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COME AGAIN NEXT YEAR The Exponent COME AGAIN NEXT YEAR Northern State Teachers College ABERDEEN, SOUTH DAKOTA, JULY 14, 1926 SECOND SIX WEEKS TERM OPENS NEXT MONDAY, JULY 19 SECRETARY'S OFFICE IS VERY BUSY PLACE HAS MANY VARIOUS DUTIES Takes Care of a Host of Local Funds Besides Regular School Budget In a special interview with Mr. Oates, Secretary of the College, the Exponent reporter was able to glean a host of facts that should be of interest to every student on the campus. Mr. Oates handles a job of many details and there is a great deal of work and worry that accompanies this position. If the secretary had only the state funds to handle everything would be much less complicated; but at present all the student funds and financing schemes are handled here, and this is an immense task in itself. The total amount of money passing through the secretary's office for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1925, was $252,614.64. This includes salary appropriations, maintenance ap- propriation, tuition funds, dormitory rentals, etc. The budget system is used and estimates are made very conservatively. During the last third of the year expenditures are made cautiously, until it is found out how the balance stands. If it is found that there is sufficient revenue, articles of not so great importance as others are purchased. Aside from the state funds, that pass through the Secretary's office, are nearly all the funds that have any connection with the school. This in-cludes the student activity funds, which finance all athletics, the lecture course, social program, debates, the Exponent, glee clubs, orchestra, etc. Finances for all the school plays, such as the senior play, junior play, Masquers, junior speech department, and others, pass through the secre-tary's office. Other affairs, which we have not room to enlarge upon but which have grown to be of considerable financial proportions, are Gypsy Day and the Spring Pageant activities. The office also handles banking de-tails for the greater convenience and safety of the students. Students are allowed to deposit money in the offi-ce. This is a great privilege, as it saves them many trips down town. More students should take advantage of this priviledge for at the present time many people seem unable to ade-quately take care of their finances. There are as many as six to eight student checks returned in a single day. This is the cause of much loss of time in hunting up the various stu-dents and sending them notices. The ten cent charge made for cashing checks is not as unfair as some stu-dents are prone to think, for it goes to take care of such details as those listed above. There are a hundred other duties that might be dwelt upon at length. Among other items it may be men-tioned that from 75 to 550 checks are handled in one day and as high as $700. It would pay every student to make a friendly visit to the secre-tary's office, for there is a whole world that is new to most of us and infor-mation may be had for the asking. THE NEW GYMNASIUM Dr. Foght said on July 7 that the contract will be let on July 27 for the construction of the new gymnast- ium building. Bids will probably be handed in soon and the lowest bidder will receive the contract on that date. If the successful bidder is from Aberdeen, work will most probably be begun the day following. The build- ing is to be completed by commence- ment time next June, so work will have to start immediately. The out- side work will have to be finished be- fore the cold weather begins this fall. We all look forward with much anticipation to the new addition on out campus, and we hope we shall all be able to take advantage of the opportunities offered by it. N. S. T. C. WRITERS Among the notable students who are enrolled in Professor Lindberg's class of Creative Writing, or who visit the class frequently, are Mr. Harry Reynard, a former student of N. S. T. C., now a graduate of Minnesota University, and editor of their literary quarterly magazine; Merle Lembeck, writer of the poem which received honorable mention in the poetry con-test this year; Miss Alma Eagleson, who wrote the spring pageant, "The Enchanted Ring"; Thelma Foght- Jones, author of the play "The King of Kane County," and Ben Simmons, who has written several prize-winning poems and short stories. The other members of the class tremble at the verdicts of these critics who have already achieved, but console them-selves with the thought that they too, may join the notables some day. COME AGAIN To those who are not return-ing for the second six weeks term, we wish a most hearty "Goodbye;" we hope you will tome again next year. EXPONENT HISTORY School Paper Dates Back Almost a Quarter of a Century By Raymond Poirier The birth of the Exponent dates back to 1902. The size of the first; copy was 5 1/2 by 8% inches; it was published monthly, beginning with October and was called the Indus-trial Normal Exponent. The Editor-in- Chief was Mrs. F. J. Armstrong, a student. The Advisory Committee was composed of two faculty mem-bers, Fred W. Smith and S. C. Hartranft. The Exponent was first published one year after the opening of the Normal The price of the ma- gazine was then fifty cents per year. The purpose of the Exponent as stated in one of the first issues was: first, “To awaken pride for the Northern Normal;” second, “To keep those in the outside world in touch with the Normal.” The first copies of the Exponent featured locals, edito- ials, special articles and advertising. A brown Brothers advertisement helps to make one realize the age of the paper. It showed their place of busi- ness with one of the fist Fords park- ed in front of it. The number of Jan- uary 1903 must have been of consid- erable help to the housewife for it contained 108 recipes from the dom- estic science department. Many changes were made in the staff. In 1903 Willis E. Johnson be- came Editor-in-Chief, and Fred W. Smith became Business Manager. This year the price of the magazine was raised to seventy-five cents. In 1908 Paul M. Young became Business Man- ager. In 1913 Charles D. Poore be- came Editor-in-Chief, and M. Wm. Hackman became Business Manager. The price of the magazine was raised to one dollar. In 1914 the Faculty Committee consisted of C. D. Poore and E. C. Woodburn; W. M. Oates was Business Manager. In 1915 the mag- azine was in charge of a Board of Control which was as follows: President Johnson, W. M. Oates, Paul Keiser became the Faculty Ad- visor. In 1918 the size of the paper was changed from the magazine form and a weekly publication was begun. In 1920 J. C. Lindberg became Dir- ector of Publications and the size of the paper was enlarged from four col- umns to five. In 1922 the paper was enlarged to its present size of six columns. Bound copies of the Exponent are in the library, and it is interesting to note the improvement that has been made from time to time. FORMER STAR WILL RETURN “Bob” Campbell Will Be Assistant Athletic Coach Next Year "Bob" Campbell, former N. S. T. C. star athlete and for the past four years coach in the high schools at Huron, has been appointed assistant coach at N. S. T. C. for the coming year. This announcement comes as the climax to negotiations which have been going on for some time. He will be Coach in all branches of ath-letics and instructor in Physical Edu-cation. For the past several years Mr. Campbell has been coach at Huron, where he has turned out excellent teams in basketball and football. In 1925 his team finished second in the little eight conference. In 1922 and 1923 he coached the junior high school at Huron. During his college career here h was a star in three major sports, football and track.- In 1921 and 1922 he was a member of the track team. He filled a guard position on the bas-ketball team in 1922. In 1924 and 1925 Mr. Campbell at-tended the summer school for athletic directors and coaches at the Univer-sity of Minnesota. He will greatly strengthen the athletic department at the college which has been growing rapidly in the past few years. Coach Speelman has been in real need of an assistant and he will now be better able to carry o a full prop:, am of physical education and athletics. Mr. Campbell's home is in Cavalier, North Dakota. FOGHTS LEAVE FOR HILLS Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Foght and family, and Mr. and Mrs. John Paul .Jones of Chicago left the early part of the week for their cottage in the Black Hills, about three miles from Hill City. This is a beautiful spot with a trout stream running through the yard. Dr. Foght intends to re-turn, .July 25, to attend to business matters. Mrs. Foght and Mrs. Jones will visit the Jones' home in Ellen-dale before returning to Chicago. On returning to the Hills, Miss Hope Foght, Hideo Iwabuchi and Miss Hilda Olson, who is to act as his secretary, will return with Dr. Foght. All plan for a real vacation. Come Again, Next Year WILL COVER WIDE FIELD Mrs. F. C. Beverley and Mr. Charles Buck Are Alumni of N. S. T. C. The special lectures for the last six weeks of summer school will be as in-spiring and educational as those of the first term. Mrs. F. C. Beverley, grad-uate in '22 from our own institution, is coming with a vital message for the students. She is a noted special-ist in rural life and education. Mrs. Beverley is now Principal of Whit-published Farm Life School, Virginia, where she has gained much note and success. This school is located six- teen miles from a railroad yet it is maintained on the same standard as a city school, publishing a paper and an annual like any city institution. The student body will be glad to hear about Mrs. Beverley’s work. Dr. J. C. Brown, President of the St. Cloud, Minn., Teachers College will be here for the fourth year. He speaks on various phases of education and is always interesting. Loren G. Atherton, A. B., Legisla- tor, educator and lecturer, has lect- ured here before. His lectures in the field of nature, especially on bird life, are interesting and inspiring. He will also lecture in the field of civil government and law enforcement. Mrs. Atherton will also lecture on bird life in connection with nature study. She is an artist of some note, her painting of bird life having at- tracted much attention. Dr. Ralph Noyer, Director of the Extension Department, State Teachers College, Kearney, Nebraska, will lec-ture on school administration, tests, measurements, school journalism and other vital phases of education. Dr. Herbert I. Martin, Professor of Philosophy, Drake University, Des Moines, will give daily lectures in the field of philosophy and education. He is well known in South Dakota for his successful work as county insti-tute director. Charles P. Buck, A. B., in Educa-tion, N. S. T. C., will give illustrated lectures on Hawaiian history, geo-graphy and social life. Mr. Buck has been engaged in Educational work in Hawaii for two years, and has stud-ied the conditions at first hand and will thus have many things of in-terest to relate. Emanuel Sterheim, Ph. D., lecturer and publicist, will give a series of lectures from the field of American literature with reviews of worthwhile books. Dr. Sterheim is returning for the fourth year. Rollo Walter Brown, Ph. D., au-thor and lecturer, will give a series of lectures on "The Creative Spirit and Youth"; "The Romance of Being a Student"; "The Most Beloved Man in America"; "What Can The West Contribute to American Civilization ?" THE NEW PHYSICAL EDUCATION BUILDING THE DEVEREUX PLAYERS HERE IN THREE PLAYS MORE DELIGHTFUL THAN EVER Isben’s “Rosmersholm” Is General Favorite; Miss Graf’s In- terpretation of Rebecca West is Out- standing Character The Devereux Players have brought us the greatest dramatic treat of the year. Their remarkable interpretation of three masterpieces won the highest praise of the enthu-siastic audience. Because of the recent rains, the outdoor theatre could not be used; and the program was changed slightly. On Friday evening the play was "The Merry Monarch," written by John Howard Payne, the author of "Home Sweet Home." The continuous mirth of the audience proved that the clev-erness of the author need not be perverted to the vulgar, slapstick type of comedy. On Saturday afternoon Ibsen's "Rosmersholm" was interpreted with marvelous strength. Each character was so well adapted to his role that the theme of the play was intensi-fied. There was not one in the au-dience but felt the force and emo- tional strain of the powerful tragedy. The final presentation was Ros-tand's "The Romancers." This charm-ing fantasy left an impression in marked contrast to that of either of the other plays. Its delicate artific-iality made it seem as a fairy tale. The entire play is a dainty poem. The variety of the plays, the cos-tumes and the remarkably capable acting made these players outstand-ing. It would be unfair to give any one actor more credit than another, for each carried his role in the plays with ease and understanding. Miss Graf, the leading lady, showed unus-ual versatility. Her strong personal- .ty wins the immediate sympathy of the audience. Those who failed to see the Dever-cux players missed one of the great-est of opportunities to enjoy really worthwhile plays. GOODESLL AT RAVINIA PARK Ben Goodsell, son of our own Prof. H. E. Goodsell, and former student at the college, was picked from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, toge-ther with forty-five other men, to play for ten weeks at the Ravinia Park, Ill. He is first violinist for the orch-estra. Ben has gained a considerable rep-utation in the musical world. He is spoken of in the Musical 'News as follows: "A newcomer of unqualified merit stood before crowded houses all week at Lyon and Healy Hall, and won all favors. Ben M. Goodsell, now of the first violin section of the Sym-phony Orchestra, brings an admirably maturity which some how suggests solidity as a basis. In his very tone is assertive strength, in his ease and certainty the repose of confidence, in his ways of playing, the success of in-telligent study. Along his own lines he is a personality-one to be depend-ed upon by equipment and enjoyed by reason of much inner resource not only of preparation, but the charm of expressing that subtler self." EDUCATION RESEARCH The Bureau of Educational Re-search is organized for the purpose of promoting the scientific trend of education. Principals, superinten-dents and progressive teachers ought to stop at the office, W-36, Central Building, and see what tests can be used efficiently in their schools. The director has many standardized tests and measurements, both mental and educational, which have proven them-selves of great value and undoubtedly will be of great service to the teacher. Teachers are always welcome to visit the bureau and any assistance or ad-vice with regard to this field of educa-tion will be gladly given. A supply of recognized tests and helps in teach-ing are kept on hand by the Bureau at the regular retail prices. You will find a sample of almost every test published on file at the Bureau office, The Director of the Bureau, Dr. Malmberg, and staff members will be glad to serve you if you are interest-ed. Come Again, Next Year COME AGAIN, DR. CORSON This is the Unanimous Verdict of Stu-dents and Faculty At convocation last week Dr. Cor-son, of Oxford, Ohio, delivered a ser-ies of lectures which were of unusual merit. "The Spirit of the Teacher" was full of thought, and' brought out the idea that no teacher dares to stag-nate. Constant development is nec-essary to success and without it an in-different teacher will soon be left by the wayside while the progressive one moves forward. A trend of optimism ran through his talks, and his views are that the world is improving. His speech on personality was re-plete with wisdom. A teacher may be an excellent encyclopedia of facts but unless that character is there to impress the life of the child, little is gained by the contact. Self control was one of the factors considered necessary to one who hopes to control the thoughts and lives of ethers. The lecture on "The Humility of Lincoln" was a masterpiece. Many instances were given to show the greatness of the man who "belongs to the ages." His self-effacement was brought out both in public and private life; his self-forgetfullness, even when he rose to such sublime heights as the Gettysburg Address, showed how lit-tle he considered himself as a person, and how great was the task which had been intrusted to him. While all of these lectures were among the finest we have had from our many. outside speakers there is a unanimous verdict on the campus that no finer address has been heard here on the subject of Lincoln. In this ad-dress, Lincoln for the most part speaks for himself, but his various sayings are permeated and tempered by the fine personality of Dr. Corson, himself. "THE PEPPIEST GYPSY DAY" Stickers The Exponent has mentioned sever-al times the auto windshield stickers advertising our Homecoming Day. You may get them for the asking. Mr. Lindberg has a supply in his office, and Engmann Hafnor has some at the cashier's desk in the cafeteria. No. N. S. T. C. car is complete with-out one of these attractive red and white posters. The Big Game There is a tradition at N. S. T. C. that the Wolves have never lost a game when the grandstand is full of Gypsies. Never, on Gypsy Day, have we lost. It is up to all of us to come in Romany costume and help the Wolves. Whether you have been on the campus six months or six years, you should be a gypsy on October Twenty-third. Cross Country Race One of the features of Gypsy Day is the Granger Cup Race. The race is run in the afternoon, finishing be-fore the grandstand just before the kickoff of the big game. The distance covered by the runners is slightly over three miles. The entries are open to any track man, whether a student or not. Next year's race will be un-usually interesting because Myrle Sol-iday, who has won two consecutive years, is running for permanent pos-session of the trophy. Soliday is al- ready beginning his training. Legler of Redfield will enter, as well as many of the runners now on the campus The competition will make the race one of the peppiest events on our "Peppiest Gypsy Day." JOURNALISM PROJECTS The class in journalism has been addressed during the past week by former members of the class who have developed school papers in their com- munities. These accounts of actual experiences have been enlightening and encouraging. Various problems incident to a journalism project such as finances, arrangement of material, methods of conducting work and as- vertising, have been shown to the class and compared. In every instance the speakers have emphasized the im- portance of the school paper in creat- ing contact with community, In one school, the paper is published even during the summer months by the patrons. Among the speakers were Jesse Strader whose bi-weekly publication represents four rural schools near Doland, and Donovan Felton, fprmer- ly of Patten Consolidated School. Mr. Felton’s school published a weekly newspaper and a school annual as well. His project is quite unique. DR. KUO'S DATE CANCELLED Dr. P. W. Kuo of St. John's Univer-sity, China, who was scheduled to speak at N. S. T. C. this week, has cancelled all engagements for the summer. His government has tele-graphed for him to take charge of the exhibits from China at the Sesqui- Centennial exposition. We are sorry to miss bearing this distinguished speaker. Come Again, Next Year CAMPUS SCHOOL TO HOLD PARENTS’ DAY TOMORROW STUDENTS ARE WELCOME Toy Orchestra, Dramatizations and Exhibits of Work to be Features of the Day On Thursday afternoon the Campus School will hold a program and exhi-bit in E-2 of Central Building at 1:30 o'clock. Each of the three rooms will present a portion of the program. The children of Miss Wilkerson's room will read the last edition of "The Campus Tattler," their school paper, and will present a short play dramatizing the Verendrye Plate episode of South Da-kota history. Both of these projects are a part of their class work. The pupils of the intermediate room will give two playlets based on geo-graphy. The one to be presented by the fifth grade shows correlation of civics and geography. The primary room will give two so-cialized recitations, one a project in civics, the other in health work. One of the unique features in this portion of the program will be the toy orche-stra. The children have made drums, triangles, cymbals, tambourines and other instruments which they use to accompany the playing of various in-strumental selections. In addition to teaching appreciation, this device de-velops concentration, sense of rhythm and interest in music. Miss Benson is the helping teacher in charge of this work. The exhibits will show art work of various types from each of the rooms. The pupils of the intermediate room will show work in sewing and in bas-ketry; those of the upper grades have work in sewing, tinsmithing and wood-work. The entire program will be of value to all teachers. NEW VIOLIN BOOK. Professor Goodsell Is Working On Text for Beginners Professor Howard E. Goodsell of the music department, who is profes-sor of violin, cello, band and orches-tra, feeling the need for a new ele-mentary violin instruction book and believing his method effective for ele-mentary pupils is working on a be-ginner's book of exercises for the vio-lin. The work now planned is intended for the first two years of violin study. Mr. Goodsell is not planning for any revision of advanced study since he feels there are many nearly perfect books now in use. The method of instruction which he offers, he says, is not one absolutely new, but he will make changes in some of the methods in use aiming to make them more practical for the beginning pupil. The method he will use has been taught to sonic degree by Sevcik and Wichtl, and his book will be supplanted with some exer-cises from the noncopyrighted work of these two men. Mr. Goodsell does not question the instructive value of these exercises of Sevcik and Wichtl, if the pupil would apply himself conscientiously, but there is a lack of melody and appeal which is likely to make them uninteresting to the pupil. A special effort is made to put melody into the exercises in this new book of instruction. The book will include 150 exercises and will be completed by the end of the summer. PRYOR WRITES NEW BOOK Among the new books received by the librarian this summer we find one of especial interest to us as it is writ-ten by one of our own teachers, Dr. Hugh C. Pryor. The book, "Graded Units in Student Teaching," is based upon practical application of this plan in the city schools of Aberdeen as carried on by the college in the teach- er-training classes. By this plan the children are safe-guarded while stu- dents get a thourough and systematic course in training as a teacher. Dr. Pryor did extensive research work in this field, using this as the thesis for his doctor’s degree which he received at Columbia University, last year; consequently the book is just off the press. LIBRARY ACCOUNTS The librarian wishes to call the at- tention of all students to the list of those who have unsettled library ac- counts. A school ruling requires that the grades of any student having an unpaid fine or holding an overdue book be withheld. If you think you have an unsettled account, consult the list to prevent any possible errors. immediate attention to this will prevent much confusion and many misunderstandings. The lists are posted conveniently in the library and on the general bulletin boards. REGISTRATION Monday, July 19, is the only enrollment day for the second summer term. Enrollment will begin at eight o'clock in the forenoon and at one-thirty in the afternoon. First period classes meet Tuesday morning at 7:30.
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Title | The Exponent, 1926-07-14 |
Subject | Northern State University--Periodicals; Northern State University--Students--Newspapers; College Newspapers; Northern State College -- Periodicals |
Description | Periodical, college newspaper |
Publisher | Northern State University |
Date of creation | 1926-07-14 |
Collection | NSU Exponent Collection |
Type | Text |
Identifier | exp-1926-07-14 |
Rights | ©Beulah Williams Library Archives and Special Collections |
Date Digital | 2017-10-27 |
Language | English |
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Transcription | COME AGAIN NEXT YEAR The Exponent COME AGAIN NEXT YEAR Northern State Teachers College ABERDEEN, SOUTH DAKOTA, JULY 14, 1926 SECOND SIX WEEKS TERM OPENS NEXT MONDAY, JULY 19 SECRETARY'S OFFICE IS VERY BUSY PLACE HAS MANY VARIOUS DUTIES Takes Care of a Host of Local Funds Besides Regular School Budget In a special interview with Mr. Oates, Secretary of the College, the Exponent reporter was able to glean a host of facts that should be of interest to every student on the campus. Mr. Oates handles a job of many details and there is a great deal of work and worry that accompanies this position. If the secretary had only the state funds to handle everything would be much less complicated; but at present all the student funds and financing schemes are handled here, and this is an immense task in itself. The total amount of money passing through the secretary's office for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1925, was $252,614.64. This includes salary appropriations, maintenance ap- propriation, tuition funds, dormitory rentals, etc. The budget system is used and estimates are made very conservatively. During the last third of the year expenditures are made cautiously, until it is found out how the balance stands. If it is found that there is sufficient revenue, articles of not so great importance as others are purchased. Aside from the state funds, that pass through the Secretary's office, are nearly all the funds that have any connection with the school. This in-cludes the student activity funds, which finance all athletics, the lecture course, social program, debates, the Exponent, glee clubs, orchestra, etc. Finances for all the school plays, such as the senior play, junior play, Masquers, junior speech department, and others, pass through the secre-tary's office. Other affairs, which we have not room to enlarge upon but which have grown to be of considerable financial proportions, are Gypsy Day and the Spring Pageant activities. The office also handles banking de-tails for the greater convenience and safety of the students. Students are allowed to deposit money in the offi-ce. This is a great privilege, as it saves them many trips down town. More students should take advantage of this priviledge for at the present time many people seem unable to ade-quately take care of their finances. There are as many as six to eight student checks returned in a single day. This is the cause of much loss of time in hunting up the various stu-dents and sending them notices. The ten cent charge made for cashing checks is not as unfair as some stu-dents are prone to think, for it goes to take care of such details as those listed above. There are a hundred other duties that might be dwelt upon at length. Among other items it may be men-tioned that from 75 to 550 checks are handled in one day and as high as $700. It would pay every student to make a friendly visit to the secre-tary's office, for there is a whole world that is new to most of us and infor-mation may be had for the asking. THE NEW GYMNASIUM Dr. Foght said on July 7 that the contract will be let on July 27 for the construction of the new gymnast- ium building. Bids will probably be handed in soon and the lowest bidder will receive the contract on that date. If the successful bidder is from Aberdeen, work will most probably be begun the day following. The build- ing is to be completed by commence- ment time next June, so work will have to start immediately. The out- side work will have to be finished be- fore the cold weather begins this fall. We all look forward with much anticipation to the new addition on out campus, and we hope we shall all be able to take advantage of the opportunities offered by it. N. S. T. C. WRITERS Among the notable students who are enrolled in Professor Lindberg's class of Creative Writing, or who visit the class frequently, are Mr. Harry Reynard, a former student of N. S. T. C., now a graduate of Minnesota University, and editor of their literary quarterly magazine; Merle Lembeck, writer of the poem which received honorable mention in the poetry con-test this year; Miss Alma Eagleson, who wrote the spring pageant, "The Enchanted Ring"; Thelma Foght- Jones, author of the play "The King of Kane County," and Ben Simmons, who has written several prize-winning poems and short stories. The other members of the class tremble at the verdicts of these critics who have already achieved, but console them-selves with the thought that they too, may join the notables some day. COME AGAIN To those who are not return-ing for the second six weeks term, we wish a most hearty "Goodbye;" we hope you will tome again next year. EXPONENT HISTORY School Paper Dates Back Almost a Quarter of a Century By Raymond Poirier The birth of the Exponent dates back to 1902. The size of the first; copy was 5 1/2 by 8% inches; it was published monthly, beginning with October and was called the Indus-trial Normal Exponent. The Editor-in- Chief was Mrs. F. J. Armstrong, a student. The Advisory Committee was composed of two faculty mem-bers, Fred W. Smith and S. C. Hartranft. The Exponent was first published one year after the opening of the Normal The price of the ma- gazine was then fifty cents per year. The purpose of the Exponent as stated in one of the first issues was: first, “To awaken pride for the Northern Normal;” second, “To keep those in the outside world in touch with the Normal.” The first copies of the Exponent featured locals, edito- ials, special articles and advertising. A brown Brothers advertisement helps to make one realize the age of the paper. It showed their place of busi- ness with one of the fist Fords park- ed in front of it. The number of Jan- uary 1903 must have been of consid- erable help to the housewife for it contained 108 recipes from the dom- estic science department. Many changes were made in the staff. In 1903 Willis E. Johnson be- came Editor-in-Chief, and Fred W. Smith became Business Manager. This year the price of the magazine was raised to seventy-five cents. In 1908 Paul M. Young became Business Man- ager. In 1913 Charles D. Poore be- came Editor-in-Chief, and M. Wm. Hackman became Business Manager. The price of the magazine was raised to one dollar. In 1914 the Faculty Committee consisted of C. D. Poore and E. C. Woodburn; W. M. Oates was Business Manager. In 1915 the mag- azine was in charge of a Board of Control which was as follows: President Johnson, W. M. Oates, Paul Keiser became the Faculty Ad- visor. In 1918 the size of the paper was changed from the magazine form and a weekly publication was begun. In 1920 J. C. Lindberg became Dir- ector of Publications and the size of the paper was enlarged from four col- umns to five. In 1922 the paper was enlarged to its present size of six columns. Bound copies of the Exponent are in the library, and it is interesting to note the improvement that has been made from time to time. FORMER STAR WILL RETURN “Bob” Campbell Will Be Assistant Athletic Coach Next Year "Bob" Campbell, former N. S. T. C. star athlete and for the past four years coach in the high schools at Huron, has been appointed assistant coach at N. S. T. C. for the coming year. This announcement comes as the climax to negotiations which have been going on for some time. He will be Coach in all branches of ath-letics and instructor in Physical Edu-cation. For the past several years Mr. Campbell has been coach at Huron, where he has turned out excellent teams in basketball and football. In 1925 his team finished second in the little eight conference. In 1922 and 1923 he coached the junior high school at Huron. During his college career here h was a star in three major sports, football and track.- In 1921 and 1922 he was a member of the track team. He filled a guard position on the bas-ketball team in 1922. In 1924 and 1925 Mr. Campbell at-tended the summer school for athletic directors and coaches at the Univer-sity of Minnesota. He will greatly strengthen the athletic department at the college which has been growing rapidly in the past few years. Coach Speelman has been in real need of an assistant and he will now be better able to carry o a full prop:, am of physical education and athletics. Mr. Campbell's home is in Cavalier, North Dakota. FOGHTS LEAVE FOR HILLS Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Foght and family, and Mr. and Mrs. John Paul .Jones of Chicago left the early part of the week for their cottage in the Black Hills, about three miles from Hill City. This is a beautiful spot with a trout stream running through the yard. Dr. Foght intends to re-turn, .July 25, to attend to business matters. Mrs. Foght and Mrs. Jones will visit the Jones' home in Ellen-dale before returning to Chicago. On returning to the Hills, Miss Hope Foght, Hideo Iwabuchi and Miss Hilda Olson, who is to act as his secretary, will return with Dr. Foght. All plan for a real vacation. Come Again, Next Year WILL COVER WIDE FIELD Mrs. F. C. Beverley and Mr. Charles Buck Are Alumni of N. S. T. C. The special lectures for the last six weeks of summer school will be as in-spiring and educational as those of the first term. Mrs. F. C. Beverley, grad-uate in '22 from our own institution, is coming with a vital message for the students. She is a noted special-ist in rural life and education. Mrs. Beverley is now Principal of Whit-published Farm Life School, Virginia, where she has gained much note and success. This school is located six- teen miles from a railroad yet it is maintained on the same standard as a city school, publishing a paper and an annual like any city institution. The student body will be glad to hear about Mrs. Beverley’s work. Dr. J. C. Brown, President of the St. Cloud, Minn., Teachers College will be here for the fourth year. He speaks on various phases of education and is always interesting. Loren G. Atherton, A. B., Legisla- tor, educator and lecturer, has lect- ured here before. His lectures in the field of nature, especially on bird life, are interesting and inspiring. He will also lecture in the field of civil government and law enforcement. Mrs. Atherton will also lecture on bird life in connection with nature study. She is an artist of some note, her painting of bird life having at- tracted much attention. Dr. Ralph Noyer, Director of the Extension Department, State Teachers College, Kearney, Nebraska, will lec-ture on school administration, tests, measurements, school journalism and other vital phases of education. Dr. Herbert I. Martin, Professor of Philosophy, Drake University, Des Moines, will give daily lectures in the field of philosophy and education. He is well known in South Dakota for his successful work as county insti-tute director. Charles P. Buck, A. B., in Educa-tion, N. S. T. C., will give illustrated lectures on Hawaiian history, geo-graphy and social life. Mr. Buck has been engaged in Educational work in Hawaii for two years, and has stud-ied the conditions at first hand and will thus have many things of in-terest to relate. Emanuel Sterheim, Ph. D., lecturer and publicist, will give a series of lectures from the field of American literature with reviews of worthwhile books. Dr. Sterheim is returning for the fourth year. Rollo Walter Brown, Ph. D., au-thor and lecturer, will give a series of lectures on "The Creative Spirit and Youth"; "The Romance of Being a Student"; "The Most Beloved Man in America"; "What Can The West Contribute to American Civilization ?" THE NEW PHYSICAL EDUCATION BUILDING THE DEVEREUX PLAYERS HERE IN THREE PLAYS MORE DELIGHTFUL THAN EVER Isben’s “Rosmersholm” Is General Favorite; Miss Graf’s In- terpretation of Rebecca West is Out- standing Character The Devereux Players have brought us the greatest dramatic treat of the year. Their remarkable interpretation of three masterpieces won the highest praise of the enthu-siastic audience. Because of the recent rains, the outdoor theatre could not be used; and the program was changed slightly. On Friday evening the play was "The Merry Monarch," written by John Howard Payne, the author of "Home Sweet Home." The continuous mirth of the audience proved that the clev-erness of the author need not be perverted to the vulgar, slapstick type of comedy. On Saturday afternoon Ibsen's "Rosmersholm" was interpreted with marvelous strength. Each character was so well adapted to his role that the theme of the play was intensi-fied. There was not one in the au-dience but felt the force and emo- tional strain of the powerful tragedy. The final presentation was Ros-tand's "The Romancers." This charm-ing fantasy left an impression in marked contrast to that of either of the other plays. Its delicate artific-iality made it seem as a fairy tale. The entire play is a dainty poem. The variety of the plays, the cos-tumes and the remarkably capable acting made these players outstand-ing. It would be unfair to give any one actor more credit than another, for each carried his role in the plays with ease and understanding. Miss Graf, the leading lady, showed unus-ual versatility. Her strong personal- .ty wins the immediate sympathy of the audience. Those who failed to see the Dever-cux players missed one of the great-est of opportunities to enjoy really worthwhile plays. GOODESLL AT RAVINIA PARK Ben Goodsell, son of our own Prof. H. E. Goodsell, and former student at the college, was picked from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, toge-ther with forty-five other men, to play for ten weeks at the Ravinia Park, Ill. He is first violinist for the orch-estra. Ben has gained a considerable rep-utation in the musical world. He is spoken of in the Musical 'News as follows: "A newcomer of unqualified merit stood before crowded houses all week at Lyon and Healy Hall, and won all favors. Ben M. Goodsell, now of the first violin section of the Sym-phony Orchestra, brings an admirably maturity which some how suggests solidity as a basis. In his very tone is assertive strength, in his ease and certainty the repose of confidence, in his ways of playing, the success of in-telligent study. Along his own lines he is a personality-one to be depend-ed upon by equipment and enjoyed by reason of much inner resource not only of preparation, but the charm of expressing that subtler self." EDUCATION RESEARCH The Bureau of Educational Re-search is organized for the purpose of promoting the scientific trend of education. Principals, superinten-dents and progressive teachers ought to stop at the office, W-36, Central Building, and see what tests can be used efficiently in their schools. The director has many standardized tests and measurements, both mental and educational, which have proven them-selves of great value and undoubtedly will be of great service to the teacher. Teachers are always welcome to visit the bureau and any assistance or ad-vice with regard to this field of educa-tion will be gladly given. A supply of recognized tests and helps in teach-ing are kept on hand by the Bureau at the regular retail prices. You will find a sample of almost every test published on file at the Bureau office, The Director of the Bureau, Dr. Malmberg, and staff members will be glad to serve you if you are interest-ed. Come Again, Next Year COME AGAIN, DR. CORSON This is the Unanimous Verdict of Stu-dents and Faculty At convocation last week Dr. Cor-son, of Oxford, Ohio, delivered a ser-ies of lectures which were of unusual merit. "The Spirit of the Teacher" was full of thought, and' brought out the idea that no teacher dares to stag-nate. Constant development is nec-essary to success and without it an in-different teacher will soon be left by the wayside while the progressive one moves forward. A trend of optimism ran through his talks, and his views are that the world is improving. His speech on personality was re-plete with wisdom. A teacher may be an excellent encyclopedia of facts but unless that character is there to impress the life of the child, little is gained by the contact. Self control was one of the factors considered necessary to one who hopes to control the thoughts and lives of ethers. The lecture on "The Humility of Lincoln" was a masterpiece. Many instances were given to show the greatness of the man who "belongs to the ages." His self-effacement was brought out both in public and private life; his self-forgetfullness, even when he rose to such sublime heights as the Gettysburg Address, showed how lit-tle he considered himself as a person, and how great was the task which had been intrusted to him. While all of these lectures were among the finest we have had from our many. outside speakers there is a unanimous verdict on the campus that no finer address has been heard here on the subject of Lincoln. In this ad-dress, Lincoln for the most part speaks for himself, but his various sayings are permeated and tempered by the fine personality of Dr. Corson, himself. "THE PEPPIEST GYPSY DAY" Stickers The Exponent has mentioned sever-al times the auto windshield stickers advertising our Homecoming Day. You may get them for the asking. Mr. Lindberg has a supply in his office, and Engmann Hafnor has some at the cashier's desk in the cafeteria. No. N. S. T. C. car is complete with-out one of these attractive red and white posters. The Big Game There is a tradition at N. S. T. C. that the Wolves have never lost a game when the grandstand is full of Gypsies. Never, on Gypsy Day, have we lost. It is up to all of us to come in Romany costume and help the Wolves. Whether you have been on the campus six months or six years, you should be a gypsy on October Twenty-third. Cross Country Race One of the features of Gypsy Day is the Granger Cup Race. The race is run in the afternoon, finishing be-fore the grandstand just before the kickoff of the big game. The distance covered by the runners is slightly over three miles. The entries are open to any track man, whether a student or not. Next year's race will be un-usually interesting because Myrle Sol-iday, who has won two consecutive years, is running for permanent pos-session of the trophy. Soliday is al- ready beginning his training. Legler of Redfield will enter, as well as many of the runners now on the campus The competition will make the race one of the peppiest events on our "Peppiest Gypsy Day." JOURNALISM PROJECTS The class in journalism has been addressed during the past week by former members of the class who have developed school papers in their com- munities. These accounts of actual experiences have been enlightening and encouraging. Various problems incident to a journalism project such as finances, arrangement of material, methods of conducting work and as- vertising, have been shown to the class and compared. In every instance the speakers have emphasized the im- portance of the school paper in creat- ing contact with community, In one school, the paper is published even during the summer months by the patrons. Among the speakers were Jesse Strader whose bi-weekly publication represents four rural schools near Doland, and Donovan Felton, fprmer- ly of Patten Consolidated School. Mr. Felton’s school published a weekly newspaper and a school annual as well. His project is quite unique. DR. KUO'S DATE CANCELLED Dr. P. W. Kuo of St. John's Univer-sity, China, who was scheduled to speak at N. S. T. C. this week, has cancelled all engagements for the summer. His government has tele-graphed for him to take charge of the exhibits from China at the Sesqui- Centennial exposition. We are sorry to miss bearing this distinguished speaker. Come Again, Next Year CAMPUS SCHOOL TO HOLD PARENTS’ DAY TOMORROW STUDENTS ARE WELCOME Toy Orchestra, Dramatizations and Exhibits of Work to be Features of the Day On Thursday afternoon the Campus School will hold a program and exhi-bit in E-2 of Central Building at 1:30 o'clock. Each of the three rooms will present a portion of the program. The children of Miss Wilkerson's room will read the last edition of "The Campus Tattler," their school paper, and will present a short play dramatizing the Verendrye Plate episode of South Da-kota history. Both of these projects are a part of their class work. The pupils of the intermediate room will give two playlets based on geo-graphy. The one to be presented by the fifth grade shows correlation of civics and geography. The primary room will give two so-cialized recitations, one a project in civics, the other in health work. One of the unique features in this portion of the program will be the toy orche-stra. The children have made drums, triangles, cymbals, tambourines and other instruments which they use to accompany the playing of various in-strumental selections. In addition to teaching appreciation, this device de-velops concentration, sense of rhythm and interest in music. Miss Benson is the helping teacher in charge of this work. The exhibits will show art work of various types from each of the rooms. The pupils of the intermediate room will show work in sewing and in bas-ketry; those of the upper grades have work in sewing, tinsmithing and wood-work. The entire program will be of value to all teachers. NEW VIOLIN BOOK. Professor Goodsell Is Working On Text for Beginners Professor Howard E. Goodsell of the music department, who is profes-sor of violin, cello, band and orches-tra, feeling the need for a new ele-mentary violin instruction book and believing his method effective for ele-mentary pupils is working on a be-ginner's book of exercises for the vio-lin. The work now planned is intended for the first two years of violin study. Mr. Goodsell is not planning for any revision of advanced study since he feels there are many nearly perfect books now in use. The method of instruction which he offers, he says, is not one absolutely new, but he will make changes in some of the methods in use aiming to make them more practical for the beginning pupil. The method he will use has been taught to sonic degree by Sevcik and Wichtl, and his book will be supplanted with some exer-cises from the noncopyrighted work of these two men. Mr. Goodsell does not question the instructive value of these exercises of Sevcik and Wichtl, if the pupil would apply himself conscientiously, but there is a lack of melody and appeal which is likely to make them uninteresting to the pupil. A special effort is made to put melody into the exercises in this new book of instruction. The book will include 150 exercises and will be completed by the end of the summer. PRYOR WRITES NEW BOOK Among the new books received by the librarian this summer we find one of especial interest to us as it is writ-ten by one of our own teachers, Dr. Hugh C. Pryor. The book, "Graded Units in Student Teaching," is based upon practical application of this plan in the city schools of Aberdeen as carried on by the college in the teach- er-training classes. By this plan the children are safe-guarded while stu- dents get a thourough and systematic course in training as a teacher. Dr. Pryor did extensive research work in this field, using this as the thesis for his doctor’s degree which he received at Columbia University, last year; consequently the book is just off the press. LIBRARY ACCOUNTS The librarian wishes to call the at- tention of all students to the list of those who have unsettled library ac- counts. A school ruling requires that the grades of any student having an unpaid fine or holding an overdue book be withheld. If you think you have an unsettled account, consult the list to prevent any possible errors. immediate attention to this will prevent much confusion and many misunderstandings. The lists are posted conveniently in the library and on the general bulletin boards. REGISTRATION Monday, July 19, is the only enrollment day for the second summer term. Enrollment will begin at eight o'clock in the forenoon and at one-thirty in the afternoon. First period classes meet Tuesday morning at 7:30. |
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