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SEE VALLEY FARM The Exponent SEE VALLEY FARM Northern State Teachers College VOL. XXII ABERDEEN, SOUTH DAKOTA, MAY 13 1924 No. 26 DON'T FORGET THE PRE-NORMAL PLAY --- FRIDAY, MAY 16 PI KAPPA DELTA PUTS ON LARGE INITIATION BANQUETED IN COFFEE SHOP Twelve New Members Initiated Into Local Zeta Chapter of Honorary For-ensic Organization Last Tuesday The Zeta Chapter of Pi Kappa Delta initiated the largest class since its or-ganization at its ceremony last Tues-day afternoon and evening. Those passing the required standards set by the chapter were: Martina Ander-sen, Bertha BoIdes, Mildred Cowles, Paula Graeber, Helen Griffin, William Cruhn, Phila Humphreys, Gunda Ol-sen, Rufus Poole, Benjamin Renz and Alice Sachs. Professor L. B. Sipple was also initiated as an honorary member. The preliminary local ceremony be-gan at 3:30 in the afternoon from which time on until six o'clock, the candidates were made to prove that they believed themselves worthy of membership in the order. Just what the ways and means were is kept a closely-guarded secret: suffice it to say that no one is admitted until he can so qualify in some line of forensic endeavor. Several "pieces of boards" have been reported missing since the after-noon ceremony and several down-town hair-dressing parlors have been endeavoring to find out why they re-ceived so many hurry-up calls during the afternoon; but these are real sec-rets and cannot he divulged at this time. The initiation ceremony was term-inated in a more serious vein at the Y. M. C. A. Hut after which the new members were royally banqueted at the Coffee Shop. President Carroll Stinson of the local chapter presided as toastmaster and delivered a short address setting forth the purposes and aims of Pi Kappa Delta. William Gruhn and Alice Sachs responded most ably for the incoming members. Pro-fessor Root was also called on and spoke regarding the plans which the department hoped to put through next year. Dr. Scurr spoke on„ "The Bene-fits of Belonging to Pi Kappa Delta, in which she dealt with several view-points- the benefits during one's col-lege work, and the benefits derived in later life. The program was concluded at about 8:30 p. m. and the new mem-bers retired willingly after a most strenuous afternoon. MATH CLUB HOLDS 12TH ANNUAL SPRING BANQUET MERTON HASSE TOASTMASTER Nicely Balanced Program of Toasts And Music Concludes Satisfying Feed At The Sherman One of the oldest, annual functions of the campus was held this week when the Mathematics Club held its twelfth annual spring banquet. Held at the Sherman Hotel on Thursday evening, the affair was a decided suc-cess straight through to the end. The committees in charge, headed by Vera Bailey and Clifford Johnson, are to be congratulated for putting the thing over so successfully. After a satisfaction-giving dinner, the following program of toasts was given with Merton Hasse as the cap-able, clever toastmaster: Angles and Angels, Martin Anderson; -Functions. Mr. Mills; Solids. Mildred Cowles; Waffles, Clifford Johnson; Piano solo, Thelma Hagerman; Comets, Earl Zeck; Infinity, Evelyn Mara; Three Dimensions, John Longwood; Vocal Solo, Miss Ruby Grimes; Relativity, Donald Klinger; "Mathematics Ever- More," Olga Larson. This last toast was in the form of a poem patterned after Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven." This poem was written by Mrs. McKeever, a former in-structor of:N. S. T. C. Dr. Foght, with Mrs. Foght, was a guest of honor at the banquet, gave a 'brief talk point-ing out the benefits of mathematics • to the world in general. At the con-clusion of this, the club adjourned feeling well-fed both physically and mentally. MISS YEAGER ENTERTAINS Last Monday evening, Miss Pearl Yeager entertained the members of her club at her home. Miss Florence Evans of Ipswich and Miss Lily Stapp were also among the guests. The girls spent the evening sewing and talking. When they gathered around the table to partake of the dainty lunch, they found unique place-cards in the form of small licenses, of which we hope they will not take ad-vantage in the future. PRIMARY CLUB The Primary Club will hold its last meeting of the school year Wednesday evening of fay 21. The results of Fairyland will he discussed and the club pins decided upon; all members should be there. COMING EVENTS Rural Banquet . . . . . . May 13 Orchestra Recital . . . .May 14 Track Meet . . . . . . . . . May 15 "Valley Farm" . . . . . . May 16 All-School Party . . . . May 17 Annual Concert . . . . .May 20 Normalonian Concert May 22 Expression Recital . . May 23 Junior Prom . . . . . . . . May 24 COMMENCEMENT ADDRESSES A number of N. N. I. S. faculty have engagements for commencement ad-dresses. Mr. Sipple will speak at the following places: Isabel, May 16; Hayti, May 21. Mr. Wray will speak at Athol, May 16; Kidder, May 21; Turton, May 22. Mr. J. W. Thomas, Frankfort, 'May 22; Bath May 25 (Bac-calaureate sermon). Dr. Foght, Al-pena, May 21; Bovvdle, May 22; Selby, May 23; Dupree, May 24; DeSmet, May 29; Huron, June 6. Mr. Lindberg, Vivian, May 16; Doane College, Crete Nebraska, June 5. Mr. Seymour, Am- herst, May 16; -Cresbard, May 20; An-dover, May 21; Hecla, May 22; Fred-erick, May 23; Bryant, May 26; Gar-den City, May 27; Bath, May 28. See Valley Farm THE EXTENSION DEPARTMENT J. W. Thomas, Director, Reports a Growing Interest in This Field of Work The Extension Department has en-rolled approximately 300 students since the beginning of the school year. This is by far the largest enrollment of students in this department since it was organized. Neatly all counties of South Dakota are represented in these enrollments. Roberts County has the largest enrollment with sixty-four teachers enrolled for the five-hour course in Educational Tests and Mental Measurements. These teach-ers are organized into classes and are under the supervision and direc-tion of Superintendent Ralph W. San-ders, class of '23. Without doubt Mr. Sanders has the distinction of being in charge of the largest group of teachers taking an Extension Course in Educational Tests and Mental Measurements in the United States. A group of nine teachers have been taking a course in Public Education in the United States at Conde under sup-ervision of Superintendent N. C. Ab-bott who is to be on the summer school faculty. At Lane in Jerauld .County there are eight teachers studying Education-al Sociology, with Superintendent Frank Thomas in charge. Supt. V. H. Culp has a class of teachers at Tripp. These people are studying Public Education in the U-nited States. Outside of the state, we have en-rollments from North Dakota, Mon-tana, Iowa, Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana. There is a constantly growing demand for our Extension Courses and accordingly the office force will he increased next year. GALLETT STORIES All who are planning to enter the Gallett Short Story Contest should remember that manuscripts are due Saturday, May 24. Only one type-written copy is required. Manuscripts should be handed to Mr. Lindberg,. BROWN COUNTY PLAY DAY IS GIGANTIC SUCCESS FIVE HUNDRED VISITORS HERE N. S. T. C. Is Host on Annual Play Day for Rural School Children of Brown County On May 3, Johnson Field was the scene of the fourth annual Brown County Rural Play and Field Day. Weather conditions were favorable and a very large crowd attended the festivities. The degree of spirit which attended the competition in the var- ious events was remarkable and the various schools are to be commended for the interest taken and the great variety and number of entries in the various events. The meet was carried out In very good order and the county superinten- dent, Mrs. Delo Townsend and the committee in charge, are to be com- mended for their work in making the meet a success. The meet is a fine thing and should be encouaged by all who have the best interests of the schools of Brown County in mind. The committee in charge were Mrs. Town- send, Dean L. B. Sipple, Coach Jacob Speelman, and Mrs. Jean Helgeson. Special mention is due the students from N. S. T. C. who served in the capacity as officials during the meet anKA stayed until the events were over. Among this group were Leon- ard Saylor, Ingvald Hafnor, Charles Homan, and John Murray. Mr. Town- send and Mr. Smith of the Aberdeen Junior High School faculty also serv- ed as officials. Prof. Verne Collinge made a very able and efficient starter and much credit is due him in the way of 'minimizing the confusion which results under similar conditions. Dean Sipple had charge of the jumping events. The meet was divided into two groups-village and rural. Barnard town school anti Bath rural seaool carried off honors in points won. The Campus School ranked first in the highest number of points won by boys; they received a silver cup. It is fitting and proper that the N. S. T. C. should .act as host to a program such as the Brown County Play Day. Many students profitted by learnng how to arrange for similar programs and by learning how they may be conducted. See Valley Farm Distribulion of Extension Students - N.S.T.C 1913 -24 REGENTS ELECT FACULTY FOR NEXT YEAR MRS. GRAHAM RESIGNS-HERE 22 YEARS Two Away on Leave -Several Important Changes and New Members Added "Faculty for 1924-25 Will Be the Strongest in the History of the Institution", Says Dr. Foght At their regular monthly meeting held at Madison on May 1 the State Regents of Education elected the ad- ministrative officers, faculty and oth- er employes of the Northern State Teachers College for 'the ensuing year. It is gratifying to learn that in spite of the difficult economic situation the Regents have seen their way clear to maintain the present salary sched- ule without any cuts whatever, and in a few cases even to increase the salary somewhat. In order to do this it has been necessary to eliminate from the staff a few of the less essen- tial instructors and employes, but, everything considered the faculty for 1924-25 will be the strongest in the history of the institution. Mrs. Lydia A. Graham, who has serv- ed the school faithfully for twenty-two years has resigned to retire from teach- ing. Miss Cleva J. Carson of Ottumwa, Iowa, has been elected in her place. Miss .Carson comes with the finest recommendations. Miss Mary J. Meek has been grant- ed one year's leave of absence to at- tend Columbia University and study towards her Doctor's degree. Dr. Albert E. Woodruff of Chicago University has been elected to suc- ceed Dr. Charles L. Swisher as head of the Department of Physics. Dr. Swisher has resigned to accept the head professorship of Physics in the North Dakota Agricultural College. Dr, Woodruff is a man of splendid preparation and experience, being at the present time one of the instruc- tors in Chicago University, from which school he holds his Ph. D. de- gree. He has also been head of the Physics Department in Butler College. Mrs. Viva Stephenson-Aamodt has been elected assistant professor of English to take the place of Mrs. Le- roy Crawford, resigned. Mr. Fred W. Smith will also be away on leave. He will study at the University of Chicago. Professor S. R. Lipscomb, head of the Science De- partment of the Huron High School has been elected to take his place. Professor Lipscomb has been an in- structor in the Teachers College sum- mer school for several years. He holds his Master's degree from the University of South Dakota and has been unusually successful. Dr. Helen Mackeen Kepler, B. S., M. A., M. D., instructor in Anatomy and Hygiene in the University of Min- nesota, has been elected as house physician for young women and in- structor in hygiene. Dr. Kepler has had unusual preparation and exper- ience for the important position she is to hold. The list below is not entirely com- plete and does not include any of the city and rural critic teachers nor stu- dent assistants and student steno- praphers. President Foght expresses his en-tire satisfaction with the action taken by the Regents at the Madison meet- ing. He believes that a further for- ward looking step has been taken in the affairs of the Teachers College. The following list of administrative officers, instructors, and employes is reported by President H. W. Foght. W. M. Oates, Secretary-Treasurer. Leroy Crawford, Registrar. Annabel M. Hutton, A. B., A.M Dean of Women. Roderick Ross, Assistant Secretary. Hilda Olsen, Secretary to the Presi- dent. Lucile Hatz, Assistant in Secre- tary's Office. Verna Link, Stenographer in Public- ity Department. Dorothy J. Hooper, Secretary Place- ment Committee. F. C. Braithwaite, A. B., Head De- partment of Fine Arts. Carol Williams, B. F. A., Assistant Professor of Art. C. R. Hill, B. C. S., Head Department of Commerce. Etha Burnham, Associate Professor of Shorthand and Typewriting. H. C. Pryor, A. B., A. M., Head De- partment of Education. E:. M. Paulo, Ph. B., Associate Pro-fessor of Education. Lida Williams, A. B. in Ed., Pri-mary Supervisor. 0. S. Wood, A. B., Director of Ob-servation. 0. D. Chase A. B., A. M., Ped. D., Associate Professor of Education. C. F. Malmberg, A. B., A. M., Ph.D., Professor of Psychology. L. B. Sipple, B. Ped., B. S. in Ed., Head of Department of Rural Educa-tion. E. L. Small, B. S. A., Professor Rur-al Science. D. J. Malcolm, B. S., Professor Rural School Supervision. Margaret Briscoe. A. B., A. NI., Pro-fessor Rural School Management. Lauretta Lawless, A. B. in Ed., Pro-fessor Rural Demonstration Teaching. Mary J. Meek, A. B., M. Ph., Head Department of English (leave of ab-sence for one year). Helen M. Scurr, A. B., A. M., Ph. D., Associate Professor English. L. A. Osgood, A. B., A. M., Associate Professor English. Viva Stephenson-Aamodt, A. B. As- sistant Professor English. J. C. Lindberg, A. B. 14 . , Director of Publications. J. W. Thomas, A. B., Director of Ex- tension. A. H. Seymour, A. M., D. Ped., Head Department of History. Henry Onsgard, A. B., A. M., Pro- fessor European History. A. N. Wray, 13. iDi., M. Di., B. A., Professor Economics and Sociology. Alonzo G. Grace, A. B., A. M., As- sociate Professor-History and Social Science. Florence Kroeger, B. S., Professor of Sewing. (Continued on Page 2) MASQUERS OUT-PLAY THEMSELVES IN "TWEEDLES" MR. ROOT COACHES PLAY All-Star Cast Give Fine Interpretation To Difficult Character Piece The Masquers club presented "Tweedles" on May 9, in the auditor- ium, for the benefit of the college Y. M. C. A. The production deserved a much larger audience than was in at- tendance.The play is the latest pro- duction of Booth Tarkington that has been released for amateur production. It was absolutely different from all other plays that have been produced at the auditorium. It has many out- standing features; the difference in stage setting, the old unique tea room and the many antiquities. The char- acters were of a very different type than found in any other play. Each player of the play was especially well fitted to his part and the plot of the play had many marked surprises. Martin Andersen, taking the leading part of the play as Julian Castlebury. deserves a special commendation for the ability shown. He was by nature suited to the part and put naturalness and life into every word. Miss Edna Thinker, Winsora Twee- dies, adapted herself gracefully to the part she took, as one of the "twee- dles." Ernie Moeller, taking the part of the town Marshall, certainly appeared nat- ural on the stage and added humor to the play. Florence Lum added charm in the play in the clever way she took the part of a young society woman. Paulne Wendell, the proprietress of the Antiquity Shop, certainly looked and played her part to Perfection. Helen Guhin, Mrs. Castlebury, Jul- ani's mother, and Theodore Mueller. Mr. Castlebury, a wealthy Philadel- phian, showed much ability in their roles as parents of a wayward son. Keith Wilkes as Adam Tweedle, por. trayed excellently the Tweedle char. acteristics in a difficult role. Carl Schwarz as Ambrose, showei his usual ability to get a laugh out. of every line. Due recognition should be paid to those people who assisted materially, in putting across the play. They were Claire Willson, stage manager; Mer- ten Hasse, property manager; For- rest Seymour, business manager; Mr. Harding and Miss Andersen assisting with the make-up. ,Mr. Root was responsible for coach- ing the play. It is enough to say that this was one of the best plays that has been witnessed for many years. INTERCLASS MEET The Interclass Meet held April 28, 29 and 30, proved a great success. The Fifth Year Class ran wild and piled up a total of 66 points as against the 31 points for the Sixth years, 8 points for the Seventh and Eighth years and 19 for the Third and Fourth. Evans broke the old record in the 220 yd. low hurdles by lowering it from 29 to 28 2-5 seconds. He also lowered the record in the 120 yar I high hurdles by lowering the record from 19 2-5 to 18 2-10 seconds. Ihde broke the javelin record by heaving the spear 154' 7" which is 14 feet over the old record and Palmer added 41 inches to his old 19-foot running broad jump record. "VALLEY FARM" Pre-Normal Play Is Scheduled for May 16; "It's Different" The Pre-lNtirmal play cast is busily at work putting the finishing touches upon Arthur Lewis Tubbs' famous play, "Valley Farm." There is an abundance of comedy in this play which contrasts well with the dra- matic tenseness of the serious situa- tions. The players tit their parts well and succeed in bringing out excellent characterizations. You can't afford to miss this delightful play. It's dif- ferent. Complete Cast Harold Rutledge, a young New. Yorker -Henry Wederhoft Perry Deane, a son of the soil .... Robert Zimmerman David Hildreth, a New York lawyer Richard Bussian Silas Holcomb owner of Valley Farm Theodore Trautman Azariah Keep, a clock tinker William Crawford Jennings, the Rutledge butler Einar Skaarhaug Betty Holcomb, a country flower, transplanted to city soil Evelyn Bonde Isabel Carney, niece of David Hild- reth Thelma Barthold Airs. Rutledge, Harold's Mother .... Clara Herseth Alvira Holcomb sister of Silas .... Eunice Kerr Lizy Ann Tucker. who borrows but "never gossips" ....Dorothy Young Verbena, hired girl at the farm.... Edith Brehe Director Professor Osgood Assistant Director Grace Young MAY DAY QUEEN From three candidates chosen by the faculty. Miss Ruth Griffin was chosen to represent the school as May Queen in the spring pageant which will be given on May 31st. The other two candidates were MiSses Pauline Wendell and Melba Turiff. RURALITE BANQUET AT COMMERCIAL CLUB MAY 13, AT 6:30 Sponsored by Rural Practice Teachers and All Who Are Interested in Rural Community Work The fifth annual banquet of the rural department of the school will be held at the Commercial club May 13, at 6:30 o'clock. The ruralite ban- quet is primarily for the students who are graduating from the rural de- partment of the college; however, any- one interested in rural work may at- tend. The class this year, including the summer school students totals 175. A very interesting program has been planned. Dean L. B. Sipple will be the principal speaker of the occasion. Dr. Foght will represent the faculty. Miss Addie ..amble will be the toast- mistress and toasts will be heard from students. The ruralite banquet prom- ises to be one of the outstanding af- fairs of the year. INVITATION TRACK MEET Eighteen Towns Now Entered; Will Be One of Biggest Events in South Dakota Athletics The number of entries in the annual Northern State Teachers College in- vitation track and field meet for high schools to be held on Johnson Field May 15 are growing daily. To date the following high schools have signi- fied their intentions of sending a good team. Timber Lake, Huron, Redfield, Frederick, Leola, Gettysburg, Bristol, Nlobridge, Bath, Lemmon. Aberdeen, Pierre, -Clark, Selby, Highmore, Wau- bay and Sioux Falls. FRENCH CLUB ENTERTAINED Sunday evening, May 4, the French club was delightfully entertained at the Collins home on North First street. As soon as the guests arrived, Mrs. Collins served a delicious buffet sup- per consisting of French dishes. The rest of the evening was spent in vis- iting and music. The -whole club sang the Marseillaise in French, after which there was group singing. The Misses .Helen and Portia Sarvis gave some very fine piano selections which were enjoyed by all. Twenty-five members were present and all who were there report Mrs. Collins a charming hostess and give an account of a very enjoyable evening. TRACK TEAM DISPLAYED GREAT FORM AT RELAYS FIVE MEN MAKE TRIP Captured First and Second in the Two Events in Which They Entered The N. S. T. C. trackmen gave a splendid account of themselves at the second annual 'Dakota Relays held at Sioux Falls, May 3rd, where more than four hundred athletes from uni- versities and colleges and high schools in North and South Dakota, Minne- sota, Iowa and Nebraska competed in fifteen relays, and field events. Several new marks were establish- ed both in college and university class- es of the medley, one-mile, two-mile, half-mile relays, in the running broad jump and in the discus throw. The showing of our men is some- thing we can all be proud of for Coach Speelman took only five men, and they took first and second in the two events in which they were entered as far as the South Dakota college teams were concerned. The veteran Buena Vista relay team, Which has made a .wonderful record for the past two years, was forced to extend them- selves to their utmost by our men in order to take first in the mile re- lty. In placing first the famous Buena Vista team broke the Dakota Relay record for the mile relay by three seconds. Thus, by the Iowa team barely nosing out over our fast team, this would practically give our men credit for beating the old record by about two seconds. This is a remark- able showing; therefore, we wish to extend our appreciation at this time to the men who put forth their best efforts and energy to accomplish this splendid feat. Ted Remde, the first runner for our team displayed superior ability over his opponents and led his quarter by a good 'margin, thereby giving his own mates a fair lead; but the fast and experienced Iowa team was not to be beaten and soon gained a slight lead, but barely nosed out a win, for Grace, N. S. T. C. anchor man, was rapidly lessening the short space be- tween the Buena Vista anchor man and himself. Our men ran in the fol- lowing order in the mile relay: Reinde, Palmer, Rahskopf and Grace. The great showing of our men in the half-mile relay is practically as good as their display of speed in the mile relay. This is the event in which the famous Buena Vista team won first place at the Drake Relays in the (Continued on Page 2) "FAIRYLAND" ATTRACTS VERY LARGE CROWDS REAL EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT Members of Primary Club and Spon- sors To Be Credited With Fine Entertainment Fairyland attracted a large crowd to the sunparlor of Lincoln Hall last Monday and the members of the Pri- mary Club were busy with the various forms of entertainment or in guiding the people in the choice of books and pamphlets on child welfare. The sunparlor had been attractively decorated. A rainbow formed from crepe paper flowers was suspended over the entrance, while the booths and the light shades were also artis- tically decorated ,with flowers of rain- bow colors. The fairy queen on the throne surrounded by lilies and palms presided with dignity and charm. Mother Goose, Red Riding Hood, Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty, The Queen of Harts, Little Bo Peep, Hansel and Gretel and the fairies were all there to help all to enter into the spirit of Fairyland . The girls having charge of the child welfare booths should be commended for the large amount of splendid ma- terial they had obtained for educa- tion in welfare subjects and for their instructtv,e and interesting talks about the material. The booth showing the work of "Exceptional Children" prov- ed to be one of the most interesting and popular features. All were curious about the puppet plays and "Apple Jack in Healthland" and after seeing these entertainments everyone expressed his satisfaction cilia enjoyment of them. No one could go away without home-made candy, sugar plums from the sugar plum tree, and gingerbread from the roof of Han- sel and Gretel's gingerbread house. The demand for the articles in the Novelty Booth exceeded the supply. Many mothers were surprised at the interest that their children took in the Art pictures. One little boy insisted on buying a copy of the "Arrival of the Shepherds" and putting it in his room rather than to buy candy. The story room proved very successful; it was continuously filled with chil- dren eagerly asking for more stories. It was the wish of the club to bring before the public something that would be valuable and educational and all members hope that this was ac- complished. Many remarked that it was too bad "Fairyland" lasted for only one day as everything looked so pretty and that there were so many things to learn there. Child welfare is a. subject that cannot be exhausted and the more it is studied the more interesting it becomes. The exhibit held last Monday was only an Intro- duction to the subject of child wel- fare but if it created a desire to learn snore and showed in a small measure what there is to do the thpertment of Primary Education feel that "Fairy- land" is worthy of repetition.
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Transcription | SEE VALLEY FARM The Exponent SEE VALLEY FARM Northern State Teachers College VOL. XXII ABERDEEN, SOUTH DAKOTA, MAY 13 1924 No. 26 DON'T FORGET THE PRE-NORMAL PLAY --- FRIDAY, MAY 16 PI KAPPA DELTA PUTS ON LARGE INITIATION BANQUETED IN COFFEE SHOP Twelve New Members Initiated Into Local Zeta Chapter of Honorary For-ensic Organization Last Tuesday The Zeta Chapter of Pi Kappa Delta initiated the largest class since its or-ganization at its ceremony last Tues-day afternoon and evening. Those passing the required standards set by the chapter were: Martina Ander-sen, Bertha BoIdes, Mildred Cowles, Paula Graeber, Helen Griffin, William Cruhn, Phila Humphreys, Gunda Ol-sen, Rufus Poole, Benjamin Renz and Alice Sachs. Professor L. B. Sipple was also initiated as an honorary member. The preliminary local ceremony be-gan at 3:30 in the afternoon from which time on until six o'clock, the candidates were made to prove that they believed themselves worthy of membership in the order. Just what the ways and means were is kept a closely-guarded secret: suffice it to say that no one is admitted until he can so qualify in some line of forensic endeavor. Several "pieces of boards" have been reported missing since the after-noon ceremony and several down-town hair-dressing parlors have been endeavoring to find out why they re-ceived so many hurry-up calls during the afternoon; but these are real sec-rets and cannot he divulged at this time. The initiation ceremony was term-inated in a more serious vein at the Y. M. C. A. Hut after which the new members were royally banqueted at the Coffee Shop. President Carroll Stinson of the local chapter presided as toastmaster and delivered a short address setting forth the purposes and aims of Pi Kappa Delta. William Gruhn and Alice Sachs responded most ably for the incoming members. Pro-fessor Root was also called on and spoke regarding the plans which the department hoped to put through next year. Dr. Scurr spoke on„ "The Bene-fits of Belonging to Pi Kappa Delta, in which she dealt with several view-points- the benefits during one's col-lege work, and the benefits derived in later life. The program was concluded at about 8:30 p. m. and the new mem-bers retired willingly after a most strenuous afternoon. MATH CLUB HOLDS 12TH ANNUAL SPRING BANQUET MERTON HASSE TOASTMASTER Nicely Balanced Program of Toasts And Music Concludes Satisfying Feed At The Sherman One of the oldest, annual functions of the campus was held this week when the Mathematics Club held its twelfth annual spring banquet. Held at the Sherman Hotel on Thursday evening, the affair was a decided suc-cess straight through to the end. The committees in charge, headed by Vera Bailey and Clifford Johnson, are to be congratulated for putting the thing over so successfully. After a satisfaction-giving dinner, the following program of toasts was given with Merton Hasse as the cap-able, clever toastmaster: Angles and Angels, Martin Anderson; -Functions. Mr. Mills; Solids. Mildred Cowles; Waffles, Clifford Johnson; Piano solo, Thelma Hagerman; Comets, Earl Zeck; Infinity, Evelyn Mara; Three Dimensions, John Longwood; Vocal Solo, Miss Ruby Grimes; Relativity, Donald Klinger; "Mathematics Ever- More," Olga Larson. This last toast was in the form of a poem patterned after Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven." This poem was written by Mrs. McKeever, a former in-structor of:N. S. T. C. Dr. Foght, with Mrs. Foght, was a guest of honor at the banquet, gave a 'brief talk point-ing out the benefits of mathematics • to the world in general. At the con-clusion of this, the club adjourned feeling well-fed both physically and mentally. MISS YEAGER ENTERTAINS Last Monday evening, Miss Pearl Yeager entertained the members of her club at her home. Miss Florence Evans of Ipswich and Miss Lily Stapp were also among the guests. The girls spent the evening sewing and talking. When they gathered around the table to partake of the dainty lunch, they found unique place-cards in the form of small licenses, of which we hope they will not take ad-vantage in the future. PRIMARY CLUB The Primary Club will hold its last meeting of the school year Wednesday evening of fay 21. The results of Fairyland will he discussed and the club pins decided upon; all members should be there. COMING EVENTS Rural Banquet . . . . . . May 13 Orchestra Recital . . . .May 14 Track Meet . . . . . . . . . May 15 "Valley Farm" . . . . . . May 16 All-School Party . . . . May 17 Annual Concert . . . . .May 20 Normalonian Concert May 22 Expression Recital . . May 23 Junior Prom . . . . . . . . May 24 COMMENCEMENT ADDRESSES A number of N. N. I. S. faculty have engagements for commencement ad-dresses. Mr. Sipple will speak at the following places: Isabel, May 16; Hayti, May 21. Mr. Wray will speak at Athol, May 16; Kidder, May 21; Turton, May 22. Mr. J. W. Thomas, Frankfort, 'May 22; Bath May 25 (Bac-calaureate sermon). Dr. Foght, Al-pena, May 21; Bovvdle, May 22; Selby, May 23; Dupree, May 24; DeSmet, May 29; Huron, June 6. Mr. Lindberg, Vivian, May 16; Doane College, Crete Nebraska, June 5. Mr. Seymour, Am- herst, May 16; -Cresbard, May 20; An-dover, May 21; Hecla, May 22; Fred-erick, May 23; Bryant, May 26; Gar-den City, May 27; Bath, May 28. See Valley Farm THE EXTENSION DEPARTMENT J. W. Thomas, Director, Reports a Growing Interest in This Field of Work The Extension Department has en-rolled approximately 300 students since the beginning of the school year. This is by far the largest enrollment of students in this department since it was organized. Neatly all counties of South Dakota are represented in these enrollments. Roberts County has the largest enrollment with sixty-four teachers enrolled for the five-hour course in Educational Tests and Mental Measurements. These teach-ers are organized into classes and are under the supervision and direc-tion of Superintendent Ralph W. San-ders, class of '23. Without doubt Mr. Sanders has the distinction of being in charge of the largest group of teachers taking an Extension Course in Educational Tests and Mental Measurements in the United States. A group of nine teachers have been taking a course in Public Education in the United States at Conde under sup-ervision of Superintendent N. C. Ab-bott who is to be on the summer school faculty. At Lane in Jerauld .County there are eight teachers studying Education-al Sociology, with Superintendent Frank Thomas in charge. Supt. V. H. Culp has a class of teachers at Tripp. These people are studying Public Education in the U-nited States. Outside of the state, we have en-rollments from North Dakota, Mon-tana, Iowa, Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana. There is a constantly growing demand for our Extension Courses and accordingly the office force will he increased next year. GALLETT STORIES All who are planning to enter the Gallett Short Story Contest should remember that manuscripts are due Saturday, May 24. Only one type-written copy is required. Manuscripts should be handed to Mr. Lindberg,. BROWN COUNTY PLAY DAY IS GIGANTIC SUCCESS FIVE HUNDRED VISITORS HERE N. S. T. C. Is Host on Annual Play Day for Rural School Children of Brown County On May 3, Johnson Field was the scene of the fourth annual Brown County Rural Play and Field Day. Weather conditions were favorable and a very large crowd attended the festivities. The degree of spirit which attended the competition in the var- ious events was remarkable and the various schools are to be commended for the interest taken and the great variety and number of entries in the various events. The meet was carried out In very good order and the county superinten- dent, Mrs. Delo Townsend and the committee in charge, are to be com- mended for their work in making the meet a success. The meet is a fine thing and should be encouaged by all who have the best interests of the schools of Brown County in mind. The committee in charge were Mrs. Town- send, Dean L. B. Sipple, Coach Jacob Speelman, and Mrs. Jean Helgeson. Special mention is due the students from N. S. T. C. who served in the capacity as officials during the meet anKA stayed until the events were over. Among this group were Leon- ard Saylor, Ingvald Hafnor, Charles Homan, and John Murray. Mr. Town- send and Mr. Smith of the Aberdeen Junior High School faculty also serv- ed as officials. Prof. Verne Collinge made a very able and efficient starter and much credit is due him in the way of 'minimizing the confusion which results under similar conditions. Dean Sipple had charge of the jumping events. The meet was divided into two groups-village and rural. Barnard town school anti Bath rural seaool carried off honors in points won. The Campus School ranked first in the highest number of points won by boys; they received a silver cup. It is fitting and proper that the N. S. T. C. should .act as host to a program such as the Brown County Play Day. Many students profitted by learnng how to arrange for similar programs and by learning how they may be conducted. See Valley Farm Distribulion of Extension Students - N.S.T.C 1913 -24 REGENTS ELECT FACULTY FOR NEXT YEAR MRS. GRAHAM RESIGNS-HERE 22 YEARS Two Away on Leave -Several Important Changes and New Members Added "Faculty for 1924-25 Will Be the Strongest in the History of the Institution", Says Dr. Foght At their regular monthly meeting held at Madison on May 1 the State Regents of Education elected the ad- ministrative officers, faculty and oth- er employes of the Northern State Teachers College for 'the ensuing year. It is gratifying to learn that in spite of the difficult economic situation the Regents have seen their way clear to maintain the present salary sched- ule without any cuts whatever, and in a few cases even to increase the salary somewhat. In order to do this it has been necessary to eliminate from the staff a few of the less essen- tial instructors and employes, but, everything considered the faculty for 1924-25 will be the strongest in the history of the institution. Mrs. Lydia A. Graham, who has serv- ed the school faithfully for twenty-two years has resigned to retire from teach- ing. Miss Cleva J. Carson of Ottumwa, Iowa, has been elected in her place. Miss .Carson comes with the finest recommendations. Miss Mary J. Meek has been grant- ed one year's leave of absence to at- tend Columbia University and study towards her Doctor's degree. Dr. Albert E. Woodruff of Chicago University has been elected to suc- ceed Dr. Charles L. Swisher as head of the Department of Physics. Dr. Swisher has resigned to accept the head professorship of Physics in the North Dakota Agricultural College. Dr, Woodruff is a man of splendid preparation and experience, being at the present time one of the instruc- tors in Chicago University, from which school he holds his Ph. D. de- gree. He has also been head of the Physics Department in Butler College. Mrs. Viva Stephenson-Aamodt has been elected assistant professor of English to take the place of Mrs. Le- roy Crawford, resigned. Mr. Fred W. Smith will also be away on leave. He will study at the University of Chicago. Professor S. R. Lipscomb, head of the Science De- partment of the Huron High School has been elected to take his place. Professor Lipscomb has been an in- structor in the Teachers College sum- mer school for several years. He holds his Master's degree from the University of South Dakota and has been unusually successful. Dr. Helen Mackeen Kepler, B. S., M. A., M. D., instructor in Anatomy and Hygiene in the University of Min- nesota, has been elected as house physician for young women and in- structor in hygiene. Dr. Kepler has had unusual preparation and exper- ience for the important position she is to hold. The list below is not entirely com- plete and does not include any of the city and rural critic teachers nor stu- dent assistants and student steno- praphers. President Foght expresses his en-tire satisfaction with the action taken by the Regents at the Madison meet- ing. He believes that a further for- ward looking step has been taken in the affairs of the Teachers College. The following list of administrative officers, instructors, and employes is reported by President H. W. Foght. W. M. Oates, Secretary-Treasurer. Leroy Crawford, Registrar. Annabel M. Hutton, A. B., A.M Dean of Women. Roderick Ross, Assistant Secretary. Hilda Olsen, Secretary to the Presi- dent. Lucile Hatz, Assistant in Secre- tary's Office. Verna Link, Stenographer in Public- ity Department. Dorothy J. Hooper, Secretary Place- ment Committee. F. C. Braithwaite, A. B., Head De- partment of Fine Arts. Carol Williams, B. F. A., Assistant Professor of Art. C. R. Hill, B. C. S., Head Department of Commerce. Etha Burnham, Associate Professor of Shorthand and Typewriting. H. C. Pryor, A. B., A. M., Head De- partment of Education. E:. M. Paulo, Ph. B., Associate Pro-fessor of Education. Lida Williams, A. B. in Ed., Pri-mary Supervisor. 0. S. Wood, A. B., Director of Ob-servation. 0. D. Chase A. B., A. M., Ped. D., Associate Professor of Education. C. F. Malmberg, A. B., A. M., Ph.D., Professor of Psychology. L. B. Sipple, B. Ped., B. S. in Ed., Head of Department of Rural Educa-tion. E. L. Small, B. S. A., Professor Rur-al Science. D. J. Malcolm, B. S., Professor Rural School Supervision. Margaret Briscoe. A. B., A. NI., Pro-fessor Rural School Management. Lauretta Lawless, A. B. in Ed., Pro-fessor Rural Demonstration Teaching. Mary J. Meek, A. B., M. Ph., Head Department of English (leave of ab-sence for one year). Helen M. Scurr, A. B., A. M., Ph. D., Associate Professor English. L. A. Osgood, A. B., A. M., Associate Professor English. Viva Stephenson-Aamodt, A. B. As- sistant Professor English. J. C. Lindberg, A. B. 14 . , Director of Publications. J. W. Thomas, A. B., Director of Ex- tension. A. H. Seymour, A. M., D. Ped., Head Department of History. Henry Onsgard, A. B., A. M., Pro- fessor European History. A. N. Wray, 13. iDi., M. Di., B. A., Professor Economics and Sociology. Alonzo G. Grace, A. B., A. M., As- sociate Professor-History and Social Science. Florence Kroeger, B. S., Professor of Sewing. (Continued on Page 2) MASQUERS OUT-PLAY THEMSELVES IN "TWEEDLES" MR. ROOT COACHES PLAY All-Star Cast Give Fine Interpretation To Difficult Character Piece The Masquers club presented "Tweedles" on May 9, in the auditor- ium, for the benefit of the college Y. M. C. A. The production deserved a much larger audience than was in at- tendance.The play is the latest pro- duction of Booth Tarkington that has been released for amateur production. It was absolutely different from all other plays that have been produced at the auditorium. It has many out- standing features; the difference in stage setting, the old unique tea room and the many antiquities. The char- acters were of a very different type than found in any other play. Each player of the play was especially well fitted to his part and the plot of the play had many marked surprises. Martin Andersen, taking the leading part of the play as Julian Castlebury. deserves a special commendation for the ability shown. He was by nature suited to the part and put naturalness and life into every word. Miss Edna Thinker, Winsora Twee- dies, adapted herself gracefully to the part she took, as one of the "twee- dles." Ernie Moeller, taking the part of the town Marshall, certainly appeared nat- ural on the stage and added humor to the play. Florence Lum added charm in the play in the clever way she took the part of a young society woman. Paulne Wendell, the proprietress of the Antiquity Shop, certainly looked and played her part to Perfection. Helen Guhin, Mrs. Castlebury, Jul- ani's mother, and Theodore Mueller. Mr. Castlebury, a wealthy Philadel- phian, showed much ability in their roles as parents of a wayward son. Keith Wilkes as Adam Tweedle, por. trayed excellently the Tweedle char. acteristics in a difficult role. Carl Schwarz as Ambrose, showei his usual ability to get a laugh out. of every line. Due recognition should be paid to those people who assisted materially, in putting across the play. They were Claire Willson, stage manager; Mer- ten Hasse, property manager; For- rest Seymour, business manager; Mr. Harding and Miss Andersen assisting with the make-up. ,Mr. Root was responsible for coach- ing the play. It is enough to say that this was one of the best plays that has been witnessed for many years. INTERCLASS MEET The Interclass Meet held April 28, 29 and 30, proved a great success. The Fifth Year Class ran wild and piled up a total of 66 points as against the 31 points for the Sixth years, 8 points for the Seventh and Eighth years and 19 for the Third and Fourth. Evans broke the old record in the 220 yd. low hurdles by lowering it from 29 to 28 2-5 seconds. He also lowered the record in the 120 yar I high hurdles by lowering the record from 19 2-5 to 18 2-10 seconds. Ihde broke the javelin record by heaving the spear 154' 7" which is 14 feet over the old record and Palmer added 41 inches to his old 19-foot running broad jump record. "VALLEY FARM" Pre-Normal Play Is Scheduled for May 16; "It's Different" The Pre-lNtirmal play cast is busily at work putting the finishing touches upon Arthur Lewis Tubbs' famous play, "Valley Farm." There is an abundance of comedy in this play which contrasts well with the dra- matic tenseness of the serious situa- tions. The players tit their parts well and succeed in bringing out excellent characterizations. You can't afford to miss this delightful play. It's dif- ferent. Complete Cast Harold Rutledge, a young New. Yorker -Henry Wederhoft Perry Deane, a son of the soil .... Robert Zimmerman David Hildreth, a New York lawyer Richard Bussian Silas Holcomb owner of Valley Farm Theodore Trautman Azariah Keep, a clock tinker William Crawford Jennings, the Rutledge butler Einar Skaarhaug Betty Holcomb, a country flower, transplanted to city soil Evelyn Bonde Isabel Carney, niece of David Hild- reth Thelma Barthold Airs. Rutledge, Harold's Mother .... Clara Herseth Alvira Holcomb sister of Silas .... Eunice Kerr Lizy Ann Tucker. who borrows but "never gossips" ....Dorothy Young Verbena, hired girl at the farm.... Edith Brehe Director Professor Osgood Assistant Director Grace Young MAY DAY QUEEN From three candidates chosen by the faculty. Miss Ruth Griffin was chosen to represent the school as May Queen in the spring pageant which will be given on May 31st. The other two candidates were MiSses Pauline Wendell and Melba Turiff. RURALITE BANQUET AT COMMERCIAL CLUB MAY 13, AT 6:30 Sponsored by Rural Practice Teachers and All Who Are Interested in Rural Community Work The fifth annual banquet of the rural department of the school will be held at the Commercial club May 13, at 6:30 o'clock. The ruralite ban- quet is primarily for the students who are graduating from the rural de- partment of the college; however, any- one interested in rural work may at- tend. The class this year, including the summer school students totals 175. A very interesting program has been planned. Dean L. B. Sipple will be the principal speaker of the occasion. Dr. Foght will represent the faculty. Miss Addie ..amble will be the toast- mistress and toasts will be heard from students. The ruralite banquet prom- ises to be one of the outstanding af- fairs of the year. INVITATION TRACK MEET Eighteen Towns Now Entered; Will Be One of Biggest Events in South Dakota Athletics The number of entries in the annual Northern State Teachers College in- vitation track and field meet for high schools to be held on Johnson Field May 15 are growing daily. To date the following high schools have signi- fied their intentions of sending a good team. Timber Lake, Huron, Redfield, Frederick, Leola, Gettysburg, Bristol, Nlobridge, Bath, Lemmon. Aberdeen, Pierre, -Clark, Selby, Highmore, Wau- bay and Sioux Falls. FRENCH CLUB ENTERTAINED Sunday evening, May 4, the French club was delightfully entertained at the Collins home on North First street. As soon as the guests arrived, Mrs. Collins served a delicious buffet sup- per consisting of French dishes. The rest of the evening was spent in vis- iting and music. The -whole club sang the Marseillaise in French, after which there was group singing. The Misses .Helen and Portia Sarvis gave some very fine piano selections which were enjoyed by all. Twenty-five members were present and all who were there report Mrs. Collins a charming hostess and give an account of a very enjoyable evening. TRACK TEAM DISPLAYED GREAT FORM AT RELAYS FIVE MEN MAKE TRIP Captured First and Second in the Two Events in Which They Entered The N. S. T. C. trackmen gave a splendid account of themselves at the second annual 'Dakota Relays held at Sioux Falls, May 3rd, where more than four hundred athletes from uni- versities and colleges and high schools in North and South Dakota, Minne- sota, Iowa and Nebraska competed in fifteen relays, and field events. Several new marks were establish- ed both in college and university class- es of the medley, one-mile, two-mile, half-mile relays, in the running broad jump and in the discus throw. The showing of our men is some- thing we can all be proud of for Coach Speelman took only five men, and they took first and second in the two events in which they were entered as far as the South Dakota college teams were concerned. The veteran Buena Vista relay team, Which has made a .wonderful record for the past two years, was forced to extend them- selves to their utmost by our men in order to take first in the mile re- lty. In placing first the famous Buena Vista team broke the Dakota Relay record for the mile relay by three seconds. Thus, by the Iowa team barely nosing out over our fast team, this would practically give our men credit for beating the old record by about two seconds. This is a remark- able showing; therefore, we wish to extend our appreciation at this time to the men who put forth their best efforts and energy to accomplish this splendid feat. Ted Remde, the first runner for our team displayed superior ability over his opponents and led his quarter by a good 'margin, thereby giving his own mates a fair lead; but the fast and experienced Iowa team was not to be beaten and soon gained a slight lead, but barely nosed out a win, for Grace, N. S. T. C. anchor man, was rapidly lessening the short space be- tween the Buena Vista anchor man and himself. Our men ran in the fol- lowing order in the mile relay: Reinde, Palmer, Rahskopf and Grace. The great showing of our men in the half-mile relay is practically as good as their display of speed in the mile relay. This is the event in which the famous Buena Vista team won first place at the Drake Relays in the (Continued on Page 2) "FAIRYLAND" ATTRACTS VERY LARGE CROWDS REAL EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT Members of Primary Club and Spon- sors To Be Credited With Fine Entertainment Fairyland attracted a large crowd to the sunparlor of Lincoln Hall last Monday and the members of the Pri- mary Club were busy with the various forms of entertainment or in guiding the people in the choice of books and pamphlets on child welfare. The sunparlor had been attractively decorated. A rainbow formed from crepe paper flowers was suspended over the entrance, while the booths and the light shades were also artis- tically decorated ,with flowers of rain- bow colors. The fairy queen on the throne surrounded by lilies and palms presided with dignity and charm. Mother Goose, Red Riding Hood, Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty, The Queen of Harts, Little Bo Peep, Hansel and Gretel and the fairies were all there to help all to enter into the spirit of Fairyland . The girls having charge of the child welfare booths should be commended for the large amount of splendid ma- terial they had obtained for educa- tion in welfare subjects and for their instructtv,e and interesting talks about the material. The booth showing the work of "Exceptional Children" prov- ed to be one of the most interesting and popular features. All were curious about the puppet plays and "Apple Jack in Healthland" and after seeing these entertainments everyone expressed his satisfaction cilia enjoyment of them. No one could go away without home-made candy, sugar plums from the sugar plum tree, and gingerbread from the roof of Han- sel and Gretel's gingerbread house. The demand for the articles in the Novelty Booth exceeded the supply. Many mothers were surprised at the interest that their children took in the Art pictures. One little boy insisted on buying a copy of the "Arrival of the Shepherds" and putting it in his room rather than to buy candy. The story room proved very successful; it was continuously filled with chil- dren eagerly asking for more stories. It was the wish of the club to bring before the public something that would be valuable and educational and all members hope that this was ac- complished. Many remarked that it was too bad "Fairyland" lasted for only one day as everything looked so pretty and that there were so many things to learn there. Child welfare is a. subject that cannot be exhausted and the more it is studied the more interesting it becomes. The exhibit held last Monday was only an Intro- duction to the subject of child wel- fare but if it created a desire to learn snore and showed in a small measure what there is to do the thpertment of Primary Education feel that "Fairy- land" is worthy of repetition. |
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