Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-14
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School has been IN progress for two
weeks. large classes and an enthusi-
astic student body promising a SPLEEN
did year. The enrolment on Septem-
Der II had reached 1852, with an in
crease of more than so students above
the training school. a decided increase
being shown IN the Junior college de-
partmept The classes in college Eng
fish are very large and it has been
necessary to employ an assistant in
this work Part of the high school
work has been taken from Miss Mar
garet J. K1rnedy and given to other
members of the faculty to relieve the
crowded condition in her work. The
commercial department in charge of
Professor l.. A. Wolfard with Miss
Fannie B. Fordon of Roswell as regu-
larly employed assistant IS crowded
beyond capacity Work IN college
chemistry, in addition to the regular
work schedule is offered by Professor
c. r. Lewis, who is one of the strong
est teachers in the state in the sub
iect. Professor T. G. Rodgers has
classes In advance mathematics for
those preparing to teach the subject
Physical training for beginners in
the high school and college depart
ments has enrolled so students. The
advanced class in physical training
which is the second years work, num-
bers about 40. Mrs Miller, who has
charge of the department of physical
welfare, is daily meeting Individual
students who undergo thorough exam
nations to determine the physical
condition of the child, that the institu
ton and the home may do their best
for him in mental and physical devel-
opment. Advice, based on the infor-
nation obtained through these exam
nations, is given the parents and the
administrators of the school are no.
titled where prompt action Is needed.
President Frank H. II. Roberts who
has spent several weeks IN the SOUTH
western part of the state attending in
stitutes and county associations. re-
turned to his office the sixth and since
that time has been busy on the plans
for the proposed new building. The
elevations for two of these buildings
are now on exhibit in Murpheys win
dow, The material to be used will be
red sandstone such as was used in the
administration building. october Is
has been chosen as the day for break
ing ground and IS to be festal occa-
sion for the institution and the citi-
zens who will take part. 1t is planned
to have Governor Larrazolo as the
chief speaker of the occasion, but
many other we'll known business men
who have on interest in the institu-
tion either as former regents, faculty
members, or students. will be invited
to be present and take an active part
in the ceremonies. In the evening OF
the same day the Commercial club |
plans banquet in the Castaneda.
The dormitory girls of last year,
among whom are the Misses Emily |
Blattman, Gertrude belong. Mary /
Redpath. The1ma and Marie Cochrane, |
Gladys Mccain, Viola Bracket, Daisy |
George, Fannie Fordon, Naomi Under |
wood, Zadah Mudgett, Iva Searle, |
Ruby Mattingly, Carol Fetzer. Amy |
Brinegar, Mary L. Holt, Dula Mai |
Vickers, and Amelia Martinez. enter |
tanned the new students rooming or |
taking their meals in the dining hall |
About seventy guests were present !
and a delightful evening was spent |
in getting acquainted The color |
scheme of pink, green and gold skill
fully carried out turned the dining
hall and reception room into beautiful |
pleasure halls until ten thirty. The |
evening entertainment consisted of !,
piano solos. readings, various games
followed by delicious refreshments,