University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Horizon / Iris Yearbook (Stevens Point, WI)

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This year the Round Table almost tripled its membership as more students in CSTC realized the excellent opportunities offered future graduates of the Upper Elementary, Intermediate and Junior High School Divisions. The Round Table, formerly known as Grammar Round Table, held its meetings the second Monday evening in each month. This organization keeps its members informed on the latest information pertaining to the intermediate and junior high school grades. Not only were topics of professional interest presented that are not ordinarily included in classroom discussions, but also divisional interest was built, and members became acquainted with each other. One of the year's highlights and an event for other divisions to note was the panel discussion held at Nelson Hall where leading educators from this area presented an up-to-date viewpoint on desirable qualifications for new teachers. Another meeting considered the revising of curricula to better prepare divisional members for the teaching profession. At a third meeting, senior members discussed their interviews with superintendents and suggested interesting items of help to undergraduate members. The Round Table contributed to school functions and its members are well represented in all school organizations. Quincy Doudna is adviser of the group. Elected to office were Franklin Pearson, president; Gladys Rindfleisch, vice-president; and Betty Richardson, secretary-treasurer. Round Table 19

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Primary Council The Primary Council is organized under the valuable guidance of Miss Susan Colman, Director of the Primary Division. This organization is a student member of the National Association for Childhood Education. Primary Council consists of ail the students who have enrolled in the Primary Department. Because Council members are aware of their responsibility to give each child the best possible start in his formal education, the girls realize their need for a love and understanding of children and for good academic standings. The Council has frequent meetings to promote interest in the various phases of primary work. It also offers an opportunity for wholesome recreation. The training in the Primary Department consists of academic courses for the first two years to give the students the necessary cultural background before entering upon their professional studies. The last two years are spent in advanced courses which instruct them in the techniques of teaching small children. Through observation and actual practice teaching in the training school, the future primary teachers learn to understand and to guide children. First semester the Primary Council had Martha Stock at its president. Second semester these duties were taken over by Jeannette See. The other officers were Lorraine Levra, vice-president, Betty Dietz, secretary, and Margaret Roberts, treasurer. 18

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Forum The Forum, the largest division on the campus, is the organization of the Secondary Division. It is the nucleus of future high school teachers. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are represented in the group. All students who enroll in the Secondary Division are automatically members of this group. Meeting several times yearly to discuss problems of education and to pave the way to careers of successful teaching, the Forum is organized on a professional basis. To develop and promote social and intellectual growth and to strengthen the bonds of fellowship and scholarship among its members is the true aim of the Forum. As a result of the Forum's policy, it has provided leaders for many groups. Forum also includes all students who are preparing for professional careers, such as medicine and law. These spend only a portion of their preparation time at Central State Teachers College, for after two years they usually transfer to the schools for their particular professions. The first two years of study consist primarily of basic courses and in the last two years the students complete work in their major and minor fields. Raymond M. Rightsell is head of the Secondary Division and adviser of the activities of the Forum. This year the duties of president were undertaken by Carl Strassburg and those of vice-president by James Stoltenberg. Helen Weisbrot held the position of secretary and treasurer. 20