The Ward County independent., 1921-02-24
NORMAL SCHOOL NOTES

NORMAL SCHOOL NOTES
Friday afternoon the children of
the Model School enjoyed the usual
movie show. Three reels Of edu-
cational films were shown. These
pictures are, very interesting and at
the same time instructive.
A large number of students enjoy
ed toboggan and skiing party, Fri
day afternoon, at the close of school.
These outings are very healthful and
enjoyable.
Saturday morning the girls Of the
Dormitory went on a hike. Mr.
Mueller lead the expedition through
the hills and valleys north Of the
Normal School. From now on, a
hike of this kind will be enjoyed ev-
cry Saturday morning, beginning at
ten o'clock.
Mrs. T. A. Olsen, addressed the As
sembly on Friday morning. She chose
as her subject, "Cluttered Minds,
and enlivened her theme with wealth
of original and humorous illustra-
tions.
That story telling can be consider
ed an artistic accomplishment was
evidenced Tuesday at Assembly by
the charming and entertaining man.
ner in which the Misses Olive Turbett,
Frances Stevenson, Olivia Beau and
Lila Bradley, members of the class
in Primary Methods each presented
story for children.
Mr.. George E. Mueller lead hike
by the Boy Scouts on the afternoon of
the twenty-frst, leaving the Normal
at four o'clock. The particular OBJ
jective was rabbit hunt. Supper
was cooked and eaten in the open air.
The student Y. w. c. A. held their
initiation of new members at the reg
ular meeting on Wednesday after
noon in the Association Room. More
than forty new members participat-
ed in the simple candle ceremony
which symbolizes the giving up of self
in the service of others. The Presi-
dent, Miss Ruth Halfpenny, presided;
while the charge to the new members
and a brief talk were given by Mrs.
Perkett. Miss Halfpenny welcomed
the new members and Miss Ruth Lee
gave the response. The Y. w. C. A.
will hold their annual Membership
Banquet soon.
An evening brimful of entertain
ment and pleasure was that Of Friday,
when the All-School Party held sway
in the gymnasium. A grand march
dignified and stately minuet, and
other dancing for which music was
furnished by an orchestra, furnished
part of the evenings entertainment.
Various stunts in which the guests
were the participants, were made
possible through the ingenious eff
forts of Messrs. Davis and Mueller.
Frappe was served by the Freshmen
end Junior girls. The many quaint
old fashioned costumes worn by the
young ladies with powdered hair lent
a truly colonial atmosphere to the
party. Much credit for the success
of the party is due to Miss Cantwell,
the chairman of the social committee.
The Sunday afternoon music hour
was given last Sunday afternoon by
the Normal school in the High School
Auditorium. Mrs. Amy NJ. Simp-
son, of the Music Department arrang-
ed the program and directed the work
of the Orchestra and Glee Club. In
addition to numbers by these organ
izations, there was a violin solo by
Miss Veronica Wienecke, a reading
by Miss Dorothy Schroer; trio by
Miss Emily Martin, violin, Mrs. Simp-
son, cello, and saxophone, Mr.. George
E. Mueller; and two vocal solos by
Miss Reishus. The Normal school
is grateful to Miss Reishus for her
gracious assistance. This varied
and well rendered program was heart
lily applauded by large and appre-
ciative audience.
The Vestalian Literary Society met
Thursday evening in the club rooms.
The program included the following
numbers: Reading by Wanda Reetz;
piano solo by Frances Stevenson; Re-
citation by Cleo Hartman; Duet by
Misses Ella Smith and Antonia Klebe;
Critics report by Miss Soland.
The Annual Patriotic program of
the Model School was held in the
Gymnasium Monday morning at 1915
O'Clock. 1t included contributions
by each of the grades, varying from
an effective flag drill, thru Patriotic
Songs and Recitations to very de-
lightful little Operetta, '"The Origin
Of the Flag, by the children Of
Grades I, II, ~ and ". Another
number deserving of commendation
was that by the Eighth grade boys
who presented "reminiscences from
the Life of Lincoln. They compiled
their contribution from original
sources and combined it into an ef-
fective unit. Among others who as
sisted in preparing the program cred
it is due to Miss Myrtle Zimmerman,