12.01.1921

^/ze ^J\[prjnal trumpet Volume II.

We^ Liberty, W. Va., December, 1921.

Number I. is found in these communities today.

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the Alumni, Former Students and Friends of W. L. S. N:

Again a cordial greeting is sent by the Faculty and Students through the first issue of this year’s Normal 'trumpet. Last year marked the birth of this paper, and with the support of its many friends it will rnake its second year more successful than the first. '^he ^Normal Trumpet will be published monthly the remain­ der of the year, making seven issues, and the last will be a Special Commencement Number. The subscription price is - seventy-five cents, including the special number, and we appeal to you, good friends of old Liberty Normal, to send in your subscriptions at once; give us both your financial and moral support, and let us tell you through '^he Trumpet how the old school is humming.

Service of Normal Schools to Rural Communities There is a feeling growing among those engaged in the preparation of teachers, among school administrators snd the laity in general that the tea­ cher training institutions throughout the country have been shooting be­ side the mark and not hitting it squarely either in their aim or their accomplishment.

Despite the fact that the United States as a whole has been until recently more than fifty percent rural, practi­ cally all efforts at teacher-training have directly or indirectly pointed toward placing trained teachers in urban or semi-urban schools. Training schools have "catered to the city trade" and have given as their sole justification the statement that "the city schools pay better". Teacher-training schools established by the people for the pur­ pose of serving all of the people have flagrantly ignored the majority and children of school age, as well as ig­ noring the largest need and call for their services; and they have followed

the line of least resistance in somno­ lent equanimity.

As a consequence of their failure to put forth an adequate effort con­ sistently to create an educated public sentiment among their rural constitu­ ents for high standards of teaching, they are now forced to make a great hue and cry for recruits to make up even fair enrollments, which they must have in order to turn out a sufficient number of graduate teachers to just­ ify their existence. The urban schools have had a fair percentage of well trained teachers, brought in many cases from the rural communities through the agency of the teacher­ training school. In fact the excellent development of urban schools in America can be traced very largely to these schools—to the various activ­ ities of their graduates and their fac­ ulties. The contention here is merely that a similar interest, effort and activ­ ity on their part in behalf of rural boys and girls would have produced a far different situation educationally than

There is no particulat virtue or merit in a paved street, a shop window or an urban school that can not be matched by things rural. There is no satisfaction found in urban labors that can not be matched by similar rural endeavors. If teacher-training insti­ tutions have not sinned by commission in this matter, it is reasonably certain that they have seriously sinned by omission—they have failed to see their whole duty and not seeing it, of course they could not perform it.

It is no argument to say, “our grad­ uates do not teach in rural schools be­ cause the salary is small there”. In nine cases out of ten urban salaries are large because of wisdom and influ­ ence of some strong residents who migrated from the rural region where, if they had stayed, their influence would have helped to bring about the same thing and others of a pro­ gressive sort.

Normal schools are created not merely to graduate those who present themselves at the institutions but an equally important function is that of creating a well-imformed and sympa­ thetic public sentiment for a high standard of general public education— rural and urban; social, cultural, moral and economic. It is their business to reach all of their constituents with very best and strongest influence ex­ erted in a legitimate manner along these lines. It is also no argument to say that their efforts are not welcomed.

A sick child may not welcome a dose of medicine but he is induced to swal­ low the dose by its being but in a palatable or attractive combination.

Salaries in rural schools have been low partly because the people have not been convinced that they should be higher. A poorly trained teacher has been employed partly because they have not seen the advantage of going after one with better training.

A local product with limited vision and experience has got the place be­ cause the Board was not shown the

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value of getting someone with larger experience, wider vision and the abil­ ity to bring something new and worth while to the community.

community have been permitted to look traditionally upon the teacher as the poor ignorant itinerant of some generations ago.

The rural school house, its equip­ ment and surrounding have remained uninviting because the idea of beauty, comfort, and efficiency in a school plant has not been “sold" to the people.

And finally, the teacher has been poorly or inconveniently housed and some times “left out in the cold "soci­ ally because Boards, the people, the

Whose business is it to take the lead in rectifying these matters? Certainly the institutions established by the whole people to secure candidates and train operatives, leaders, administra­ tors, not for a part or section, but for all of their schools.

H. J. M.

Report of the Y. IV. C. A. Student Conference The first Y. W. C. A. student con­ ference to be held in West Virginia, took place at Broaddus College, Phil­ ippi, from November 4th to 6th, with over fifty delegates from the Y. W. C. A. of the various schools of the State present. The schools represented were Salem College, W. V. U., Fairmont Normal, West Liberty Normal, Beth­ any College, Wesleyan, Davis and Elkins and Alderson Baptist Acad­ emy. The last name deserves special mention, since they do not yet have any Y. W. C. A. and yet sent eight girls, one of the largest delegations, all the way from the southern part of the state. They traveled from seven in the morning to ten at night to get here. A great deal of the credit of this is due to Mrs. E. Tomlinson, one of the Alderson teachers who came with them, a former Broaddus student.

Davis and Elkins was another school which sent a good delegation, though they have no Y. W. C. A. as yet.

The sessions opened Friday even­ ing with a general get-together, fol­ lowed by the introduction of leaders and delegations and then an impress­ ive candle service for the recognition of new members, by the Broaddus association. Saturday was filled with meetings of technical groups on pub­ licity, finance, Bible study, organiza­ tion, social services and mission study.

One of the best features of the pro­ gram was the afternoon play period, directed by the girl’s Physical Director of W. V. U., when all sorts of games for groups of girls were played as a demonstration of how to entertain

such groups. The "men and girls" party in the evening to which the Broaddus boys were invited was another jolly demostration of whole­ some recreation, also directed by Miss Brunhoff. The Sunday morning serv­ ice was led by Dr. Elkanah Hulley, president of Broaddus, who spoke on "The Church and the College Girl."

The closing vespers, held early so that delegates could catch the afternoon train,were led by Miss Nell Summers, of W. V. U. Special music for both services was given by the conference choir which was organized after the conference got into full swing. A publicity committe was soon organ­ ized soon after the first session for the purpose of sending stories to the nearby papers and getting others ready for college publications. Serv­ ing on this were Elizabeth Johnston, W. V. U.; Jennie Steindorf, Bethany; Maude King, West Liberty; Virginia Hawkins, Fairmont Normal, and Miss Margaret Waddel, Chairman.

The Leaders of the Conference were Miss Reieda Klenck. of Cincin­ nati, Y. W. C. A. field student secre­ tary for Ohio and W. Va., Miss Mary Alice Finney, Cincinnati, Field Secre­ tary for young girls clubs. Miss Nell Summers, Y. W. C. A. executive at W. V. U.; Miss Sophia Brunhoff, Physical Director at W. V. U.; Miss Ruby Elsom, Bethany Undergraduate Field Representative, (Miss Elsom was born and brought up in India and expects to return there after College), and Miss Margaret Waddel, formerly with the National Y. W. C. A. publicity staff.

now at Broaddus. Miss Rennis Under­ wood, of Bethany, was appointed chairman of the resolutions commit­ tee to draw up resolutions on disar­ mament, to forward the conference at Washington, from the Student Y. W. C. A. of this State.

The Saturday Evening Frolic.

After the dinner on Saturday even­ ing, we spent from six thirty to nine in a real social time. It began with yells, some of the peppy numbers were songs and yells by the delegations and directors; one especially was a song to the tune of the Old Oaiken Bucket, given by the Broaddus boys and girls.

Miss SophieBrunhoff,physical direc­ tor of W. V. U., who we are so proud to have with us, then took charge of the group at seven thirty. The first thing she did was to number and name us by having our names put on cards with number.

Other features of the evening were, the grand march, ribbon contest, blue and yellow being the colors, and then mock track meet in which every mem­ ber took part. The crowd was divi­ ded into two sides, blues on one side and the yellows the other. The blues had three first places and four second, and the yellows had three first and three seconds. Refreshments were served.

Side Lights of the Conference

Miss Slaght, Broaddus Y. W. C. A. advisor, who had been attending the state educational meeting at Huntington, returned to Broaddus for the last few sessions of the conference.

Miss Ruby Elsom, of Bethany, Un­ dergraduate Field Representive, has spent most of her life in India and plans to return to that country on the completion of her collegiate work.

Three of the six girls representing Bethany in the conference are Student Volunteers. They are: Ruby Elsam, Frances Underwood and Clara Schnei­ der. Miss Schneider is planning to be a primary teacher in the foreign field.

Eight girls from Alderson Baptist Academy, Broaddus’ sister college, arrived at the conference on the ten o’clock train Friday evening. Aiderson has no Y. W. C. A. organization but hopes to organize soon. The girls

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‘C’Ae were accompanied by Mrs. E. Tom­ linson, a faculty member of Alderson, who is a former Broaddus girl, The girl's from Bethany College earned the money for their expenses for their trip by giving a “Birthday Party.”

Miss Waddel, of Broaddus College, was formerly the head of newspaper publicity of the National Y. W. C. A. Organization.

Davis-Elkins has no Y. W. C. A. organization, but is represented by five girls, who hope to have an organ­ ization soon.

The conference had with them Miss Finney, who had charge of the organ­ ization of the Girl’s Club.

Miss Nell Summers, student secre­ tary at the University, was one of the main speakers, assisting Miss Klenck.

All delegates were met at the trains

by Broaddus girls and taken up the long hill in teixis, trucks or on foot.

Others were waiting at the dormitory to greet the newcomers, among them Mrs. Burr Bassell, the dean of women, who impressed everyone with her gracious manner and kindness. Del­ egates were immediately registered by Hester Burr, the registrar, and taken to their rooms by “bell boys,” in this case of the feminine gender.

Meal times were happy times. All the delegations took this opportunity to show off their vocal powers and their school songs.

Alderson and Bethany were especially good on original songs. West Virginia Uni­ versity of course carried off the palm with their “Old Grey Mare” and their “Alma Mater,” which everyone joined in singing before the session closed.

The smaller delegations made up on the school yells given in the lobby after meals.

The Worlds Student Christian Fed­ eration was ably presented by Miss Klenck at the opening session. She mentioned the student conferences being held all over the world, in China, India, Germany, Switzerland, England and America and showed what a huge movement we belong to.

The Student Friendship Fund and the Disarmament Conference were two subjects that were discussed in special sessions.

The “Candle Service,” a recognition

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service for new members, given by the Y. W. C. A. girls of Broaddus on the first evening of the conference was one of the most impressive features of the whole program. The room in which the service was held was dark­ ened except for candle illumination.

An aisle of white covering led part way up the broad staircase to a big white triangle, the Y. W. C. A. symbol, which was hung high in the center, in a banking of green laurel leaves.

This made an effective setting for the cabinet girls, who dressed in long white robes and carrying candles en­ tered singing and took their places in a triangular formation on the stairs.

With quotations from the scriptures on “light” the president and other members in turn lighted each others candles and then touched the candles of the new members who came for­ ward from the audience. Soft music was played throughout the ceremony and the cabinet girls and new mem­ bers marched out to a recessional hymn of which a prayer and bene­ diction was read. This service was written by the Broaddus girls and it is to be printed and sent to all the schools represented at the conference.

The Y. M. C. A. boys were in evi­ dence to help with the work and fun.

Good Times of the Conference.

What does a Conference mean? Is it just work, work, work? No, though we mean business, there is always time for fun. Wouldn’t you call it fun to meet girls from all over West Virginia and to know about their Alma Mater?

Miss Finney says this is /ler fun, but we, the representatives at our Y. W. C. A. Conference unite with her in claiming this as our fun. Then at the table each delegation voluntarily sung any song that they wished, whether it was a school song or not. Some were comical and showed the spirit and pep that must have come from the school which they represented. Saturday afternoon Miss Brunhoff took the girls out on the campus to play, for big girls are not too big to play after all.

Saturday night was the night. Miss Brunhoff kept us so busy that we did not have time to laugh until after it was all over and then—well you know.

So you readily see that Conference is not a routine of classes after all, but in between time—Ain’t we got fun?

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Bad Habit of Using Slang.

Slang is defined as “a peculiar kind of vagabond language, always hanging on the outskirts of legitimate speech.”

It is also said to be, “a language not yet in good use.” A small part of it is good and will one day be adopted. A large part of it is temporary, local and weak in its power of expression.

The attitude toward slang in conver­ sation is that of discrimination. If you wish to decorate your language with a few flowers of slang do not be afraid to do so, but if you use much of it your ability to use good speech is les­ sened. But in formal writing and speaking slang should be resolutely avoided.

Reputable usages of slang are often violated in conversations and writing.

Bits of slang which are vivacious and expressive now and then find a per­ manent place in the language. Good use largly determines the order of words. _Slang consists of invented words, new or unauthorized use of words. Much of it has humor or viv­ idness, and is used only because of a craving for new terms of speech.

Slang may be used with a dozen dif­ ferent meanings. 'Words may convey wrong meanings and one will get the habit of using them, when other words should be used.

It is usually the lower class that us­ es slang. Much slang that is heard among young men and women comes from the haunts of thieves, gamblers and degenerates. The low class vaudeville also contributes its share to the use of the illegitimate language.

The use of slang has a bad effect upon young people, especially those who are preparing to teach. The Board of Education will not tolerate this practice by its teachers because the average pupil is very apt to think that what the teacher does he can do also.

Slang is often used by well educa­ ted people, but it is improper. Slang is also used in public adresses but most always with an apology.

Slang must be kept up to date and one who keeps up with it is soon un­ able to talk anything else. Nine times out of ten the English vocabulary of the best modern liteature is adequate for the most animated conversations.

The tenth time justifies slang within its limits. No one can flatter himself that he can talk slang nine days out of ten and rise to the level of respectable English on the tenth.—C. 23.

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^fie ^h[prmal trumpet Editor-in-Chief__Ethel Devine Assistant Editor______ Bernadine McLaughlin Business Manager----------------------Herbert Heft Assistant Manager------------------Norman Cooper Organizations----------------------------- Maude King SocietyHelen McCabe AthleticsZach Springer JokesWilma Weimer

DECEMBER, 1921.

Editorial.

No, The S^ormal Trumpet is not go­ ing to rust, but will soon be blowing again as loudly as ever. There has been some delay in publishing the first edition of the school paper, due to the various changing of editors, but now we hope to settle down to real hard work and let TT/ie Trumpet be heard far and near. The staff should be praised for standing by their posts during the confusion, and doing their work well. Come all ye story writers and poets and let us make this year’s paper the best ever.

One of the Many Letters We Receive.

The Normal Trumpet, West Liberty, W. Va. Dear A few years ago, I had a course in letter writing under Miss Jefferson, but 1 don t know whether to write to “Sirs” or “Gentlemen or who, since 1 understand that the Trumpet staff is mostly co-ed. At any rate, if the Trumpet is still “tooting” I would like to enjoy its mel­ ody, so kindly place my name on the list of subscribers.

If it would not inconvenience you, and if you have extra copies of the previous numbers for this year, 1 should like to have my sub" scription start with the opening of the fall term.

Since I am uncertain as to the exact cost of the paper 1 will defer payment until I receive a bill from you.

Very truly yours, .

The editor tries to be a lady in the fullest sense of the word. She delights in being obliging and takes pleasure, not only in placing your name on the subscription list for the Trumpet, but in seeing that you get every issue of the paper for this year.—Ed.

Athletics.

The old Normal is showing again in athletics. At the first of the year Coach Rogers had his men out for football.

But owing to the material thought best not to play a schedule.

When the bad weather set in he brought the men together on the bas­

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ketball floor. All of the old men are back from last year excepting the Hunt Brothers. The team is showing the old fight from last year with much more added.

Heft, Springer, and Milliken are run­ ning a hard race for forward position and Smith and G. Bonar for center.

Slater is still holding stationary guard down while Stiles and H. Smith are pushing hard for his position. P. Bon­ ar and Cooper are scrapping over run­ ning guard, which will put the old aggregation in fine shape.

Coach has been working hard to de­ veloped some good styles of play which we think wilLbring the old Nor­ mal Five to the top this year. Fifteen rah’s for the team.

Miss Rose is working the girls hard in gym. class, preparing them for a hard successful season in basketball.

Owing to the arrangement of Miss Rose’s classes the girls will not start their season till the first of the year.

Don’t forget fifteen rah’s for the girls.

The Gym is far under way but also far from completion, but we all hope the first of the year finds us practicing hard and playing on our new floor.

Agricultural Notes.

The state farm is gradually taking on the aspects of an honest-to-goodness West Virginia farm. It now boasts a flock of sixty-five white Wy­ andotte chickens (not to mention the half dozen guineas), two good Guern­ sey cows, two yerhng calves and four Poland China pigs. Then there is the small but neat cow barn with sev­ eral stacks of fodder and hay nearby.

A wagonshed, corncrib and closed pig house have been put up recently.

An abundance of feed to care for the stock over the winter was produced on the farm, and a generous supply of vegetables were grown and stored in cave and cellar to feed hungry stu­ dents at the dormitory.

Happy New Year! and may those resolutions so sincerely conceived not die in their infancy.

Has everyone heard the mysteri­ ous ringing of the tiny bells strung on red ribbon and room hy the THIR­ TEEN? Hats off to the Juniors.

Calendar for 1922.

Winter Quarter RegistrationTuesday, January 3, 1922 Class Work Begins Wednesday, January 4, 1922 Qyarter ClosesFriday, March 22, 1922

Spring Quarter Registration________ Monday, March 27, 1922 Class Wprk Begins. .Tuesday, March 28, 1922 Qyarter ClosesFriday, June 9, 1922

Summer Quarter RegistrationMonday, June 12, 1922 Class Work Begins__ Tuesday, June 13, 1922 Qyarter Closes_____ Friday, August 11, 1922

Faculty Committees Classification— President Howard J. McGin­ nis, Mr. Koon, Mr. Boggess.

Employment and Recommendation — Presi­ dent McGinnis, Miss Jefferson, Mr. Koon.

Mr. Rogers, Miss Rose.

Organizations—Mr. Rogers, Miss Witherson, Mr. Boggess.

Chapel—Miss Jefferson, Miss Witherson.

Rooms and Boarding—Mr. Boggess.

Library—Miss MacMillan,

Class Officers.

Senior Normal--------------------------------- Mr. Koon Junior NormalMiss Jefferson Short CourseMr. Boggess Senior SecondaryMr. Rogers

Special Mention.

President McGinnis, who gives his whole interest to helping the cause of The tNj>rmat Tjrumpet.

Rev. Q. A. Kelley, first editor-in-chief of this year's paper. He got it started.

Margaret Gaynor, second editor-in-chief— she began where the work was left off and almost completed it for the first issue before resigning.

Normal Trumpet Staff—They did their work well.

Laura Heizler and Virginia Blayney—from morning ’till night--we heard them type—for the Normal Trumpet.

Entertainment Course, 1921-1922.

Copley Qyintette, October 3rd.

Song and

story.

Hon. Leslie M. Shaw, December 13th. Your talk started my poor gray matter in motion and it likes the exercise.

Princess Indians, February 2nd. A Princess of the Ojibways. A chief of the Winnebagoes.

Sunshine Dietrick, March 1st.

Laugh and grow fat.

New England Male Qyartette, April lit.

Appeals to the lovers of good music.

We have one of the best entertain­ ment courses scheduled this year that West Liberty has ever known. Two of the numbers have been presented and they will long be remembered. If you miss one of those numbers you will be cheating yourself. There are three more in store for you; come prepared to enjoy yourself—you will.

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Piano SoloRuth AVolford

SCHOOL

JICTIVITIES

Bryants.

Bryants, you are gaining. All the energy spent, during the first weeks of school, has brought its results. New members have been roped, in by flocks with the old Bryants acting as proud shepherds.

The Bryant song never sounded bet­ ter than it did Sept. 30, at the opening program of the term. Everyone sang.

Thank you Irvings, we will sing your song too.

President Berlin Smith addressed the audience with a brief history of the Bryants and their customs up to this year.

Florence Evans played "Sparklets," which is an adaption of "Morning" from the "Peer Gueyn Suyte".

Zack Springer gave in his own at­ tractive way "Uncle Josh and the Ford Automobile". He had to respond to an encore.

Ethel Atkinson sang "The Rosary",

by Nevin, as a contralto solo. Her voice was clear and strong.

"Pat" Leucke and Florence Evans played a Military march in a brisk military manner.

The whole assembly sang the school song after hearing a few words from visitors who had been former students or just friends interested in West Lib­ erty Normal.

A marshmallow toast had been planned but, after the storm spoiled the setting of the first act the outing was postponed. But under the lead­ ership of Ethel Atkinson everyone had a good romp in the gymnasium.

The next program held October 1 4, was a diversion from the usual per­ formance. Margaret Harris talked on "Last Year and This." Elsie Parsons, Margarette Kuhn, Tom Stiles, and Vernon Johnson gave extemporane­ ous talks. The latest school jokes were sprung on the innocents by Laura Potter.

Miss MacMillan, the teacher critic always give helpful criticisms that can be used by both societies.

The Bryants gave a marshmallow toast this fall in the woods in back of

the dormitory. Miss Jessie Beck was in charge and everyone present had a “sticky” time.

The other programs up to date are: October 26th.

ReadingVida Moose Life of BryantAnna Taylor Review of “Punch”__________ Wilma Weimer Debate— “Resolved, That Unions Should be Abolished.” Vernon Johnson, Affirmative; Berlin Smith, Negative.

The judges were Amy Woody, Laura Potter and Mr.Springer. They decided in favor of the affirmative.

November 9th.

ReadingMargarette Kuhn Piano SoloRuth V^ickham Story____________ _— -______ -______ Tom Stiles Vocal Duett___Jessie Dieringer, Violet Weekly Debate—-“Resolved that Peas Should be Eaten with a Knife,” Mildred Henricks, Wilma Weimer, Affirmative; Bernadine McLaugh­ lin, Margaret Gaynor, Negative.

The audience decided in favor of the affirmative. The Bryants have the largest society this year with their new members and their old spirit. Watch the Bryants. The officers this year are: PresidentBerlin Smith Vice-PresidentMargaret Harris Recording Secretary--------Margaret Stewart Corresponding Secretary—Wilma Weimer Treasurer_____________ ______ Edith Parsons PianistPat Leucke ChoristerEthel Atkinson Bryant ReporterFlorence Evans MarshallZack Springer

Irving Society.

The Irving Literary Society is still booming just the same as last year.

Although we started the term with small quantity and good quality we can say that we have increased the quantity and likewise the quality.

With Mr. Boggess as critic and ad­ visor, and the quality, spirit, pep and cooperation of every member, the Irv­ ings expect to accomplish good work throughout the year. The following program is one of the most interesting this fall: SongBy Societies ReadingEleanor Ball Vocal SoloRuby Garrison OrationNorman Cooper Pianologue_____ Thelma Montgomery Debate___Russel Bonar, Herbert Heft

Critics Report, Russel Bonar, Mr. Boggess

The Irvings intend to show improvment and “keep climbing.” “Just wait and see.” The oflficers serving this term are: President______ Thelma Montgomery Vice President____ Thomas Garrison Recording Secretary------- Glen Bonar Corres. SecretaryLeola Dixon Treasure _________ Margaret McCoy MarshallCecile Zitzman ChoristerBessie Crawford PianistMaude King ReporterCecile Zitzman

Y. w.

c. A.

The Y. W. C. A. is comfortably or­ ganized now and ready for work. The officers for the year are: PresidentMaude King Vice-President_______ Ethel Atkinson SecretaryAnna Taylor TreasurerAlta Chipps PianistFlorence Evans

A few weeks ago we were glad to welcome one of our Student Secreta­ ries, Miss Freda Klenk, who gave a very interesting talk in chapel discus­ sing the Student Friendship Fund.

There were two delegates, Margaret Harris and Maude King, sent to Broaddus College, Philippi, W. Va., to a student conference held from Novem­ ber 4th to 6th.

Miss Klenkspent Monday and Tues­ day, November 14th 1 5th with us. She met the Cabinet and they all decided that our "Y" needed "Pep" and that our meetings weren’t what we would like them.

Now, we are going to actually bury our "Y" and make a club probably a "Blue Triangle Club" and then we are going to work and work hard and make our Club worth while and a "go."

Glee Club.

Hear them singing gaily Gaily all the day Who is it, that is singing?

The Glee Club Girls they say.

Yes, the Glee Club has begun again this fall and you can hear the people sighing and lamenting as they go throughout the halls and about the buildings. But they do not need to la­ ment, because this year the Glee Club is really going to do something worth­ while.

Their first meeting was held Tues-

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day Sept. 28, 1921. The officers were elected and the roll taken. The officers were; PresidentFlorence Evans Secretary--------- ---------- Cecile Zitzman TreasurerGladys Kelley CustodianMargaret Harris The members are: Ethel Atkinson, Margarette Beck, Ethel De Vine, Jessie Dieringer, Leola Dixon, Florence Evans, Ruby Garrison, Margaret Harris, Lau­ ra Heizler, Gladys Kelley, Maude King, Clara Leucke, Helen McCabe, Thelma Montgomery.

Violet Weekly, Wilma Weimer, Ruth Wolford, Cecile Zitzman.

Y. M. C. A. The Young Mens Christian Associ­ ation met on Wednesday, November 16, 1921.

Mr. Alvan Slater had charge of the meeting. The topic for discussion was. “The Ethics of Clean Athletics.” The following talks were given: “The Attitude of the Audience Toward the Visiting Team,** Herbert Heft.

“The Ten Commandments of Any Sport,’* Homer Smith.

“Our Attitude Toward Our Team-mates,’* Alvan Slater.

Prof. C. T. Boggess gave us some interesting experiences he had while manager of the baseball team some four or five years ago, and how some of the schools treated the team while playing them. Herbert Heft was ap­ pointed leader for the next program.

The Upstreamers.

The Upstreamers class of the West Liberty Union Sunday School had their first good time party this year on Saturday, December 3, at the home of Mr. D. B. Rogers, the teacher of the class.

Games were one of the most enjoy­ able pastimes of the evening. We all enjoyed the peanut race, the sewing on buttons contest for boys, (in which Wilbur McColloch received the booby prize,) and the nail driving contest in which Ethel Atkinson received the booby prize.

The most enjoyable feature of the evening was the mock marriage of Miss M. E. Morgan to Zack Springer.

The ceremony was performed by Mr. Rogers amidst continuous shouts of laughter from the spectators. The laughter was caused by the comical appearance and actions of the pro­

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spective bride and groom. Mrs. Mc­ Kinley was instructed to collect for­ feits from all those who laughed at the conclusion of the cermony, many forfeits were sold. When the fun and merriment had subsided, refresh­ ments were served.

As the class had not elected offi­ cers for the year, the Upstreamers got busy and elected same. They are as followers: President--------------------Zack Springer Vice-President--------- Miss MacMillan Secretary---------- Miss Ethel Atkinson Treasurer--------- Miss Lucy Plummer

Cecile Zitzman was elected Chair­ man of the Social Commitee.

The Upstreamers are going to con­ tinue their upward journey this year and you are invited to come along.

Be An Upstreamer.

Liberty District High School.

Hurrah! school.

At last we have a high

On Friday evening, December 2, the boys basketball team of L. D. H. S. played Fulton. The score was in favor of the former. This was the first game played by the Purple and White, and we are expecting like vic­ tories the remainder of the season.

The team is composed of: Paul Bonar, Harold Milliken, Dawson Gar­ rison, Lawrence Dixon, Elwood Ball, Harold Bonar, Herman Thornburg, Glen Bonar, Harold Garrison.

Any teams desiring games with L. D. H. S. please communicate with C, J. Patterson.

Short Course.

The Short Course class of 1922 held a meeting with the class officer, Mr. Boggess, on September 21, 1921, for the purpose of organizing. The fol­ lowing officers were elected: President------------------------- Tom Stiles Vice President._______ Dorthy Bonar Secretary-Treasurer____Elsie Parsons

Although the attendance this term is small we are expecting a larger en­ rollment after the new building is completed. This, we are promised not later than the first of the Spring Term. Until the new building is ready, classes are being held in the West Liberty Methodist Church, which has been remodeled to suit our needs.

There are 24 members in the class and it promises to be among the best the school has ever produced. It is our intention to take part in all school activities of the coming year. Marga­ ret Stewart has been elected captain of the girls tennis team, Herbert Heft captain of the boy’s tennis team and Berlin Smith captain of the volley beJl

The first three year’s work is offered, while last year we had only two.

With such progress we can hope for the standard course next year.

Mr. C. J. Patterson, one of our last year’s teachers, is now principal, while Misses Plummer and Widmeyeur, his assistants, are with us this year for the first time.

team.

We have some excellent material for athletics and expect to walk away with our share of the triumphs.

The following representatives for the class have been chosen: Margaret Harris as representative for the ^VprmaZ Trumpet and Anna Taylor as representative in the Student Gov­ ernment movement at the dormitory.

The roll call of the class is as fol­ lows:

The subjects offered are: English 1, 2 and 3; Latin, American History, European History, Biology, Physical Education, Public Speaking, Current Events, and Vocational Guidance.

We have organized the “Azulikit” Literary Society, which has already given several successful programs.

The officers of this organization are: President------------------------------ Elwood Ball Vice-President--------- Herman Thornburg Corresponding Sec.-Thelma Montgomery Recording SecretaryLulu McConn Treasurer-------------------------------- Paul Bonar Marshall---------------------------James Hoffman Critic-----------------------------Cecile Zitzman Pianist----------------------------Gladys Kelly

Faye Barnes, Dorothy Boner, Virginia Blayney, Jessie Beck. Margauritte Beck, Adda Con­ nor, Ethel Devine, Jessie Dieringer, Margaret Harris, Herbert Heft, Vernon Johnson, Maude King, Margaret McCoy, Edith Parsons, Elsie Parsons, Laura Potter, Rebecca Stiles, Neva Smith, Margaret Stewart, Kathryn Scharf, Tom Stiles, Berlin Smith, Anna Taylor, Amy Wood.

"A smart old owl lived in an oak.

The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard.

Why can’t you be like this old bird?”

Here s to a long life of usefulness for those New Year resolutions.

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Social Committee.

The Social Committee is a wholly new committee heretofere unheard of in our Normal. Since its formation the social times of the school have been greatly improved.

It is composed of President McGin­ nis, Mrs. McKinley, matron. Miss Rose, Mr. D. B. Rogers, representatives of faculty; Florence Evans and Mildred Henrichs, senior normal representa­ tives of student body.

The social committee convenes for the purpose of considering and acting upon social measures brought before it by the student body. All social activities must have the approval of the social committee. To it we are indebted for our merry masquerade party. Thanksgiving party and our reception to the public. The social calendar for the year as compiled by the Social Committee is as follows: Fall Quarter.

Term Reception by School__ September 23rd Hallowe’en Mask Party_______ October 28th Thanksgiving PartyNovember 22nd Reception to the Public_______ December 9th Christmas Party for Dorm. Girls_December 21

Winter Quarter.

Term Reception to the Public__ January 13th Valentine PartyFebruary 17th St. Patrick’s Day PartyMarch 17th Parties for Visiting Teams, to be arranged.

Literary Parties, to be arranged.

Spring Quarter.

Term Reception by SchoolApril 7th May Festial (Twilight)__________ ____ May 1st School Picnic_________ __________ May 26-27th Faculty Reception to Seniors^__June 2nd Literary Reception, to be arranged.

Alumni Banquet, to be arranged.

Masqe Ball.

A masque ball was given at the girls dormitory by the Normal students.

The hall was beautifully decorated with autumn leaves, corn shocks, pumpkins and shaded lights, which added contrasting colors to the scene of frolicking youths. A variety of clever costumes were to be seen. At one end of the hall a place was suit­ ably decorated and arranged for the Novelty Boys Orchestra of Triadelphia, which provided splendid music dur­ ing the evening. Prizes were given to the most attractive costume, worn

by Katherine Scharf, the funniest cos­ tume worn by Zack Springer, and to the prettiest, worn by Florence Evans.

A very delightful time was enjoyed by all.

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NORMAL TRUMPET Girls Basketball.

Schedule: January January January January

6, 13, 20, 21,

Warwood, away.

Tridelphia, home.

Cameron, home, Warwood, home.

January 27, Open.

February 3, Wellsburg, home.

February 10, Fairmont, home.

February 17, Wellsburg, away, pending, February 24, Open.

March 3, Cameron, away.

March 4, Fairmont, away.

The outlook for girls basketball sea­ son this year is very bright. In pre­ ceding years there has not been much material. But this year more girls are out and most of them have played basketball before. We have a fine coach in Miss Florence Rose, Physi­ cal Education Instructor. The girls manager has endeavored to get as many games as possible and we have nine games scheduled so far. There has not been much time for practice this term, but we hope to be able to do more after Christmas holidays.

Some of the girls out for practise are: Helen McCabe, Virginia Blayney, Ruth Wickham, Margaret Gaynor, Katherine Scharf, Ruth Wolford, Bernadine McLaughlin, Laura Potter, Thelma Montgomery, Ruby Garrison, Laura Heizler, Peg Stewart.

Children’s Reception.

One of the most novel events of the present season at West Liberty State Normal was the children’s reeeption held in the gymnasium Friday from 1:00 to 2:30, under the supervision of the child psychology clsss. Mr. Koon, the instructor, has introduced a new system in the teaching of child psychology based on personal obser­ vation of children. Each member of the class visits some home in the com­ munity once a week for an hour, tak­ ing complete charge of the children, thus supplementing text book work with experimental observation. The idea of having a reception in which all the children could be brought to­ gether was the outgrowth of this plan.

Written invitations were sent. Throw­ ing balls, running races and similar kinds of play with much vocalization throughout, kept the children happily engaged, free to make natural respon­ ses to such situations as happened to develope. Refreshments were served consisting of sandwiches, milk and co­

coa.

The following tots all under school age, were present: Bobby Patterson, Katheryn Hunter, Helen McGinnis, Florence Fair, Nellie Hunter, Lillian Ray, Jeanetie Koon, Charles Fair, Elsie Hunter, Mont Ray, MargarefKoon. Russell DeGarmour.

Physical Education for Girls.

The spirit of the girls in the Physi­ cal Education Classes was good at the very beginning of the term, but it passes rapidly through the good stage into the excellent stage. We have enjoyed several hikes over the neigh­ boring hills and the “rookies” who could not even halt in two counts, in the gymnasium are things of the dim past.

If ever you want to join a bunch thats jolly and full of fun, and yet out for business, just come to Dramatic Games; you’ll find that bunch is just the one—for the girls have "pep" and are doing good work.

Basketball season opens soon, and with the good material that is here, we expect to put out a winning team, full of enthusiasm, school spirit, and the love of a good clean game.—Florence

M. Rose, THrector.

Chapel Notes “Ohio State University is not the largest University in the United States, but it offers a very fine chance for de­ velopment” said Mr. D. B. Rogers in his chapel talk last week. Among other things he told of the strict physical examination and intelligence test given to every student entering the institution. The social life is taken care of almost entirely by the fraterni­ ties and sororities. Football seems to be the game best supported by this University. In concluding his talk, Mr. Rogers said he believed the small­ er colleges afford greater opportuni­ ties for under graduate work, because each student is given greater chance for self expression, and is much more accurate in class, but they are not to be compared with the larger univers­ ities in the selection of the place to do graduate work.

Queer Things.

Did you ever see a board walk?

A barn dance or a horse fly?

A peanut stand or a sword fish?

A stone step or a chimney sweep?

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Alumni and Faculty Personals.

Prof. Koon addressed the Marshall County Teachers Institute Friday, Dec­ ember 2, and spoke at a district insti­ tute at Littleton, Wetzel County, the next day.

Prof. Rogers is developing a good basketball team from the limited num­ ber of boys enrolled this quarter.

Three members of the faculty atten­ ded the Teacher Training Conference called by State Superintendent Ford, held at Fairmont November 1 3 and 14. They were Miss Jeflferson, Prof.

Koon and President McGinnis. Some matters of great importance to Nor­ mal Schools and to Teacher Training in general were considered at this meeting.

Our very good friend, Charles W. Rogers, superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, has just returned from a two months visit to Texas, where he had gone for rest and to recover from a run-down condition. He had gain­ ed considerable weight and is much improved in his general health. Wel­ come home. Uncle Charley.

Mr. F. M. Tuttle, County Superinten­ dent of School in Wetzel County, attended the rureJ school rally at the Normal Schools on Friday evening, December 9, which closed the pro­ grams for Education week. Mr. Tut­ tle made an excellent talk on condi­ tions among the schools in Wetzel County. He was accompanied out here by president D. L. Haught of

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education in the schools of Hundred, Wetzel County. They are: C. O. Bat­ son, District Superintendent of Church District. H. L. Morrison, President of the Hundred High School, Miss Averil Devine, Teacher of English and Algebra, of Hundred.

A. E. Blake, of Valley Grove, and C. S. Curtis, of Rough and Ready School, defended the present day one-room rural school in an interest­ ing debate at the rural school rally given in the Normal Auditorium.

Miss Mary Orr, of whom W. L. S. N. is proud, presided as Matron at the girls domitory here during the summer term, but is continuing in her position as teacher of history in Triadelphia High.

Miss Jefferson was out of school for a week the fir.st of December, threatened with pneumonia, but is back in her accustomed place.

Willie, “Yes, sir. I told the teacher it would, but she’s that mean she wouldn’t change it.”

Ethel, 'Tve got something the mat­ ter with my eyes. I continually see specks before them."

Shakespeare, “Take off your glasses and you will no longer see specks before them.”

To express an idea you must first get an idea to express.

He who is good at making excuses is seldom good at anything else.

pan.

Three alumni of W. L. S. N. are helping to carry on the good work of

Father, “This report you have brought me from school displeases me very much.”

A Hint to the Wise.

Use your head; that is the way the woodpecker made his way in the world.

Mr. J. G. Muldoon, class of__ now holds the position of rural school sup­ erintendent in the State Department of Education. He is ably assisted by J. S. Bonar, another West Liberty graduate, class of___

Viola Woolfe, class of__ is spend­ ing a couple of years teaching in Ja­

Cattle First-—“Hank, I wish you’d fix that leak in the roof over our bed­ room.’’

“Don’t git impatient, Abbie,’’ said Hank, as he took another chew of tobacco, “You know right well thar’s a leak in the cow barn 1 got to tend to first.”

Rogers, “Slater” what is a vacuum?”

Slater, “I’ve got it in my head, but I jest can’t explain it.”

It is a great pity to have neither brains enough to speak well nor sense enough to keep quiet.

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Wit and Humor.

Instructor, “What is trigonometry?’’

New Boy, “It’s a man that's been married three times.’’

Miss Witherson, Miss Morgan and Miss Jefferson are each conducting extension classes and proving them­ selves good teachers in this field, good sports in the fine spirit in which they accept jitney travel, and good citizens in the excellent service they are ren­ dering the school and the state.

the Clay School in Wheeling. Mrs. Tuttle, Mrs. Haught and Miss Haught were also present.

L. M. Stoops is rendering very fine service as superintendent of schools in New Cumberland, Hancock Coun­

ball between W. L. N. S. and the team from Glenville Normal. Come and help West Liberty Normal celebrate this noteworthy event.

Don’t be flattered by your girl’s ad­ miration; she may not have had time to look around much before you came along.

Alumni—Have you forgotten us?

Please write and tell us who you are (if your name is changed) where you are, and what you are doing? We shall be very glad to hear from you.

If the Auspices Hold True!

The Physical Education Building will be dedicated on the evening of February 8th, at a big game of basket­

Zack, “Do you know I have lately fallen into the habit of talking to my­ self.”

Cecile. “I wondered why you were looking so bored.”

There’s a meter in a rhyme.

There’s a meter in a poem.

But the best kind of meter.

Is to meet her alone.

She held out her hand and the young man took it and departed.

Vernon, “I can’t see out of the eye.”

Smith, “Why not?”

Vernon, “I have my hand over it.”

The children in the Sunday School class were getting restless and the teacher, to divert them, asked all who wished to go to heaven to stand up.

All rose except one little girl.

“Don’t you want to go to heaven, Bettie?” asked the teacher.

“Yes’m,” was the response, “but I know mother dosen’t want me to leave her just yet.”