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THE RIMROCK ECHO Friday, December 15, 1939 Page Two THE RIMROCK ECHO Published by EASTERN MONTANA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL at Billings, Montana RIMROCK ECHO COMMITTEE—ADVANCED COMPOSITION CLASS Student News. Mary Worth Athletics Dale West Make-up Vivian Hall, Helen Essington, Emilie Nadler Circulation Elizabeth Hunter, Myrtle McCammon Reporters—Ruth Buckler, Martha Calvert, Bettye Cox, Dorothy Davis, Shirley Fuller, Hank Good, Dolly Johnson, Marilyn Laughlin, Dorothy Neal, Vivian Nielson, Nellie Reukauf, Doris Spisla, Betty June Worst. Adviser Mary J. Meek EDITORIALS -4300 , PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TO MEN Christmas comes again, with its age-old story of shepherds watching their flocks by night, of herald angels singing of peace on earth, and of wise men following a star to the birthplace of a king of peace. As these words are written, there seems to be little hope of peace on earth for many months to come. The thought of thousands of innocent people losing their lives and of beautiful cities being ruined by bombs arouses in the hearts of neutrals everywhere a violent hatred for war. Too often this feeling is accompanied by equally violent condemnation of the people who are fighting and engenders an attitude entirely out of harmony with the yuletide spirit, which stresses charity to the poor, care of the underprivileged, and a chance for all. It would be well if we could remember that the soldiers in the trenches and their women and children at home have in their hearts the same spirit of good will. There are instances in many wars of the past of enemy sol- diers fraternizing. on Christmas Eve under the influence of the spirit of good will so potent at this holy season. Wherever there is Christianity in the world, the spirit of Christmas will be remembered. THESE THIRD YEAR STUDENTS We have been accustomed to consider that when a student received a diploma from E. M. S. N. S. he had gained all the knowledge and infor- mation the college had to offer. But what about these third year students? We see them passing through the halls laden with books bearing strange titles. We see them passing from class with a quiet eagerness that be- speaks a new level \in the third dimension.\ These same students can be found in the library searching through books and magazines, consulting the Reader's Guides and studying as seriously and diligently as any undergraduates. You'll find them congregated in small groups about the college, earn- estly and enthusiastically discussing some new \field\ or \project.\ Apparently the compulsory drives of the first two years have been re- placed by a strong inner drive. Students are coming back for the third year because they realize that E. M. S. N. S. has always had a strong reserve and there is much to be gained, even after graduation. IS ••lauding enthusiastically and demanding several encores, even though n hour hap arrived, our students gave proof of their appreciation me Kryl Symphony orchestra, which was heard in the auditorium on November 30. Most of the students had never had the opportunity of seeing or hearing a symphony orchestra except of the local variety. It was a pleasant sur- prise to them to find the orchestra as good as it was. Fewer magicians and jugglers and more symphony orchestras would be an excellent idea. THE BEAUTY OF BROAD-MINDEDNESS What is more refreshing than an encounter with a broad-minded per- son? We are his avid listeners because he has that happy faculty of lending sympathy to our humblest idea. It is a rarity to observe absence of that petty prejudice which characterizes the narrow mind. To some, broad-mindedness denotes the \yes-man.\ Contemptuously narrow-minded, they belittle this admirable trait and term it \straddling the fence.\ Stubborn prejudice is the prime enemy of broad-mindedness. The fact that a braggadoccio individual \blares\ his opinion throughout the com- munity, refusing to retreat in favor of competitive reason, does not warrant a naive acceptance of his beliefs; it may be mere prejudice directing him. Broad-mindedness is usually unappreciated by the chronic debater. This type revels in opposition; his deepest desire is a mental conflict. But to the majority of us, because we are human, the companion possessed of a broader mentality is a solace. His own life is likewise brightened, because he can never be unduly perturbed by variations in the world's thinking. THE TEACHER'S INFLUENCE IN THE COMMUNITY The activities in the community of an alert, interested teacher are many and varied. Although some teachers confine their efforts to the schoolroom alone, they lose a golden opportunity by doing so. An under- standing between the school and the community is an advantage. The gap between the school and the home seems to be widening; this is especially true in cities. If the teacher has access to the pupil's home, she serves as a connecting link between the school and the home, for she will better understand the pupil and his needs; the parents will have a new interest in the problems of the school; and the child will respond to this new understanding. The pupil almost always reflects the attitude of the home toward the school and the teacher. There are many ways for the teacher to become a vital part of the community. Different communities offer different problems and oppor- tunities. In the small town there is more need for ability and talent, and participation of the teacher in town affairs is welcomed. She must never try to dictate or dominate, but have an attitude of helpfulness. By this cooperation she enriches her life also. By the exchange of ideas the teacher will acquire many new attitudes that will be valuable in her work, and her whole outlook on life will be broadened. In the rural or small town school a social always provides a place for entertainment and better acquaintance. The 4-H clubs offer chances to the teacher to do her part as a leader. Athletics promote interest in the community and awaken pride for the team and the school. The old-fash- ioned spelling bee is lots of fun for everyone, and many of the young people will improve their spelling when pitted against their parents. The debating and literary societies provide a common meeting ground for teachers, students and town folk alike. There is always the church. Here a teacher can really be of the greatest service. She can teach a class in Sunday school, help with the choir and with the entertainments, and join the various church societies. In this way she reaps rich benefits as well as helping those with whom she works. By participating in these different activities, the teacher becomes a lead- ing personality in the community. Many Elective Courses On Next Quarter's Program A great opportunity is open for music students to get valuable ex- perience in teaching at the Fratt school. At present, normal school girls take charge of most all the music there. Miss Nourse says an added feature this year is that each girl who is teaching has an under- study who will carry on the work the following quarter after the first girl leaves. These girls usually teach for one quarter. They go to the school every Monday and take charge of the music, and then have a conference once a week with Miss Nourse. Besides getting two credits for this, anyone with this experience finds it much easier to secure a good music position. The girls who are working this quarter are: Upper grades—Kather- ine Peterson, who is going to con- tinue next quarter, with Jessie Walker as her understudy; lower grades—Vivian Norris, whose un- derstudy is Clara Leis. DRAMA LOVERS GET CHANCE An interesting two-credit course for second year students during the winter quarter is the class in mod- ern drama, taught by Miss Meek. The class will study and discuss in class 12 different European plays adn will read six outside. There are occasional reports on current Broad- way plays. In the spring quarter both English and American plays are studied. The same text book is used for both quarters and the same plan of study is followed. WRITING IS INVITATIONAL A class in creative writing which gives third year credit will be •of- fered by Miss Meek next .quarter. Students who desire to enter are asked to see Miss Meek for permis- sion before registering. The class, which will meet from four to six on Thursdays, will do writing of all types. Each student may pursue the type which he pre- fers and one or two credits will be given according to the amount of work done. A conference period to suit his vacant time will be arranged for each member. STUDENTS ASSIST IN TESTING I. Q. OF SCHOOL CHILDREN Obtaining and recording the I. Q. of 4,000 children of Billings and vi- cinity has been the work of the psychological testing groups for the past eight years. The purpose of these tests is to find the correspond- ence of the child's mental age with his chronological age. The tests are not difficult to give. The examiners must be exceedingly unprejudiced and exact, and for this they must undergo a period of train- ing in the class in psychological testing. Terman and Merril revised tests are the forms being used. The actual testing is done outside of class. Discussion of problems is on Monday night of every week. The requirements for this course are three quarters of psychology, with a \B' average and a sincere interest in this field. Lillian Eldridge, candidate for graduation at Christmas, has been serving as special examiner for Dr. Hines in psychological testing dur- ing the fall quarter. She has been testing special cases from the va- rious Billings schools sent to her by Superintendent Gallagher. A. A. U. W. Offers Loans To Worthy Students For the worthy students who are in need of extra money the Billings branch of the American Association of University Women has a loan fund which at present is being admin- istered by Miss Meek. She wishes to inform the girls of the normal school that there is money available at the small interest rate of three per cent. The student must begin to pay back the loan money when she starts earning money. At the present there are no nor- mal school girls borrowing money. Therefore, girls wishing to borrow any amount up to $100 should see Miss Meek. There are only two requirements made of the borrower. Her grades must be average, as a promise of success, and she must promise to pay the loan in full before she marries. Teachers' Hobbies Show Varied Tastes \Stevie\ Collects Dolls Hobbies seem to flourish among the faculty of E. M. S. N. S. as was discovered by an inquiring reporter from the Echo. One of the most in- teresting hobbies is Miss Stevenson's collection of dolls. She said, when interviewed, that she had had the idea in mind a long time, but had not done anything with it until Miss Meek took the initiative by sending dolls back to her from Europe in the spring of 1938. Now her collection has grown until she has about 50 dolls, representing Portugal, Monaco, Sorrento, Bavaria, Spain, Germany, Italy, France, Hol- land, Czechslovakia, Scotland, South America, Mexico, Hawaii and Rus- sia. She has an Indian doll, one from a French province, and even a doll from Bali. All these have authentic costumes executed in the finest of workmanship. The value of her col- lection now is about $250 or $300. The dolls were exhibited at a Y. W. C. A. fellowship dinner in No- vember, and at the A. A. U. W. luncheon last Saturday. Miss Stevenson suggested that if a locked case could be provided, she would bring her dolls to school and exhibit them. Let's try to do some- thing about a museum case ! Miss Dewey Turns Artist Photography is Miss Dewey's hobby. She takes beautiful pictures with an inexpensive box camera. Miss Dewey is very modest, for she says that it is just luck that the pic- tures turn out so well. She has the pictures enlarged and then she tints them with gorgeous colors. She uses a German colored pencil together with her own original method. Her pictures, when finished, are beauti- ml, natural pictures with harmoni- ous, life-like coloring. She is espe- cially fond of pictures of trees. While in Vermont and New Hamp- shire last summer, she took some pictures of birch and elm trees. She nas tinted some of them, and during her leisure moments is finishing the others. She also has some pictures of trees on the rimrocks. Miss Dewey makes her own Christ- mas cards, using one of her pictures appropriate to the season, and tint- ing them. Last year she used a pic- ture of the canal taken from the bridge at the normal school. Dr. Cooper Likes Chickens A visitor at Dr. Vernom Cooper's residence on the upper Rimrock road comes to the conclusion that Dr. Cooper, with modern equipment and a nankering for \friers has turned a hobby into a small in- dustry. Last April, Dr. Cooper constructed a brooder house of the latest design, installed modern equipment, and then ordered a batch of baby chicks, Rhode Island Reds and White Leg- horns, to take up residence in the new abode. The chickens grew. Dr. and Mrs. Cooper disposed of many of the Rhode Island Reds for \friers but wnen late summer came and the brooder house was overflowing, Dr. Cooper set about building a new home for his flock of 96 hens. This new building is 20 feet by 30 feet, electrically lighted, ventilated and insulated. Forty-below weather snould find Dr. Cooper's chickens \sitting pretty.\ When the house was completed, all the doctor's powers of persua- sion were required to lure the 96 hens into their new quarters, \be- cause,\ he explained, \chickens are such creatures of habit, and they can't read.\ MR. STUBER SHOWS PICTURES On last Wednesday night Mr. Stu- ber was a guest at the monthly meeting of the Shepherd Parent- Teacher meeting, where he showed a film of the work of the navy and a longer one called \And the Land of the Free,\ which portrays the vast resources of the U. S. A. The film is a popular one, much in demand by schools and clubs. Mr. Stuber visited the Parent- Teacher association at the Allendale school Friday night, where he pre- sented motion and sound pictures of the navy and others of a similar nature. Arrangements for this meeting were made with Miss Clara Leis, '38, the teacher of the school. E. M. S. N. S. Teachers Plan Christmas Vacations Several to Leave Billings Mr. and Mrs. William Hoheisel will spend a few days of their Christmas vacation in Billings, also a few days in the mountains, if weather permits, in order that Mr. Hoheisel may collect speciment for his geology courses. Miss Martha Dewey will remain in Billings for the Christmas season, and she expects to have as her guest Miss Freddie Harbaugh from Men- dota, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Kieth Manion and daughter will spend the Christmas holidays at the home of Mrs. Man- ion's parents at Belt, Montana. Miss Meek plans to leave on Christmas night for Aberdeen, South Dakota, where she will visit friends until New Years night. Miss Meek taught for many years in the North- ern State Teachers college in Ab- erdeen. Miss Pauline Rich and her mother, who has been with her since No- vember, will spend the Christmas vacation with the family of her brother, Arnold Rich, in Denver. Mr. and Mrs. Foote will have all of their children and grandchildren home for the Christmas season. Leon, his wife and daughter will be here from Laurel, where he is teaching. Marjorie and her husband, who teaches in Napa, California, will journey home. Don, with his wife and three children, will return from Glasgow, where he is teaching. Appear on Program At Christmas Luncheon Miss Marjorie Stevenson and Miss Mary Meek participated in the Christmas program of the American Association of University Women at the monthly luncheon held at the Commercial club last Saturday. Miss Meek presented a talk on \Christmas Customs in Various Lands\ and she was dressed in a French peasant costume. A trio composed of Miss Steven- son, Mrs. Nelle Porter Griffith, and Miss Jeanette Clark sang Christmas carols. Miss Stevenson was dressed in a Dutch boy's costume. All who took part in the program were dressed in bright costumes repre- senting many lands. Appearing in the same program, Miss Pauline Rich presented an ex- cellent review of the outstanding fiction of the year. Among the novels she sketched were \Grapes of Wrath\ by John Steinbeck, \The Web and the Rock\ by Thomas Wolf; \Escape\ by Ethel Vance, and \Christmas Holiday\ by Somerset Maugham. Miss Rich discussed the same list of books at the E. chapter of P. E. 0. last week. Mr. Hoheisel gave a speech before a high school group of the First Baptist church, Sunday evening, No- vember 26. His subject was \Geology and Its Relation to Life Habits.\ Dr. Hines spoke before the Hunt- ley Project local of the M. E. A. last Tuesday evening on the subject: \Normal Behavior and Its Varia- tions.\ The date of the meeting was moved up from Monday night in order to make it possible for Dr. Hines to appear. Pictures of Germany and Holland were shown by Miss Meek at the Shiloh P. T. A. meeting on the eve- ning of December 5. Miss Dewey gave a description of her Carribean cruise which she took this summer at the regular meeting of the Woman's club, Monday after- noon, November 20. Dr. McMullen Organizes Mixed Chorus for Students Wednesday, December 6, a group of students met with Dr. McMullen for the purpose of organizing a mixed chorus. There was a fine turnout, and, according to Dr. Mc- Mullen, it will be offered for credit during the winter quarter if it proves worth-while. Between now and Christmas the chorus will meet twice a week and sing Christmas carols. LET'S HAVE MORE LIKE THIS
