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OF THE Edinboro State IVormal School
Volume II

TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1913

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No. 17

BOOM THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
It is the Athletic Association that Keeps the Ball Rolling at Edinboro—Win or Lose, We are Proud
of Our Team, Because Every Player is a Student—Are You a Member of the Association ?
Marian Judd.
Marian is one of our most popular Seniors.
She has no enemies and her acquaintance be­
comes at once platonic friendship, with one
exception. She has been secretary of the
-Athletic Association and Potter society, also vice
president of the Senior class. It is pleasantly
surprising how willingly and accurately she
does the work during the president’s absence,
just as if they were destined to work together.
Marian enjoyed the work, attending the
cabinet meetings regularly, always with a smile.
Let us place her among the world’s work
for women, where she can use her talents, for
she has them in abundance. Marian is little
but always in class.

William T. McKelvey.
During the year 1910-1 1 William came
and went in his quiet, unobtrusive manner
without attracting much attention.
On November 10, 1912, he accidentally
found that he possessed great talent as a barber.
From that moment his popularity has steadily
increased.
McKelvey was elected president of the.
Athletic Association 1912-13, and has been ;
largely responsible for it’s success.
It was due to his originality that " The
Birch Rod" was founded, and he has managed :
the paper this year.
William’s favorite study is plane Geometry.
His ideal sport is lawn baseball. He has a
liking for newspaper work and is fitting him­
Jane Riblet.
self for that calling. He is employed for the
The
students
have conferred the honor of
summer as reporter for the " Bingville Bugle."
secretary
of
the
Athletic
Association, 1913-14,
McKelvey is ambitious to become popular,
ftipon
Jane
Riblet,
’14.
She comes to us from
and declares he will go to the San Francisco
the
Erie
High
School,
and
is one of our most
Exposition, 1915, on his honeymoon, to seek
his fortune. Anyone who can plan so far popular and enthusiastic students. She played
ahead as that surely has a great future await­ basketball on the Junior class team and is a
ing him.
loyal supporter of tennis. We are sure that
---- ------------Carlyn Blakeslee ’ 14, second team football, the Athletic Association will be well represented
first team baseball, Philo orchestra, is president in the school paper and receive just support
of the Athletic Association, 1913-14.,
Hr the coming year.

John Krasinski.
Three years ago John enlisted in the ranks
of the class of 1913. During his Junior year
John "went early, sat close and stayed late."
While in his Senior year he came forth in all
his glory played the double roll and understood
co-education.
Friendship with John wears
well because he makes "Good Fellowship" his
fraternity in the chapter everlasting. Through­
out his course he has been a "live wire" in the
school organizations.
For a long time he
kept shy of politics but the lure of the office
persuaded him to be nominated while popularity
elected him treasurer of the Potter societj- and
the Athletic Association. He fulfilled the offices
to the interest of both, maintaining such a stan­
dard through his school spirit that words cannot
praise it too highly. John has his troubles so
his faults will not be mentioned.
W. M.

Vincent Hays.
Have you seen him grin? That’s Vincent.
Very busy with his Y. M. C. A. reports, he
IS president now.
His duties became greater
forcing him to buy a large straw hat. He
represented us well at Easton, where he acted
as a Y. M. C. A. delegate, but,—he went to
little old New York on the quiet, returning
peacefully to Edinboro, as his football schedule
for 1913 awaited him.

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proper athletic spirit, and has been cheer
leader for the past year. In chapel, on the
athletic field, at the station, anywhere, Harold
is right there leading the cheering. He is a
member of the orchestra, and a candidate for
the tennis tournament.
The most striking characteristic of Harold’s
former school days was a peculiar mania for
Latin and Algebra. With a strenuous effort
of will power, he overcame this serious handi­
cap and is now president of his class.

is often heard across the campus. John seems
very quiet and bashful when in the presence of
girls, but we have very substantial evidence
that he is fast overcoming this unnatural tendency.
He is a very active and earnest member of the
Y. M. C. A. and an enthusiastic advocate of
missions.
He thoroughly believes in athletics and
whenever there is anything to be done you
may depend upon Harbaugh’s help. He is
assistant manager of "The Birch Rod,"
and will be manager next year. Considering
his few faults and many virtues, where could
the Sophomore class have found a better man
for its president or the school a more devoted
and loyal student?
E. H.

Arthur Johnson.
Senior in Normal, 1913. Three years Clarendon High
School. Presidei.t of Middle Year class, 1911-12.
President of Senior class, 1912-13. Football, 1911
and 1912. President of Potter society, winter term
1913. Y. M. C. A.

Everyone who knows Arthur likes him. He
is one in whom good looks and brains are, com­
bined.
His opinions are strong but fair.
Arthur is full of life and ambition. It has been
largely due to the ability of its president that
the class of 1913 has been a strong class. By
his earnest, sincere efforts Arthur has won the
respect and admiration of both faculty and
students.

John Harbaugh.
Here is a man so intelligent and dignified
that he is often mistaken for a Senior, but
imagine the surprise of the new students upon
learning that the Sophomores claim him. In
spite of his dignified bearing, he is a jolly good
fellow, ever ready for a frolic; his hearty laugh

Hayes Proper.
Regardless of the fact that Hayes is only the
president of the Freshman class and of very

Edinboro State Normal School
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A HIGH STANDARD OF SCHOLARSHIP
THE AMATEUR SPIRIT IN ATHLETICS
Harold G. Hood.
Harold has had a very unusual career at the
Edinboro Normal. Arriving here in the win­
ter term of 19 10 he has taken an active part
in school activities ever since. He has played
on the second baseball team for four years.
Also Varsity basketball 1912 and 1913, and
football 1912.
He has shown marked ability as coach.
The Model school and Junior class under
Hood’s supervision won every game during
the basketball season. Harold has shown" the

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BELIEVES IN AND SUPPORTS

The Birch Rod
Address the Principal

Edinboro, Pa.

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little Importance in the* eyes of the higher classmen, he still keeps the same cheerful smile.
To hear Hayes talk one will never wonder
that the Freshmen chose him for class president.
He is often heard to remark, "Gee, I wish it
was good skating." Surely it cannot be the
ice, for after the many serious falls he has
taken, it would have no attraction for him.
Perhaps it is something else.
He is a great enthusiast at ball games and
without Hayes’ support the games would be
of less interest to the infants in the Freshman
class.
With a toast for the Freshman
And good luck for all.
We, the bravest of Seniors
Are awaiting our call.
So here’s to the President
And here’s to the class
With a hope that you all
May successfully ps«s.

A. A,

Robert Sabin.
At the beginning of the winter term a jovial
young man enrolled in this school, in the Com­
mercial department, who was destined to be
one of the leading members of his class. As
soon as the class was organized he was chosen
class editor. This did not appease Mr. Sabin’s
literary desire so he entered the oratorical
contest for the Lavery prize and won second
place over the upper classmen.
He was enthusiastic in athletics and could
be seen giving double support at nearly every
basket ball game. His affections were soon
aroused for the Sophomore class and especially
one with whom he spent many of his leisure
moments.
If the maxim, "by their works ye shall know
them," is true we will expect to hear of
Sabin in the legislature or even Congress after
he has received his L. L. D. degree.
We were all disappointed when the spring
term opened to find that Robert Sabin had
not returned. We hope to see him enroll
again next fall in dear old E. S. N. S.
H. P.

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THE BIRCH ROD

to the " Vita" or to poetry, for he has been a
most faithful and loyal member of I he Philo
Literary Society. He is a member of the
Philo orchestra and from his cornet sounds,
"many a winding bout of linked sweetness long
drawn out."
R. K.

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EDITORIAL STAFF
Editors....... .............................Charles Marsh; Donald Richey
Athletic Editor............................................... Hubert Bentley
News Editor............ ...........................................Alice Walker
Alumni Editor.................................................. Helen Whiting
Manager......................... ............. ........ William T. McKelvey
Assistant Manager....... ............... ............................ John Harbaugh

NeH Cass.
The energetic manager of the 1913 "Vita"
came to the Normal from the small town of
Harbor Creek.
From his appearance one
never would have suspected that he was a
graduate of the Harbor Creek High School.
However two years of Normal life have some­
what remedied this defect and he now appears
as wise as a Senior should. But we are sorry
to notice that Neff is losing his corpulency
through his labors as manager of the " Vita."
Cass is very fond of Robert Bums. He
may be heard frequently repeating the line, "I
love my Jean," It has even been rumored
that he was concerned in a plot to convert the
Manual Training room into a match factory.
But Neff’s energies are not entirely confined

Hubert Bentley.
Hubert Bentley is a very popular young
man at the Edinboro State Normal School.
His popularity may partly be attributed to his
perfect knowledge and correct use of the
English language. But more particularly he is
well known for his literary achievements. This
is proved by the admirable work he has done
as athletic editor for "The Birch Rod." His
talent has not been altogether confined to this
department. He has also shown himself a
very humble and willing servant of his class.
For how could anyone show class spirit in a
more unselfish way than by denying himself the
pleasures of baseball as well as the other social
affairs, that the class of nineteen-thirteen might
put out the best year book. He is working
diligently as editor of the "Vita," and judging
from his other literary productions, it will far
excel the highest expectations of everyone.
Hubert thinks that after four- years at State
College he will go back to the farm. He has
great teaching ability but vows that he is a
natural shepherd and sure enough he is
frequently seen strolling on the hillside with a
Lamb by his side.

Harry Taylor.
This young Normalite is president of the
Commercial course class. He was a Senior at
Edinboro, ’12.
We do not know why he refused to give
his picture for this paper, we dare not say he
was ashamed of his class or they would mob
him. We can only say that he was too timid
to have his picture in the paper although we
saw his face in 1912 "Vita."

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Nina Swift.
Senior in Normal, 1913. Two years in Model School.
Secretary of class 1911-1912. Vice president of
Potter Literary Society, fall term. Secretary of Young
Women’s Christian Association, spring term 19111912. President of Young Women’s Christian Asso­
ciation, fall term and winter term. Member of Ath­
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"We looked into the great space of her
heart, and behold, there was music within and
a song, and echoes did feed on the sweetness,
repeating it long.”
The class of 1913 proudly records Miss
Nina among its list of honored. Although she
is a very unusual type of girl, we would not
portray her as a poetical conception of a
heroine. We find in her personality vastly
more. We would rather say she is a woman
monument who understands the delectable
thmgs of life, and keeps her heart rich with
youthful tenderness. She is loyal to the high­
est interests of the Normal, and with unflinch­
ing integrity sustains the principles of Christian
philosophy.
We shall never forget her solos. Who has
not thought of the "Arrow and the Song " as
her voice falls like dew on a sleeping flower,
over a listening audience ? Such personalities
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capable of doing her duty. She is a conscien­
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have fallen in the hands of Giant Despair or
have followed the path of wrong doing. She
is an earnest worker in the Y. M. C. A. and
does ail in her power to make its meetings a
success. Her personal appezirance and actions
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Charles Scott.

Quincy Vincent.

The ability and integrity of this gentleman
was recognized in the fall of 1911 when the
Middle Year class elected him treasurer.
During his Middle Year Scott performed all
the duties that devolved upon him with so much
credit that the leading literary society of the
Normal, the Potter, chose him to the office of
president for the fall term of 1912. The
Y M. C. A. was looking for a man to be its
president, whom should they choose but our
good friend, Scott.
Scott’s oratorical ability was manifested when
he spoke for William H. Taft in the political
contest last November. Scott’s administrative
ability was shown by the excellent manner in
which he managed the basket ball team during
the winter term, and as Potter editor he has
fought valiantly for the Society’s rights.
Excellent as all these qualifications are,
Scott’s greatest endowment is his pleasing
personality and genial disposition. The writer
believes as James Whitcomb Riley would
express it, that God never did another thing
all day after he had made Charles Scott only
jest set around and felt good about it.
Q. V.

Among the members of the Senior class
there are few that are more prominent, popular
and more highly respected by their fellow
students and teachers than Quincy Vincent.
One of the most important factors leading to
the popularity of Quincy is the fact that he is
"The Daddy" of his class. He is a great
lover of home and is rightly called "the happiest
man" in school. He is an earnest, diligent
student and a faithful member of the Y. M. C A.
Quincy is specially gifted in literary work.
He won first prize in the Lavery Oratorical
Contest which consisted of a complete volume
of Milton’s works and five dollars in gold. He
is president of Potter society for this term.
When it comes to business, Quincy has
proved his efficiency by his satisfactory work as
advertising manager of the year book. He
has been chosen by the faculty as a Com­
mencement speaker and will take a leading
part in the Senior play.
In closing we will say, may his family and
happiness increase with passing years.

Brothei: Carl.
Obert, as you all know, is very fond of
athletics. A few evenings ago Carl and a
lady friend were out on the campus having a
nice respectable Jittle game of ball. The lady
wished to gain a little reputation as a prize
pitcher, so she let go one of her famous outcurves, and in fact I believe it did curve; I
doubt if one of the New York Giants could
have stopped it. It proved loo much for
Obert and had a bad effect on one of the
windows in Science Hall. Obert says he was
not to blame for he couldn’t help it, but I think
by the request made yesterday morning in
Chapel that it will be mecessary for him to
report his athletic misfortunes hereafter.

*'There is no pleasure like the pain of being loved and
loving."—Proed.

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c. s.

“Vita.”
The School Annual is ready for the printer.
Everybody is anxiously counting the days until
it will be ready for the Book-Room. The
Senior class is trying to leave a friendly re­
membrance of 191 3 in the "Vita."
1813, Commodore Perry—"We have met
the enemy and they are ours."
1913, Editor Bentley—” I have attacked
the lion in his den and left him sleeping."
The Soph’s, they love to titter,
And gaze on skies above;
Oh, how we’ll miss their clatter,
We so their babble love.
The Seniors wish you plenty.
May joys attend your way;
Although your stay is lengthy.
Let not your hopes dismay.

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football h. b., basketball c., and baseball c. f.
It has been said of him:
"Den old Charley White
Vas der next fellow up.
He looked ot dat pitcher
Like as he’d eat ’im up.
Den he see d dat ball comin.
It looked like von streak;
But e swatted de cow-’ide
Almost to der creek.
Der bat vas in splinters.
But faht did *e care?
He brot in four runs
Widout mussin ’is hair."

Charles Marsh.
Senior Normal 1913. Treasurer o' Senior class, 1912'
13. Commencement speaker. Editor of Birch Rod.
President of Philo society, Fall Term. Football,
1912. Secretary of Y. M. C. A., 1912-13.

As president of the Philo society, Charles
worked very earnestly and it was largely
through his efforts that the contest was arranged.
The enthusiasm which Charles instilled in our
school paper is not only remarkable but it
reflects much credit on the editor. A person
who can do as much outside of his regulnr
work and still keep a good class record is
worthy of note. Since we are perfectly sure
that everything Charles undertakes will
progress at the speed of "his scared jack-rabbit,"
we are quite positive that he will make good
in everything he attempts.
E. W.

Charles has great literary talent, as shown
by the excellence of his orations. He was
chosen by his class as Commencement speaker.
We felt sorry for him when he joined Philo,
that he should be so misled. But he made
good and was president of the society last term.
I have found Charles to be an amiable
companion and schoolmate, he can cure the
blues on the darkest day. The absence of his
smiling face casts a gloom over the whole class
room.
It has been rumored that he is learning to
be a Fisher(man), we all hope that he will
succeed.
N,

Donald Richey.

Charles L. White.
In the fall of 1910 there came to school a
student although rather gooking he was green
as grass. He is now our very popular senior,
Charles White.
Charles is a good student and one of our
best athletes. Having distinguished himself as

Donald came from Plum High School, and
took Junior examinations in the spring of 1911,
During the year 1911-12, Donald kept steadily,
quietly and conscientiously at work.
He
maintained a wonderful scholastic record.
During the present year he played on the
football team, was vice-president of the Young
Men s Christian Association, editor of this
paper, and now is president of Philo Society.
The course at the Normal has wonderfully
transformed this industrious student. He no
longer is the timid, bashful chap that we used
to see, but is transformed into a modest young
gallant who firmly believes in co-education.
His very misfortune has increased his
happiness. Ever since he has been swallowed
up by the Wells, he has been able to wear a
smile without first adjusting it before the glass—
an excellent habit to cultivate.

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The pictures for the special student number
were chosen on the following basis:
Class Presidents—Arthur Johnson, *13;
Harold Hood, ’14; John Harbaugh, ’15;
Hays Proper, ’ 16.
Officers of the Athletic Association for
1912-13 W illiam McKelvey,
president;
Marion Judd, secretary; John Kraslnski, treas­
urer.
Managers of the Athletic Teams for 1912^ ^ Charles White, football; Charles Scott,
basketball; Fay Daley, baseball.
Presidents of the Literary Societies—Charles
Scott, Charles Marsh, fall term: Arthur John­
son, Charles AVhite, winter term; Quincy
Vincent, Donald Richey, spring term.
Presidents of the Christian Associations—
Nina Swift, Charles Scott.
inners in the Oratorical Contest—Quincy
Vincent, Robert Sabin.
Manager and Editor of the Year Book—
Neff Cass, Hubert Bentley.

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There is not much use of constantly harping
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school paper. Not over one-half of the stu­
dents are subscribers, and probably not over
one-third of those who do subscribe will have
time to read this stuff.
Oh, yes, the studemts support athletics!
That is, some of them do. But not as many
as should. We are sure that very few stu­
dents, and none of the teachers, read the last
number, because the paths are still wearing
well, and the flag is not up.

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Fay Daley.
Always busy and always has lots to do and
yet I think that he seems busier than he really
Fay entered the Freshman class during the
fall term 1911. He was class editor and
assistant manager of baseball that year. Fay is
very ambitious and has a good start on the
road to failure. He is manager of the base­
ball team, president of the Bowlock association,
class editor, exchange editor for the "The
Birch Rod," treasurer of Y. M. C. A., member
of Potter society, and played on second team
football and class basketball. Fay is an expert
in manual training, winning first prize last year.
He has shown considerable taste in design
work, especially for the "Vita."
He has
genuine school spirit and I think if everyone
was as enthusiastic as Fay there would be no
more need of Chapel lectures.

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