The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06


 according to the highest standard, the acme of triumph Is achieved and the great work of the school Is centered m the Professional Department. rms professional course runs through four years, and includes school manage ment, methods of teaching, history or education, psychology, theory and practice, together with a study of edu- | cational reform and reformers. Here 1 the student teachers are required 10 put into practice the theories advanced in this department by teaching un- der the discretion of the skilled teach CT who oversees every lesson in l training school. The value of this can be fully appreciated by men of letters Proof of Value.
 ] The State of Alabama needs her Nor l nal Schools, and the people want them This is shown by the patronage at the State Normal at Jacksonville. Last session there were enrolled at this | school 436 from f1fty-two counties Of | Alabar1a. The students are success 1 full to a degree in the examinations. The average age of the students or l this school is over twenty-two. Ninety per cent of them hold State certifi- cates, and nearly the same percentage have seen service in teaching.
 Graduates from nearly every school | in the state are enrolled here for spe- | cial professional work.
 There Is one advantage in the aver age of age of the students in the nor nal school, and reckons no little in the l parents mind. It is desirable that pu- pills should associate with a mature class of people who are aware that the school is place where conscten- | tious effort and skillful work must be done. That it is the battle ground where gre fought those battles which lead onward to victory. The high l standard which Is maintained. the honor principle on which the school | Is condI cted (for there are no rules) make the Alabama State Normal an ideal place, where not only the mental | and the physical well being are watched over with the greatest care by earnest and competent men and women, but the spiritual and that qHllity In the nature which Is noble and good are developed to the fullest degree.
 No reports nor grades are given. When a student falls to do his duty, as through neglect of studies or dis orderly conduct, 1t is deemed suff1- cient indication that he will not make a successful teacher. so he Is asked to withdraw from the school.
 No prizes or medals are given for special excellence in any of the grades 
 teined throughout the whole class and
 a more just conception of the objects
 of study IS acquired by keeping from
 the student all selfish emulation.
 Wholesome Atmosphere ) The atmosphere of the school is ele'
 vating to a degree. While the relig' } ious duties are not expected to be ol that quality which is known as long ! faced piety. 1t disseminates good by 1t: very cheerfulness, 1t breeds recogni ton of good, and it's failure to see th' world except as great and beautiful place where pleasure Is part of the re ligion. A healthy enjoyment of ath
 letic sports, and the development O the physical makeup are religiousl, f required as part of the spiritua Q growth. this forming but a componen I part toward a perfectly develope' | whole, ~4.s" v Faculty of the School.
 The faculty of the State Norma f | School consists of thirteen devoted mel
 and women, each of whom is special e l ist in his line of work.
 Calls for Teachers.
 The Advertiser reporter was in formed by Professor Daugette tha hardly a day passed when he did no '' receive a request for teachers, am when one realizes that the Stato Nor nal School is represented by teacher in every County in the State, it l n readily seen that the pupils are sool supplied with positions, The schoo [ assists pupils in securing position suited to their capacity.
 Captain Hames's Work. ! Special mention Is due to William M = flames, who has been President of thu x Board of Directors of the State Nor
 nal College for twenty years, He Is ; ' | great man of noble character. Hi t keen intellect, in spite of his years, | | as alert, alive and penetrating as ever His command of business detail, ant . his active participation in every move ment made by the college are wonder | full. Proudly the State Normal point to him as a representative type of th
 fine citizenship which has made tn
 town of Jacksonville famous as man
 producing region.
 7 Expenses.
 l Board can be had at the State Nor !, nal School for $lo per month. the tui 2 ton Is free; incidentals amount t about s7 per session: books are GiveI at cost The total expenses of a stu a dent are from $110 10 $l35 per session
 Many rent rooms and do their owl
 cooking. thus reducing the cost.
 Ideals
 f IL has long been the purpose of tn . State Norral School to form men nn' s women who can teach children no - books-who can develop character . The School stands for the highes | ing done by the two Christian Asso | l1to nNA A