Towson University - Tower Echoes Yearbook (Towson, MD)

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THE TOWER LIGHT Hazing HE school often points with pardonable pride to the fact that there is no hazing at the State Teachers College. This semi-bar- baric practice has no place in the activities of the Freshmen. However, the urge to tease sometimes overpowers the upper classmen and wild yarns are spun for the benefit of the new students. While no violence is committed and there is no public embarrassment on the part of the Frosh, much mental anguish is inflicted upon that benighted individual. For instance, take that story of the fire drill which has become a classic. Fire drill in the dorm is a very simple thing. The gong rings, people file to the basement where the names are checked, and they return to their rooms. But before the first drill that is not what the upper classmen tell the Freshmen. They tell them that the fire department is called, that at the signal for the drill the siren is heard in the driveway, that the firemen raise ladders to the windows to make possible a rescue and that sometimes even ambulances are sum- moned. The more gullible believe the story for a while but the majority realize the preposterousness of the situation at once. Another favorite is the tale of heavenly hash . Heavenly hash is a dessert. To be specific, it is a delicious concoction of whipped cream, marshmallows, pineapples, and nuts. Last week when it was served a Freshman sniffed, Hash! Why I always thought that had meat in it . This does , said a Senior. It is tiny pieces of meat covered with whipped cream . The Senior ate both her own and the Freshman's portion. These are but two examples of what dormitory Freshmen learn. Everyone takes the jokes in good faith and no one's feelings are hurt. Without a doubt the Freshman will tell next year's Freshmen the very same thing. M. Touchstone, jr. 7. CEN., A Faculty Note Please clear your card of summer books at your earliest convenience. We would like to have our files up to date. Also Miss Keys is waiting for Rats, Lice and History by Zinsserf' 13

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THE TOWER LIGHT Morning Stroll I have been exploring a new place-a strange place. I have inquired of old things-not a trace. I have seen a marvel unfold before my eyes, A transfiguration that all around me lies. Years PZLSI this place held ivy a poisonous thing to me And now that has disappeared and not a leaf I see. There used to be mosquitoes-who gave no warning fair. Scientific drainage has given them a scare. I remember how we used to scramble down the hill. And now sedately we meander at our will O'er steps, that lead us gently down into the dell- Where, incredible to us, stands an old-time wishing well. I saw a watchful mother with ducklings in a row, Out for a morning breakfast in pond where lilies grow. A crayfish scuttled fearfully behind a mud-filled nook To wait until I walked away before he took a look- For bread-crumbs-left by someone's hand- Who must have also seen the great important goldfish Who slid by gracefully, eyes so keen. And as I stood gazing at them there, The crayfish did emerge again from out his hidden lair. I left the pool and wandered,-back, where stood a lovely thing A bridge built by a mason's dream-under which a nymph could sing. But hark! I hear an alien sound! A giggle-shrill and clear. Methinks I'd best retire at once before she finds me here. But no-it's more than one I hear, as down the steps they dance- A whole darn class of Freshmen, around the glen to prance! E. BEAM, Sr. 12

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THE TOWER LIGHT Interviews T is a pleasure to meet someone who has a good sense of humor. Miss Joslin opened her interview with, What would you like to know, how many false teeth I have and what size shoes I wear? Realizing that the City of Baltimore offered a common ground of approach, our new Education teacher spoke of Baltimore as the city which has made such a great contribution to music. Miss Joslin studied at the Peabody Institute. The interviewer discovered a variety of things about the instructor. She has taught in New York, Kentucky, and Maryland. Four years of Maryland teaching were in Goucher College. Not content with teaching in an ordinary fashion, Miss Joslin began a Pent House School in New York City. It was strange to teach so far up from the ground but it was really a grand experience, she remarked. Miss Joslin has many interests, swimming, photography, football, and travel. Confidentially, her pet peeves are chewing gum and girls who swear! Our new nurse, Mrs. Grempler, comes from an excellent background of experience. A native of New York state, she received her first train- ing in Albany. She came to Baltimore and was graduated from the Maryland Nursing School. After several years she became superintendent of the Franklin Square Hospital. From there she went to Johns Hop- kins and now we claim her at the Maryland State Teachers College. Mrs. Grempler may be invited to go for a swim at the Y most any time, for she expressed a great love for aquatic sports. She admits a great interest in young people, which will certainly aid our aches and pains. M. C. CHECK: Medicine It's a pretty color this orange stuff But one small dose and that's enough. It twitches your face and makes you frown And almost turns you upside down. I've often wondered if some kind man Would ease my burden, if he can, And make my doctor take some too, I think he'd change it then, don't you? PAUL O. Mfxssicor, Fr. 4. 14