New Britain herald., 1930-06-16
Classes From 1867 to 1929 Represented at Gather ing-Girls of 1880 Pres ent as Guests-Principal Welte Speaks On Pur- pose of Forming Group.

\ permanent aIumnae assocIau0n ot the New Brltan State Normal school was formed Saturday after noon at q largely attended and en- thusiastic meeting held n the school auditorium More than 6oo ot d roral registration Of ES3 members. repre- sentng classes ranging from lSf7 to 1929, were ln attendlrCe. The mem- hers of this years graduating class were the guests Of the meeting
 Miss Anne Murnane. president of the temporary association which Ua5 organized year ago by members of the class of 1923, under the direction and guidance ot the late Dr Marcus White. presided at the meeting.
 The following were named officers of the permenant association: Presi- dent. Mrs Marcus White ot this city: vice president, Mss Viola Neinke Of MerIden, recording secretary Mss Rosemary sheehy of Bristol, treas urer, Mrs Camp Of Hartford. cor responding secretary Mss F=l=n Phelsn of Waterbury
 The first of11clal acr Of t-s orzeai- zatlon was taken when r v5= rc-ed 10 place the photograph Of -h- late Dr, White n I place Of prominence on the walls Of the school
 An interesting and varied program was carrled ou- for the 7r-=--7 lr- ment Of the rrospecr1va members Following short -n-rodGc-orv re- marks by the chairman. the drama tie club of the Normal school un6e~ the dlrecron ot 1Iler t-r- H. War field. 2 n =rlber or -s-t.L- ". gave zn ar-l~--. Ht.on c. Marie Josephine play "TvIE ot Thorn
 The Glee club un6r. ra- d.r=Ctton Of Mss L Ethel Prlor followed -hIs part ot the program with rha s.nE- ing Of a group Of songs which were tavorably received by the audience.
 The address Of the afternoon vas delivered by Dr Herbert D. Welre. principal of rhe school Taking for hls theme The Function Of an Alumnae Association at the Normal School Dr. WeMe outlined certain principles fundamental il the de- Ne'opment Of such an association lie pointed out that the ultimate sue cess Of an educational tnstlrIrion IS 10 be measured iy the degree of suc- cess attained tE is graduates.
 In the development Of an active alImaae association # is well 10 keep h mind, said pr. WeIre. that such IT association ls 2 fundamental part Of the organization ot an institution 'e activities, and as such should be fully informed of the' institution policies and developments, ConrIru. ing further. he stated, that ar alumnae association exists primarll, for the general welfare ot the in. stltutlon with which ir IS connected and should be actively engaged F the promotion Of certain clearly Ge. fined obJectlves.
 In closing Dr Welte lrdlcatec some Of the developments that nal be looked for in the future of tht Normal school.
 After the business session n-ea7. bers ln attendance at the meetln: adjourned to the inner court wher, they were served refreshments. As sfstlng ln this phase ot the program were Miss Harriet B. Humason. Ms Mary Tormay, Miss Belle ". Hama Mss Olive Whitman. Miss Rosemar, sheehy and Mss Alice Murphy.
 During the afternoon and earl evening the normal school building and dormltory were opened for h inspection Of the visiting members.