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THE NORMAL ST AR Published Weekly Durinc the School Year by the Students of the Southwest T exaa State Normal College

Vol. 8.

This Article"is merely to remind the student body that Athle~ic!s Arc necessary to every school, and in order to have a winning t,eam of any kind th~ student body musti support the team. ThP. majority do not seem to realize that at the present time there is a football team connected with the school, and that every aftm:-­iloon thirty or forty huskic~, under the able direption of Coacl1 Stmhan, are wm•king hard to make a name for the school. Coach Strahan knows football a.nd. is giving them the real stuff. He and his huskies are worthy of our support,.

The team has playf'd two games and from the interest shown not over a third of the students kaow who those games were with. How many st,udents know that the Normal no IOnger plays Academie football but is breaking into the college class?

The te.am )ha.s demonstrat~<l 011

tw-0 occasions that it could fi~d1t 11.nd~ht hti~rrd. Holding s11ch schools as A. & M. College and Southwest,erh Universitv to srn;:i ll scores is cerfain1y to the cred1t of

~ --- the team. '.ljhe question is not what can the team do, but what will the student body do to help them win. wm the team ha re to fight through the seascm a.lone or will they ha:ve a few ''yells'· to boost them? : ·

Friday the first game will be played on NormRl field. It you e<ome, don't just fi]l up RP:ace, but make 1a noise-let the team know you are behin m and hefoi.ng tfiem on ev own. With a fighting team, a fig-hting coach, and a :fighting bunch of rooters .nothing C'an preven t a successful season. __ ....,..,_,._ ____ _

THE BAND

One of the new f eat.ures of student activities in Southwest Texas State Normal this year is the organization of the Normal Band. There are at present eighteen members and arrange­ment.s have been made for a set of high-class instruments which . will soon be on hand ; in fact, six of them are alre1ady here. That the outlook is very promising for a first-class band is shown: by the fact ·that enthusiasm and interest are high, not only among thi0se students who 1are to play in the band, but among all others as well. The instrumentation con­sists of 4 Bb Cornets, 3 Bb Tenod Slide Trombones, 1 Bb Baritone,

SAN MARCOS, 'rEXAS, SNrURDAY, OCT., 18, 1919

THE LYCEUM COURSE

After three weeks of grind, Normal Students will welcome the first of the season's Lyeeum numbers, whieh comes to us on November 8th. The four numbers ~nanged ·by the committee, off e1· a splendid variety of musie and drama, to whic.h we can look f'Jr ward with pleasure. The evening of Nov~mber 8th will be given to '

1 The Little Playhouse Company'' and their repertoire of one act plays. 'I:he company b1·in.w~ with jt, e~ceJlentl professional talent, and their own special scenery. 0ne week later--N ovem ber lfi-­comes Tome Skeyhill-r.oklier. speaker, poet. His. lecture promises a thrilling evenin~ wl1en we shrall see wa,r thru the eyes of a poet. His marvelous adventures and miraculous deliverance from it all, entitle him to speak with authority on recent events. Tom Skeyhill was ia meml;>er of the Bth Australian Infantry Battalion, Anzac Division.

December 15th is the next datP., on which occnsinn the .M e.tronoH~ tan Singers entertiain us. 'Tlrn troupe consists ,of a quartette and an accompanist and offers ·a dr­lightful program of ol.'latorio and operatic numbers.

T h e instrumental progj·am comes on January 12th. The Howard Quintet is made un of a violin soloist, a cello soloist, an cbligato violin, 1a flute soloi'lt, and a pianist. These perform~rs are eminent musicians who offer nnisic fo,. every one. and nromi1~e a varied progri~m that shall long be remembered.

This winter schedule of enter­tajnment deser.ves the loyal ~U"f:J­port of school a.nd town. TJH•re may be a fifth number, dependin~ en circumstances, the chai·acter and diate of the occasion to be an­nounced later.

1 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 2 Bb Clarionets, 3 Mellophones, 1 Eb Alto, 1 Bb Bass, 1 Bass Drum 1and 1· Snare Drum.

Other instruments will be added a.s ·the situat,ion demands. One unit credit will be given to tho=-e players who do the work satisfar.­torily . __ ,._...,...._ __ ._..

THE ORCHESTRA

We do have an orchestra. It is quite young yet, but mea.ns t,o grow. It has much enthusiasm, also nine violins, 1also nine y;oung ladies, and 1a pianoist. Prayers have been offered for a bass violin and someone to play it.

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STUDENT WELFARE COMMITTEE

The most important atudent r.«tivity in the school is the . .;tu­dent 's Welfare Committee. This committee is composed of one representative from each of the six classes. The function of 1hiH committee is to represent the r:~u­dent body in all matters perta.i.n­ing to the welfare of the student. body and the school. The com .. mittee confers with the President or with the proper Faeulty Com­mittee on any matters that the students desire information on or that they wish to complain of.

The student welfare committee ~hall have a voice in the appor­tfonment and expenditure o! t~he hJanket tax fund and shall also audit the books of this fm;d. TMs is a representative body and is an expression of demof.. racy in the · Normal. The student bt~dy, knowing of this representa­tion, feels and acts with 1a gre:it­er spirit of partnership and c·on-8r:quentJ y takes a greater interest i•., th~ affairs of: the Norm:' l. Above all things, democracy and lendel'ship should be gained frorn a college career, and certainly these values are taught by tl'e cx:imp]e of the Students Wel­f:rre Committee.

The following are the class :represent.a.tives Mmprising this committee = College Seniors, Miss "XeJlie McPherson; Colleg-e Juniors l\!is.q Mae Trevitt; Seniors, J\Tr. Richard Hays; Juniors, Mr. W. J. Hodson; S'ophomores, Mr. Ro­land Boerner; Freshmen, Mr. Thomas Mobley.

FACULTY REOEPT1ION

On Saturday night, Octoller 4, t11e Faculty gave their iannnal re­ception to the student body on tl1e campus near the south en­trance to the main build~ng.

One of the interestfog featm.··~~; of the evening was an impromptu p1ageant, given by a group oi students under the direction of Mr. Sholts. In the pnge:rnt, Youth leads in blind and fet­tered '' Civilizatfon'' and appeal~ to ''Columbia'' for aid. Cobm· bia selects from her retinue "School'' to aid Civilization. School calls in her followers, Art :Music, Domestic Science·, Physi­cal Education, Science, and Educa­tion. They remove the fetter~ and blindfold from Civilization. Civilization t1hen offers Youth to Columbia, who in turn give~ Youth to School. The pageant

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BLANKET TAX

For the benefit of new student~· some of whom as yet do not un .. derstand th~ meaning of th~ JiJnnket tax and why it was ra;sed, this ,iarticle has been ask· ed to be printed. ·

The blanket tax~ l'.Ptlder the oJ d system, consisted of the student's. paying $1.00 per term n.nti in re­turn receiving free admission t0> all athlethic ga.mes, Lyceum Co11.rses, and the Normal Sbr~ the weekly paper. 'rhis year it bnd become almost a necessity that the blanket tax be raised on &ecount of this school's taking up eollege standards in all activities, because of the increase in cost of Lyceum Courses, the increase in cost of pa.per and becau~e of a new 1addition to school activi .. tit·s, the weekly picture shows to be given in the Education Build .. iug. Athletics cost more thi~ yP.ar because we are playing col .. lege games. These are the rea­sons for the meeting last "\Ved .. nilRday morning and the passm~·e lly the student body of the in .. c1·ease of' one cioU.a.r per- term. :

This year the st;udents will re­eeive in return for their blanket tax free admission to all athletie g·a.mes, the Lyceum Course~, pfo­ture shows, iand a free copy oe the Normal Star every week, and we hope that by next yem· the Pedagog will be included but it is not this year.

The student body is enjoying­more privileges from the blan~rP.t tax than most schools are and in pnssing the blanket tax the stn­dent body took a wise and help­fn l course, and they will 11e amply repaid for the little amount expended.

was well planned and was en-. joyed by all.

Delightful punch wias served by the faculty's charming host-. esses. In a most pleasant hour­of conversation many old a.e-. quaintances were renewed and. ne,\·. ones formed. ., __ .....,,...,..___ .

LIBERTY CHORUS

The Liberty Chorus is flourish .. ing this year. The chie:fl assets are:

:Miss Butler (director), Mrs. CrowelI (a.ccompanist), and thirty-five members. W~ are stlldying some of Shubert 'q

:Waltzes and college .songs of the lighter vein. Its lots of fun as well as profit. Basses and Ten()rs are much lionized~ .-.... . ~~

.. The Normal Star

EXECUTIVE STAFF

Ralph J. Watkins ......... Editor l\i. I.1. Shepherd .... Business Mgr.

FACULTY COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATIONS

Prof. vV. I. -Woodson, Chairman Mrs. Lillie T. Shaver Prof. H. A. Nelson, Auditor

Entered as second-class matter~ March' 14, 1911, at the post office at San l\'Iarcos, Texas, under the Act of March 3, 1879.

Address all communication:;;; for the Star to the Editor, or leave same in the Star box at the Ex­change. To insure early publica­tion all communications should be in the Star box by S1aturday afternoon preceding the week of publication.

Address all matters relating tt.1

business to the Business Manager. For 1advertising rat.es see the

Business Manager.

The Star is your paper. It h the medium of expression for the student body 1and its aim is to reflect the best that is in the student body. .we want you to feel this and help us . makl3 it representative of the school. If :you have something worth sha:r­ing with us, be it prose, poefry, jokes, ·Or what not, address it to the Tditor anr1 drop it, in the Star box near the Exchange. The suc­CBSS of this paper depends upvn the attitude and co-operatfon of the student l,ody. Lets all get together and make it the biggf>st, livliest, and ·best ever!

Will you help 1 Sure you will ! ~am es.

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Thicks'' ~

Lets sing the ''Alma Mater'' once more.

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si.ncere appreciation of the hearty co-operation ~hown by the student 11(1dy in getting out this issue. "\Ve started late and had it not. been for your response this issue would not hllve been possible. May your tribe 1.ncrease !

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If the weather\ continues as fa.vorwble 1as it has been for the past week, then the ''Fish·' surely ought to have a "big ~oeial year."

"" ... We want your help! WrHe a

good story ;· try your hand a~ poetry. You may be a genius and don't realize it. T.he Star gives you a chance to discover yourself.

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i' Where are the "Fiery Tops•:·1

THE NORMAL STAR AWWW --··-

THE CO?illlERCLU.

DEPARTFIIENT

Education shouTd fit one to cka~ . with life's problems. The trend in education is to stre~s those things in school that really function in the practicial life t.hat tl1e student will lead. As an ex.­pression of this trend in educa­tion, the Department of Business Administration was established in t11e Normal. It iaims are to pre­pare teachers to organize and conduct Commercial Departments in high schools and to offAr the opportunity to all vvho desire it, to 1acquire some business -train- · ing in connection with thei.r other work. A knowledge of ac­counts is a valuable asset to any person, and is ·('ertainly necessary Lr students who expect to do •administrative work in our pulJ­Jfo schools. Mr. Chamberlain and l\Ess Kerchner are doing a big work in this department.

THE WEATHER

In view of the 1alarming condi­tion of the weather, the Star suggestiS that the faculty con­ei-.ruct-not describe-an A.re, in order that our institution may not perish hi the impending fl 1od. Perhaps the ''Fish'' would prefer to swim, so no berths need be provided for them. In view of the scarcity of dovAs it. is furthc'l' suggested that a eLay pigeon be provided by the Sophomore Clr.~~;. In case this voyage be~nmes · necessary the Star will continue to appear each Saturd:ay at noon. For information while on boacd call at the pilot,'s cabin.

THE COLLEGE SENIORS

T"he College Seniors, in spite 0f their small number, had a most enthusiastic meeting on the stair way of the Library Build­ing, Tuesd1ay, October 7th. Miss M:c·,Pherson, in a noble spirit, of self sacrifice, offered the presl­den cy to Mrs. Watkins, who, in turn, awarded her the offices of Vice-President, Secretary, 'rreas­urer and S'ergeant-a.t-Arms. The class was duly represented in the Students Council by Miss Mc­Pherson, with Mrs. Watkins as alternate.

Long live the C-0Uege Seniors.

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THE FRESHMAN CLASS

The Freshman Cliass met Tues· day, October 3, 1919 for the pur­pose of organizing. The follow­ing officers were elected: M ti,rtha Vi oodson, - President ; Herschel Hopson, Vice-President; Mattie Blanche Bryan,, Secretary and Treasurer; James Biggs, Ser­geant-at,-Arms. The Freshman Class is expecting ia. big social year.

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The Normal Exchange is y·our store. It is ope:mted for the ttc­comodation of the student body, by studentlJ.

Show your a.ppreciation by your _patronage. Visit the Exchange for your school supplies, kodak films, candy, stationery, stamps1

fountain pens, etc., etc. Any f'ng­gestions for improvement of the Exchange a.re most welcome. Re­member it's your YOUR STORE!

STUDENT IVIEETING

On Wednesdiay at the Cha!'Jel period, the student body met in the auditorium to discuss an in­crease in the blanket tax and 101ther student matters. The meet(. ing was presided over •by Rich­ard Hays. All the discussion wias in favor of the increase-as a matter of course-and the hal lot vote resulted in 214 for and 36 agairi.st the increase.

Richard Hays 1and Anna Wood­son were elected yelU leaders. With these excellent leaid:ers we ma.y expect te hear some real, live, peppy yells at our football

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D. W. Griffith is the Master Producer. His pictures always assure V{Orth while entertainment,

Oa the same program a comedy by the SIDNEY BROWN ~-CL--7 j2 ' {-,,. - >' < ;!;::,_)

We always appreciatB the patronage of the Normal stUdents. We are glad to have you come to . our shows and strive always to secure both picturts and stage 8Aows worth seeing.

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Here a little, there a little, Story, news, notWi, song or je~t, If you want ~ good school paper Each of you must do your be.st.

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COLLEGE JUNIOR NOTES

~st Friday, October 3, 19HJ,_ that august and solemn body 0f illustrious Normal Students, who hy dent ·of diligent applicatlcn, have iattained the right, to he called College Juniors, ~onvened in Room 1 of the Education Building for the . purpose of sc~ lel•Hng the necessary officers 0f sueh a body.

After due consideration, the Honorable Sam Wood Gardner was selected to guide over our destinies thru the perils of t,h e en!:.uing year. He will have an able assistant in Miss Marv Brown, who will occupy the chair ir. case of unavoidable absences on his part. One who was espec­fo.~ly fitted for the double bmden of Secretary-Treasurer was found in Brother 0. C. Rode, for he is a ''solid and substanti.al man .. ' ' - -one whom we can trust not to spend too freely of the enol'mous funds which are sure to fill e'Xr coffers. As representative on the Student Welfare Committee, ·we had chosen one who wias well aequainted with interviewing the President, Dean,. and Faculty, Y5z; Robert E. Shelton, our nClble caf)tain of the Normal football team. However, the new ruling <'-f the school wiU prevent his serving on the committee, con­sequently Miss Mae Trevitt, the girl who came all the way from :vflsconsin to be with our gr1."'at CIBSS, Was chosen to flll the ahoYe mentioned office.. To preserve t1rn honor and dignity of our ctass, and to prevent anY1 possible in~rusions, Miss Jones Walton was electled Sergeant-at-!Arms.

Last, but not least, come the two members of the class, Dob­bins, John H., and Smith, Rufm; A., who at present. not being burdened; with official duties have very little else tlo do,other than to "rush" the !!i.rls. Now don't crowd girls. Offices will he created for these two members as soon 1as positions suitable to their dispositions can be disc~v­ered.

And, by the way-We v<.it,ed unanimously for the motion to increase the so called ''blanket tax'' from one to two dolliars per term. -One of Thi;:im.

SENIOB MEETINQ

On Friday, Oct~ber 3rd, the Senior Class met in the Educa­tion Building for the purpose of effecting an organization and se­lecting officers. There was a keen interest taken in the proceedhigs and much enthusiasm displayed in the selection of the· following Qfficers: President, Ralph J. Wat­kins; Vice-presiden~, Janie Hop­kins; Secretary, Anna Woodson; Treasurer, Anna Garrison.

Richard Biays Wai elected to rerresent the class on the Student ·welfare Committee, with Irma Roberts as alternate. Thert~ fol-

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] ovv ed much discussion on 1chool niatteri. The seniors are aware of ·bteir responsibilities i:a a.11 school m~tters and are determined that they shall make this year one of Hie most preductive and glorious in all the school's history. Senior meetings a.re very unhealthy for '' moss-110.cks. '' They are pro­gre~sives. They believe in loyalty and one hundred per cent A mer-icanism. More power to them.. .J

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SOPHOitI:ORE FACTS AND ANCIES

.According to present indica­tions, the Sophomore Cla~s pro­mises to be one of the stronge~t and .most efficient classes in the Normal. This conclusion has been drawn from the number of stu­d.ents who are S'ophs., and by the large attendance at the two meetings that have been held.

The following have been elect­ed cl ass officers : Donald ·Hamil­ton, President; Miss Fleming, '

7 foe-President ; A. L. Smith, See­rE'tary; 0. P. Lockhart, Tea ... :ur­er; G. Whitehead, Sergeant-at­Arms, R. R. Boerner, Student "\Yelfare Commit1tee; Miss Trula. Griffin, Alternate.

:With these officers and the Fupport of the class as a whole~ we expect to iachieve things here­to-fore unheard of in Sophomore history. We propose to esta.hH~h a 1~ecord this year ti0 which we can point back with pride, in yrars to come.

R.R. B.

JUNIOR CLASS REPORT

On October 3, 19191 the .Junior Class met in R.oom 32 of t'.1e Science Building for the purpose of going into organization. Tbe following officers were elected ; President, Frank McGee; Vice­President, Mabel Morris; Secre--. tary, Henrietta iRoberts; T.reas­rtrer, Fred Crowell; Sergeant-at­A-rrns, Roger Storey; Students vY tlfare Council, Walter Hodscm; Alternate, Laura Kone; Commit­tee for motto, flowers, and colo1·s, Chairman, Non Douglas l\fc­Gaughy, Laura Kone, Alfred Ivey, and M~rtin Shepp31rd.

The Junior Class of 1919-20 is one of the largest classes in the school, 'being made up of more than a hundred students. "Every Junior is alwiays willing to work, and if there is a hard problem to he solved, or task to be done,

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call on al Junior. You cannot stop ia Junior any­

where on Normal Hill and talk to him for five minutes without knowing that he is a. Junior, for the truth of the matter is, we are iall proud for you to know ·we are Juniors. We have a fine red-headed President who is full of pep and always ready to push his class forward for anything that is good and right. .As a. cfoss that is organized and works together, as we do, you may

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