The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-30
M|NOT NORMAL
SUMNER SCHOOL
SUPT. E. J. TAYLOR ADDRESSES
THE NORTHWESTERN TEACH.
Frs TRAINING SCHOOL.

One of the most forceful and prac.
tical addresses of the session was that
delivered by State Supt. Taylor upor
his recent visit to Minot, and to the
Normal school. His forty minute talk
teemed with pertinent matters most
worthy of serious consideration Of
school men and women, while even the
laymen might make profitable applica.
ton. His theme was the "Duty Of the
Teacher to the State" in which he EN-.
phasized the need on the part Of the
teacher for better qualification fol
the profession, and a persistent effort
to return to the state in service q
measure Of that which the state pro.
vides in educational opportunities
There has been too much energy ex.
pended on the cry against Glow sal.
aries" a subject not to be ignored
yet an employee who presents a $4,000
qualification and service, in $4,000
job, stands in line for promotion. The
state is doing much-it rests upon the
teacher to meet it half way at least.
Supt Taylor expressed himself as
most highly pleased with this first
Minot Normal Summer School; term
ed it an extraordinary session, an
unqualified success" He feels that the
first Normal school year and this re-
markable first summer school session
are vindication for the agitation for
a Normal school in this northwestern
section of the state, and an effective
argument to cause the next legisla
ture to recognize the schools financial
needs. He closed with congratulation
to the teachers on their splendid at
tendance at Summer school. BY a
hearty applause the school endorsed
the ''3 to 1" vote received by, Mr.. Tay-
lor in the recent primaries.
The illustrated lecture on Yellow
stone Park, given by Supt A. D. Hall
of Anamoose was we'll received by a
fair sized audience. The views of that
wonderful region were splendid, show
ing most careful choice in selection. 1t
was visit to the play ground Of the
nation, without expenditure of money
or energy.
Beginning on Tuesday, July %, DR..
Ralph Johnson, of Girard College,
Penn, opened his series Of lectures on
"Child Study and Heridity," sub
iect of most vital interest to everyone.
These talks are given daily to special
classes in child study-the last one to
be on Monday evening, Aug. 8, with
illustrative slides. For those who can
attend school but one week, this is
perhaps the best time to choose as
these lectures, with other enjoyable
events, take place during the week.
The Summer school picnic, held at
ter the Field Day meet, was huge
success. About $50 took advantage Of
the launch ride to West Park, which
rang with merriment the remainder of
the day. An ample paper bag lunch
was secured at the Girls Dormitory-
with coffee and watermelon provided
by the school, while an occasional
group added ice cream as an extra
delicacy For keen enjoyment this
outing, following the Field meet, made
Saturday, July Is, red letter day in
the annals of the Northwestern Teach
ers' Training school.
The 1914 Summer school session
closes on August 7, with the usual ex-
aminations. The enrolment reached
the 300 mark; the scholarship of the
majority was above the average, while
the general spirit in the class room,
and in play, was one that similar bod
les might we'll emulate. Congratula-
lions are due Pres. A. G. Crane and all
who assisted him in making this first
Minot Normal Summer school such q
success.