896 when Boontoon secured him as Superintendent of Schools. He worked in that capacity until 1901. At New York University he received his B.S. in 1896, his Pd.M. in 1899, and Pd.D. in 1902. In 1897 he obtained an A.M. degree at Ursinus College. From 1901 to 1917 Dr. Savitx was Superintendent of Westfield Schools, except for the year 1914-1915 when he acted as Assistant Commissioner of Education in charge of Elementary Schools. Dur- ing 1V()7 to IV 14 he was, also, Superintendent of the Union County Schools. In I ' M 7 he became Principal of Trenton State Normal School. After six years of service, he was chosen to establish the Normal School at Glassboro. Thus, in the role of a pioneer, he started his work in the southern part oi New Jersey. Aside from his school work, Dr. Savitz has served as President of the New Jersey State Teachers ' Association in 1910, President of the New Jersey Council of Education in I ' M 7, and as a lecturer on School Supervision and Administration at New York University Summer School in 1919. He is a member of the New York School Masters ' Club, the Rotary Clubs of Pitman, Wenonah, and Glass- boro; a Scottish Rite Mason; an Elder and Trustee in the Wenonah Presbyterian Church; and the President of the Gloucester County Council of Religious Education. Education Lafayette Collece New York University

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garden contained eighty different varieties of roses. Dr. Savitz will always be remembered for his activities for the protection of the native wild flowers of New Jersey. Those who have been fortunate enough to know Dr. Savitz in school life realize how deeply interested he is in the problems of young people. As a father of three children, Linda, Helen, and Russell, he is well qualified to offer the guidance needed during each age of the child. The State chose wisely when it selected this man with his specific background to develop Glassboro State Normal School. DR. SAVITZ He is e to t ie oa Which, through blossom and snows, Stands upright and firm, and is ever A pattern of strengtli. Elsie Stein, ' 36.