Western Oregon University - Yearbook (Monmouth, OR)

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THE NORM after school Opened. Addresses of welcome were given by. different citizens to which members of the faculty responded. The remainder of the evening was spent informally. The music of the Monmouth tBand added much to the pleasure of the evening. The History Department rendered a very interesting program in Assembly, on Columbus day. Those taking part in the exercises were: Loraine Johnson, Rhea Benson, Carlotta Crowley and Helen Peery. Some very instructive and interesting talks have. been given at dif- ferent times, during the chapel hour Addresses have been given thus far by Hon, Martin. Foster, United States Representative from Illi- nois; State Superintendent L. R. Alderman; Dr. J. R. N Bell, of Cor- vallis; Dr.H. C. Du11smere,of Independence, and Mr. Riches repor- ter for the ttOregon J0111',nal ll The Vespe1tines gave the First Open meeting of the year on the evening of November 3d. The numbers were a 1 well rendered and the meeting was voted a great saecess. The Y. W. C. A. was organimd Oct. 10, by Miss Elizabeth FOX, Traveling Secretary of the Association The following are the officers: Lela Scottxpresident; Lela Erickson, Vice presilent; Queen Lynn, sec- retary; Allie Ferry, treasurer. Emma Knutsen has charge of the Missionary Dep 11't1nent and Alice Morrison of Bible Study. An orchestra and glee clubs have been organized and are making rapid strides toward fame. . The Normal So'ciety entertained the faculty, students and nther guests at an informal dancing party in the gy111., October 28th. A very enjoyable evening was spent by 1111, and it is hoped that this will be but the fnst of many similar oncasions. On Hallowe en night a party of students, occompanied by Miss Parrot, Mr. Beaumont and Miss G1 ace Davis, wended their 11 ay t0 tiCupidls Knoll. They presented a very wierd and ghostly appear- ance. Having r111'1ved on the ttKnoll, ll 3 large bonfire was soon bright- ly burning. Games were plaied and the ttspooks i left their ethereal habits long enough to indulge 1n apples and nuts. A11, excepting Mr. Beaumont, went home feeling better for the evening's enjoyment. He felt rather sad as he had lost a very valuable eap-but his counte- nance was transfmmed when the next morning at chapel, he was ple- sented with another as nearly like the old one as could be 0bt1i11ed.

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given by the churches to the faculty and students, on the iirst Friday THE NORM Sophomore s, you re rather wise, we ken But oh, you Freshmen. Sophomores. The first meeting of the Sophomore class was called In October for the purpose of Olganizing. Although there were only fifteen members present they were all ttgood men and true. ,7 1231 Constable was elected, president, and 1s sure to prove a competent one; Elva Boone, Vice - president; Loraine Johnson, secretary; Joe Bogynska, treasurer, and James Gentle, Sargent- at- -.arms The Sophomore class 1s well represented on the ttNorm staff, Miss- Constable being literary editor, Miss Johnson, reporter for the Del phians, Mr.0stei11,ath1etic editor, and Mr. Bogynska, business man- a.ger Besides the members of the ttNorm staff the class is represented in the Student Body by Mr. Gentle as seCIetary, and Mr. Bogynska as yell leader 'lhen too, two of the class belong to the Olchestra. M1. Bogynska plays the bass horn, and Mr. Gentle the comet. The showy colors ,Ared and black, were chosen for class colors. 1 It seems that they are very fashionable among the classes as seve1 a1 wanted them, especially the Seniors. The members of the Sophomore class consider themselves as greet- ly honored in having With them a. student who is capable of great things. They think that anyone who can produce such things as a verse for ttMy Oregon is doing well. We are proud of Miss Neely. Although the Sophomores are small in numbers they are mighty in class spirit, which will be proved to other classes before the term is' over. The opening event of the Normal was the basket dinner on the. campus. The ladies of Monmouth prov1ded a bountiful lunch for the . guests and students. Immediately after lunch all repaired to the Chapel where they listened to a number of e11thusiastic addresses. Among those who spokeE were: President Aokerman, Senator M. A. Miller, of Lebanon, Col Hofer, of Salem, E. F. Carleton, Assistant Superintendent of Publish Instruction, P1eside11t W. J. Kerr, of Cor- vallis, Plof. E. D Ressler, former president of the Norma1,H0n. Ira C. Powefl, Hon. F1 ank Chambers, of Lincoln County, Supti H. O. Sey- . 1110111', of Folk COuntny'upt. W. M. Smith, of Marion COunty, and PrOf. J. B. V. Butler. 1 The faculty twith the exception of Mr. Gentle, who was reported to have come on a freight traim arrived early and went to work with a, will-expecting the students to do likewise. A very'enjoyable evening was spent in the eh 1p31 at a reception ,

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TH E NOR'M VESPERTIN ES. The purposes of the Vespe1 t111e society are to facilitate debating, orating, making e2 temporzmeous speeches, assist in the mastery of making so rial gatherings a, success and practising the working knowledge of parliamentarylaws. The Vespertine society has been very successful in Carrying out these purposes. Debz1ti11g has always been a strong feature 1n this society. Gre 1t i iterest was 111 1nifested upon each side and the leading questions of the 11111 1vere discussed with spirit. Every member was benefitted by these debates. , I It has been their good fortune to have members chosen to enter inter- collegiate Oratorical contests, and the work done 111 this depart- ment is looked back upon with special interest. - In soci1l affairs of the Normal school, the Vespertines have ta ken a very prominent place 111 the past. There were holiday parties, re- , ceptions and house parties, Ivhich were the pride of every member and enj oyed immenselv by all. Each one took an active part and realized , that the society was for her benefit. The society, being diseontin 1ed for two years on account of the. closing so the NOrInal Sch6olI, is now an orgamzatlon Composed en tirely of new members. ' Miss Fridd, who is the society s critic and advisor, aSsisted in its re- organization. We are very pleased t6 have her for 21 1ne111ber.Her 1 . strong personality and sound advice will be of great aSsistanoe in mak- ing the society 11 suc6ess. Much enthusiasm and interest was shown 1n electing .the differ- ent oiiicers. Miss Miekels6n was elected president, and proved to us that we had made no mistake 1n our choice, by giving an excellent extemporaneous talk urging the mernbers to be loyaIl to their society, to do everything they were called upon to do and t6 meke the Ves- pertine society a 01 ed1t to the Normal. The other oiiicers of the Isoei? I ety were elected as follows: Miss Kelly, vice president; Miss Ryan, secretary; Miss Yoder, treasurer, and Miss Knutsen, sergeant- -z-1t- -.armsI The society hws bright prospects f61 the future. and we look for : ward to 11 very enjoyable year in our work.