I THE CO· LL E G E EYE VOL. XXIII MARYLAND STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE at BOWIE, ,Tune, 1956 No. 2 Dr. Hawkins To Address Graduates Towson President Speaks To 81 June 2 Noted Author Lectm·es Dr. Earle T. Hawkins, dynamic Louis J. Alber, author and for­ from Western Maryland College. president of our sister institution, His master's degree was received eign correspondent, proved him­ the Maryland State Teachers Col­ from Columbia University and his self a most accomplished and lege at Towson, will address this doctor of philosophy degree from thought-provoking speaker when year's graduating · class at the Yale University~ he lectured here May 8, · on the Forty-Fifth Commencement exer­ After serving as teacher and cises to be held at 2 o'clock, subject~ "We Can Win the Cold principal in various high schools June 2. in Maryland, he went to the State War.'' Dr. Hawkins is a native of Dept. of Education as State School A thorough and long-time· stu­ Maryland. He received his early Supervisor and later was Direc­ dent of Soviet _Russia and what he education in Maryland pub 1 i c tor of Instruction. He taught at schools and his bachelor's degree calls the World Communist Con­ Yale ·while working on his doc­ torate and has served on the sum­ spiracy, Mr. Alber presented a Plans Drawn mer school faculty of both Johns program for wresting the initia­ Hopkins and the University of tive from the Soviets without pre­ For New Library Maryland. Since 1947 he has been cipitating a shooting war• . The Maryland Legislative As­ the president of the State Teach­ The speaker named religion as sembly, by appropriating the nec­ ers College at Towson.' essary funds, authorized the ad­ the strongest bulwark against Dr. Hawkins has been active in ministration to proceed with the various groups in education, citi­ communism and suggested eco­ drawing up of plans and specifica­ zenship, music, youth work, and nomic pressure as a close runner-:-­ tions for our urgently needed li­ conservation. He has served as up. He declared that to win the brary. president of the Maryland State cold war, we must "destroy the Present plans call t or a two­ Teachers Assn., vice president of power of the Commµnist Party.''. story building with basement. The the National Education Assn., and He further recommended the for­ first floor will include a display is vice president of the National mation of a strategy board for lobby, general reading rooms, the Conference on Citizenship. winning this war, one member of librarian's office, a browsing and He is a member of the National which should be a military man. periodical room, a work alcove, YMCA Committee on Work with He emphasized the belief that the cataloging room, s t a c k s, and Youth, and of the Board of Di­ United States must demand of rooms for equipment and storage. rectors of the Baltimore Sym­ Russia that she keep all agree­ Planned for the second floor are phony Orchestra. He has served ments made. Said he, "Russia has staff and music rooms, a listening as a member of the Commission kept only two of 52 agreements booth, an art and treasure room, on Higher Institutions of the Mid­ made at Potsdam." rooms for conferences and audio­ dle States Assn. and of the Gov­ To secure the material and facts visual aids, a laboratory for chil­ ernor's Commission on -Higher for this address, Mr. Alber has dren's literature and curriculum, Education in Maryland. stacks, and general reading rooms. made numerous investigating trips He is currently chairman of the abroad since World War Il, study­ Dept. of Research and Education ing the· Communist techniques of the _Maryland Board of Natural used by the Kremlin in waging the Resources. Cold War against the Free World. He has visited 39 countries in Eu­ rope, Asia, and Africa, spent six Rev. Elder Delivers Baccalaureate High School months east of the Iron Curtain The Rev. Curtis Elder depressions. Even though Students Air Views and traveled more than 10,000 , pastor we think miles since 1945. On his most re­ of John Wesley Methodist Church, of stocks and bonds, bank deposits, The Maryland Society of Edu­ cent trip, he followed the Iron Salisbury, Md., delivered the bac­ abundant harvests, etc. as secur­ cational Pioneers will sponsor Curtain from Finland to Pakis­ calaureate sermon to the 81 can­ ity, they are not sure things. · "We their annual High School Confer­ tan-India, and talked with hun­ didates for graduation, Sunday, must not leave God out," he ence May 20. The theme will be: dreds of refugees and escapees May 27 at 2 :30. cautioned. "Students' Expt! ctations of the from Iron Curtain countries. A native Tennesseean, Rev. Among others, the speaker men­ Modern High School.'' Elder received his ea:r-ly training tioned Midas and his love for gold Mr. Homer 0. Elservad, direc­ Described by the late William and Judas Iscariot and his love Howard in his home state, and completed tor of secondary education in Bal­ Taft as having "the mind for silver. These thought they of a statesman," and endorsed his education at Claflin College in timore, is the guest speaker. by had a sure thing, but the thing Gen. Mark Clark for his views, Ora:Qgeburg, S. C. and Gammon Statewide turned out to be a liability. He representation from Mr. Alber, in a moving closing Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Maryland high schools is expected. Ga. Before coming to Salisbury cited David and Paul in contrast. statement, said: "The whole world The six topics to be djscussed is one huge stage. The greatest where he has served for nine years He admonished the graduates to carry God with t hem as they go by student groups are: (1) What tragedy of all time i,s being played. he pastored at Morristown and should the curriculum include? The forces of good and evil are Chattanooga, Tenn. and at Stock- out to serve. "God will be with you always," he declared; "God is (2) What provisions should be represented by the United States ton, Md. · made for developing social con­ and Russia. We don't realize we The minister took his ·text from a sure thing. He may be eclipsed, but He will never be defeated.'' trol and self direction? (3) What are playing ,in a tragedy. We al­ Romans 8 :38-39: "For I am per­ personality traits should teachers low Russia to steal scenes. We suaded, that neither death, nor Many relatives and friends of the class attended the exercises possess? (4) What should be thr seem to be acting in a comedy or life, nor angels, nor principalities, extent and organization of spe­ a farce. We do not seem to real­ nor powers, nor things present, presided over by President Henry. The college glee club, the girls' Dr. Thomas G. Pullen, Jr., state cial services? (5) What should be ize we are in a war for survival." nor things to come, the extent and ensemble and the band furnished superintendent of M a r y l an d organization of the A spirited question-answer pe­ "Nor height, nor depth, nor any exta-curricular non-athletic pro­ music for the occasion. schools, will onfer degrees on riod followed the lecture. - other creature, shall be able to 75 candidates for the bachelor gram? (6) What should be t he separate us from the love of God, Picture on Page 2 of science degree in education nature of the athletic program? which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Receiving M. Ed. degrees from and award to six, bachelor of He selected for his theme: "A the University of Maryland this science certificates. Percy C. Williams '33 is now FALL REGISTRATION Sure Thing." · year are J osephia Randall ~or­ Dr. Williams, having earned his "Do you have a sure thing?" he selle '28, and Mary V. Wiseman Laverne Hebron '51 is the first doctorate from New York Univer­ Freshman-September 5 queried, at the outset of his ser­ '29. . They are both teaching in Negro teacher to be appointed in sity in the fall. Dr. Williams is - Upper Classmen-Sept. 6 mon. Stating that all want some­ Anne Arundel County. the recently integrated Meade principal of Central Consolidated thing on which to depend, the Helen Chase Smother '38 and Heights Elementary School at High School in Belair, Harford minister emphasized the fact that Delores Blair 150 have been Fort George Meade. County. CLASS OF '56 we change our scale of values in awarded Master's degrees from AS JUNIORS times of crises, such as wars and New York University. Greetings from President Henry It is always ·a pleasure to extend It is our concern, that you not a warm welcome to all who come became an alumnus and a teacher to share in our commencement in name only-we would have you activities. Especially are we pleased become responsible alumni and to greet the parents and guardians teachers. What do we mean by re­ of our graduates. sponsible? One dictionary defines To the 81 who, on June 2, will it as: having a capacity, for moral be graduated to join the ranks of decisions and therefore accounta­ the alumni and become members ble; capable of rational action; of the teaching profession, I offer able to discharge obligations; felicitations. As is frequently the showing reliability. case, many of you\ will regard the Being a responsible alumnus and degree conferred upon you, B.S. in teacher means that you will re­ education, and the document you flect the tone of the institution receive-your diploma-chiefly as you represent. It carries with it a means of testifying to your pro­ sense of personal pride, but what ficiency and application during col­ is more important, a sense of per­ lege days. But they should mean sonal responsibility. It will · be more. characterized by dedicated service Have you ever stopped to think to the children and communities that although most of you have of Maryland. spent four years as students here May your hopes and dreams be you will spend all the remaining realized in the fullest degree. We years of your lives as alumni of have faith in you to believe that, M.S.T.C., and that many of those in the years to come, you will give years you will. spend as teachers? us cause to be proud of you, \ Page 2 The College Eye June, 1956 POETS CORNER THE COLLEGE EYE Publishell by the students of ;unryla.nd Sta.te Teiielier s College a.t Bowie A Prayer Shirley E. Smith Editorial Staff Lord, 'train my ears to hear and my eyes to see Editor-in-Chief ...... Cat·etha_ Passmore Managing Edi tor ...... Margie Johnson The beauty of each flower and tree Sports Editor ...... Charles Dors:y The magic that the seasons· bring Art Editor .. .. -:-...... LeonTBhroo s In the call of Summer; the rush of Spring, Literary Editor ...... Doroth~a omas In the melancholy joy of Autumn's qay Feature Editor ...... Luc1l~e Nutter Humor Editor . ... , ...... Catherme Jones And the stillness and peace of Winter's phase; In the dawn that breaks across the morning skies Business Staff And in the innocent softness of a small child's ey_es. Business Manager ...... Henriett~ Robinson / Circulation Manager ...... •...... Edith Turi~er In the beauty that is seen in the sunset's glow, and • Exchange Editor ...... Dorothy Strozier In the rushing waters and . the river's flow; Secretary ...... • ...... Carolyn Black In the flowers that adorn a country's lane and Reporters In the cool, refreshing touch of rain; In the peacefulness of cows grazing in meadow grass, and Gloria Price Barbara Smith · In the gentle breeze as it rushes past; Shirley Sisco Gloria .Gleaves . Valyree Wigfall Dorothy Pinder In the twilight shadows at the close of day and Rosanna J ames Fannie Bell In tiny lambs as they frisk at play; Sylvia Allen Carolyn Black Louis T. Alber In the soft rustling of maple leaves and Doretha Pinder Marva Rochester Story on Page 1 In the majestic greatness of mountains and trees; Delores Wheatley Naomi Chambers Audremarie Murphy Jeanette Russell In the breaking of waves upon the rugged shore, and Eunice Sparrow The Medley In· the mighty force of the ocean's roar; Faculty Advisors In the twinkling stars crossing Heaven's domain, and Mr . Mary W. Law Mr. Ulysses S. Young No institution . would be com­ In the happy waving of summer grain; plete without the support of mu­ In the fleecy clouds upon Heaven's blue, and President sical groups; thus we find amidst In the refreshing coolness of morning dew; Dr. William E. Henry us eager members of the band In a bird's soft call when all is still, and ever striving to reach the goal Vol. XXIII, No. 2 June 1956 t hey have set for In the loveliness of a snow-capped hill; themselves. And In the bracing freshness of the ocean's spray, and that is the ac­ In the undisturbed quietness of a hidden boy; quisition of more In the hushed whisperings of a pine forest, and musical kn ow 1- In the gentle firmness of a mother's voice, Adieu , edge t h a t will In waters rushing onward, bouyant and free - enable them to 1 Lord teach me to be more appreciative of Thee! readily compete ------­ When a group of energetic young men and ladies converged on against a n y the campus of Maryland State Teachers College four years a~o, th~y I other co 11 e g e had pledged themselves to spe~d a _h_appy stay an_d make 1t t he~ Beyond That Lane Charlotte E. Hunter permane11t home·, except for a. few_ v1 its to see thell' parents.. This band. Beyond a lane I know, .A Tribute was in the year 1952, and then· aim has almost been accomplished. The c o 11 e g e Across a bridge upon a hill The task, however, ha· not been an easy one and so_me of the _group Jones band, under the Is a place where all attention is Reflections have undoubtedly been at the turning point, but with the guidance industrious leadership of Mr. C. given Oh radiant life ! and cooperative help of their efficient instructors they were able to W. Bessicks, is doing a commend- When someone in the house is ill. Asleep in sombre clods, conquer whatever difficulties faced them. able job. During the last two Spurned by the foot of man It has been wonderful working with the Press Club for the past years me!Tlbership has grown [rom And beast, In this house is a woman You dream and smile three years, and even more exciting has been my experien~e of being 25 to 35 official members. Who has never h·ad a child, Editor-in-Chief of the College Eye for two years. I say smcerely to In glorious verdure! my staff and members of t~e Press Club, you are_ marvelous and Since the majority of the band But works very hard every day members were graduates in the In Joyous song birds; you have been very cooperatl\·e! Whoever your editor may· be for To bring, to some kid a smile. An'd in all creatures the year 1956-1957, ,I hope that you will work as faithfully and ~s Class of 1955, Mr. Bessicks found upon his arrival here, very little Of the wood and field diligently with him as you have with me,. Our stay has been grati­ When days are long and lonely You spring to action fying even though it was not all· play. We shall never forget our to work with. Yet during the And the blue sky turns to gray, Alma Mater, Maryland State Teachers College. month of December, the aggrega­ Full of grace and power. We know that Mom will do some- And life's rich fullness in Caretha C. Passmo1·e tion gave its first performance­ thing A conscious Soul, a Christmas program, which in­ To bring a smile along the way. cluded such offerings as ensemble Sees its dear symbol In each simple flower! Yearbook To Be Issued Shortly s~los, duets, and familiar Christ­ So, what if a day brings tears? mas carols. Deep in our hearts we know The staff of the Statesman '56 memory book. ·They promise a When Charlotte E. Hunter, our Says Mr. Bessicks, ''Within the Something beyond that Jane was beloved friend and benefactor, is assured that the annuals will production that will be a panorama said be read for distribution before of campus life so interestingly next two years we plan to ,have wrote these lines in June, 1940 as a 60-piece concert band." The To help our souls to gro~ a tribute to her friend, Mrs. Ethel Commencement. This hard work- presented that it will offer a real .-James Smith '60 ing group composed of Sadie : challenge to the Class of '57. members of the band have caught Slater, she had not an echo of Pumphrey, edi tor-in-chief; Gretta I Further, they offer this advice to t he attitude of their instructor feeling th~ would be projected Gordy, associate editor;· Yvonne the next staff; start eai;ly in pre­ and are full of optimism, hopes, into the future to eulogize her and plans for the future. As a Holland, art editor; Clark Estep, paring for the tate man, for it Teaching memory. "Miss Hunter" is remem­ group of you~g people, they . are photography editor; Mary Albert requires time to put forth a well­ (Taken from the Ladies Home Journal, bered by all who knew her at and Grant Martin assistants in organized, creditable book. · cognizant of their shortcomings ran-uar y '53.) Bowie. Her bright smile, her photography; and Amy Davis, Miss Pumphrey gave this irtate­ and are striving dail~ to improve History happens in small rooms, gracious manner, and her eu­ them. copy editor, con ider the publica- ment ta your reporter: "It has And people grow phonious voice, made her a sym­ tio11 of a yearbook one of t he most been an extreme pleasure to be of Mr. Bessicks thinks t hat the In your large hands like states bol of good. Wherever she went complicated and arduous tasks of service to the Class of '56 and the persistent optimistic personalities patiently won she created an atmosphere of college life. remaining student body. I sin- of the students, their willingness From wilderness, · But the work is good will. slow. Under t he supervision of Mrs. cerely hope that the editor of the and desire to lear-n, will compen­ It has been more than eight '57 Statesman will have a staff sate for the entities they lack and You do not see the end, and it is years since Charlotte-Hunter lived Law and Mr.' William Zander, they that is as capable . and as coopera- they will soon be on t he road to never done. in our midst, but her memory is worked long hours creating and tive as the staff with whom I success. For this iargess, this gift, words as much alive as it was when she executing t he building of thefr have worked." are too narrow, passed away in April, 1948. Each THE TEACHER MUSES They are not needed. The praise is June, what she symbolized is re­ afterwards. vived at Commencement w):len a What Other Papers Say Year after year they come to me For you are the future, wearing young man and a young woman, These children with questioning love at marrow; chosen on the basis of the follow­ The Eagle Interpreter-Coppin · chosen field. The successful per- looks- S1 ate Teachers College- son is the one who does more than The praise is later, found in lives, ing attributes - moral strength, Year after year they leave me, not words. courtesy, scholarship, cooperation Student Teaching - Self Confi- just t he average or expected As they leave their outgrown dcnce plays an important part in amount of work. To quote a trite leadership ability and general at­ books; titude-are given the Charlotte E. your success in student teaching. military term, he goes ''beyond And I wonder sometimes if I've An Art Song If you lack this, you are defeated the call of duty." Too many of us Hunter Award and the ChaYlotte taught them An art song is like a flower to me, E. Hunter Memorial Award, made before you begin. To make a long are content to do the mediocre, Just some of the worthwhile Nurtured from a seed, in fertile story short, put your "best foot enough just to get by. In e:7ery­ possible by her friend, Mrs. Wil­ things, soil. liam E. Sterling of Philadelphia. forward" and let your conscience thing that we do, whether 1t be Just some of the things they'll Blooms, emotions that are hers or be your guide while doing your athletics, scholastics, or just plain Contrary to Miss Hunter's need in life, · his, wishes, after her death the donee practice teaching. everyday living, we should strive Be t hey peasants, or poets, or Of innermost spirit no man can The Spokesman- Morgan State to do more and we should push were given the opportunity to kings. · spoil; know who their benefactor w~s. College- ourselves to do more. We should Of course, they've learned civics Spreads joy or sorrow what e'eer Over a period of years, after the Achievement- In order for an and history individual to make a place in the Put into it as much as we expect it be. first award was made through And how to divide and add, An art song is like a flower to me, world, he must achieve in his to get out. Miss Hunter in Feb., 1943 her But have they learned that these Cultivated torie of high degree. name was not revealed. More than are not all With rhythm and tempo and twenty students at the State That makes life sad 1or glad? timbre Shines thru­ Teachers College at Bowie have Commencement Calendar Have I taught them the cause of. Projecting the troubadours and been honored by her donations. smiling the Masters too. We feel sure Miss Hunter has Sunday, May 27, 2:30 p.m . . : ...... Baccalaureate Sermon When things are at their worst? -Josephine L. Cousins received a rich, full reward for By the Reverend Curtis Elder, Pastor _ Have I taught them there's her kind deeds to her fellowmen John Wesley Methodist Church, Salisbury, Md. nothing that helps like a song Have I taught them that Fear is when she lived. May her incor­ Tuesday, May 29, 2 p.m ...... May Day in Disney Land When the heart seems ready to a coward? poreal reward be abundant. burst? Who is beaten ,when they say, The Demonsh-ation School Have I taught them the joy of HI can." Wednesday, May 30, 8 p.m . . .- ...... Band Concert clean living? That Courtesy ranks with Alumni Notes News has recently come that College Band That Honor is better than Fame? Courage That good friends are the greatest In the hearts of the real Lorraine Brockington Kimble '54 Thursday, May 31, 5-7 p.m...... President and Mrs, Henry's is teaching in Germany where her Reception to Faculty, Semor Class 'and Alumm of ti:easure? gentleman? 8 p.m...... Senior C_lass Ni_ght Wealth, less than an untarnished Have I taught them these things husband is stationed with the Fdday, June 1, 8 p.m ...... ·.· . . .. Music Festival name? and the others armed services. Have I taught them respect to the That will help make them brave, College Glee Club aged? kind, and tri'le? Effie Liggans Scott '39 is one of Saturday June 2, 2 p.m...... Commencement Exercises Protection to those that are If I have, then, I care not if they the first two Negro teachers ap­ Dr'. Earle T. Hawkins, President weak? tell me pointed in Baltimore as demon­ State Teachers College, Towson, Md. That silence is always golden That Irkutsk is a town in Peru! stration teach_ers for Towson State When gossip bids them speak? - Selected practice teachers. June, 1956 The College Eye Page 3 Students Attend Institute Sports Roundup Thirty Juniors and Seniors at- Two Attend tended the Southern Maryland Varsity Athletics Security Council Reading Institute heid at Fair- The varsity basketball . team mount Heights High· School, Apr. this year played both the Norfolk You might be interested to 21. Co-sponsored by Bowie, the Division of Virginia State College know that the two delegates from conference had as its theme: and Elizabeth City Teachers Col­ Red China (Bowie) were your "Thinking and Related Aspects of lege at home and away. Though own seniors, Marian Bailey and Comprehension." we can report no victories, the Betty Thompson, who represented the school at the Dr. Alvin w. Schindler, profes- morale of the team remained high "Security Coun­ cil" at Towson State sor of education, University of and there is much optimism Teachers for College recently. From all along Maryland, made the keynote ad- the results next year. The completion of the new gym­ the east coa~t delegates came to ~i:e::.s at the morning general ses- nasium will do much to alleviate help solve the conflict between some of the problems involved in Syria and Israel. At the sectional meetings held our athletic program. So, like the Arriving on the rainy afternoon at 11 o'clock, the following topics Dodgers, we warn one and all to of Mar. 16, they were registered, were considered: (1) "Word Rec- beware of us "next year." fed an excellent dinner with all ognition and Comprehension," (2) ., lntramurals the trimmings and cordially es­ "Basic Factors in Comprehension,'' Awards were given in chapel on corted around the campus. Later (3) "The Development of Compre- Thui:sday, May 17, to winners of they were taken to a comfortable 4 hension Abilities," < ) "The Ap- Intramural activities. For both Caretha Passmore cozy room with adjoining bath'. plication of Comprehension Abili- men and women, basketball and On the program for the evening ties," (5) "The Evaluation of volleyball tournaments were held 'Eye' Members G1·aduate was a meeting of the Security Comprehensive Ab i 1 ities," (6) in addition to a Saturday play-off Council to prepare for the follow- "Materials and Res our c es in in each activity. The EYE staff loses two top mem- Other Press Club, members gq1d- ing morning. Following the meet- Teaching R e a d i n g Comprehen- The junior class women were hers of its editorial board by grad- uating are: Gloria Price, Evelyn ing, two educatio11al films were sion," and <7) "Experiences in first place winners for the year, uation - Caretha Passmore, edi- Peters, Dorothy Pinder, Doretha shown on the UN. Now for en­ Reading for Secondary Schools." in addition to winning both Sat- tor-in-chief and Margie Johnson, Pinder, Alda Richards, Delores tertainment: There was a ocial Speaker at t he luncheon m eet- urday play-offs. The ophomore managing editor: If they carry . Wheatley, and Jeanette Russell. gathering in the modern campus ing was Dr. Gertrude H .Williams, and freshmen girls tied for second with them t he same devotion to The EYE salutes each one and ex- ~rill room wher~ al~ delegates 1:1~t associate professor of English, place. duty exhibited in this enterprise, mformally. This rnformal spmt District of Columbia Teachers ' In the men's division first place their success as teachers is as- tends best wishes for abundant t was carried further by going out College, who talked on "Problems went to the seniors' with the sured. success. on the town for cups of hot cof­ in Understanding What Is Read." freshmen and sophomores runners- fee. A few l'l)ore laughs, then bed. Mr. J. A. Wiseman of Bowie up. The senior men won the bas­ Seniors Benefit From Speeches Up at 7:30 a.m. , your delegates, served as consultant for the third ketball play-off. First place awards One of the most important those qualities that are essential who were rooming with delegate;;; discussion group and Mr. Wm. D. were school jackets, with em­ phases in the life of seniors is in good speech. from Belgium (Morgan) were Daniels, personnel director here, blems given for second place and that of preparing and delivering Among the comments made by ready for business. They met was chairman of the first group pennants for third. Trophies speeches. The series of speeches seniors, Genevieve Hill said: "I promptly in the Security, Council discussion and represent~ Presi- were given play-off winners. began Jan. 7 and extended through feel t hat I can prepare and give room at the table designated for dent Henry in bringing greetings May 10. Mrs. Dorothy Smith and another speech if I have it to do them. The atmosphere was most to the assembly. Dr. Margaret Y . Jackson worked again." Dorothy Pinder feels that conducive to working in the lJN. Mr. William W. Hall, '46, super­ Elmore Adams diligent1y with each individual to "it has helped me to overcome the Flags of tb.e member nations were visor of elementary schools in When school reopens this fall, help him to dev~lop and master fear of an audience." ' all around. The arrangement of Prince George's Co u n t y, was members of our present senior tables was an exact replica of the chairman of the conference; Mrs. class shall be greatly missed. It UN building in New York. At­ Bertha W. Key, principal of the would be difficult to pay "trib­ tending the Cm,mcil meeting were Mt. Hope elementary school in ute" to each and we can t hink of delegates from Russia (Seaton Charles County and president of no more repre­ Hall) , Turkey (Towson), France the S.M.R.C. presided. sentative senior (Johns Hopkins), England (Loy­ . to salute than ola), United States (Goucher) , E 1 m ore Adams. Syria (Univer ity of Pennsyl­ BATS Score In Well known and vania), Israel (Towson), and of respected by all, course, Red China (Bowie). 'Dark Victory' E 1 mo r ·e s h all Each year the Bowie Ai-ts probably most be Practice Cottage Featured Theatre entertains the student­ The Newsletter of the Council his body by displaying its dramatic talent as a On Cooperation In Teacher Edu­ '1"1\11:> )ii!filll''lflii rememberedbasketball player. for talent. On March 13, the much cation for April, 1956 carried the 1 He 1alked about play that later be­ has been a following article on Bowie's prac­ came a motion picture, ''Dark Vic­ Elmorn Adams member of the tice cottage. tory" was presented on the college team for four years and he was stage. Starring Maryland State's the out tanding player on this "The practice cottage at Mary­ own Mildred Brown portraying the year's squad. His spirit of sports­ land State Te a ch er s College, role acted by famous Bette Davis manship and fair play shall serve Bowie, provides students with ex­ and Edward Taylor that of Gary him well in his role of teacher, periences that help them guide in­ Merrill, her husband, the audience where such qualities are indispens­ dividuals in the communities was held spellbound by a- superb able. From one and all, Elmore, where they teach in improving the performance. Supporting players much success and happiness. quality of family living. The train­ were: Sylvia Smith, Doris Harris, ing in the practice cottage i. vol­ Issac Waller, Jacqueline Cham­ untary. bers, Aurelia Lawson, Shelton Junior-Senior Six student are selected by the Beulah, Lesley Holmes, Fredelia director to live and work for six­ Norfleet, Vincent Elsey and Ray­ Prom Enjoyed week intervals in the cottage. The mond Franklin. The Calendar slowly flipped its training is available to young men The play portrayed the life of a leaves over to Friday, the 18th of as well as young women. The wealthy girl who was injured on May when the Junior Class hon­ six students who make up "the a horse causing a serious brain ored the Seniors at the Annual family" for the six-weeks perioq • disease. Because of an expected Junior-Senior Prom. This affair are responsible for the operation short life, the girl began to live is one that, through the years, has · of the cottage under the supervi­ fast and do all the things she had been held in high este·em by Parents, relatives and friends of seniors come regularly to bear sion of the director. The training wanted to do, in a short while. juniors and seniors. This year it their dear ones deliver their senior speeches. Pictured above are in the cottage itself is supp)e­ Hats off to Mrs. Dorothy Smith was no different. Our beautifully Mrs. Mabel Gale of Jesterville, mother of Vincent Elzey, and Mr. mented by courses, cultural pro­ decorated gymnasium opened its and l\lrs. John W. Elzey, his grandparents who journeyed 165 grams, trips, speakers, and and Dr. Margaret Y. Jackson for miles to lend him moral support. directing fhe Bats in such a dy­ doors to welcome some three hun­ through working with pupils in namic performance. .dred and fifty guests. The seniors' and Universities. the campus laboratory school. hosts and hostesses had planned Bowie at E.S.A.P.T. The Student conference IR many of the regular college Members from each class also has for them a most exquisite menu were its purposes, which are: courses some emphasis is pointed Students Enjoy representatives at the Eastern toward the practice cottage ex­ which contributed greatly to their A. To promote acquaintance and States-Association of Professional perience. In addition, a college Evening of Fun. dancing spirit. common understanding among stu­ Schools for Teachers in New York course in homemaking is required This year, as has Music was furnished by t he well dent groups as a basis for intelli­ previously City at Hotel New Yorker, 22-24. of all freshmen. Follow-up work been done, t he Mentors known "Van Dykes" of Annapolis. gent cooperation in all inter-in­ ·sponsored The purpose of this Association on the part of the college. indi­ the "Lawn Fiesta.'' May Gay bright faced youngsters, stitutional endeavors for enrich­ 19 has is to improve the services of cates that as a result of these ex­ been marked on th smartly clad in formal attire, ment of their common life as pros­ calendars of teacher education institutions. The periences graduates of the college, all students here at waltzed and glided until the clock pective teachers in public schools. Bowie, for general aim is to promote coopera­ if they go out to teach, have been the events of this day shall struck twelve. No one wanted to B. To help students demonstrate always tive participation of students and able in many cases to help lower be remembered. leave. It took minutes for every­ to each other and to faculty, ad­ faculty in the formation of aims, income families improve the qual­ The college disc jockey one to clear the gym. Ladies ministrative and instructional of­ for the policies and practices. The pur­ ity of family living." day, Leon Brooks, flipped four fav­ hesitated to grab balloons and bits ficers that they are able to and of decoration as souvenirs to re­ pose is furthe·r promoted through: orite records until the students A. Mutual acquaintance and willing to assume a larger share were exhausted from dancing. The member their well entertained of the burden o r responsibility Senior Senate Entertains night at Maryland State. common understanding among affair was climaxed when the members of the administrative for policy forming organization The Women's Senate has con­ dinner bell rang. The menu was and instructional staffs and stu­ leadership than has thus been cluded a year crowded with activ­ an enticing one - frankfurters, y P1·esents Dr. Jeans dent-bpdies of institutions for the placed upon them. This affords a ity. We proudly salute them for ham and cheese, potato salad, "Keep the Dream In Your professional education of teachers relief t o the faculty and gaining their. entertaining affairs given deviled eggs, witl1 olives, potato Heart" was the t heme of the mes­ in Eastern States. opportunity to enrich their own for the benefit of the student body. chips, pickles, punch and ice cream. sage delivered by Dr. Robert J eans, B. Through serious and con­ experience as a basis for future Among the items which have The setting for the dinner added pastor of Tabor Presbyterian structive study of t he administra­ professional service. been crossed· from their agenda to our appetites. The west side Church, Washington, D. C. on May tive, student, and faculty problems C. To join with t he faculty in have been hall teas, chapel pro­ lawn was arranged with neatly 11. The chapel program was spons­ of member institutions. bringing effectively to the atten­ grams, a lawn party and the house arrayed tables and chairs and thej ored. by the YMCA as a tribute to The membership of the Associa­ t ion of the general public party. spring breeze made for enjoyment. the senior class. Lesley Holmes, tion is institutional and is limited the significance of the work of The main event of the year was, At the day's end tired students president of the YMCA, presidecl. to the following types of institu­ the institution whose exclusive "At Home With the Senior Sen­ crept happily home. Nothing was Dr. Jeans was introduced by the tions of acceptable standing in function is the preparation of ate." The college dining hall was left to ~ said except that, "it -YM advisor, Mr. Herman Brown classifications: ' teachers for the public schools. partitioned to welcome seniors, was good while it lasted." and Robert Conway so beautifully A. University schools and Col­ Among the, delegates attend­ junior girls, and representatives sang. leges of Education. ing the Association were: Lessie from all classes. Students sum­ Arthur Dock '54 Leonard Moore, Dr. J eans left the congregation B. State and Municipal Teach­ Bates and Marion Bailey, seniors. marized fully the discussions of '54 and Harrison Thomas '54 have with a brighter hope for the future , er's Colleges and Normals. Mary Thomas, sophomore, Doris their individual hall teas, which _, teaching assignments with the and a never-dying determination I C. Graduate Schools of Educa­ Sommerville, Edward Taylor and brought to light the intelligent armed forces in the European to sail forward on the ship of tion and Graduate Divisions Margie Adams, juniors and Isaac views of our students here at theatre. progress. or Departments in Colleges Waller, freshman. Bowie State. Page 4 The College Eye Cultural Series 1955-56 Cultural programs for 1955-56 numbered eight. The first, October 20, was a presentation by The Pal­ mer Martin Marionettes, "Tinder­ box," taken from the beloved fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen. Pupils of the laboratory school and college stu­ dents enjoyed the trip into never­ never land where witches can fly and brew evil potions ... where a · common soldier wins the hand of the Princess and destroys the wicked witch that had been cast­ ing spells over the Kingdom for hundreds of years. The Barter Theatre of Virginia on N ov. 22 appeared in a fresh and invigorating interpretation of Shakespeare's J u l i u s Caesar. Especially effective were the sets designed . by Lynn Pecktal. The lavish costumes designed by Mary­ anna Elliot, were authentic from the togas and jewelry down fo the laced sandals. . On Jan. 16, Nelson and Neal, brilliant Australian-American two­ piano team, thrilled us with their skilled performance on their two concert grand pianos (a $15,000 gift from the Baldwin Piano Com­ pany.) Miss Nelson (Mrs. Neal in private life) was Australia's lead­ ing child prodigy and was brought to this country by Eugene Or­ mandy in 1944. She met and fell in love with Harry Neal while both studied at Curtis Institute. Their Nelson and Neal-Two-piano team, Jan. 16 intriguing story appeared in the Jan. issue of the Ladies Home Journal. Boynton and Haithwaite of the J\rundel Opera Theatre, Kenne­ bunkport, Maine, appeared · in "Classics of the American Musical Theatre" Mar. 14. A program of wide appeal, it comprised musical highlights from ~he outstandin~ successes of recent years. Mr. Boynton, tenor, in appropriate cos­ tumes, sang lustily from such fav­ orites as "Brigadoon," "Kismet," "Oklahoma," and Gilbert and Sul­ livan operas. Mr. Haithwaite, in addition to playing the accompani­ ments, rendered three piano solos. Charles McCabe proved himself a master of the violin in his Apr. 17 appearance before a most at­ tentive and appreciative audience. While all the numbers were liked, favorites seem to have been Men­ delssohn's Concerto ' in E Minor and. the lovely Ave Maria by Schu­ bert-Wilhelmj. The Concerto has three equally attractive move­ ments - the first, full of -lovely singing melody, reaches its climax in a fiery brilliant cadenza. The Ahdante is a simple noble melody, Homecoming, May 26 while the final movement is in animated styl~ containing many Band at Johnsville Graduates and former students vigorous passages of glistening Johnsville Elementary school in of MSTC will hold a homecoming brilliance. Carroll County - at their Spring celebration on· Saturday, May 26. May programs featured the Musical on May 16, featured the They have selected the theme, Barter Theatre of Virginia in the tense and exciting "Et Tu, Baltimore Singers, prime favorites M.S.T.C. Band. "The Endless Journey," with the Brute" scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," Nov. 22. here; Louis J . Alber, lecturer The selections played were Honorable Emory R. Cole, House (covered elsewhere in this issue) Pacific Grandeur, Activity Mu­ of Delegates in Annapolis, as and Elizabeth Rayfield Hall, lyric tual, Little Grey Church, Military guest speaker. Delegate Cole was soprano. Mrs. Hall's pleasant con­ Escort, and Waves of Danube. educated at our Normal School. Lab Pupils Dance Group cert was dedicated to the memory Registration is set for 4 p.m., of" the late Mr. George Bolek, Marvin Cornish '55, music in­ Performs Johnsville, has done dinner at 5 :30, followed by a din­ Hold May Day vocal coach and teacher of the structor at The Modern Dance Group per­ commendable work evidenced in a ner-dance at 7 p.m. May Day exercises will be held artist. Thos. McPherson Jr. pro­ by the class of 1954, high calibre of singing and folk Sponsored on Tuesday, May 29. The theme formed at May Day Exercises at vided sympatbetic accompaniment. the planning committee is com­ of the program is "Disneyland," Sollers Point High School, Dun- dancing by his pupils. Arthur posed of Royace Goslee, Octavia and the script was written by dalk, Md., on May 1. Three num­ Groups Exchange Visits . Neal '50, is the principal. Henry and Etta Imes Marshall. members of the Junior Class under bers were presented; viz: "Demon­ The members of the Student the supervision of Miss C. B. Rob­ Christian League, along with their inson. All classes in the demon­ stration of Dance Techniques," sponsor, Mrs. Etta M. Head, made stration school will participate. "Mambo," and "Lil' David Play on ., their annual visit to the Metro­ Phone CEntral 8-6200 169 Ninth Street, West ·some of us might feel just a bit Your Harp." politan Baptist Church in Wash­ as though we are "getting along Immediately preceding May Day ington on Feb. 19. They shared in in years" when we meet such Exercises at the college on May a profitable discussion on "The friends of long ago as Cinderella, Meaning of Security." Snow White, Robin Hood, Jack 29, the group will present a pro­ In return, Mr. Patterson, spon­ Bowie TV and Appliance and Jill, et al. Since it is said gram in the college gymnasium. sor of the youth group at Metro­ that, "It's always fair weather Members include C a t h e r i n e politan, brought them here for a when good friends get together," Wright, Vivian Wilson, Katherine discussion of their Sunday School SALES and SERV ICE~ we are looking forward to plenty lesson, "The Institution of the of sunshine and good times when Foote, Sylvia Smith, Parl Martin, Last Supper." After refreshments we meet our friends of old at May Magusta Tolson, Barbara Bowie the visitors were taken on a tour TELEVISION APPLI ANCE Day in Disneyland. and Charlotte Simmons. of our campus.

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