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SEVENTH ANNUM CATALOGUE
OF THE
Slippery Rock
State Normal School
OF
PENNSYLVANIA.
ELEVENTH DISTRICT.
ALLEGHENY, BEAVER AND BUTLER COUNT.ES.
Slippery Rock, Butler County, Pa.
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1895.
SLIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
Gcjler|elcjK
*895-1896.
Fall Term of Sixteen Weeks.
Opens Tuesday, September 3, i8gc
loses I* rid ay, December 20, 1895
acation, December 20, 1895—January 1, 189,
Winter Term of Twelve Weeks.
Opens Wednesday, January 1, 1896
Closes Saturday, March 21, 1896
Vacation, March 21— March 31/1896.
Spring Term of Fourteen Weeks.
»•«*
Class Day, Wednesday, J u l y 1
Commencement, Thursday! July 2^l8g6.
SEVENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE.
BoqM of Tpqstees.
Representing tiie Stockholders.
Term of office expires in 1896:
George Maxwell, Slippery Rock.
J. E. Bard, Slippery Rock.
T. S. Coulter, Slippery Rock.
John C. Kerr, Slippery Rock.
Term of office expires in 1897:
H. P. Griffith, Slippery Rock.
W. J. Morrison, Slippery Rock.
Dr. C. W. Bard, Slippery Rock.
John M. Watson, Slippery Rock.
Term of office expires in 1898:
Lewis Patterson, Slippery Rock.
Neyman Christley, Slippery Rock.
A. W. Christy, Slippery Rock.
Dr. Benjamin Pearson, Slippery Rock.
Representing the State.
Term of office expires in 1896:
Lev. McOuistion, Butler.
R. D. McGonnigle, Allegheny.
Term of office expires in 1^97:
Hon. H. I. Gourley, Pittsburgh.
John Buchanan, Beaver.
Term of office expires in 1898.
Hon. John M. Greer, Butler.
Hon. Thomas Robinson, Butler.
Officers of the Board.
George Maxwell, President.
J. C. Kerr, Vice President.
Dr. C. W, Bard, Secretary,
w, H. Wilson, Treasure*
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SLIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
Stqiidir]^ Conirqitfees,
Instruction and Dicipline.
John C. Kerr.
W. J. Morrison.
H. I. Gourley.
R. D. McGonnigle.
A. E. Maltby.
Honsehold and Bnilding.
TVJ
.
T. S. Coulter.
^WChnstley.
John M. Watson.
Thomas Robinson.
John M Greer
Finance.
J. E. Bard.
ev. McQuistion. George Maxwell. John Buchanan.
Sanitary.
Dr. C. W. Bard.
HrpBernj-Ir°nn
A- W-
Christy.
Lewis Patterson.
'
Auditors.
Robert McCoy.
H. E. Bard.
J. M . Roberts .
SEVENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE.
Facility.
1895=1896.
ALBERT E. MALTBY, A. M., C. E., PH. D., Principal,
Psychology, Pedagogies and History of Education.
I. M. MCCEYMOND, A. M.,
S c h o o l E c o n o m y a n d Mathematics.
1. N. MOORE, A. M.,
Natural Sciences.
JOHN C. RICKETTS, A. M.,
Mathematics.
REV. GEORGE L. HAMM, A. M.,
A n c i e n t Languages.
C. EDGAR REBER, A. M.,
Grammar, Rhetoric and Literature.
ABBIE L. SIMMONS, (Cook Co. Normal),
Preceptress:
Elocution and Civil Government
D. C. M URPHY, M. E., P h. D.,
Superintendent Model School, Methods and Criticism.
8HPMKY ,„MK»rA«N0B5.Al.S.m1K^
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FgcqltyMARY F. ISAMINGER , (Pratt Institute),
Form Study, Drawing and Penmanship.
MAUDE C. BINGHAM, M. E.,
Geography,History and Civil Government.
LOUISE SCHWALE,
Instrumental and Vocal Kusie.
CLARISSA B. ROBINSON,
English Branches.
MRS. HARRIET D. MALTBY, B. A.,
Painting.
ANNA LUELLA KERR, B. E.,
Librarian.
S. G. MORRISON.
Steward
Miss KATE GLENN,
Superintendent Home Department and School Matron
JOHN B. BUCHANAN,
Engineer.
JOHN MCGONNIGLE,
Engineer.
JOHN S. COULTER,
Janitor.
SEVENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE
Elerqeritq^y Oonuse.
1895.
Afqstei's' Degrees.
Cora May Armstrong, '92.
Kate R Armstrong, '93.
Newton J. Baxter, '93.
R. Alberta Boyce, '92.
Frank Porter Brown, '93.
Nancy Jane Chambers, '93.
Margaret Ellen Chambers, '93.
Samuel Lewis Cheeseman, '91.
Jonn Hockenberry Christy, '92.
Ida Arminella Clay, '93.
Vallie Dieffenbacher, '92.
Harriette James Francis, '93.
Sallie Velma Gill, '93.
Flora Anna Gilmore, '93.
Mary Taggart Hare, '92.
Alice Carey Hay, '93
Katherine Elizabeth Hoerr, '93.
Mary Hoon, '93.
Laura Ada Jack, '93.
Anna Sylphia Hunter, '93.
Charles William Kerr, '93.
Florence Edna McAdoo, '93.
Mabel Frances McCarnes, '91.
Samuel Curtis McGarvey, '93.
Lily Jane McKnight, '92.
Luiu Maude Mawhinney, '93.
Viola Maynard, '93.
Melvin J. Miller, '92.
Mary S. Luella Mohr, '93.
Nancy Edith Moore, '93.
Anna Jeannette Morrow, '92.
Ola Belle viorrow, '93.
[Stewart Gill Patton, '93
Harry Cunningham Postlewaite, '93
A. Gay Robinson, '93.
Mary L Smith, '93.
Samuel Austin Stamm, '93.
Amanda Grace Sterling, '93.
Edna May Swearingen, '93.
Wilson Orr Stivenson, '93.
Sara Eleanor Turner, '93.
Martha Grace Weller, '92.
Elsie Belle Wells.
David Porter Williams, '93.
Ada May Wilson, '91.
George Calvin Young, '92.
Seriioi' Clqss.
Ella Violet Bard,
Charlotte Gertrude Black,
Maggie Alvina Black,
Helen Leola Bloomheld,
May Belle Brendel,
Maud Brown,
Edith Marie Browne,
Emma Mae Bryan,
Iva Lenora Camblin,
William H. Chambers,
Mary Edith Christley,
Retta Dale Coulter,
Carrie Aurelia C'owden,
Anna M. Cowen,
Sadie Jane Crea,
Slippery Rock.
Glade Mills.
Sistersyille, West Virginia.
Union City.
Verona.
New Castle.
Adamsville.
Indiana.
Mount Jackson.
Lang.
Slippery Rock.
Slippery Rock.
Meadville.
Frankfort Springs.
Thorn Hill.
Stqt e BoqM of Mxqn]ii|ei < s.
1895.
HON. NATHAN C. SCHAEFFER,
State Superintendent of Pubiic Instruction
DR. THEODORE B. NOSS,
Principal of California State Normal School.
JOHN MORROW, A. M.,
S u p e r i n t e n d e n t of Sc h o o l s , Allegheny.
DR. HENRY V. HOTCHKISS,
Superintendent of Schools, Meadville
J. G. HILLMAN, A. M.,
Superintendent of Schools, Beaver County.
J. M. REED, A. M.,
Superintendent of Schools, Beaver Falls.
ROBERT D. CRAWFORD, A. M.,
Superintendent of Schools, Titusville
N. C. MCCOLLOUGH, A. M.,
Superintendent of Schools, Butler County.
ALBERT E. MALTBY, PH. D.,
Principal of Slippery Rock Slate Normal School
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SEVENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE
S-qn\rc|q±
K\\ei[dc(i[ce.
TERM ATTENDANCE.
(EXCLUSIVE OF MODEL DEPARTMENT.)
Gentlemen.
Fall Term,
Winter Term,
Spring Term, -
-
-
Ladies.
Total.
93
197
115
213
290
328
190
341
531
Total ,
II49
POST GRADUATES.
Ladies,
Gentlemen, -------
-
2
- 2—
4
ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT.
SENIORS.
Ladies,
Ge n t l e m e n , -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
-
6
1 8 — 7 4
JUNIORS.
Ladies,
Gentlemen, ------Total in Normal Department,
-
330
226—556
-
634
MODEL DEPARTMENT.
Boys,
Girls,
-
79
78—157
Gjand Total of Different Students in Attendance,
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Slippery Rock State Normal School.
Location, ITistopy, <^c.
LOCATION.
CLIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL is situated midO way between Pittsburgh and Erie, in Butler county about
[7 miles from Butler, Mercer, and New Castle, and easi y ac:essible from all points in Western Pennsylvania. Those com
ing by way of Pittsburg can reach here by the P. &W. and .,
5.*& L. E. Railroads, which run morning, noon and evening
trains to Kiester Station, three miles distant, or take the West
Penn R. R. to Butler, then P., S. & L. E. to Kiester. Those com
ing by way of New Castle will change cars at Mercer and come
to the same station. At Shenango the P., S. & L. E R- »
connects with the N. Y., P. & O., and at Osgood with the Lake
Shore R. R., thus affording easy access from the north.
The location of the school is pleasant and healthful. Being
situated on a hill, a commanding view of the town and surround
ed country is afforded, and it possesses unexcelled facilities for
healthful drainage.
There are four churches in town—the Presbyterian, Lnited
Presbyterian, Methodist Episcopal, and Reformed Presbyterian,
at which the students are always welcome—and it is surround
ed by a community noted for morality and intelligence.
HISTORY.
During the autumn of 1887 the question of organizing a
school in the town was agitated. The project found many
friends and soon assumed definite form. A meeting was called
at which it was determined to erect a building and open an
academy. Subscription papers were prepared, and the commu
nity was canvassed for money to erect a building and s u p p o r t s
SEVENTH A NSTTAL CATALOGUE.
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school until it should become self-sustaining-. While this work
was in progress, the discovery was made that there was no Nor
mal School in this district. A second meeting was called, at
which it was resolved to erect the necessary buildings and apply
for recognition as the State Normal School of the Eleventh
District. To determine was, with them, to act. Subscriptions
were again solicited, and soon sufficient money was pledged to
warrant success.
In the spring of 1888 an organization was effected, a charter
obtained, a building committee elected, and the erection of the
buildings was begun. All lent ready aid, and through the sum
mer and succeeding winter, work was carried on with vigor.
It is useless to name any of the faithful workers for the suc
cess of this enterprise, for all alike gave what they could, of
money, time, and labor.
In the spring of 1889 the buildings were completed, and on
the first day of February the committee appointed by the State
inspected them. By a unanimous vote the recognition of the
school was recommended.
BUILDINGS.
There are four buildings, two dormitories, a chapel, and a
main school building. They are situated on a commanding
eminence. The dormitories contain 230 rooms, besides a re
ception room, large dining hall, kitchen, store-rooms, etc. The
chapel is situated between the two dormitories. It is 60x100
feet. The first floor is used by the Practice School, and the
second is an assembly room. It is 60x85 feet, contains 800
opera chairs and a gallery 25x60 feet, with 200 additional seats.
The rooms are all heated by steam and lighted with natural gas.
The buildings are supplied with pure, soft water. Every floor
is supplied with an abundance of hot and cold water, bath
rooms, lavatories and closets of the most approved patterns.
The authorities of the school are determined to do all that
can be done to promote the ends for which it was established,
and to add to the comfort and convenience of all connected
with it. Many improvements have already been made, viz:
stone walks, bath-rooms and closet annexes, laundry, Smead
dry-closets and ventilating system, grading and ornamention of
SLIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAT, SCHOOL.
erounds andequipment of Model School. The new main buildfng contains class rooms, laboratories, parlors, reading rooms
society halls, gymnasium, and offices, and is one of ^0 finest
school buildings in the State. During the past year the ladies
dormitory has been entirely remodeled, and now forms a beau
tiful building with a frontage of two hundred and twenty feet
The demand for rooms will also render necessary the erection
of an additional wing to one of the dormitories. A newbote
house has been erected, and the advantages in steam-heating
thereby improved. A new dormitory for the gentlemen is under contract for erection.
RECREATION AND AMUSEMENT.
Lawn tennis, croquet, and base ball are among the means
already provided, and the gymnasium is now open.
e
weekly socials from 6:30 to 7:30 P. M., on Saturdays, are very
popular. These are intended for the boarders, but the day
students gladly take part in the evening's enjoyment.
1 I DO A DV
Many valuable books have been provided, mainly books of
reference. During the summer considerable increase will be
made. Over one thousand dollars have been expended on the
library during the past year.
A reading room containing the leading daily and weekly
newspapers, magazines, journals of education, church and Sun
day school weeklies, etc., is also connect*
with the school,
with privileges free to all.
LITERARY SOCIETIES.
Among the attractions of the school are two flourishing Lit
erary Societies, conducted by the students—the "Bryant and
the "Philomathean." They hold weekly meetings. Any student
may become a member of either of these societies by paying a
small initiation fee. The training given in these societies is of
such great value that students cannot afford to neglect the op
portunities furnished for literary a:n
SEVENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE.
33
Ooq^ses of Sfqdy.
Four courses of Instruction are provided for, as follows: the
Elementary Coiirse, the Regular Normal Course, the Scientific
Course, and the Advanced Normal Course.
Each of these courses of study has been prescribed and pro
vision made for examination by State Committee, as well as
for the awarding of a diploma upon the completion of either
course. In the present management of this school attention is
concentrated upon
THE ELEiTENTARY COURSE.
This course is intended for the preparation of teachers for our
common schools, and embraces the branches usually taught
therein, together with other branches bearing so directly upon
them as to be of great value.
It also embraces a liberal amount of professional study, and
among the essentials for graduation in this course is the prac
tical Work in the TRAINING DEPARTMENT.
The minimum of work of this kind required of each candi
date for graduation is one period of 45 minutes, each school
day, during 21 weeks.
PREPARATORY STUDIES.
LANGUAGE:—Orthography, Reading.
NATURAL SCIENCE:—Physiology and Hygiene.
HISTORICAL SCIENCE:—Geography, Political and Physical;
History of the United States.
THE ARTS:—Penmanship, sufficient to be able to explain
some approved system; writing to be submitted to the Board
of Examiners.
Other studies, as Arithmetic, English Grammar, Algebra,
EIGHTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE
OF THE
SLIPPERY ROCK
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
OF
PENNSYLVANIA
ELEVENTH DISTRICT
ALLEGHENY,
BEAVER,
AND
BUTLER
COUNTIES
Slippery Rock, Butler County, Pa.
1895--1896
BUTLER EAGLE PRINT
1896
SLIPPERY ROCK STATE XORMAI. Sum,,,
Calendar
1896—1897
Fall Term of Sixteen Weeks
Opens Tuesday, September i, 1S96
Closes Saturday, December 19, 1896
Vacation, December 19,1896—January 4. iS;
Winter Jerm of JWeOe Weeks
Opens Monday, January 4, 1897
Closes Friday, March 26, 1897
Vacation, March 26—March 30, 1897
Spring Jerm of Fourteen Wee*s
Opens Tuesday, March 30, 1897
Baccalaureate, Sunday, June 27, 1S97
Junior Entertainment, Monday, June J\
Concert, Tuesday, June 29, 1S97
Class Day, Wednesday, June 30, 1807
Commencement, Thursday, July 1. 1S07
IS
EIGHTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE
Board of Trustees
Representing the Stockholders
Term of office expires in 1897
H. P. Griffith, Slippery Rock
W. J. Morrison, Slippery Rock
Dr. C. W. Bard, Slippery Rock
John M. Watson, Slippery Rock
Term of office expires in 1898
Lewis Patterson, Slippery Rock
Neyman Christley, Slippery Rock
A. W. Christy, Slippery Rock
Dr. Benjamin Pearson, Slippery Rock
Term of office expires in 1899
George Maxwell, Slippery Rock
J. E. Bard, Slippery Rock
T. S. Coulter, Slippery Rock
John C. Kerr, Slippery Rock
Representing the State
Term of office expires in 1897
Hon. H. I. Gourley, Pittsburg
John Buchanan, Beaver
Term of office expires in 1898
Hon. John M. Greer, Butler
Hon. Thomas Robinson, Butler
Term of office expires in 1899
Lev. McQuistion, Butler
Hon. Walter Lyon, Pittsburg
Officers of the Board
George Maxwell, President
J. C. Kerr, Vice President
Dr. C. W. Bard, Secretary
W. H. Wilson, Treasurer
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SLIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
Standing Committees
Instruction and Discipline
J°hTn Cr Ke"
H. I. Gourley
w. J. Morrison
A_ R MaJtby
Walter Eyon
Household and Building
T. S. Coulter
Neyman Chnstley
John M. Watson
John M Greer
Thomas Robinson
Finance
J. E. Bard ^
Lev. McQuistion
George Maxwell
John Bllchanan
Sanitary
Dr. C. W. Bard
Dr. Benj. Pearson
H.
P. Griffith
Christy
A. W.
Eewis Patterson
/Auditors
Robert McCoy
H. E. Bard
J. M. Roberts
EIGHTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE
Faculty
1896-1897
ALBERT E. MALTBY, A. M., C. E., PH. D., Principal
Psychology, Pedagogics and History of Education
I. M. MCCLYMONDS, A. M.
School Economy and Mathematics
ISAAC N. MOORE, A. M.
Natural Sciences
JOHN C. RICKETTS, A. M.
Mathematics
REV. GEORGE L. HAMM, A. M.
Ancient Languages
C. EDGAR REBER, A. M.
Grammar, Rhetoric, and Literature
ABBIE L. SIMMONS, (Cook Co. Normal)
Preceptress:
Elocution and Civil Government
D. C. MURPHY, M. E., Ph. D.
Superintendent Model School, Methods and Criticism
6
SLIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
Faculty
MARY F. ISAMINGER,
m StudV>
(Pratt Institute)
drawing, and Penmanship
MAUDE C. BINGHAM, M. E.
Geography and History
LOUISE SCHWALL
Instrumental and Vocal Music
CLARISSA B. ROBINSON
English Branches
MRS. EMMA J. HAMM, M. E.
Kindergarten
MRS. HARRIET D. MALTBY, B. A.
Painting
ZILLA KERR, B. E.
Librarian
S. G. MORRISON
Steward
q
.
Miss
KATE GLENN
department, an* Sckool Matron
JONH B. BUCHANAN
Engineer
JOHN MCGONNIGHE
Engineer
JOHN S. COULTER
Janitor
EIGHTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE
State Board of Examiners
1896
HON. HENRY HOUCK
Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction
DR. E. ORAM LYTE
Principal of Millersvillc Slate Normal School
CHARLES A. BABCOCK, A. M.
Superintendent of Schools, Oil City
J. B. RLCHEY, A. M.
Superintendent of Schools, New Brighton
THOMAS M. STEWART
Superintendent of Schools, Lawrence County
JOHN F. BIGLER, A. M.
Superintendent of Schools, Venango County
SAMUEL E. CHEESEMAN, M. E.
Superintendent of Schools, Butler County
ALBERT E. MALTBY, PH. D.
Principal of Slippery Bock State Normal School
SLIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
Location, History, &c.
LOCATION
LIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, is situated
midway between Pittsburg and Erie, in Butler
county, about 17 miles from Butler, Mercer and New
castle, and easily accessible from all points in Western PennThose comi"g by way of Pittsburg can reach here
0
by the P. & w. and P., S. & L. E. Railroads, which run mornng noon and evening trains to Kiester Station, three miles
T
.
K WCSt Penn R' R' to Butler. thcn P., S. &
Re 'V
. o Kiester. Those coming by way of New Castle will
Shenfn ^
at
Mfcer and
to the same station. At
connetfls with the N. Y.,
a
St
g
d
With
the
Lake
SllOTe R- R-. 'bus af
fording' '
°°
fording easy access from the north.
P
O.
V>° ]
D
e
&
R' R-
ing sitnlTeH41011 °Lth,e SCh°o1 is plea5ant and healthful. Besurroundin °n 3
' & commanding yiew of the town and
facilities fof heruiTftd1Sdrafnarge.d' ^
Presbyterian, United
PresbytL^an^Methodist^En*
terian at whi l pi
Episcopal, and Reformed PresbvSUlde,ltS are alwa>s welcome—and it 'is
sutTundeJ h
grounded by a community noted for morality and intelli-
HISTORY
During the autumn of
school in the town wa«
LU
• '
agitated.
9llestion of organizing a
The 'project found many
EIGHTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE
33
friends and soon assumed definite form. A meeting was
called at which it was determined to ere<5l a building and
open an academy. Subscription papers were prepared, and
the community was canvassed for money to eredl a building
and support a school until it should become self-sustaining.
While this work was in progress, the discovery was made that
there was no Normal School in this district. A second meet
ing was called, at which it was resolved to eredl the necessary
buildings and apply for recognition as the State Normal
School of the Eleventh Distridl. To determine was, with
them, to act. Subscriptions were again solicited, and soon
sufficient money was pledged to warrant success.
In the spring of 1888 an organization was effected, a char
ter obtained, a building committee eledted, and the eredtion
of the buildings was begun. All lent ready aid, and through
the summer and succeeding winter, work was carried 011 with
vigor.
It is useless to name any of the faithful workers for the
success of this enterprise, for all alike gave what they could,
of money, time, and labor.
In the spring of 1889 the buildings were completed, and
on the first day of February the committee appointed by the
State inspedled them. By a unanimous vote the recognition
of the school was recommended.
BUILDINGS
There are four buildings, two dormitories, a chapel, and a
main school building. They are situated on a commanding
eminence. The dormitories contain 230 rooms, besides a re
ception room, large dining hall, kitchen, store-rooms, etc.
The chapel is situated between the two dormitories. It is
60x100 feet. The first floor is used by the Pracdice School,
and the second is an assembly room. It is 60x85 feet, con
tains 800 opera chairs and a gallery 25x60 feet with 200 ad
ditional seats. The rooms are all heated by steam and
lighted with natural gas. The buildings are supplied with
SLIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
pure, soft water. Every floor is supplied with an abundance
of hot and cold water, bath rooms, lavatories and closets of
the most approved patterns.
The authorities of the school are determined to do all that
can be done to promote the ends for which it was established,
and to add to the comfort and convenience of all connected
with it. Many improvements have already been made, viz:
stone walks, bath-rooms and closet annexes, laundry, Smead
drv-elosets and ventilating system, grading and ornamentation
of grounds, and equipment of Model School. The new main
building contains class rooms, laboratories, parlors, reading
rooms, society halls, gymnasium, and offices, and is one of the
finest school buildings in the State. The ladies'dormitory
has been entirely remodeled, and now forms a beautiful build
ing with a frontage of two hundred and twenty feet. The
c emand for rooms will also render necessary the erection of
an additional wmg to one of the dormitories. A new boiler
house has been eredfed, and the advantages in steam-heating
thereby nnproved. The new dormitory for gentlemen has
been eredled during the past year, and is a very commodious
bmldi"g,
model1 f T
of the best in the State. It is a
ea
ty
of it 1°
" ' comfort> and convenience. Few buildings
homef kCan eqUal !t in thoSe P°ints that make it a real
home for the yonng men who attend the school.
RECREATION AND AMUSEMENT
alrtT\'enna';r°qUet'
PODulir
3™
ti,_
&nd base bal1
Tk
vrT
H
among the means
.
° /-3° p- M. on Saturdays, are very
1c
.
i the evening's enjoyment.
£?£ £** " «*
LIBRARY
when studente^permitted
- « books for a ££
SCll0<>1
^
week, students may secure books for longer periods limited
to two weeks.
Many new books have been added to the library, so that its
attractiveness and usefulness have been greatly increased.
By a judicious expenditure of funds each year, we hope to
make this important aid to study increase in value from year
to year.
A reading room containing the leading daily and weekly
newspapers, magazines, journals of education, church and
Sunday school weeklies, etc., is also connected with the
school, with privileges free to all.
LITERARY SOCIETIES
Among the attractions of the school are two flourishing
Literary Societies, conducted by the students—the " Bryant "
and the " Philomathean." They hold weekly meetings. Any
student may become a member of either of these societies by
paying a small initiation fee. The training given in these
societies is of such great value that students cannot afford to
neglect the opportunities furnished for literary and oratorical
culture.
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SUPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
Expenses
REGULAR
CHARGES—Tuition and
boarding, inclndini
eat, light, furnished room, and use of Text Books, for tin
Fall Term of 16 weeks, #62; for the Winter Term of 1:
weeks, #47; for the Spring Term of 14 weeks, #57; for am
time less than a full term, #4 a week.
without boarding, for the Fall Term, #19; for the
in er Term, $i5- for the Spring Term, #17; for less time
during any term, #1.25 a week.
of Imnf ?'e t6 °f
hLdfoo
en ,
totafc!;
Ce"'S
n
e
3 Week is
W!'h
'he
deducted from the
COTditi°ns
^ard
T
f°r tKe
in °rche
bills
stated under the
fPpr°Priations '° Students," thus
hi Winter T
Tear ms
50
COmP'y
making the
Fa"
SpHn§ Te™'
boarding reduces"! $95 tffo"""
C°S'
f°r
tuitioa
a"d
for Fall Term $11- f
U) i_PUP'1 graduates. Tuition alone,
a" Jerm, $11, for Winter Jerm, $9; for Spring Term, $10.
dummX
CHAkG15s—Boarding,
including heat, light, etc.,
will be #4 a wrek^by
HeV^ $3 "
f h» t , 7Y e day> 75 cents.
INSTRUMENTAL
music twn i«o
C
ihe
will be, for tlieS for the Spring Term ZTl
$i.2o per week.
'
f
TranSient b°ari
T
R°CK
" ^'L
charges for instrumental
tW° pra<5lice
** ^
any tluie less
Students under 17 vcaro
reductions similar to thn
^
6 reCelved
State appropriation.
a da-v'
than a term,
b>' tbe Sch°o1
teachers through the
granted
b7
Periods
Winter Term'
EIGHTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE
49
DEDUCTIONS
For absence two consecutive weeks or more, 011 account of
personal sickness, one-lialf the usual charge for board and
tuition.
No deduction is made for absence the first two or last two
weeks of the term, except by previous arrangement with the
Principal.
No deduction is made for absence the last four weeks of
the Spring Term.
ROOMS
Each room is 13 by 15 feet in size, carpeted, and contains
double bed, good mattress, and springs; wardrobe, washstand,
table, and usual room furniture; intended to accommodate
two boarders, and the scale of prices above given is arranged
accordingly.
Those who desire to room alone can be accommodated at
an additional charge of 40 cents per week.
All students are to take rooms and board at the institution,
unless they reside at home, or have obtained permission 110111
the Principal to bo ard elsewhere.
Students are expected to provide themselves with towels,
table napkins, soap, and other needful toilet articles.
Students in actual attendance at the close of one term, arc
entitled to preference in the choice of rooms for the next
term. All other students are entitled to choice of rooms 111
the order of the reception of their applications.
No rooms, selected for students, will be held for them be
yond the second week of the term, except upon specia
rangement to that effect.
STATE APPROPRIATIONS TO STUDENTS
In accordance with an aft of the Legislature, the following
appropriations are made to Normal students and Normal
graduates:
SEVENTH ANNUM CATALOGUE
OF THE
Slippery Rock
State Normal School
OF
PENNSYLVANIA.
ELEVENTH DISTRICT.
ALLEGHENY, BEAVER AND BUTLER COUNT.ES.
Slippery Rock, Butler County, Pa.
l 8 9 4
=
l 8 9 5 '
1895.
SLIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
Gcjler|elcjK
*895-1896.
Fall Term of Sixteen Weeks.
Opens Tuesday, September 3, i8gc
loses I* rid ay, December 20, 1895
acation, December 20, 1895—January 1, 189,
Winter Term of Twelve Weeks.
Opens Wednesday, January 1, 1896
Closes Saturday, March 21, 1896
Vacation, March 21— March 31/1896.
Spring Term of Fourteen Weeks.
»•«*
Class Day, Wednesday, J u l y 1
Commencement, Thursday! July 2^l8g6.
SEVENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE.
BoqM of Tpqstees.
Representing tiie Stockholders.
Term of office expires in 1896:
George Maxwell, Slippery Rock.
J. E. Bard, Slippery Rock.
T. S. Coulter, Slippery Rock.
John C. Kerr, Slippery Rock.
Term of office expires in 1897:
H. P. Griffith, Slippery Rock.
W. J. Morrison, Slippery Rock.
Dr. C. W. Bard, Slippery Rock.
John M. Watson, Slippery Rock.
Term of office expires in 1898:
Lewis Patterson, Slippery Rock.
Neyman Christley, Slippery Rock.
A. W. Christy, Slippery Rock.
Dr. Benjamin Pearson, Slippery Rock.
Representing the State.
Term of office expires in 1896:
Lev. McOuistion, Butler.
R. D. McGonnigle, Allegheny.
Term of office expires in 1^97:
Hon. H. I. Gourley, Pittsburgh.
John Buchanan, Beaver.
Term of office expires in 1898.
Hon. John M. Greer, Butler.
Hon. Thomas Robinson, Butler.
Officers of the Board.
George Maxwell, President.
J. C. Kerr, Vice President.
Dr. C. W, Bard, Secretary,
w, H. Wilson, Treasure*
3
I
j)®®®SXS®®®®®®®®®®'SXg)^XgX§XSXg)®^XgX»)SX*X«X*)® 4
SLIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
Stqiidir]^ Conirqitfees,
Instruction and Dicipline.
John C. Kerr.
W. J. Morrison.
H. I. Gourley.
R. D. McGonnigle.
A. E. Maltby.
Honsehold and Bnilding.
TVJ
.
T. S. Coulter.
^WChnstley.
John M. Watson.
Thomas Robinson.
John M Greer
Finance.
J. E. Bard.
ev. McQuistion. George Maxwell. John Buchanan.
Sanitary.
Dr. C. W. Bard.
HrpBernj-Ir°nn
A- W-
Christy.
Lewis Patterson.
'
Auditors.
Robert McCoy.
H. E. Bard.
J. M . Roberts .
SEVENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE.
Facility.
1895=1896.
ALBERT E. MALTBY, A. M., C. E., PH. D., Principal,
Psychology, Pedagogies and History of Education.
I. M. MCCEYMOND, A. M.,
S c h o o l E c o n o m y a n d Mathematics.
1. N. MOORE, A. M.,
Natural Sciences.
JOHN C. RICKETTS, A. M.,
Mathematics.
REV. GEORGE L. HAMM, A. M.,
A n c i e n t Languages.
C. EDGAR REBER, A. M.,
Grammar, Rhetoric and Literature.
ABBIE L. SIMMONS, (Cook Co. Normal),
Preceptress:
Elocution and Civil Government
D. C. M URPHY, M. E., P h. D.,
Superintendent Model School, Methods and Criticism.
8HPMKY ,„MK»rA«N0B5.Al.S.m1K^
:
'
FgcqltyMARY F. ISAMINGER , (Pratt Institute),
Form Study, Drawing and Penmanship.
MAUDE C. BINGHAM, M. E.,
Geography,History and Civil Government.
LOUISE SCHWALE,
Instrumental and Vocal Kusie.
CLARISSA B. ROBINSON,
English Branches.
MRS. HARRIET D. MALTBY, B. A.,
Painting.
ANNA LUELLA KERR, B. E.,
Librarian.
S. G. MORRISON.
Steward
Miss KATE GLENN,
Superintendent Home Department and School Matron
JOHN B. BUCHANAN,
Engineer.
JOHN MCGONNIGLE,
Engineer.
JOHN S. COULTER,
Janitor.
SEVENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE
Elerqeritq^y Oonuse.
1895.
Afqstei's' Degrees.
Cora May Armstrong, '92.
Kate R Armstrong, '93.
Newton J. Baxter, '93.
R. Alberta Boyce, '92.
Frank Porter Brown, '93.
Nancy Jane Chambers, '93.
Margaret Ellen Chambers, '93.
Samuel Lewis Cheeseman, '91.
Jonn Hockenberry Christy, '92.
Ida Arminella Clay, '93.
Vallie Dieffenbacher, '92.
Harriette James Francis, '93.
Sallie Velma Gill, '93.
Flora Anna Gilmore, '93.
Mary Taggart Hare, '92.
Alice Carey Hay, '93
Katherine Elizabeth Hoerr, '93.
Mary Hoon, '93.
Laura Ada Jack, '93.
Anna Sylphia Hunter, '93.
Charles William Kerr, '93.
Florence Edna McAdoo, '93.
Mabel Frances McCarnes, '91.
Samuel Curtis McGarvey, '93.
Lily Jane McKnight, '92.
Luiu Maude Mawhinney, '93.
Viola Maynard, '93.
Melvin J. Miller, '92.
Mary S. Luella Mohr, '93.
Nancy Edith Moore, '93.
Anna Jeannette Morrow, '92.
Ola Belle viorrow, '93.
[Stewart Gill Patton, '93
Harry Cunningham Postlewaite, '93
A. Gay Robinson, '93.
Mary L Smith, '93.
Samuel Austin Stamm, '93.
Amanda Grace Sterling, '93.
Edna May Swearingen, '93.
Wilson Orr Stivenson, '93.
Sara Eleanor Turner, '93.
Martha Grace Weller, '92.
Elsie Belle Wells.
David Porter Williams, '93.
Ada May Wilson, '91.
George Calvin Young, '92.
Seriioi' Clqss.
Ella Violet Bard,
Charlotte Gertrude Black,
Maggie Alvina Black,
Helen Leola Bloomheld,
May Belle Brendel,
Maud Brown,
Edith Marie Browne,
Emma Mae Bryan,
Iva Lenora Camblin,
William H. Chambers,
Mary Edith Christley,
Retta Dale Coulter,
Carrie Aurelia C'owden,
Anna M. Cowen,
Sadie Jane Crea,
Slippery Rock.
Glade Mills.
Sistersyille, West Virginia.
Union City.
Verona.
New Castle.
Adamsville.
Indiana.
Mount Jackson.
Lang.
Slippery Rock.
Slippery Rock.
Meadville.
Frankfort Springs.
Thorn Hill.
Stqt e BoqM of Mxqn]ii|ei < s.
1895.
HON. NATHAN C. SCHAEFFER,
State Superintendent of Pubiic Instruction
DR. THEODORE B. NOSS,
Principal of California State Normal School.
JOHN MORROW, A. M.,
S u p e r i n t e n d e n t of Sc h o o l s , Allegheny.
DR. HENRY V. HOTCHKISS,
Superintendent of Schools, Meadville
J. G. HILLMAN, A. M.,
Superintendent of Schools, Beaver County.
J. M. REED, A. M.,
Superintendent of Schools, Beaver Falls.
ROBERT D. CRAWFORD, A. M.,
Superintendent of Schools, Titusville
N. C. MCCOLLOUGH, A. M.,
Superintendent of Schools, Butler County.
ALBERT E. MALTBY, PH. D.,
Principal of Slippery Rock Slate Normal School
29
SEVENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE
S-qn\rc|q±
K\\ei[dc(i[ce.
TERM ATTENDANCE.
(EXCLUSIVE OF MODEL DEPARTMENT.)
Gentlemen.
Fall Term,
Winter Term,
Spring Term, -
-
-
Ladies.
Total.
93
197
115
213
290
328
190
341
531
Total ,
II49
POST GRADUATES.
Ladies,
Gentlemen, -------
-
2
- 2—
4
ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT.
SENIORS.
Ladies,
Ge n t l e m e n , -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
-
6
1 8 — 7 4
JUNIORS.
Ladies,
Gentlemen, ------Total in Normal Department,
-
330
226—556
-
634
MODEL DEPARTMENT.
Boys,
Girls,
-
79
78—157
Gjand Total of Different Students in Attendance,
30
Slippery Rock State Normal School.
Location, ITistopy, <^c.
LOCATION.
CLIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL is situated midO way between Pittsburgh and Erie, in Butler county about
[7 miles from Butler, Mercer, and New Castle, and easi y ac:essible from all points in Western Pennsylvania. Those com
ing by way of Pittsburg can reach here by the P. &W. and .,
5.*& L. E. Railroads, which run morning, noon and evening
trains to Kiester Station, three miles distant, or take the West
Penn R. R. to Butler, then P., S. & L. E. to Kiester. Those com
ing by way of New Castle will change cars at Mercer and come
to the same station. At Shenango the P., S. & L. E R- »
connects with the N. Y., P. & O., and at Osgood with the Lake
Shore R. R., thus affording easy access from the north.
The location of the school is pleasant and healthful. Being
situated on a hill, a commanding view of the town and surround
ed country is afforded, and it possesses unexcelled facilities for
healthful drainage.
There are four churches in town—the Presbyterian, Lnited
Presbyterian, Methodist Episcopal, and Reformed Presbyterian,
at which the students are always welcome—and it is surround
ed by a community noted for morality and intelligence.
HISTORY.
During the autumn of 1887 the question of organizing a
school in the town was agitated. The project found many
friends and soon assumed definite form. A meeting was called
at which it was determined to erect a building and open an
academy. Subscription papers were prepared, and the commu
nity was canvassed for money to erect a building and s u p p o r t s
SEVENTH A NSTTAL CATALOGUE.
31
school until it should become self-sustaining-. While this work
was in progress, the discovery was made that there was no Nor
mal School in this district. A second meeting was called, at
which it was resolved to erect the necessary buildings and apply
for recognition as the State Normal School of the Eleventh
District. To determine was, with them, to act. Subscriptions
were again solicited, and soon sufficient money was pledged to
warrant success.
In the spring of 1888 an organization was effected, a charter
obtained, a building committee elected, and the erection of the
buildings was begun. All lent ready aid, and through the sum
mer and succeeding winter, work was carried on with vigor.
It is useless to name any of the faithful workers for the suc
cess of this enterprise, for all alike gave what they could, of
money, time, and labor.
In the spring of 1889 the buildings were completed, and on
the first day of February the committee appointed by the State
inspected them. By a unanimous vote the recognition of the
school was recommended.
BUILDINGS.
There are four buildings, two dormitories, a chapel, and a
main school building. They are situated on a commanding
eminence. The dormitories contain 230 rooms, besides a re
ception room, large dining hall, kitchen, store-rooms, etc. The
chapel is situated between the two dormitories. It is 60x100
feet. The first floor is used by the Practice School, and the
second is an assembly room. It is 60x85 feet, contains 800
opera chairs and a gallery 25x60 feet, with 200 additional seats.
The rooms are all heated by steam and lighted with natural gas.
The buildings are supplied with pure, soft water. Every floor
is supplied with an abundance of hot and cold water, bath
rooms, lavatories and closets of the most approved patterns.
The authorities of the school are determined to do all that
can be done to promote the ends for which it was established,
and to add to the comfort and convenience of all connected
with it. Many improvements have already been made, viz:
stone walks, bath-rooms and closet annexes, laundry, Smead
dry-closets and ventilating system, grading and ornamention of
SLIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAT, SCHOOL.
erounds andequipment of Model School. The new main buildfng contains class rooms, laboratories, parlors, reading rooms
society halls, gymnasium, and offices, and is one of ^0 finest
school buildings in the State. During the past year the ladies
dormitory has been entirely remodeled, and now forms a beau
tiful building with a frontage of two hundred and twenty feet
The demand for rooms will also render necessary the erection
of an additional wing to one of the dormitories. A newbote
house has been erected, and the advantages in steam-heating
thereby improved. A new dormitory for the gentlemen is under contract for erection.
RECREATION AND AMUSEMENT.
Lawn tennis, croquet, and base ball are among the means
already provided, and the gymnasium is now open.
e
weekly socials from 6:30 to 7:30 P. M., on Saturdays, are very
popular. These are intended for the boarders, but the day
students gladly take part in the evening's enjoyment.
1 I DO A DV
Many valuable books have been provided, mainly books of
reference. During the summer considerable increase will be
made. Over one thousand dollars have been expended on the
library during the past year.
A reading room containing the leading daily and weekly
newspapers, magazines, journals of education, church and Sun
day school weeklies, etc., is also connect*
with the school,
with privileges free to all.
LITERARY SOCIETIES.
Among the attractions of the school are two flourishing Lit
erary Societies, conducted by the students—the "Bryant and
the "Philomathean." They hold weekly meetings. Any student
may become a member of either of these societies by paying a
small initiation fee. The training given in these societies is of
such great value that students cannot afford to neglect the op
portunities furnished for literary a:n
SEVENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE.
33
Ooq^ses of Sfqdy.
Four courses of Instruction are provided for, as follows: the
Elementary Coiirse, the Regular Normal Course, the Scientific
Course, and the Advanced Normal Course.
Each of these courses of study has been prescribed and pro
vision made for examination by State Committee, as well as
for the awarding of a diploma upon the completion of either
course. In the present management of this school attention is
concentrated upon
THE ELEiTENTARY COURSE.
This course is intended for the preparation of teachers for our
common schools, and embraces the branches usually taught
therein, together with other branches bearing so directly upon
them as to be of great value.
It also embraces a liberal amount of professional study, and
among the essentials for graduation in this course is the prac
tical Work in the TRAINING DEPARTMENT.
The minimum of work of this kind required of each candi
date for graduation is one period of 45 minutes, each school
day, during 21 weeks.
PREPARATORY STUDIES.
LANGUAGE:—Orthography, Reading.
NATURAL SCIENCE:—Physiology and Hygiene.
HISTORICAL SCIENCE:—Geography, Political and Physical;
History of the United States.
THE ARTS:—Penmanship, sufficient to be able to explain
some approved system; writing to be submitted to the Board
of Examiners.
Other studies, as Arithmetic, English Grammar, Algebra,
EIGHTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE
OF THE
SLIPPERY ROCK
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
OF
PENNSYLVANIA
ELEVENTH DISTRICT
ALLEGHENY,
BEAVER,
AND
BUTLER
COUNTIES
Slippery Rock, Butler County, Pa.
1895--1896
BUTLER EAGLE PRINT
1896
SLIPPERY ROCK STATE XORMAI. Sum,,,
Calendar
1896—1897
Fall Term of Sixteen Weeks
Opens Tuesday, September i, 1S96
Closes Saturday, December 19, 1896
Vacation, December 19,1896—January 4. iS;
Winter Jerm of JWeOe Weeks
Opens Monday, January 4, 1897
Closes Friday, March 26, 1897
Vacation, March 26—March 30, 1897
Spring Jerm of Fourteen Wee*s
Opens Tuesday, March 30, 1897
Baccalaureate, Sunday, June 27, 1S97
Junior Entertainment, Monday, June J\
Concert, Tuesday, June 29, 1S97
Class Day, Wednesday, June 30, 1807
Commencement, Thursday, July 1. 1S07
IS
EIGHTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE
Board of Trustees
Representing the Stockholders
Term of office expires in 1897
H. P. Griffith, Slippery Rock
W. J. Morrison, Slippery Rock
Dr. C. W. Bard, Slippery Rock
John M. Watson, Slippery Rock
Term of office expires in 1898
Lewis Patterson, Slippery Rock
Neyman Christley, Slippery Rock
A. W. Christy, Slippery Rock
Dr. Benjamin Pearson, Slippery Rock
Term of office expires in 1899
George Maxwell, Slippery Rock
J. E. Bard, Slippery Rock
T. S. Coulter, Slippery Rock
John C. Kerr, Slippery Rock
Representing the State
Term of office expires in 1897
Hon. H. I. Gourley, Pittsburg
John Buchanan, Beaver
Term of office expires in 1898
Hon. John M. Greer, Butler
Hon. Thomas Robinson, Butler
Term of office expires in 1899
Lev. McQuistion, Butler
Hon. Walter Lyon, Pittsburg
Officers of the Board
George Maxwell, President
J. C. Kerr, Vice President
Dr. C. W. Bard, Secretary
W. H. Wilson, Treasurer
4
SLIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
Standing Committees
Instruction and Discipline
J°hTn Cr Ke"
H. I. Gourley
w. J. Morrison
A_ R MaJtby
Walter Eyon
Household and Building
T. S. Coulter
Neyman Chnstley
John M. Watson
John M Greer
Thomas Robinson
Finance
J. E. Bard ^
Lev. McQuistion
George Maxwell
John Bllchanan
Sanitary
Dr. C. W. Bard
Dr. Benj. Pearson
H.
P. Griffith
Christy
A. W.
Eewis Patterson
/Auditors
Robert McCoy
H. E. Bard
J. M. Roberts
EIGHTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE
Faculty
1896-1897
ALBERT E. MALTBY, A. M., C. E., PH. D., Principal
Psychology, Pedagogics and History of Education
I. M. MCCLYMONDS, A. M.
School Economy and Mathematics
ISAAC N. MOORE, A. M.
Natural Sciences
JOHN C. RICKETTS, A. M.
Mathematics
REV. GEORGE L. HAMM, A. M.
Ancient Languages
C. EDGAR REBER, A. M.
Grammar, Rhetoric, and Literature
ABBIE L. SIMMONS, (Cook Co. Normal)
Preceptress:
Elocution and Civil Government
D. C. MURPHY, M. E., Ph. D.
Superintendent Model School, Methods and Criticism
6
SLIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
Faculty
MARY F. ISAMINGER,
m StudV>
(Pratt Institute)
drawing, and Penmanship
MAUDE C. BINGHAM, M. E.
Geography and History
LOUISE SCHWALL
Instrumental and Vocal Music
CLARISSA B. ROBINSON
English Branches
MRS. EMMA J. HAMM, M. E.
Kindergarten
MRS. HARRIET D. MALTBY, B. A.
Painting
ZILLA KERR, B. E.
Librarian
S. G. MORRISON
Steward
q
.
Miss
KATE GLENN
department, an* Sckool Matron
JONH B. BUCHANAN
Engineer
JOHN MCGONNIGHE
Engineer
JOHN S. COULTER
Janitor
EIGHTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE
State Board of Examiners
1896
HON. HENRY HOUCK
Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction
DR. E. ORAM LYTE
Principal of Millersvillc Slate Normal School
CHARLES A. BABCOCK, A. M.
Superintendent of Schools, Oil City
J. B. RLCHEY, A. M.
Superintendent of Schools, New Brighton
THOMAS M. STEWART
Superintendent of Schools, Lawrence County
JOHN F. BIGLER, A. M.
Superintendent of Schools, Venango County
SAMUEL E. CHEESEMAN, M. E.
Superintendent of Schools, Butler County
ALBERT E. MALTBY, PH. D.
Principal of Slippery Bock State Normal School
SLIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
Location, History, &c.
LOCATION
LIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, is situated
midway between Pittsburg and Erie, in Butler
county, about 17 miles from Butler, Mercer and New
castle, and easily accessible from all points in Western PennThose comi"g by way of Pittsburg can reach here
0
by the P. & w. and P., S. & L. E. Railroads, which run mornng noon and evening trains to Kiester Station, three miles
T
.
K WCSt Penn R' R' to Butler. thcn P., S. &
Re 'V
. o Kiester. Those coming by way of New Castle will
Shenfn ^
at
Mfcer and
to the same station. At
connetfls with the N. Y.,
a
St
g
d
With
the
Lake
SllOTe R- R-. 'bus af
fording' '
°°
fording easy access from the north.
P
O.
V>° ]
D
e
&
R' R-
ing sitnlTeH41011 °Lth,e SCh°o1 is plea5ant and healthful. Besurroundin °n 3
' & commanding yiew of the town and
facilities fof heruiTftd1Sdrafnarge.d' ^
Presbyterian, United
PresbytL^an^Methodist^En*
terian at whi l pi
Episcopal, and Reformed PresbvSUlde,ltS are alwa>s welcome—and it 'is
sutTundeJ h
grounded by a community noted for morality and intelli-
HISTORY
During the autumn of
school in the town wa«
LU
• '
agitated.
9llestion of organizing a
The 'project found many
EIGHTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE
33
friends and soon assumed definite form. A meeting was
called at which it was determined to ere<5l a building and
open an academy. Subscription papers were prepared, and
the community was canvassed for money to eredl a building
and support a school until it should become self-sustaining.
While this work was in progress, the discovery was made that
there was no Normal School in this district. A second meet
ing was called, at which it was resolved to eredl the necessary
buildings and apply for recognition as the State Normal
School of the Eleventh Distridl. To determine was, with
them, to act. Subscriptions were again solicited, and soon
sufficient money was pledged to warrant success.
In the spring of 1888 an organization was effected, a char
ter obtained, a building committee eledted, and the eredtion
of the buildings was begun. All lent ready aid, and through
the summer and succeeding winter, work was carried 011 with
vigor.
It is useless to name any of the faithful workers for the
success of this enterprise, for all alike gave what they could,
of money, time, and labor.
In the spring of 1889 the buildings were completed, and
on the first day of February the committee appointed by the
State inspedled them. By a unanimous vote the recognition
of the school was recommended.
BUILDINGS
There are four buildings, two dormitories, a chapel, and a
main school building. They are situated on a commanding
eminence. The dormitories contain 230 rooms, besides a re
ception room, large dining hall, kitchen, store-rooms, etc.
The chapel is situated between the two dormitories. It is
60x100 feet. The first floor is used by the Pracdice School,
and the second is an assembly room. It is 60x85 feet, con
tains 800 opera chairs and a gallery 25x60 feet with 200 ad
ditional seats. The rooms are all heated by steam and
lighted with natural gas. The buildings are supplied with
SLIPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
pure, soft water. Every floor is supplied with an abundance
of hot and cold water, bath rooms, lavatories and closets of
the most approved patterns.
The authorities of the school are determined to do all that
can be done to promote the ends for which it was established,
and to add to the comfort and convenience of all connected
with it. Many improvements have already been made, viz:
stone walks, bath-rooms and closet annexes, laundry, Smead
drv-elosets and ventilating system, grading and ornamentation
of grounds, and equipment of Model School. The new main
building contains class rooms, laboratories, parlors, reading
rooms, society halls, gymnasium, and offices, and is one of the
finest school buildings in the State. The ladies'dormitory
has been entirely remodeled, and now forms a beautiful build
ing with a frontage of two hundred and twenty feet. The
c emand for rooms will also render necessary the erection of
an additional wmg to one of the dormitories. A new boiler
house has been eredfed, and the advantages in steam-heating
thereby nnproved. The new dormitory for gentlemen has
been eredled during the past year, and is a very commodious
bmldi"g,
model1 f T
of the best in the State. It is a
ea
ty
of it 1°
" ' comfort> and convenience. Few buildings
homef kCan eqUal !t in thoSe P°ints that make it a real
home for the yonng men who attend the school.
RECREATION AND AMUSEMENT
alrtT\'enna';r°qUet'
PODulir
3™
ti,_
&nd base bal1
Tk
vrT
H
among the means
.
° /-3° p- M. on Saturdays, are very
1c
.
i the evening's enjoyment.
£?£ £** " «*
LIBRARY
when studente^permitted
- « books for a ££
SCll0<>1
^
week, students may secure books for longer periods limited
to two weeks.
Many new books have been added to the library, so that its
attractiveness and usefulness have been greatly increased.
By a judicious expenditure of funds each year, we hope to
make this important aid to study increase in value from year
to year.
A reading room containing the leading daily and weekly
newspapers, magazines, journals of education, church and
Sunday school weeklies, etc., is also connected with the
school, with privileges free to all.
LITERARY SOCIETIES
Among the attractions of the school are two flourishing
Literary Societies, conducted by the students—the " Bryant "
and the " Philomathean." They hold weekly meetings. Any
student may become a member of either of these societies by
paying a small initiation fee. The training given in these
societies is of such great value that students cannot afford to
neglect the opportunities furnished for literary and oratorical
culture.
48
SUPPERY ROCK STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
Expenses
REGULAR
CHARGES—Tuition and
boarding, inclndini
eat, light, furnished room, and use of Text Books, for tin
Fall Term of 16 weeks, #62; for the Winter Term of 1:
weeks, #47; for the Spring Term of 14 weeks, #57; for am
time less than a full term, #4 a week.
without boarding, for the Fall Term, #19; for the
in er Term, $i5- for the Spring Term, #17; for less time
during any term, #1.25 a week.
of Imnf ?'e t6 °f
hLdfoo
en ,
totafc!;
Ce"'S
n
e
3 Week is
W!'h
'he
deducted from the
COTditi°ns
^ard
T
f°r tKe
in °rche
bills
stated under the
fPpr°Priations '° Students," thus
hi Winter T
Tear ms
50
COmP'y
making the
Fa"
SpHn§ Te™'
boarding reduces"! $95 tffo"""
C°S'
f°r
tuitioa
a"d
for Fall Term $11- f
U) i_PUP'1 graduates. Tuition alone,
a" Jerm, $11, for Winter Jerm, $9; for Spring Term, $10.
dummX
CHAkG15s—Boarding,
including heat, light, etc.,
will be #4 a wrek^by
HeV^ $3 "
f h» t , 7Y e day> 75 cents.
INSTRUMENTAL
music twn i«o
C
ihe
will be, for tlieS for the Spring Term ZTl
$i.2o per week.
'
f
TranSient b°ari
T
R°CK
" ^'L
charges for instrumental
tW° pra<5lice
** ^
any tluie less
Students under 17 vcaro
reductions similar to thn
^
6 reCelved
State appropriation.
a da-v'
than a term,
b>' tbe Sch°o1
teachers through the
granted
b7
Periods
Winter Term'
EIGHTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE
49
DEDUCTIONS
For absence two consecutive weeks or more, 011 account of
personal sickness, one-lialf the usual charge for board and
tuition.
No deduction is made for absence the first two or last two
weeks of the term, except by previous arrangement with the
Principal.
No deduction is made for absence the last four weeks of
the Spring Term.
ROOMS
Each room is 13 by 15 feet in size, carpeted, and contains
double bed, good mattress, and springs; wardrobe, washstand,
table, and usual room furniture; intended to accommodate
two boarders, and the scale of prices above given is arranged
accordingly.
Those who desire to room alone can be accommodated at
an additional charge of 40 cents per week.
All students are to take rooms and board at the institution,
unless they reside at home, or have obtained permission 110111
the Principal to bo ard elsewhere.
Students are expected to provide themselves with towels,
table napkins, soap, and other needful toilet articles.
Students in actual attendance at the close of one term, arc
entitled to preference in the choice of rooms for the next
term. All other students are entitled to choice of rooms 111
the order of the reception of their applications.
No rooms, selected for students, will be held for them be
yond the second week of the term, except upon specia
rangement to that effect.
STATE APPROPRIATIONS TO STUDENTS
In accordance with an aft of the Legislature, the following
appropriations are made to Normal students and Normal
graduates:
Media of