The border vidette., 1912-08-31
Announcement Of the Tempe Normal
 School Of Arizona.


 begin Sept. 9th, and, according
 to present indications, it will be the banner year in it's history,
 not only in attendance, but also
 in the number and excellence of
 the courses offered.
 While students are admitted at any time, it is always a great advantage to register at the be- l ginning of the term. In addition to the courses formerly offered, a two years course in German and a two years course in Ele- mentary Agriculture have been added to the curriculum. The course in agriculture is to be made as practical as possible The Normal has just secured possession of sufficient land for demonstration and investigation in field work Our present labor atOrieS and the special labor atories to be equipped for the department, together with the natural advantages of soil, climate, and the water facilities of the incomparable Salt River Valley are the important factors that will contribute to the sue ceSSful Op ra ti on of such a , course. It will be the aim to | make the course complete and practical in itself and at the same time, correlate with the course in the agricultural depart ment of the State University.
 The Normal offers superior advantages for preparation for teaching, and the new state laws regarding apprOpriat tiOnS f O r school purposes are so favorable, that more young people, espe- clally young women, should be inducted to prepare for this work. Under the new law, all country schools draw at least ($1OOO one thousand dollars per year which will enable them to employ good teachers pay as high salaries, and maintain school for as long a term as the best city schools. Nearly all the graduating class of 1912. numbering forty four, have been employed for the en- suing year at salaries ranging from $75 to S11O per month for nine months.
 High school graduates should be particularly interested in our Normal course, which they can complete in two years, thereby securing our diploma which en- titles them to teach for life in the public schools of Arizona, and which is acredited without examination in most of the sta tes in the Union. It also secures for them from year to year and a half credit in the best universities, so that in taking the course, but little time is lost on a university or college course.
 An Academic course is also offered which does not lead to a teachers diploma. This course is offered for the accommodation of students who are not conve- niently near an established high | school. It corresponds to the regular high school course and | may be completed in four years by graduates of the grammar school. Diplomas f r m this i course admit students to the freshman year of a college or university.
 Excellent homes are provided | for the Normal students at a reasonable price. The dormito- ries have been thoroughly reno vated and repaired and are in better condition than when new. Screen sleeping porches have just been built providing, with out extra expence, for all who desire to avail themselves of the of outdoor sleeping. No tuition is charged, and the cost of board and completely furnished room in the dOrmitO- ries including electric i g h t, steam heat, running water in rooms, use of baths, parlOrS, pianos, etc. is SIPS per month. This includes the room laundry.
 Students desiring to enter this semester should send applica- tion at an early date and should, if possible, furnish grade cards, or diploma from the school last The new catalogue and circulars of general infor- nation will be forwarded upon 
 Address all communication to
 A. J. MATTHEWS,
 Tempe Normal School.