Western Oregon University - Yearbook (Monmouth, OR)

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t-WK'W mg 7,, h i A'V ittwn rm W m-Nurr Mm ,1 imam m am 'i' MW Mt! Him: '3 M Hum? Vugmg mu wmv'zn 1' w w'wsxtgzm s'a W's? ! mm am. ' h Um, .f ; aquif'am mu n vmmw m 1. i Mi n: hid v! 3 mil 1 up 6.: W 3. Cf mm: H mri- THIRTEEN T H E N ORM as well. Thorwaldsens conception of iiNighti, is symbolical of our school during the past two years, for it, like the goddess of Night, was not dead but sleeping; and the Alumni and friends spread their protecting wings over the Normal, as does the god- dess hers over the two sleeping infants clasped in her encircling arms. The result of this careful nurturing by the Alumni and friends is typified by iiMorning? which is full of life and anima- tion, and which fittingly represents our school at the present time. Today we feel very warmly the glowing rays of the morning sun and tomorrow the full glory of her noonday beams will illuminate its halls ; but never again we trust will the setting sun be typical of the Oregon Normal School. As we are the first class to receive our full growth under its nourishing influence, it behooves us to solicit the diligent garden- ering of the faculties of our successors, so that this sun may never descend, but in the coming years we may see it rising higher and higher until it has climbed to the highest run of the Zodiac. We hope this gift will ever remain here as a reminder of what our school has been and what by patriotism, love and work it has become. As we gaze at these Walls we notice that it has' been the custom 01f graduating classes of the previous years to leave some piece of art to decorate these halls in order that they may assist in beautifying the structure endeared by associations and memories and in order that their names may be writ not only upon the hearts and minds of those who are here today but upon those who enter these halls tomorrow as well. We trust that the succeeding classes will follow the example of their predecessors and will leave some gift that will keep their memory fresh in the minds not only of those who will remain, but of those who will follow. As we go out into the world, each to our various duties at different points of the compass this small remembrance will serve as ttthe tie that binds? and in our diverse positions, our minds and hearts will often return to this day and bring to mind the pleasure and joy we felt as we presented this token to our beloved school. The great satisfaction which will vibrate through out beings as we close our eyes on our surroundings and for a brief span of time are- carried back to our Alma Mater and see our gift helping to illuminate her dignified beauty will in no small measure add to the pleasure of life. We do not give this in an obligatory manner but this feeling of giving has proceeded from a great something in our hearts which poets call filial love; a love that is as enduring as granite and as lasting as time. Our only wish is that this gift may ever be respected and revered and that by the grace of God it will remain upon these walls as long as its sun remains above the horizon.

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THE NORM TWELVE . $iftainry President Ackerman, Faculty, Fellow-Students, Members of the Alumni and Guests,- I T was a time-hounored custom among the ancient Greeks and Romans to erect statues and memorials in public places of those heroes and events deserving special com- memoration. Their object was two-fold; first, they wished to show their lovetanol admiration for those who had done s:mething of moment for their beloved country; secondly, they realized the value of having constantly before their youths these great men and events; they realized that constant associa- tion with the great was an inspiration and often led to- an emula- y tion of those thus euloglze-d. The result was a nation loved and honored by her friends; feared and respected by her enemies. We, as a nation, are only beginning to realize the influence wielded by a 'great masterpiece. i Ruskin says, 51 would rather have in my living room the picture of a. beautiful landscape than to be able to View the scene from my'window; because in gazing at the picture I see not only the- View but see also the greatness of the man who willed the brush? , We may not all agree with Ruskin in this assertion, but we do all agree that constant inter- course with the great, either in person or through their works, tends to elevate the youth. ' With this thought in mind and in a small way to show our appreciation of the ser'vicesrendered us by our Alma Mater, and trusting that our gift may wield an influence over those who enter these halls later, we, the February graduates of the year nineteen hundred twelve, wish to present to this institution a slight token which we hope will keep our memory fresh in the minds of those we leave behind and remind all who enter these halls of nineteen hundred twelveis undying interest in. the Oregon N ormal School. In it we have expressed in a very infinitesimal way the great love, esteem, gratitude and appreciation we feel for the invaluable services rendered us by our Alma Mater. Therefore, in behalf of this class, I present. to you this emblem . of our great love. Thesebas-reliefs represent. our school not only as the sun of prosperity shines over it, but in its days of adversity

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THE NORM . f FOURTEEN 011mm Mill N the name of Gad, we the February Class of 1912, being of sound mind tbariring mental defectiV-eness arising from original naturei and in the most robust bodily health tdue to our contortions in the gymi, realizing the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, do hereby make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament. We- hereby appoint President Ackerman our executor Without bonds, and direct that our knowledge, conduct, wealth, privileges and duties shall be divided as follows: I. We Will and bequeath to our honored Faculty our love and gratitude. Also the abundant supply of A-Hs Which have been secured by the various members of our illustrious class. Said A-Ps to be collected from the different noteborCeks 0f the various members of the faculty by President Ackerman, With the aid of the most powerful microscope procurable, and preserved in the laboratory in alcohol, each individual A+,s being put into: the per cent of solution best adapted to preserve it free from tarnish. Upon proof given by any member of theifaculty and duly approved and signed by President Ackerman and the Board of Regents, Mr; Beaumont is directed to: permit said faculty member to take from the laboratory any one of saidAef-is to be bestowed upon any student of the O. N. S. Who has proved himself or herself worthy C'f such honor. II. We also do desire to leave unto our much loved President Ackerman the following: First, the privilege of compelling the Faculty to wait patiently in the Music Room till he shall arrive so that he may never be tardy to Assembly. Said Faculty is especially cautioned against putting their heads out at the Windows and beckoning frantically to our President When the ground between the Training School and the Normal is covered With ice. Second, the sole privilege of inflicting surprise tests upon any class; the foregoing privilege may be given to. Mr. Ostien When it shall have lost its pleasure for said President Ackerman.