Severn School - Yearbook (Severna Park, MD)

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are maintained equivalent to those of the most exacting institutions for which students are prepared. lt is in the smaller country board- ing school, where students and faculty live together, that there is the close and friendly touch which breeds mutual understanding and confidence. ADMISSION Applicants for admission to Severn should have completed at least the equivalent of the eighth grade of Elementary School. They are asked to present an honorable dismissal from the school last attended, a recommendation by the Principal or Headmaster of that school, and a complete transcript of all work done beyond that of the eighth grade of Elementary School. Applicants who have finished the seventh grade of Elementary School will be considered. Such applicants are required to take a scholastic aptitude test and a reading test, and will be accepted if they make satisfactory scores. The number of boarding students is limited. It is desirable, there- fore, that application for admission be made as early as possible. DORMITORIES Students live in the school dormitories, in most instances two boys to a room. The dormitories are in four separate buildings, and are under the general supervision of instructors who live with the students. One building is used exclusively to house the younger students. The House Mother resides in this building. In living arrangements the student body is divided into relatively small groups so that the students may come into more intimate Contact with the instructors outside the classroom. Students study in their rooms during the evening study period, under supervision of instruc- tors who are available to give advice and assistance. 6

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SEVERN SCHOOL LocAT1oN nvmm SCHOOL is located at Severna Park, Maryland, about nine miles from Annapolis, upon a bluff overlooking the Severn River at its widest part. Attractive surroundings offer oppor- tunity for healthful outdoor recreation both on land and on the tidal salt water of the river. Annapolis is only twenty minutes' journey from the school, either by boat or electric car-near enough for the boys to feel the inspiration of the life at the Naval Academy and to witness sports there, yet far enough to keep the boys from undesirable city influences. HISTORY AND PURPOSE Severn School was founded in 1914 for the purpose of giving a thorough and systematic training for the United States Naval Acad- emy entrance examinations. For six years it devoted its work solely to that end. In 1920, however, when the requirements for admission to the Naval Academy were revised and brought in line with the re- quirements for admission to the better engineering colleges, the scope of the curriculum was broadened to include the full secondary school course in preparation for admission to college, with especial emphasis upon training students for entrance to the Naval Academy, West Point and technical schools and colleges. Since 1920 the School has been on the accredited list of the Service academies and of various colleges that admit by certificate. ln 19 3 5 the curriculum was further broadened to include the equivalent of first year college work in Eng- lish, mathematics and science. This additional year of the course is designed to make easier transition from secondary school to college, to admit the more capable students to advanced courses or standing in college, and to insure higher class standing to those who enter such institutions as the Naval Academy or West Point which do not grant advanced standing. The aim of the School is to build for the best in scholarship and citizenship through high standards and an intimate relation be- tween studenrs and faculty. The School is for boys having a higher institution as an objective. To insure later success scholastic standards 5

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DAILY ROUTINE Daily Schedule AM. 7 :15 . . . . . . . Rising BelI 7125 . . . . Calisthenic 7145 . . . ....... Breakfast 8 :zo ...... . . .... Room Inspection 8 :3 5-12 :35 ........ . . Classes and Study Periods 9 :oo-12 :oo fSaturday onlyj . . . ...... Examinations ma. 12 140 . . ............. Lunch 1 :z5-3 :z5 . . 'Clases and Study Periods 3 I4 5-4 4 5 . .... 'Athletic Period 6 :oo . . . ........ Dinner 7:30-10:00 . . ...... TStudy Period 10:15 ...... . . Lights Out and Inspection ' Except Saturday. TA shorter study period is designated for younger students. Students in good standing are excused from Saturday evening study period. Sunday Schedule A.1v1. 7:30 . . . . . . . Rising Bell 8:10 . . .... Breakfast 9:30 . . . Room Inspection 11 :oo . . . . .... IChurch r.M. 12 :3o . . . . ........ Dinner 5:30 . . . ........ Supper 6:30-7:30 . . . Sunday Evening Forum 7130-10200 . . . ...... Study Period 10:15 .................... Lights Out ISevern School is non-sectarian. Near the school are a Presbyterian Church and a Catholic Church which the students attend. If the arents so request, churches of other denominations may be attended in Annapollis. 7