University of Wisconsin Superior - Gitche Gumee Yearbook (Superior, WI)

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A. D. WHEALDON. The students all like Mr. Whealdon. The times they displease him are seldom, Each Chemistry shark Works not for the mark. But the much-cherished comment of Welt done. r i LUCIA SPOONER. To go into Miss Spooner’s room is like stepping into the pages of an old story-book. The very atmosphere is Roman. She has done much toward making Latin a live subject at Superior Normal by her interesting presentation of it. BESSIE CRAIG. Joyous ever as she toils Among the brushes, paints and oils. Our drawing teacher aims to make Us cherish art just for art’s sake. 12

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A. D. S. GILLETT. Merriment is in liis class, but Study, too, reigns there. And if the harmony of these t you seems very rare. Just step into his room some day and ere long you’ll understand Why his work is such a big succ ss. and his students’ think lie’s “grand. t. j. McCarthy. Mr. McCarthy came to us the beginning of the school year to fill the vacancy in the Biology Department. He has proved himself a valuable addition to Normal faculty. EDNA PARK. “Now good digestion wait on appetite, and health on both. Up in the rooms of Miss Edna Park, The girls enjoy full many a lark. The Inns would oft fain linger near. But only lasses enter here. 11

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C. W. SMITH. Mr. Smith is one of the really important factors in the life of the Normal. As .chairman of the Good Order Committee lie has proved both capable and just. In his classes in the higher mathematics he brings out the practical application as much as possible, thereby creating an interest in the work not often taken by the average student in this branch. RITA CALDWELL. “She is pretty to walk with. and witty to talk with. And pleasant, too. to think on.” MAY HILL. W hen Miss Hill tells stories she wins the love of the children and the grownups. too. We hope she will stay with us so some of us can learn the gentle art of story-telling. A. M. ROYCE. Every practice teacher finds a true friend in Mr. Royce. supervisor of the Training Department. His position is a difficult one but for many years he has filled it with a tact and ability that have won the admiration of all. MARION PIERCE. Miss Pierce is physical director of women. She is an enthusiastic promoter of athletics and other school activities. I ndcr her guidance the girls find the strenuous life very attractive. JEAN KIR WAX. Miss Kirwan has a wonderful way of handling and managing the little third and fourth graders. Her rooms were always pleasantly decorated, and this, with her charming personality, made school a delight for both the children and the practice teachers. ELLEN BURKE. Miss Burke is a friend and helper of every practice teacher. AGNES KIRK. When teaching for Miss Agnes Kirk, (hir duties we never would shirk. When we're learning each rule I'or managing school She inspires us with love for our work. 3RACE GEARY. Miss Gv .ry needs no introduction as she is knc.vn to all. Her work at the head of tl.e arithmetic department is a credit to the school. The students, however. especially appreciatpe her efforts as the head of the social committee. In this capacity she has brought the new students into contact with the old and with each other, greatly increasing the spirit of cordiality and fellowship. Miss Geary is preceptress of Crownhart Hall and dean of women. J. A. MERRILL. Mr. Merrill .s one of our old timers.” He has charge of the Geology and Geography departments, being admirably fitted for the w , rk by years of study and research on the geological structure of the United States. His classes have the air of studioiu earnestness found only where the tcacr.cr takes a great personal interest in each student. J. A. WILLIAMS. All students like Both Theory and Pscych Because Mr. Wiliams is teacher. His wonderful knowledge I le gained while in college. Has made his work here quite a feature. HELEN HILL. Miss Hill is clerk and stenographer, coming here in February 1910. She has proved herself competent and unusually efficient. RAE SCHNEIDER. Miss Schneider is assistant to Miss Hill, having capably fulfilled her duties for the last three years. 13