Second Semester Is Here COLLEGE TIMES Make A Good Start State Teachers College, Lock H a v e n , P e n n a . VOL. VII.—No. 9. DRAMATIC CLUB TO GIVE NOVEL PLAY Cast Begins Practice for Outward Bound Outward Bound, by Sutton Vane, is the play which the Dramatic Club has chosen for its annual production. The cast for the play has been selected, and rehearsals will start regularly in the near future. The climax of this extraordinary play provides the sort of thrill that comes but once in a theatrical season. A strange company of shipmates, mystified by a vaguely oppressive feeling of unreaPty end uncertainty, suddenly discover that every last one of them is dead. Their ship, unmanned and without lights, is gliding noiselessly across the River Styx, and one of the characters in terror asks the sole attendant whether they are bound for Heaven or Hell. Outward Bound is the current dramatic sensation of both London and New York. It is said that its philosophy will provoke violent controversy, but its dramatic appeal will be universal. The play is to be given under the direct'on of Miss Mabel L. Arey, the Dramatic Club Advisor, and will be given about the middle of February. The cast is as follows: Scrubby Theodore Bray Ann Evelyn Bcsworth Henry George McMullen Mr. Prior Richard Parsons Mrs. Clivenden-Banks, Doris Mattern Rev. William Duke . . Lloyd Plummer Mrs. Midget Sylvia Sykes Mr. Lengley Earl Smith Rev. Frank Thompson, Theodore Robb Why "Praeco?" What does the name of the yearbook mean? Does it have any significance? Is there really any meaning to the name? Of course there is and some of these seniors ought to be ashamed of themselves for not knowing its significance! In 1913, when the first yearbook was published, there was a great discussion over the problem of a name. The faculty was asked for ideas and finally "Praeco," a suggestion from Mr. Gage, was adopted. The meaning of the name is this: the word comes from the latin praeco, praeconis —a herald, an announcer. And so, sixteen years ago, the "Praeco" was adopted as the "herald" of this College.. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1929 THE BUSY CORNER OF THE TRAINING SCHOOL MISS HIMES HONORED AT P. S. E. A. MEETING End of First Semester Beginning of Second Semester ELECTED HEAD OF PRIMARY GROUP 97 teachers leaving their jobs END of lesson plans —HURRAH! Sorry to leave children (?) Sorry to leave Supervisors (?) 98 New teachers taking jobs Scared of everythng and everybody— lesson plans supervisors children Never mind, in a week all will be back to normal. Certificates Given I to the 12 Graduates On Thursday morning, January 17, Dr. Armstrong presented to the 12 students being graduated at the end of tho semester, their temporary cert ficates showing the completion of their work in Lock Haven S. T. C. The graduates are Mary Abelson, Margaret Blouse, Nell e Chase, Margaret Culver, Cl.ra Donky, E hsl Ekendahl, Kathryn Hall, Al ce Miller, Maty Newcombe, Margaret Scanlon, Martha Sleigh, and Eva Whitmeyer. Of these twelve, one. Miss Whitmeyer, received the diploma of the four year college course, conferring the Bachelor of Science degree in Education. In the short talk wh'ch accompanied the awarding of the certificates. Dr. Armstrong showed the importance and value of these ccrtificatis and explained the st:,t3 laws regarding them. In the quoting of these laws, he endeavored to give both to the students now in college and to those who were graduating an idea of the seriousness of the task which they are undertaking and some vi3W of the responsibilities which will be t h e r s His advice was of a decidedly practical nature wh'ch could be accepted by all to good advantage. In closing his remarks. Dr. Armstrong gave his sentiments and those of the faculty in hoping to see the graduates back to be with their classmates at the formal exercises in June. We join him in this expression and in his wishes for all success to those who are leaving us. 5 Cents Per Copy MISS JESSIE SCOTT HIMES Locals Lose, 61-30 to East Stroudsburg The Eajt Stroudsburg Teachers College basketball team invaded the local gym Saturday night and carried off a 61-30 victory. Desp t3 the cns-s'ded effect of the score, it was one of the best games we have seen this season. Coach Goergei's boys fought the whole way and they looked like a new team. The first half they had their opponents beaten, 19-18. After tlis intermission, however, St:oudsbuig swung its resei-ve into the game and passed us. They presorted a h;avy artillery of point scorers combined with a fast passing game. Price and Zimmerman were fhining 1 ghts for the visitors, both scoi'ing seven field goals. Eveiy man on our team deserves cred't for p'ay ng a whale of a game. Captan Robb showed phencmenal accuracy 'n making five field goals. We are coming right along, and all we reed is a few breaks and the continued support of the student body. Lock Haven Stroudsburg Robb R.F Price Brown L.F Sutin Vonada C Bobst Cowfer R.G. Zimmerman Smith L.G Davies Field goals: Robb 5, Brown 2, Vonada 3, Cowfer 1, Smith 2, Piice 7, Philips 5, Rundle 2, Bobst 4, Zimmerman 7, Reese 1, Secor 2. An especial honor was given to Lock Haven S. T. C. at the Reading Conference of the P. S. A. E., when Miss Jessie Scott Himes, director of the Kindergarten-Primary department of our College was elected to the presidency of the Kindergarten-Primary section of the State Association at its meeting on Deecember 27. Miss Himes, in her new office, is now a member of the executive committee of this department which is to meet in Harrisburg on Jan. 26 to staii; •ts plans for the work of the year. As the head of the department she is also delegate to the N. E. A. Convention to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, in July. Another of her duties will be to preside at the meeting of the Kindergai ten-Primary Section at the next annual P. S. E. A. conference. K ndergartens and kindergarten work is growing in importance all the time. The work in this state is increasing rapidly although Pennsylvania now ranks only 22nd among the states in kindergarten opportunities it presents. Awakening intorest is being manifested in many ways, as is indicated by calls for speakers to give addi-esses explaining and encouraging this work, and the stream of letters from superintendents asking for information on the subject. The State Department of Education is doing much to further the kindergarten movement through law, through research, through printed publications, and through training teachers to make capable instructors for the classes. It is this latter fact that touches our interests most deeply. Perhaps when there are enough trained teachers to make kindergartens possible, there will be a law making them compulsory where there are enough children of proper age to warrant the establishment of a kindergarten. It is a fleld of ever increasing size and importance and it will be of greater and greater value as time goes on. The kindergarten course offered at the State Teachers College, Lock Haven, is one of the best and our institution is the only one of the teachers colleges of Pennsylvania which offers a special training course in this field. We wish to congratulate Miss Himes on her new position and wish her all success in the duties which accompany it. COLLEGE TIMES Puppet Shows to be Given Several puppet shows and movie reels are to be shown in the Kindergarten room Jan. 30-31 and Feb. 1 by different Group 1 girls, under the ausr pices of the I. K. U. Shows will be given at dift'erent times so that all the children of the Training School and students of the College will have an opportunity to see them. An admission fee of 5c for children and 10c for students will be charged. Buy your tickets in advance from Mary Albaugh and Genevieve Harmon so that you will be sure of a seat. The money is to be added to the fund paying the expenses of your delegates to the I. K. U. convention to be held at Rochester some time in April. Library Notes JO00(>l>^H>0^><]K^O00 Bierly, Helen Bowes, Esther Hayes, Rosanna Langan, Irene Myers, Regina Nihart, Helen "There's something masculine about Shoemaker, Anna that g rl dancing over there." Turney, Evelyn Henry Keller's Sons i "It must bo that guy that's draped ^ Grade VI. Miss Pollock, Super. around her." —Co-No Press . - " « . Edwards, Ethel Hunter, Ruth James, Alberta McClellan, Helen McNichois, Mary jl In All Styles and Leathers Roche, Virgina Satisfy It With Good Food Straley, Theresa < For Fall Wear McClintock, Lillian B U R D ' S A R B O R Jr. High School Mr. Patterson, Prin. Barr, Fred Lunches served Bray, Theodore Candy Ice Cream Corbin, Ellen Dale, Charles Fruit Soda Dietrick, Paul Susquehanna Avenue Doyle, Peter Edwards, Adda HEFFNER'Si I DRUG STORE I ELECTRIC Electric Supply Company i t a Hungry? S8.85 and $13.85 Circular flares in the smart 5 spring frock illustrate the v^ogue for modes with movement. 223 Vesper Street Jeweled pins add interest. . JANUARY CLEARANCE Qrossman^s —on Stamped Goods, Bucilla Packages, Hats, Scarfs, Novelties suitable for Bridge Prizes, etc. Hosiery—"As You Like It" Special $1.25 D J Keller's araiBisM^raisiaiBieisiBMaMaraiaiaiaiaaiag I OlKHXH>lKHa-0lW j m MORRIS HAT & GIFT SHOPPE I TITUS' - - Just Off the Campus - - : m Serve: DAINTY LUNCHES TOASTY SANDWICHES DELICIOUS SUNDAES We deliver ice cream or kmches to College Students at 9:45 D ainty Service i elicious Candies m elightful Sundaes The Sugar Bowl p laiaiaiaiaisisiaiaiaiaiaiaiaiEiaaisiaMaiaisEi 1