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The Reflector, Vol. 1, No. 2, November, 1927

New Jersey State Normal School at Newark

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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Reflector at Kean Digital Learning Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Reflector 1920s by an authorized administrator of Kean Digital Learning Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. /\,' J, ( n I ,fi..'..(e·c rt C7 I • THE REFL OR I STATE NORMAL SCHOOL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY i .. • A TREAT trating his various expeditions, our avia On October 14, Miss Grace Divine. tor guest told us the interesting story of New York mezzo-soprano, accompanied his flights to the Arctic regions, to the by Miss Evelyn Smith at the piano, pre North Pole, and across the Atlantic. sented to the Normal School a delightful We heard of the first trans-Atlantic program of songs. It is indeed rare that flight which took place in 1919, and which one finds such versatility and ability as followed a route that led from New Miss Divine displayed in her choice and York thrnugh Halifax, Newfoundland, in her presentation of the program of the Azores, anrl then to Europe. eleven songs. In 1925, the \facMillan expedition led From Coquard's "Plainte d'Ariane'' to by Command"; Byrd and Floyd Bennett ·'The Top of the Morning," we at first explored the Arctic regions and traveled feel hard to pass; but when we find "Es through parts of the world that no man trellita" by Ponce, "Chefiera Costume" had ever set>n. hy Legrenzi, and Mana-Zucca's "I Love In 1926, the same two men flew to the Life'' between them, the transfer seems North Pote, where they verified Peary's easier. The Irish song was a fitting reports and encircled the top of the ,:onclusion to a series of selections which world. In both of these expeditions, there ;ncreased in lightness and gaiety as they were present innumerable dangers owing progTCssea. Miss Divine sang in French, to climatic and physical conditions of the Italian and English, to say nothing of her country, together with the possibility of Irish brogue. mechanical difficulties that might have The program was an enjoyable one, and ult ts my humble opinion that he who proven disastrous to ship and crew. The Miss Divine won universal approval from wait1 for opportunity to knock al hi1 door flights were tests of the mental and phy a very appr('"iative audience. sical strength, the skill, and the courage is f.,•ery likely to find the door forever closed. -Rita Lozier, Jr. A 3. of the aviators. But of good wishes." The pictures and descriptions of Com -R. E. Byrd. DEMONSTRATION mander Byrd's flight to Europe renewed Our classes have been attending a our knowledge of this so recent accom schedule program of demonstration les plishment, and recalled to us vividly our sons during the past ten weeks, and many COMMANDER ,BYRD feelings when the wor-ld waited anxiously constructive impressions have .been It was only a few mvnths ago that the for the report of the safety of the four gained. The teachers of our demonstra world was thrilled by Captain Charles airmen. tion lessons are experienced, and reflected A. Lindbergh's flight across the Atla1-ific. Commander Byrd proved himself au in their lessons we have seen the import And it was very soon after that it was adept speaker indeed. His personality, ant points of technique very happily il aroused again to a frenzy of joy and tri confidence and knowledge expressed in lustrated. Situations arise in the class umph when Commander Richard E. Byrd words warmed by a Virginia accent, gave room which are unexpected. In these flew the "America" to France. VVe wou~d us a true view of him. If the welcome demonstration lessons we are able to be decidedly unnatural and un-American that New York gave Commander Byrd observe how the teacher can anticipate if we felt no appreciation or elation of seemed any heartier than that of the the problems and make the situation an these feats, and if we had no desire to Normal School, it was only because we educative one for the children. We see see one of these heroes outside of the had no Broad way, no skyscrapers, and the children in their class room setting. moving pictures, there was obviously no ticker tape to show our elation. But We observe their responses and ways in something peculiar about us. we are quite sure that every person who which the teacher selects stimuli to meet heard the distinguished aviator _speak Many vf -us found it impossible to join the various needs. It has also been inter felt all the pride and admiratio.n _that the the worshipping crowd in New York that esting to visit the various types of school world felt when he and his companions greeted Lindbergh, and fewer yet were and observe them in their entirety. Such conquered the elements and strength able to reach the city on that stormy day schools as the alternating school, the ened the bond--between the continents. when the "America's" crew returned platoon school, the all year round school It is at such times that we are particularly home. But it was regretted by all of us, as well as the traditional school have been grateful and proud that we are Ameri mcluded in the types of schools visitt>,:l and when we heard of Commander Byrd's cans. coming to our school, it is nvt surprising Alt together the value obtained from th;., -Rita Lozier, Jr. A 3. type of work is invaluable. that there was a very noticeable excite -Florence Laurel, Sr. B. ment and spirit of eagerness which in creased each day throughout the school Mrs. McCawley is entertaining the fac until it gave vent to itself in the welcome Mr. and Mrs. D'Angola have been en ulty at her new home in Clifton, New Commander Byrd received. tertaining the faculty, in grvups, at their Jersey. With the aid of mvtion pictures illus- new home in Maplewood. THE REFLECTOR LAND HO! LE BEAU GESTE DES SENIOR B'S A publication edited by the students Wa-hi-ol Wa-hi-o! Bowing reverent Preparations for the tea, which is l'af of the New Jersey State Normal School ly as the dawn shed a rosy light over faire importante of the Senior B term, at Newark. the green forest, an Indian maid paid are in full swing. Committees have been tribute to the Sun. As the sun rose high appointed ,to make it un grand succi:s. Vol. I No. 2 er and yet higher, the chief stalked forth Le Bureau des Billets d'Entrer, including followed slowly by his warriors. Sud the Misses Theresa Van Clea£, Gladys Editorial Committee denly, as the Sun rose in full glory, there Van Cise, Ruth Twible, Mary Gill, and was silence, then a shriek-a wail sending Margaret Giroud, 'has issued the follow Ruth Krauss ...... Editor-in-Chief eerie echoes through the forest. A weird ing invitation: "La Classe B Superieure Frances Hayni,g ...... Senior A dance began-a dance devoted to the dcmande l'hunneur de votre presence a Mari.:m Leavitt ...... Senior B highest of all deities, the Sun. \rVhen un the au Cafe de la Paix, le quinze no Rita Lozier ...... Junior A the dance ended, the squaws slipped si vembre a trois heures, dans l'auditorium." lently from their tents and the business The guests are not to be supplied with Lillian Patton ., ...... Junior B of the day began. Frying fish-the dictionaries and so should review their Business Committee pounding of the corn-the hum of busy French, cultivate a truly Parisian shrug women filled the peaceful air. And then, of the shoulders and a significant lifting Frederick Weiskoff ...... Senior B suddenly rending the air, boom! A sharp of the eyebrow, and then to present them Herbert Hartley ...... Senior B crack of cannon I selves like truly French dames et mes "Land ho!"-chanting lustily a band of sieurs tres comme il faut. Le Bureau courtiers and swarthy sailors with the des Receptions, cumposed of the Misses immortal Columbus at the head burst Isabel Van Clea£, R. Hendrickson, Esther THE PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE upon the scene. Revived by the sight of Middleton, Bertha Conrad, and Evelyn land, the group of adventurers laughed Gray, are learning to embrasser et sourir Repeatedly, during our discussion per and jostled each other in their joy and a -la France. Le Bureau des Fi!tes et iod in Public Speaking class, we have eagerness to examine this strange land. Amusements, consisting of the Misses taken up the question of student conduct As the full sense of their good fortune Elizabeth Morehouse, Madeline Rouy, outside the classroom. It is really fine to dawned upon them, they fell on their Elsie Drucker, and Marion Glespen, are note how well most students remember, knees and gave thanks to God who had arranging un spectacle marveilleux. Le and endeavor to carry with them wher delivered them from the terror of the Bureau de Nourriture, including the Miss ever they go, those standards which we sea. es Isabelle Levendusky, Edith Hofer, have set up in school-notably, those of When they rose, the sailors, drawn by Charlotte Knuth, and Marjori~ Walling. exerting self-control in matters of action, their curiosity, gazed about them inquis are wholly interested in menu and have speech, and voice modulation; and of itively. Discovering the frightened In turned chefs for the occasion. Le Bu showing the proper appreciation of all dians, who had hidden behind bushes, reau des Adornements includes Messrs. privileges extended to us. several of the sailors drew them towards John Seeley, Fred Weiskoff, Nathan Ny If those of us sometimes forgetful of Columbus, temptin_g them with beads and strom, and •Harold Anderson; and these these standards would only consider our trinkets. artistes superbes are the creators of the selves potential teachers, we would real Amidst a scene of general rejoicing Normal Schou! Cafe de la Paix. ize more fully the necessity of keeping and confusion, we may leave Christopher Nothing further concerning the affair them in mind, and this desirable control Culumbus and his men assured that their can be told, as the plans are being kept of our conduct would seem much more long and perilous journey has at last a dark secret and-nous ne savons rien. plausible and justifiable. Those of us ended-leaving all men in safety and in There is only the assurance that every who had a taste of teaching in our Senior joy. thing will have that air of savoir faire B practices have an undeniable advanta,ge In this way did the Senior A's com and that je ne sais quoi which it such to over the Juniors in this respect. Most memorate the "Landing of Columbus" make the cafe a successful enterprise. of us came back with greater recogni on the twelfth of October, 1927. Mais restez content ct voyez. Vo11s tion of the need for poise, greater self -Rose Belinkoff, Sr. A 2. serez t!tonnesl -Rita Lozier, J. A. 3. controi and greater pride in our chosen profession. Let all of us cvnsciously strive for that THE HUT professional attitude. 'Especially let us RAINY DAY strive if guilty of laxness in the past. A hut in the midst of a forest of tall A hleary leaden day-rainy weather This will be a splendid way of keeping pines and poplar. \\Tater-soaked minutes and hours drippiu:~ unblemished the proud name of our Standing serene in the glow of the by. Milky Way. school, and of getting ourselves "in tune" Limp, tear-stained leaves weakly clinging Never a sound in the night save the rip with ,:mr future work. To the downcast branches of unsympa pling of water -Ruth Krauss, Sr. A 2. thetic trees. And the flutter of leaflets that dance in the dark. Smutty-faced puddles streaked with hues A full silver moon thru the leaves of a of motor-oil THOUGHTS white birch shining. From sputtering engines which move Thoughts are the dew Tracing the ugly of the hut with carv clanking wheels. That nourish words, ings of light The blossoms of our life Making an exquisite palace of silver lin The skies have spilled their fullest clouds Actions are the_ flowers that grow ing to make a gloomy picture, From the thoughts With fairies and moon sprites and old Yet, little children love to play out in Of long ago. dreams of fancy delight. the rain. -Gertrude Whitman, Junior B 12. -Kathryn Brodis, Junior A 4. -Helen Thomas, Junior A 4. DISILLUSIONED The sheep also had a roof o'er their THE ROMANCE OF THE STARS In connection with the geography work heads instead of a cloudless sky If any skeptics needed to be convinced in the classes of Miss Milheis, Jun· or B This place was called a farm by us all; that sincerity and enthusiasm, alone, are 10 and Junior B 7 made a trip tu the I couldn't help wondering why. almost enough to make for a successful Agricultural Farm at New Brunswick. The flowers that should always grow in speech, they should have been present at In one section, dairy methods were ob the sun, and live by the flocks and the series uf lectures starting• October 10, served, together with care of chickens, the herds, given by Professor George Lockwood on pigs and other farm animals. In another 'V'-.Jere grown in green houses enclosed in "The Romance of the Star," and they section, prize specimens of flowers and glass; they were even kept from the would have been convinced that the two vegetables were displayed. birds. mentioned must also be coupled with in teresting, well urganized knowledge. One of the girls went prepared to may sound ungrateful-disillusioned romp around the farm of twenty years In his first lecture, Dr. Lockwood's terrific, purpose was to give us an idea of the ago; but the modernity of the scientific But I was ldisappointed tu find things farm sent her home completely bewil vastness of his field of study. He suc "scientific." ceeded in making us feel our own in: dered. She records the downfall of all -Marie C. Hauser, Junior B 10. her great hopes in the following verse: significance in comparison with the splen I. saw myself run through the fields, dor of these stellar marvels. SPORTS In the second lecture, De Luckwood climb fences and linger at creeks, The unprecedented, the unexpected The while I sniffed the October air-and gave us an outline of the development of happened on Election Day when the astronomy from the time of Copernicus felt its chill on my cheeks Alumni basketball team met the School to the time of Campbell, and in the third, imagined the glorious harvest with its team in a rousing game and defeated it the latest news from Mars and facts leaves painted red and brown, with a score of 14 to 9. Both teams about the most recent eclipses. could even hear the song of the bird played well. It was greatl To our con Dr. Luckwood also explained the won as the autumn sun beat down. g,ratulations to the Alumni we add this ders of the most important points of ob pictured a scene that an artist would' caution-"Just wait till next time!" servatio11, including the Licke Observa paint-were he lucky enough to view Boys' .Basketball Tournament tory, the Mount Wilso11 and the Yerkes it- Considerable interest is being shown observatories, where man's ingenuity has Of bright red apples being snapped from by the male element of the school in brought the stars so close tu him that ht• the trees-as only Jack Frost can their basketball tournament. Each sec can solve many of their· mysteries. do it- tion of boys has its team on the court, Dr. Lockwood's lectures were so in Of pumpkins and nuts lying 'round on and the results to date are: spiring that they gave us a much wiPhiladelphia Harrison. Symphony Orchestra led by Leopold Sto But alas! I walked not through these The elub's organization is not yet com kowski. The records were played on autumn tinged fields-I was driven plete, so Mrs. Wagner prepares the the Orthophonic Victrola. The girls ar each place by a bus; games every week. If you appreciate the ranged interpretative dancing to fit the saw not the scene I expected to see fun of playing relay games in the gym music, and this, combined with the color I was much too bewildered to fuss. nasium, you can partly imagine what won ful and artistic costuming, gave a very The October's air which I thought would derful times the girls have in the poul. pleasing effect. be cool-resembled the summer's The two hours spent in the pool have Miss Dodd of the Kindergarten De heat; been apportioned so that one definite partment unlocked the gates of Fairy And the long country roads which my period is devoted to games, another to a land and took the audience with her to mind's eye could see, -looked more free period and a third to perfection of that wondrous land through her recital of like a city street. stroke. the story of the poor little girl whose pictured the apples just drooping the Every one now in the club can swim, only toy, a nutcracker, turned into a beau trees; but you can well sense my but next term Mrs. Wagner plans to ac tiful Prince who carried her away to be surprise, cept rts members those girls who are un crvwned Queen of all fairy folk. There \\Then I saw them in dishes and _g'l"een able to swim. This will be made pos were dances by the Queens of Fairyland, houses labeled-first, second, third sible through the co-operation of present the Queen pages, Nymphs, Satyrs, Flow and fourth prize. members. ers, Bluebirds, the Little Snow Princess The chickens were cooped and never ran The swimming club is off with a fine and the sparkling Spirits of the Storm. 'round like real live ehickens should start. Under its capable guidance, surely The pageant closed with a beautiful tab do; it ought to grow rapidly in purpose and leau of all the groups entitled "The The cows were in houses and I saw them ac•hievement. Palace of Fairyland." there; the pigs were all caged in too. -Edwina Ward, Senior A 1. -Flora Dewhurst, Junior A 6. ALUMNI NOTES WELCOME J. B.'S THE GREAT EVENT The activities of the Alumni Asociation In the latter part of November the The Senior A Class courts misfortune I of the Normal School are already in full Junior A Class will give the customary It defies the superstitions! It is holding swing. A card party wiU be held at the welcoming party for the Junior B's. The the great social event of the Normal Mosque Ballroom, 1020 Broad Street, entertainment will take place in the audit School, the Senior A Prom, on Friday, on Saturday, November 19, 1927, at 2:30 orium, and will be in the form of a radio the thirteenth of January! Plans are P. M. The receipts will go toward the program which will consist of six fea under way to make this, of course, the Student Aid Fund. Those who attend tures. The radio presentations, since the finest Prom that has ever been known will receive ample returns for their Junior A Class is very anticipatory and at the State Normal School at Newark. money in the way of table prizes and re prophetic, will be both seen and, heard A very efficient committee, under the di freshments. Tickets may be procured and the audience separated from the per rectio.n of Miss Beatrice Decker, is now from Miss Lipson. formers by only a transparent screen. planning a novel and attractive way of A motion was passed at a recent meet The class expects to produce a play, a decorating the gymnasium, where the ing that invitations be sent to graduates fashion show, a story hour, a chorus, and dance is to be held. The music will be of the City Normal School to join the an orchestra. There will be an announ especially well chosen, and all efforts are Alumni Association of this school. cer, a microphone, and all the essential being made to hold a Senior Prom that Money was appropriated to purchase accoutrements of an ultra-modern radio will be up to the high standard previously basketball costumes for the Alumni team station. set. which will play the school team on Committees to act as hostesses and to All is bound to go well under the lead Tuesday, November 8th. supply the refreshments have been ap ership of Miss Snyder, our adviser. Mem A new ruling has been made concern• pointed. After the entertafoment the bers of the faculty will act as patrons ing the membership of the Association. younger Juniors will be well taken care of and patronesses, and will be guests of the Instead of enrolling each ,&t"aduate, the and more intimately greeted by their Seniors, as will also the officers of the society requires that dues be paid before elder sisters and brothers. Senior B Class. admission. -Rita Lozier, Jr, A 3. -Dorothy Davis, Senior A 3. The newly elected officers for the term of 1927-1928 are as follows: THE REFLECTOR SUGGESTS SENIORS GIVE NOVEL DANCE President ...... Cora Higgins For thOSt'; of us who are theatre-goers The Senior A Class introduced a new Vice-President ...... Anne Shirley "An Enemy of the Pevple," with Wal note into the noontime dance, held on Secretary ...... Marjorie Horter ter Hampden, at Hampden's. October 5. During the previous terms, Treasurer ...... Lenore Hoffman "The Taming of the Shrew," in modern on Senior A Day, students had to pay the Historian ...... Edward Patten dress, at the Garrick. price of admission for the same type vf -Frances Haynig, Senior A 2. "Porgy," by the Theatre Guild, at the dance they attended every other day in Guild. the gym, free of charge. This term the "Escape," by John Galsworthy, at the Seniors decided to give the student body FACULTY NOTES Booth. its money's worth. An exceptionally Two new members have -been added to "The Spider," with John Halliday. at gond orc.~cstra was provided and an elim the faculty this year. They are Miss the Music Box. inati,:m dance was held. Prizes were given Jeanette Livingston, who teaches Eng "The Mikado," at Chanin's Royale, to the couple remaining on the floor the lish and Arithmetic, and Mr. Harold For those of us who are book-worms long-est. Needless to say, the event was Sloan, teacher of Civics and History. "Cyrano de Bergerac," by Edmund a great social and financial success. Both of these faculty members come to Rostand. The Senior A's followed up their first us from interesting fields of work. "Sherwood," by Alfred Noyes. success with another on November 2nd, Mr. Sloan states that he is already "The World of William Clissold," by when they held a balloon dance in the most favorably impressed by our "school's H. G. Wells. gymnasium during the noon hour. Ii spirit of co-operation and helpfulness." "Young Felix," by Frank Swinnerton. possible, this was even more pleasing than Miss Livingston has also said that she "The Tavern Knight," by Rafael Saba the first, since a greater number could is enjoying her contact with us and par tini. participate throughout the dance. ticularly the fine school spirit that .per "Old Wives' Tale," by Arnold Bennett. -Ruth Krauss, Senior A 2. vades the atmosphere. We extend a -Rita Lozier, Jr, A 3. hearty welcome to both Miss Livingston FAVORITE SAYINGS OF FAMOU3 and Mr. Sloan. PLEASANTRIES TEACHERS Messages from Miss Bodler tell of her Teacher: Whal is a ratio? "Well, thus ends another discussion.'' safe arrival on the other side. Our best Student: Ratio is a. proportion. •·zer-ro difficulties." wishes for a happy year are extended Teacher: What is a proportion? "Sometimes-I wonder-" through this issue to Miss Bodler. Student: A proportion is a ratio. "Don't you know?" We are very sorry to hear that Mrs. Teacher: What is 'a ratio and a pro- "Let's thrash this out together.'' Harter has ,been ill and is unable to portion? ;'You know what I mean?" attend school. Student: I can't answer two questions "Well, now-isn't this funny?" The annual faculty picnic was held in at the same time. "Register this in your minds, girls.'' September at Millburn, N. J. Mr. and ••Gids! Shi Shi Shi Shi" Mrs. D' Angola supervised the arrange Teacher (entering Demonstration "Roll around, roll around-'' ments and served the dinner. Room): What class is this? "Ar-tic-u-late I" Dr. James F. Hosie of Teachers' Col Class (in concert): Senior B 4. "Shame on you three times!" lege is to address the Faculty on Novem Teacher: I've seen you before, too. "Now let me explain-" ber 21st at 3 o'clock. Dr. Hosic's sub ''Non-sense!" ject will be "Professionalizing· Subject Teacher: For the next period we shall "Atten-tionl" Matter." A social hour will follow. discuss teaching personality. (Pause.) "Awrightiel" -Marion Leavitt, Sr. B. 3. Does everybody have "it"? "Who has the book that talks?"

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