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The Reflector, Vol. 1, No. 4, January, 1928

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Vol. I JANUARY 1928 Number4

JUNIOR A HEALTH PROJECTS open air camp, It showed the correct en­ changes in the preparation for our profes\ vironment and actions of a camper who sion. MADE knows how to live best and who follows Later a regular class meeting was con, The Junior A classes have spent their health rules thoroughly. ducted at which matters important to the time in Miss Snyder's health education class The six projects proved interesting and running of the "prom" and commencement profitably and successfully during the lat, successful for several reasons. They were were discussed. The meeting adjourned ter part of the term. Each of the six sec, original and gave full opportunity for in, shortly after three o'clock, and the Seniors tions has been preparing a class project de, dividual and group work. In each case, bade each other "au revoir" until Com­ signed for use in the grades. committees made the costumes, designed the mencement. Junior A-1 organized a health program scenery, did all the necessary coaching, and -Gertrude Uibelhoer, Senior A-4. suitable for a second grade which consisted wrote the plans based on material gathered of plays, pantoro.ines, games, and poems em by research committees. On the whole, the phasizing the habits taught in this grade. work was valuable because of the experience The Junior A-~s presented a puppet it afforded the girls and its practicality in OUR ENTERING CLASS show. The scene was laid in ancient Greece actual teaching. and the habits of the people of that time -Rita Lozier, Junior A,3. Preparations are being made to receive were shown in comparison wth our modern 212 new students in the semester beginning health life. This project correlated health January 30th, 1928. This will be one of work with history in the sixth grade. our largest mid-year entering classes and it SENIORS MEET ON CLASS DAY will crowd our school to capacity. Arrange, The girls of Junior A,3 followed the c.all ments are being made to take care of all in of Thespis and, in true Belasco fashion, pre, Something akin to the spirit of gradua, the best possible way, with the hope that sented a three scene play called "The Ye:irs tion always pervades the school on Class Day when all the Senior A's come together they will be happy and interested in their Roll ·On." The :first scene was laiNew York C1t7 in our student body as weII as from the new, 1927. This project correlated sixth grade Seniors reign supreme. comers in making this school stand out as history with health teaching in its contrast of In all the dignity of caps and gowns, they it does for a well recognized school spirit modern life with the life of those time'>. marched into the auditorium to the strains of which has been such a vital factor in our The water supply of the world th:-c.ugh "Pomp and Circumstance," by Edward El­ past. We welcome the January Class of the ages formed the subject of Junior A,4'<, gar. After the salute to the flag, the reading 1928. project. A group of exhibits was made t.o of the Bible, and Dr. Willis' words of intro, -W. S. Willis. show the methods of carrying water in prim, duction, the graduating class sang ..Life itive times, in ancient Egypt, in old Rome, in Thine :ayes," by Handel. Later in the pro, the Middle Ages, in old ~ewark, and in gram. the class offered a very different sort modern Newark. The exhibit has especial of music, the dainty .. Minuet," by Boe, value since it is permanent and the gift of cehrini. COMMENCEMENT the class to the school. It stands in Mi.<,o Miss Kate Weinstein played a piano solo, The mid-year Commencement for the Jan• Snyder's cabinet. It aims to correlate health "Prelude," by Whelpley. Miss Mild«d uary Class of 1928 is to be held on January work with sixth grade history. Meliser followed with a violin solo, Reh• 20, 1928 at 10:30 o'clock in the Auditor, Junior A,;, being particularly utilitarian, field's "Spanish Dance." The singing of the ium. The class numbering 121 will be ad, set up a cafeteria that sold food of amazing "Alma Mater," by the entire school effec­ dressed by Dr. Edwin W. Adams, principal variety and exceilence although it would tively ooncluded the exercises, after which of the Philadelphia Normal School, and will hardly satisfy one's appetite since it was the class picture was taken in the school receive their diplomas from Mr. Gustav made solely of paper-which, of course, we gardens. Hunziker, member of the State Board of insist was horribly cruel of the managers. The more serious phase of the day's work Education. Miss Lillian Berla, president of Supplied with paper money, a knowledge of occurred after luncheon. Doctor Willis met the class, will deliver a brief foreword, and foods, and a price list, the pupils chose the Senior A's in the auditorium and clari, Miss Dorothy Davis will present the class lunches whose value they had to explain to fied many ideas concerning the new three, gift. Musical numbers on the program are their classmates. They also chose the neces• year certificates and talked about matters as follows: Response to the invocation, "Lift sary silverware. Two cashiers made out the relative to obtaining positions. Mr. Singer Thine Eyes" will be sung by the class, as bills and gave the change. This project cor• probably presented the most challenging well as Boccherini's "Minuet." Miss Mil, related health work with arithmetic, art, and thoug'.hts of the present day when he made dred Meliser will render Reh6eld's "Spanish manners. us conscious of the necessity for continuing Dance" for the violin, and Miss Kate Win, Junior A,6 constructed a oommunity post• the study of child nature and introduced stein will interpret Whelpley's "Prelude," at er which showed the activities of a modern predictions relating to the ever growing the piano.

.... EDITORIAL CoMMITTEE to self-expression and achievement as a news• JUNIOR B'S SPREAD CHRISTMAS Rita Lozier ______Editor-in-Chief paper. edited and conducted by school chil, CHEER Gertrude Uibelhoer Senior A dren. It gives experience, knowledge, and Rhoda Calman Senior B delight to innumerable eager, little souls and The week before Christmas found the Eleanor Graham ... Junior A often is an incentive to them to seek for halls and rooms of our school filled with Lillian Patton ... Junior B the greater and more wonderful things we subdued excitement and hurried preparations BUSINESS CoMMITTEE hope every child to gain. that belong with this season. The Christ­ Frederick W eiskoff ______Senior B -Rita Lozier, Jr., A-3. mas Spirit had oome to take up its abode Herbert Hartley Senior B in the warmth of our hearts. But our hearts were not large enough to hold such good VoL. 1 No. 4 feeling and it overflowed into service for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS others less fortunate. THE REFLECTOR HOLDS CONFERENCE The sewing classes gave their time tlO mak, by the students of ing large, cheerfully red stockings and, ac• , A publication edited It is sincerely regretted that every mem· cording to custom, all the Junior B's filled the New Jersey State Normal School at ber of the student body as well as our fac, them brimful with toys that would spread Newark. ulty could not have attended the conference Yuletide happiness. Dolls, trains, automo• held by the League of Women Voters which biles, wagons, balls, books, games-all that THE REFLECTOR PROGRESSES was held at New Brunswick on Novembe: makes children gasp with excitement were In December, 1926, the first issue of "The 19 and 20. There were four representatives stuffed into the stockings. Reflector" was published and a new mile­ of this school present: Misses Julia Quig­ stone in our school's progress was passed. ley, Francis Haynig, Anne Cushing, and Bulging with presents they were piled on With the advent of the Student Council Flora Dewhurst. the auditorium stage in a setting of houses, which was organized that same term, the The conference was sponsored by the castles, and animals made in the Industrial publication of a newspaper seemed a natural League of Women Voters at the New Jer· Art classes. Then the whole school assem• movement. Student government is a step sey College for Women and was for the bled to wait for Santa Claus to come for towards democracy in school management purpose of interesting the Normal Schools these gifts. A whirring of motors and a and a journal to voice the thoughts and des• and discussing the possibilities of forming flapping of wings anoounced his coming and cribe the activities of the school aids in the leagues in the New Jersey Normal Schools. Santa guided his aeroplane through the audi, spreading of the ideas and problems of fac, Many interesting speakers were heard. torium to a safe landing on the stage. This ulty, council, and student body. The officers of the State and National cheerful gentleman ( whom we know better The paper at first was considered a bulletin Leagues were present. Among the officers as Mr. Sloan ) accepted the presents and which would record simply and clearly the who spoke at the conference were Miss Ger• set out to deliver them at day nurseries, or, activities in the school. In the three issues trude Ely, Mrs. Harriet Simmons, Miss phanages, homes for crippled children, and that have followed our first, we feel that Charlotte Conover, and Mrs. Caspar Whit, wherever else they would bring Christmas we have broadened and strengthened this ney. The speakers brought out the fact that cheer. idea until "The Reflector" has become more it is one's duty to his community to vote Thus the Junior B's spread special joy vn of a newspaper than a bulletin. It now con• for the persons who will best further the their first Christmas at Normal School. tains literary, humor, personal, and exchange development of the oommunity. The trouhle -Lillian Patton, Jr. B 10. departments as well as the work of a large that women had in getting the vote an j and experienced reportorial staff. the necessity of knowing how to use i:t was The staff is chosen by the Student Coun­ also explained. cil, and the election of its members is based The Convention was made most enjoyab!e upon their previous experience and the abil, through the many courtesies and kindnessE.S DR. ALLEY ADRESSES ity they have shown while in the Normal shown by the N. J. C. girls who acted :is ASSEMBLY School. At first the president of the Coun• hostesses. A delightful luncheon, afternoon cil was automatically appointed editor,in• tea, and dance were held on Saturday for Dr. Frank Alley addressed the school on chief, but promotion to that office is now the delegates. These features helped to December 21 and again made vital for his gained on merit. An associate editor is chosen create a social atmosphere among those pres• eager audience the story of the great move, from each grade and a staff of reporters ent. On Sunday, a chapel service in the ments toward world peace. By means of works under each of the four associates. The recently completed Voorhees Chapel, located anecdotes and descriptions of persons and Finance Committee attends to the distribu• on the campus, was attended by the dele­ places connected with the spreading of inter• tion and cost of the paper. gates. national friendship, Dr. Alley gave us a col• Contribution boxes have been placed in The importance and necessity of belonging orful picture of several of the greatest peace the Library and in the Book Room as an to such an organization is realized in this conferences. Dr. Alley has had particularly invitation to aspiring journalists, poets, and school, and it is sncerely hoped that a large interesting experiences in his work in the novelists. We hope that there will be no number will join the League which will soon political field and his understanding a-nd lack of material oontributed by our student be organized at Newark Normal. knowledge of the great figures he meets there body. Since "The Reflector" belongs to the -Flora Dewhurst, Junior A6. give him the power to convey tlO his listen• students, we feel that it should be repre• ers a clear idea of people who are to us, for sentative of them and should be a medium the most part, obscure and distant in spite for the exchange of their thoughts, hopes, ASSEMBLY NUMBERS of their fame and importance. and interests. In our program of affairs we are anticipat, Bearing in mind our interest as teacher., There should be especial interest in 'ihe in world affairs and also our desire to learn Reflector" s.ince the modern school publishes ing anotl:ier series of talks on subjects per• taining to history by Dean Rufus Smith, of more of men who give their lives to br'.r.g a school newspaper and every teacher, harmony to the world, we shall always wd­ should be well equipped with a knowledge New York University. On Friday, February 10th, we are to have the great privilege of come Dr. Alley to our school. Vv~ e feel that of the organization, management, and me, he gives us the best of informat.-.c,n in the chanical features of such a paper. There is a program from Lew Sarett, and on Friday, February 17t~ an illustrated talk on the art most delightful and enjoyable mannc:-. no factor so puissant in community and -Rita Lozier, Jr., A-3. school life or so encouraging and inviting of Rembrandt by Mrs. Chanalis. 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CHRISTMAS SPIRIT PERVADES SENIOR PROM A GALA AFFAIR learn more of the school paper world at NORMAL SCHOOL The present graduating class, aside from least. Our publication has already visited many schools and has come into contact with Plum pudding! The boar's head! What its scholastic attainments, has won recogni, many papers. delightful visions these old English dishes tion through a note of novelty which has "The Paltz;onette," of the New Paltz Nor, arouse! How many of us have broken down repeatedly lent distinction to its social func• mal School, is a publication just sparkling the bounds of modernism and in our day tions. with life. Its original stories and humor dreaming have flown back to the courts of The Senior Prom was no exception! Dis­ give great spice to its columns. About the old to sup with our lord and lady and en, pensing with the usual custom of decorating only thing it can have to regret is that its joy their entertainment? The students of the gym themselves, the Senior A's enlisted life was not begun long ago. the Newark Normal needed no such tax the services of a professional decorator. "The Co-No Press," published weekly Dy on their imaginations on the Friday befo.-e Masses of pale green and gold draperies the students of the Normal School of Cort Christmas when the Senior A class presented beautified the walls and ceiling and beneath land, N. Y., has excellent editorials and a an actual, old-fashioned Christmas in merry balcony, snow-covered evergreens formed an full survey .of the school's many activities. England. Father Christmas himself ru'!eJ attractive background for the seven piece "The Reflector," published by the stud~nt.s over the revels attended by his devoted oourt orchestra, obtained through the courtesy of at Leonardo High School, is a very credit of warders, nobles, and serfs. Like a flame a prominent Newark broadcasting station. able paper. The junior "Reflect:or·• is to b<: of scarlet and gold, his jester sat at his Punch was served as refreshment between congratulated. feet and amused the court by his jollity. dances. Added to all this, the members of the "The Record," published by the prospec­ As the feasting began, pages were seen faculty as patrons and patronesses, the lovely tive teachers at the Buffalo Teachers' Col· scurrying back and forth trying to ~ati.!,fy th<' evening gowns of the girls, and the elegant lege, is attractively covered and admiral-ii f net.ds of their lords. With much singing tux of their escorts, made the greatest event put together. and dancing the Yule log was carried in and on the social calendar complete. "The Ironsides Echo," a fine p1per giving set ablaze by the woodman who carried the The Senior Prom was certainly a happy ace.cunts of school activities, is published by fire brand from the previJOus year. ending to the Normal School careers of the the students at the Bordentown Industrial When all the guests had arrived, the graduates. School. In the last number the Book De­ boar's head was brought in, borne high by -Gertrude Uibelhoer, Senior A4. partment was enjoyable as was the Juniors' the cook himself who was so pleased with work. his handiwork that he burst forth into song, "The Normalite," issued monthly by the aided by his admiring helpers. The plum WHAT THE WELL DRESSED students of the Paterson N0rmal School, is pudding followed after, carried by the pastry TEACHER WILL WEAR a very versatile paper. The article, "What cook whose obesity suggested frequent sam, Fashions may come and go but IlbOdern Is a Normal School?" was :fittmg and in, plings of his own sweets. teachers will always reflect good style and teresting to our institution. When the feasting had become very gay, taste in their clothes. To. show the world Having met these, "The Reflect•.lr" desires the sound of voices was heard from afar what the well dressed teather wears, the to meet many more papers and hopes t,, and the waites came caroling in. Who Junior A class modeled costumes in the audi­ have the opportunity of receiving again com, would not give these poor songsters a penny torium on December ninth. L. Bamberger ments and exchanges from its fellow journal, as they lifted their voices so harmoniously & Co. supplied the clothes and Mrs. Mabel ists. in song? Even Father Christmas could not Tiffany, as their representative, explained the -Anne Cushing, Junior B-10. resist them when four of the lads came to colors and lines of each costume. sing their plea to him. The Misses Evelyn Mutch, Dorothy As the music faded away, a di~tant tink, Schwartz, Frances Jeffery, Gertrude Caul, ling of bells was heard and little brownies kins, Doris Frost and Augusta Schumann ex• JUNIOR B'S appeared, carrying the best gift all all-a hibited business hour dresses and hats. Christmas tree. They trimmed the tree as The Misses Florence Brady, Elsie Ott, WIN CHAMPIONSHIP they sang and danced around it. Then the Elizabeth Mackey, Ann Weiss, Helen On Tuesday, December 20, the Junior B's lights gradually grew dim and all that could Schwartz, Frances Featherstone, Carotne met the Senior B's in the last basketball be plainly seen was the lighted tree sur, Semon, and Gertrude Stressman wore fash, game of the season. This game decided the rounded by the radiant faces of the happy ionable afternoon costumes. championship. To the surprise of the more guests. Then the Misses Edw1na Lennox, Emily experienced Seniors, the Junior B's won with And then with a great final gesture of Wackerbarth, Bertha Gerlat, Elsie Ott, and a score of 24-19. good fellowship and hearty greetings, the Gertrude Strassman appeared in outdoor The members of the winning team under entire company rose and drank a last toast wear. the captaincy of Miss Kitty Kelly were the to Father Christmas. And then those evening gowns! T!-.ese Misses Minnie Gaynor, Evelyn Kyster, Ma• -Lillian Berla, Sr. A. were worn by the Misses Marie Davey, thilda Hillsdorf, Francis Martin, Dorothy Edith Hefke, Jeanette Ryan, Sylvia Meisel, FrenCh and Jean McWood. Mildred Greenberg and Rita Lozier. The preceding games played by the Junior MORE FAVORITE SAYINGS BY Miss Flora Dewhurst, president of tite B's were all in their favor. The Junior B, FAMOUS TEACHERS class, accompanied the procession at the Senior B game resulted in a score of 32-10. piano. We are sure that the students now "Now that's an excellent thing, young The Junior B,Junior A game ended with a have an excellent idea of what the wardrobe score of 30· 12. people." of a modern teacher should contain. "Do you feel it? All right?" The other games were played with the fol, -Rhoda Calman, Senior B-7. "Apropos~" lowing results: "Turn an eight of an inch and baste." Senior A-Senior B, 0-2, forfeit. Senior A-Junior A, 23·19, in favor of the "Don't be prosaic." EXCHANGE "If you please-" Seniors. "Those are things you want to keep in Perhaps our paper has heeded the much Senior B· Junior A, 2·24, in favor of the mind." advertised slogan, "Learn through travel." Juniors. "Now we'll have the herald." .<\.t any rate "The Reflector" is determined to -Lillian Patton, Junior B 10. r NEW BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY BOYS ALSO GAIN ATHLETIC SENIOR B'S SING CHRISTMAS FAME CAROLS It has always been the aim of our library, In the midst of all the girls' activities, As in the days of old when at Christmas• not only to have those materials which are perhaps it would be well to say a few words tide, groups of singers walked through the necessary to the prospective teacher, but also regarding the athletic doings of t;he boys of streets at night singing hymns and carols, those necessary for general culture and en­ the school. The basketball tournament the Senior B's carried out the same custom joyment. which closed some time ago scheduled some at Normal School. This is a yearly activity, of the best games ever played on the gym and it gives a very lovely Yuletide atmo­ This aim has successfully been carried out floor, not excepting the Election Day game. sphere to the school. and consequently the library has a wealth of One example was the second game between The Senior B girls and all of the boys material for all fields. Moreover, not con­ the Junior Generals and the Junior Manual were dressed in black robes with laurel and tent with this, the school authorities have Training teams. The issue in this game was ribbon completing their costumes. They given students the latest novels and texts. All in doubt until the last tick of th_e watch went through all the halls and then, when these many books are at your disposal. There when the Manual Training boys won, 12·11. the school had assembled, passed through the are so many kinds that they will satisfy the An exciting time is promised to all who 'luditorium to the stage where they finished their songs. desires and tastes of all. attend the new series, and all are invited to come. The new series will start during Miss Dunning and Miss Rogers were in For the biography lover, there is an espe, February. charge of the caroling and it was under th~r cially good selection. First is Lindbergh's The standing of the teams after the last supervision that the custom was again .:o ef, "We." Then there is Sandburg's human life series of games was: Senior Manual Train• fectively carried out. -Rose Feder, Senior £.9. of Lincoln called "Prairie Years," and ing, Junior Manual Training, Junior Gen­ Woodward's "Washington." Other books of eral, Senior General. -Harry Wilson, Junior B. biography to be found in the library are Bradford's ..Darwin," Ludwig's "Napoleon,'' JAPANESE PROGRAM Weaver's .. Barnum," and Drinkwater's "Mr. PRESENTED Charles, King of England." THE REFLECTOR SUGGESTS For those who believe "the play's the The girls of Senior B7 learned their geography lesson on Japan in a very new In the field of religion, we have that much thing." and original way. Misses Helen Benjamin, discussed book, "This Believing World," by "And So to Bed" at the Bijou. Elizabeth Algozinna,, and Jennie Birnbaum, Lewis Browne. The author has tried to get "The Doctor's Dilemma," by Bernard with Rhoda Calman at the piano, taught to the very roots of religion and to account Shaw, at the Guild. .. Coquette," with Helen Hayes, at Maxine their section all· about Japan by singing for its cause and existence. He explains why Blliott's. Geography into selections from the "Mi, we have so many religions and gives the "The Cradle Song" with Eva Le Gall­ kado." Through the kindness of Mr. Sloan philosophy of each. ienne, at the Civic Reporoory. and Miss Carpenter, the kindergarten room .. Interference," by Roland Pertwee and was turned into a Japanese reception room In still another field is that excellent Harold Deardon, at the Empire . .-in the imaginations of all those present. .. Story of Philosophy," by Will Durant. He For those who say .. reading maketh the The participants in the program find this gives a clear summary of the great philoso­ full man." method of correlation with geography work phers beginning with Socrates and leading "The Matriarch," by G. B. Stern. a great success since it arouses the de:iireJ up to James, and he also gives their doc­ "She," by Sir Rider Haggard. enthusiasm and interest in the pupil. trines. "The Captives," by Hugh Walpole. -Rhoda Calman, Senior B. · "Olympe de Cleves," by Alexandre Those interested in history will be glad Dumas. to know that there is in the library a book "Doomsday," by Warwick Deeping. LUCK prepared and issued by the United States -Rita Lozier, Jr. A-3. Historical Society called "Descriptions uf What is the "luck" for which we wait? Historic Landmarks of America." It is en· Is it hope? Is it chance? Is it fate? Is it fear for ourselves or fo1r our name? deavored to place such material in the hands MORRISTOWN STUDENTS VISIT of teachers so that it may reach the many Or just a receiver to take all the blame? children and inspire them with a love for NORMAL the land in which they live, On Wednesday, December 7, our school There's best luck and worst luck and a lucky was visited by a group of prospective Nor­ day; Little need be said about fiction. \Vh.:> malites from Morristown High School The There's luck with our work and luck. with does not like to read a good novel? The Misses Edith Hefke, Lillian Berla, Flora our play. new ones in the library are: "Emigrants," Dewhurst, and Anne Cushing acted as host, When a man forges on by his efforts so Bojer; .. Mother Knows Best," Ferber, "No esses and escorted the guests through the plucky, More Parades," Ford; "Silver Spoon," Gals­ school. 'The visitors seemed favorably im­ Some say he's dever---some say he's lucky. worthy; ''Mannequins," Hurst; "Forever pressed with our school and enjoyed espe, As we wonder at the fortunes others have Free," Morrow; "Dark Dawn," Ostenso; cially the chapel period. struck, "The Peasants," Reymont; "Harmer John," The Junior A reception to the Junior B i,, class was held on Wednesday afternoon and Do we long for their treasures or wis:J. frr Walpole. I was attended by our Morristown guests. We their luck.? I One thing about luck is you cannot pre, These books are but a few picked at ran• understand that many of our guests ha·1e already decided to come to Newark Normal serve it, dom. There are many others just as good. and are looking forward to the time whe,1 And you never shall have it-unless you de, Come in and enjoy them. they will be welcomed as Junior B's. serve it. -Rose Feder, Senior B9. -Flora Dewhurst, Junior A. -Marie Hauser, Junior B.