The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-23
NORMAL SCHOOL NEWS NOTES

Four students received their di-
plomas from the Elementary Course
at the close of the Fall Term. There
are the Misses Anna Johnson Upham;
Doris Hilborn, Portal; Anna A. Mel
son, Minor; and Mary E. Stannard,
Lostwood. Formal Commencement
exercises are held but once year, in
June, but diplomas are issued at any
time, when student completed the
work of curriculum. Miss Stan
nard is the County Superintendent
elect Of Burke County, and is prepar-
ing to assume her duties on Jan. !.
Miss Nelson begins work in the Devils
Lake public schools after the holidays.
The basket ball team went to Berth,
old Friday where they played the local
high school tina. evening, winning from
them with score of 81 to "a. The
Normal team included Zaharee and
Malone, forwards; Greenfield, center;
Upland, Hamilton and Mott, guards.
At meeting of the letter men on
Thursday evening, Alfred Upland was
elected captain. Mr.. +. l.. Blume is
basket ball coach.
The Ice rink at Lincoln park is very
popular since the skating season open
ed. The rink is operated jointly by
the Normal School and the Park
Board and is open to all without adj
mission. A warming house with
caretakcr in charge from one to ten
p. M, have been provided. The rink
is lighted and the ice kept clear and
in good condition by frequent flood
ings. The slides have also been put
in place ready for the first snow to
render them disable.
The Normal and Model Schools aid
ed in the sale of the Christmas Health
Seals. Miss Grace Nebold was chair
man in charge and found difficulty in
keeping large enough supply OF
seals on hand to satisfy the demand.
The various class organizations coop
Grated.
Mrs. Simpsons Art classes held an
Art Exhibit of their work during the
closing days Of the Fall Term. There
was a fine display of work in pencil,
charcoal, water color and pen and ink
The landscapes and studies in original
design were particularly deserving of
mention.
The Christmas program by the Nor
NAL and Model Schools made a very
happy ending to the fall term on
Friday. Everyone gathered in the
gymnasium at Assembly time and
seated themselves on chairs arranged
in huge circle. Examinations were
all over, the day was sunshiny and
warm, and anticipations Of home go
ing were evident in happy faces. The
main feature of the program was the
singing Of Christmas carols under the
direction of Mrs. Simpson. Songs
were sung by different groups, while
everyone Joined heartily in others.
The orchestra provided the accom-
paniment and rendered two splendid
numbers besides. Miss Martha Rel
shus sang two sacred numbers and
there We're several Christmas readings.
The Christmas Legend told by Miss
Ida Hinck held the most eager atten-
ton of children and grown folks alike.
Students have very generally gone
home for the holidays, which will last
until Jan. 4th, 1921. Registration
for new students will be on Monday,
Jan. 8, 1921, with classes resumed at
eight o'clock the following morning.
Many Of the faculty members will
spend Christmas at home in Minot.
Among those leaving for all or part
Of the vacation are Miss Julia G. Nc
Donough for Tolley; Miss Elsie J.
Cook, for Fessenden. Mrs. Amy M.
Simpson for Fargo; Miss Mary G.
Rud for Fergus Falls; Miss Eleanor
Bryson for Lake Crystal, Mimi, and
Miss Hazel McCulloch for Washburn.