isa-normaladvance-1914-00129

Description:	THE NORMAL ADVANCE129When all had registered, games were played and thoroughly enjoyed, especially by the guests of honor, until the signal was given to pass into the literary room where a long table groaned beneath its load of delectable dainties. The company, with Mr. Parsons at the head, and Mr. Sandison at the foot of the table, did full justice to the delicious picnic supper of sand¬ wiches, olives, Saratoga chips, and cake. Ice cold punch was served from a side table. Quips and jests prolonged the feasting beyond the usual hour for lights out, but no one re¬ gretted that fact nor failed to sleep better for the laughter occasioned by some of the after- dinner speeches.It is with great pleasure that we announce the fact that Mr. Parsons and Mr. Sandison were among the first to arrive and the last to leave, and seemed to be having a good time every minute of the evening, as well as helping the rest to enjoy the affair. Indeed President Parsons confesses writing to Mrs. Parsons that he hadnt had such a good time since he was a boy, and had quite forgotten that he could play like that. He says we may surely look for him next time.The Social Committee would like very much to make the College Course party for the spring term a picnic and a word or two here might not be out of place. Last year it was tried and proved very successful for those who went, but the attendance wTas small. Cant wre get to¬ gether early this spring and have a real picnic that will show the rest of the folks what a pic¬ nic should be, as we have already shown them what a class meeting should be. Think it over, and be ready when the first business meeting is called next term.JUNIORS.Early in the term the Juniors met and or¬ ganized by electing a strong, energetic corps of officers. This meeting of January 8th was fol¬ lowed by one on the 13th. At this meeting strong school spirit mingled with class spiritwas manifest, while the class showed a deter¬ mination to make itself felt as a factor in the school. This spirit- was intensified and made permanent by the many sharp and pointed re¬ marks made by different members. Several of the girls made talks which reflected credit to the excellent organization which they had brought about at the previous meeting. They expressed a determination to keep up with the spirit of the school and to support the school athletics. Every boy present put his hand to the plow, then and there pledging himself to the spirit of his class.There are about one hundred thirty members in the class and at this meeting it was manifest that they as a body had awakened to the fact that I. S. N. has more for them than mere facts and figures. They realize and appreciate the \alue and power which comes from knowledge for knowledges sake, but they feel and know that that power must lie dormant without the initiative to make it felt wherever they may be. The power to apply this strength which knowl¬ edge gives cannot be found between the cover¬ lids of books, it is found by meeting and facing the wTorld, by seeing and talking to others. Greater personality comes with and is a part of social events properly directed, with it comes the ability to meet and be met without being a bore. There was a desire to possess the ability to look a man in the eye and while speaking on themes of common interest feel that a foeman worthy of the steel had been met. All desired to grow and be the match for any job which the world may offer at the close of these happy school days (if wTe make them so).Filled with this desire for life and life more abundant, the class elected a social committee composed of Misses Shaper, Ferguson and Mr. Pickett. Stephenson was appointed class editor Misses Brewrer, Davis and Taggart were ap¬ pointed to arrange a program for the next meet¬ ing, which was set for the afternoon of Janu¬ ary 22.
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Collection:	Indiana State University Archives

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