Arizona republican., 1918-08-24
MPEN0RMAL 0F ARIZONA T0
 OPEN SEPT. 5

The school year of the Tempe Nor nal school will begin Monday, Septem- Der 9, with every prospect of very large attendance. The school is equipped not only for regular and spe- cial teacher training but for courses in all lines of vocational training and high school work. There has never been a time in the history of our na- tion when the necessity for general and special education was so manifest as at present. It is urged by our pres ident. the national congress, and all departments of administration as of vital importance in the present emer- gency and in the readjustment of na- tional affairs during and after the war, and parents of young women and lyoung men not subject to draft are | asking themselves the question, What shall we do to educate our children and prepare them for the important affairs of life with which they will be confronted?" The state of Arizona has always taken an advanced stand on all matters pertaining to educa tion and through her public school sys- | tenn and state educational institutions | is thoroughly prepared to meet the | special demands of the present emer- gency.
 Normal School Courses
 The Tempe Normal school offers courses leading to teachers diplomas not only in the regular work but ir manual training, home economies agriculture, commerce, art and kinder garten. Special courses are also of fered. without regard to teacher train ing, in wood work, machine shop forge, flat metal domestic science agriculture, horticulture, animal hus- bandry, blacksmithing tool and auto mobile repairing, and all practica work by half time classes, night schoo classes, etc, as erequired by tho Smith Hughes Vocational training ac will be offered. In offering this work the regular academic subjects of Eng fish, history. mathematics. languages and science will not be neglected ant students may complete the regulal high school courses and prepare fo university work as usual. For all o this work, the equipment is strictl, up-to- date. The shops, laboratorie! and library are among the best in tn, southwest. Our classes in agricultur, have the advantage of a 40-acre farm stocked with thoroughbred cattle swine, sheep and poultry. with abun dant opportunities for demonstration work in all lines.
 Normal Training Shool
 The Normal training school, the lab oratOry of the professional department is one of the most complete schools o it's kipd. Here are enrolled over tw hundred children of all grades ant here the seniors each under the super vision of specialists a portion of eacl day during the senior year. A com pletely equipped rural training schoo two miles distant, is available for tn special instruction and training o rural school teachers.
 The Tempe Normal school is tn pioneer school of the state in militar training and points with pride to tn fact that almost all students who hay taken the work are now commissions officers in some department of tn military service. Through this mean and the physical training classes fo the young women. in connection wit complete equipment for all lines c athletic sports and an up-to date in firmary and hospital building, tn physical development and comfort C the students receive due consideration
 Dormtories Provided
 Dormitories are provided for bot young men and young women and ar so conducted as 10 contribute largel to the social development of the stu dents life, habits and manners. Whil regulations must be somewhat re strictive the aim is to make them sue as would be required in any well reg ulated home. There is no tuition an the expenses for board and room al reduced 10 actual cost based on care ful and businesslike management.
 The climatic condition ef Tempe ca hardly be equalled during the mir months that school is in session.
 permits Of comfortable outdoor sleeT ing and indulgence in outside sport during the entire term.
 The faculty suggests that sudden and parents get in touch with tf Tempe Normal school. It is importai that students should register whe school opens or as soon thereafter ; possible. The president of the scho will be pleased to send bulletin and q, tailed information upon request.