Towson University - Tower Echoes Yearbook (Towson, MD)

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THE TOWER LIGHT 25 unsatisfactory substitute, and all because the inflowing stream of sub- scriptions proved to be woefully inadequate for the fruition of the ambitious plans of its leaders. The present senior class is earnestly endeavoring to succeed where its predecessors failed. It intends to revive the time-honord custom which has been allowed to lapse, proposing to publish not only an improved TOWER LIGHT, but also a year-book worthy of the name. To produce such a book, as practically all of the higher institutions of learning issue, it is essential that a lOOZ subscription be obtained. The seniors will, it is hoped, subscribe because they realize that by so doing they will be contributing toward a volume which they will, in years to come, number among their most treasured possessions. The juniors will lend their support because they realize that they, next year, will be confronted with the problems of upper-classmen, and will require and expect the cooperation of those who succeed them as juniors. ' Since, then, no sufficient reason can be advanced for anyone's withholdinghis or her support, we hope that each section will in a very short time be able to report that its every member has rallied to the banner of progress. Let everyone set a date upon which to meet his obligation, and allow nothing to deter him from keeping faith with himself, his class, and his school. Remember that Pro- crastination, that thief of time, stands ready to wreck the best of in- tentions, if he is given even the slightest of opportunities. A ,W. BAUER, '28, Notes Prom A Sideliner OUR weeks have passed into history since the Juniors took up their labors at the Maryland State Normal School. It is quite stimulating to observe how these new citizens are gradually adjusting themselves to a new environment. When on their very first days among us one looked closely at the visages of the candidates, an opportunity was afforded to analyze the many and different expres- sions worn by the new comers. Aspirants coming from the coun- ties, far and wide, some accompanied by parents, appeared actually awe-stricken and dumbfounded at the immensity of their new abode. Wild-eyed and amazed they wandered aimlessly up and down the cor- ridors, stepping as gently and lightly as possible, measuring with care

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Cn Beginning S a deep thinker once remarked,-What is well begun is half done. The inherent truth of his statement may well be appre- ciated by humanity in general and by us, students of M. S. N. S., in particular. It is in connection with this, our magazine, that a proper start is urged. But before we can do so intelligently, the aims and ideals which are to be Worked for must be known. The intention of the staff of the TOWER LIGHT for the coming year is to put forth, as purely as possible, a literary magazine. In such a compilation would be encircled the subtle beauties of poetry, the masterly thoughts of essays, the engaging qualities of stories. Rounding out and orna- menting the structure of the magazine would be lively cartoons, illu- minating illustrations. The TOWER LIGHT should, with this laud- able program, be a pleasure to read and keep. To say that cooperation is required to effect such a purpose is to utter the commonplace. What is more important, however, is this- our magazine aims to be a literary haven, a place where those who seek to express themselves may come and feel confident that their efforts will be appreciated in the fullest sense. A. STEIN, '28. 'QWQ' ls It Going Over? NLY one short, year has passed since the members of the class of 1927 conducted a campaign, the object of which was to gain for our school publication, the TOWER LIGHT, that basis of financial solidarity which only the support of a united school could give. While the primary motive of this campaign was to obtain subscrip- tions to the TOWER LIGHT, members of the inner circle realized that upon the success of their undertaking rested' their chance of carrying through a project to publish a year-book for the graduating class. For some years past, the graduating classes had forced themselves to be content with poor apologies for year-books, usually special issues of the TOWER LIGHT raised to a new dignity through embel- lishment and enlargement. For the class of '27 was reserved the unwelcome distinction of being the first class to be without even this 24 '

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26 THE TOWER LIGHT each fall of the foot lest some false move add to their already great discomliturei Looking here and there in astonishment they could be heard commenting one to another, Boy, this is pip, A swell look- ing joint, Best I've been in, etc. Those hailing from the monu- mental andf neighboring cities presented quite a contrast. These youths hardened by years of contact with the noise and bustle of a large unit of population, sized up the situation in quite a different manner. Neither with the magnificence of our elaborate building, nor the beauty and expanse of our premises were they astounded, but passed this and then that up, unconcernedly, in a characteristic blase manner. All the preliminaries over we see the neophytes start on their perilous journey. The first two or three days, confronted by such perplexing rooms, entering and leaving classes promptly, and, most important of all, procuring necessary books from the library ever thronged with surging multitudes, many were the drawn and pale countenances harassed by distress. However, sophisticated and ex- perienced Seniors need not snicker nor smile at the woe-begone ap- pearance of these novices. Were they not Csaid Seniorsj in like difiiculty just a few months back when faced by the necessity of searching furiously for suitable material, even from our well regu- lated and efficiently organized library? After the storm ffirst week's trials and tribulationsj had some- what subsided, the perturbed juniors were subjected to yet another ordeal, in what is-branded as Rat Rules, which, as many contend, greatly expedite their adjustment and enhance their reputation with the seasoned element of the school. Performing chores of every nature, and description, running hither and thither, fetching this and doing that, saluting and standing in 'a dignified military fashion to pay their tributes, supposedly lessened the swell-headedness and thereby promoted good feeling, enlivened school spirit and friendship between the two warring factions. But now this spasm is over, and apparently the criminals have escaped without suffering loss of arms or legs or being seriously maimed or incapacitated. Consequently, both juniors and Seniors are gradually sinking deeper and deeper into the sea of books, bent upon getting the most out of a Normal School careerg the juniors to make an auspicious beginning and an indelible impression, and the Seniors to make a whirlwind finish on which their future success in this line of endeavor is dependent. Finally, the school, and especially this publication, wishes hereby to express its sincere hope that the two last worthy objections men- tioned above, may come within the realization of all. CARROLL S. RANKIN, '28,