The Oriole, April 1923

There is no secret of success but work. THE ORIOLE Curiosity is the beginning of useful knowledge. Vol. 2-No. 8 APRIL, 1923 Published Monthly by Students of the Maryland State Normal School, Towson. Md. MR. HOLLOWAY VISITS NORMAL. I am here today to speak about the 'Professional Spirit' a teacher should have. I have so much to say in twenty-five minutes that I feel sure I shall miss something. If I talk too slow raise your right hand ; if I talk too fast raise, both hands,” said Mr. Holloway, to whom we give a great deal of credit for such an arousing, interesting talk. Mr. Holloway started discussing school law in regard to certificates. One would have thought he was a locomotive by the speed he was going. Normal students were wide awake, as tfiey always are, and two hands from several of the students could he seen towering above the heads of others. He grouped his ideas of professional spirit under ten large headings. First, is the importance of the preparation and training of the teacher. A teacher cannot teach what he himself does not know. He must know more than his students and must know how to apply his education. Second, a teacher must have an ambition for professional growth and improvement. There are three well known ways of doing this; one by use of professional books and journals; another by attending teachers’ meetings at which he must make contributions; and last, but not least, a good “brush up” by attending summer school. Third, loyalty to others in service should be one of the attributes of every teacher, This can be taken care of through co-operation. A teacher must be able and willing to co-operate with superintendents and other educators in formulating and carrying out a progressive program for the reorganization and advancement of education. Fourth, a teacher must have an open minded attitude toward the supervisor. Every teacher must feel that the supervisor is his closest professional friend and advisor. Criticism on the part of the supervisor is done for the benefit of the teadher and he should take it as such. Fifth, a teacher must do constructive work. Think out things best suited for seat work, parent-teacher meetings or whatever your profession demands. Sixth, a teacher must exercise leadership. He should take active participation in the activities of the community and be willing and ready NORMAL GIRLS FUTURE. [Illustration] to help put over the difficult problems of the community. Seventh, a teacher must have a pleasing attitude toward patrons and fellow-citizens. A teacher should note carefully his actions in public. Possibly no one is criticized more than a teacher. Eighth, a teacher must have caur- age, — courage to put ills job across. He must make education like “Castoria,” so that children cry for it; like "chewing gum” so that it leaves a pleasant flavor and taste. Ninth, a teacher must have an interest in the welfare of children. He should consider children’s health as the greatest factor. One should not teach, if lie thinks pupils are machines. Children's minds are plastic and should be molded very carefully and by well-trained hands. Tenth, a teacher must be a good housekeeper. No one can be a teacher of the highest type unless lie follows the old adage, "A place for every thing and every thing in its place.” The spirit of the teacher means so much. The attitude with which one confronts one's task is the first measure of success. The teacher must give what he expects to get back. One cannot expect success where attitude of drudgery lurks; where interest and enthusiasm are lacking. There is an absolute necessity of whole-hearled service in the teaching profession. All teachers should be equipped with a passion for helpfulness. A true teacher should enter into his work fully and completely and should withhold nothing of interest, enthusiasm or effort in his desire to be helpful to his community. ADDIE M. MOORE, Sr, III. MISS TALL ATTENDS THE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D. C. On March 15th, Miss Tali received an invitation from Mrs. Herbert Hoover to join a conference group in Washington on Friday and Saturday, April 6th and 7th. This conference was called by Mrs. Hoover to discuss girls’ and women’s athletics. Mrs. Hoover is vice-president of The National Amateur Athletic Confederation of America, which is composed of most of the boys and girls’ organizations which include athletics in their program. A meeting has never been called before just to discuss all problems pertaining to girls and women. The following topics for sections of discussion will give an idea of the conference: Section 1. “Recognized Aims of Our Various Activities.” lead by Dr. Thomas D. Wood, Professor of Physical Education, Teachers’ College, Columbia University. Section II. — “The Means by which We Work; Play and Athletics for Women and Girls,” lead by Miss Margaret A. McKee, Director of Physical Education in the Public Schools of Dos Moines, Iowa, Section III.- "Limitations for Women and Girls in Athletics,” lead by Lida Lee Tall, Principal of the State Normal School, Towson, Md. Section IV. “Athletic Ideals and Standards.” lead by Miss Blanche M. Trilling, Professor of Physical Education, University of Wisconsin, Section V. “Standards and Tests for Athletic Achievement, Classification and Eligibility," lead by Ethel Perrin, Assistant Director of Health Education in the Public Schools of Detroit. Section VI. "Organization and Administration,” lead by Dr. William Burdick, Director Public Athletic League. Baltimore. Section VII. “Urgency of Our Future Co-operation,” lead by Mrs. Lou Henry Hoover. Section VIII. "Report of Committee on Future Co-operation and Organization.” The most important questions raised were these: Shall our girls and women be exploited for international athletic meets, such as the Olympic Games in Paris last year? Such fetes do not characterize the womanliness we stand for, and they show only individual accomplishment and not (Continued on Page 2 — Col. 2)