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STALE NORMAL SCHOOE
ALBANY, N. Y.
OFFICERS: AND BACULEPY
NINETIETH TERM
ANNOUNCEMENT
NINETY-FIRST TERM, COMMENCING SEPT. 117, 1889.
ALBANY, N.Y,
PRESS OF BRANDOW PRINTING COMPANY
1889
Circular of the State Normal School.
poe See
865" Under the charge of the Board of Regents of the University of the State
of New York, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Number
graduated in 1889, 123. Total number graduated, 3,287. September 9th, 1885,
the school entered the new and large building, with ample accommodations for
4oo Normal students and 260 pupils in the Model and Kindergarten departments.
FACULTY.
EDWARD P. WATERBURY, A. M., Ph. D., LL. D., Prestpent,
Professor of Mental and Moral Phildsophy and Didactics.
“ALBERT N. HUSTED, A. M.,
Professor of Mathematics.
WILLIAM V. JONES, A. M.,
Professor of Mathematics and Book-keeping.
EDWARD A. BURT,
Professor of the Natural Sciences.
SAMUEL B. BELDING,
Professor of Vocal Music.
MISS KATE STONEMAN,
Teacher of Geography, Drawing and Penmanship.
MISS MARY A. McCLELLAND,
Teacher of English Grammar and History.
MI ANNA A. FARRAND,
Teacher of Arithmetic and Geometry.
MISS MARY F. HYDE,
Teacher of Composition.
MRS. MARGARET JLLIVAN MOONEY,
Teacher of Elocution and English Literature.
MISS ANNA E. PIERCE,
Teacher of Arithmetic and Algebra.
MISS E. HELEN HANNAHS,
Teacher of the Natural Sciences.
MISS EDITH BODLEY,
Secretary and Substitute.
MRS. MERIBA A. B. KELLY,
Superintendent of the Model School.
MISS LIZZIE MASON,
Assistant in the Model School.
MISS IDA M. ISDELL,
Superintendent of the Kindergarten.
MISS HELEN L. SEWELL,
Assistant in Kindergarten.
MISS JOSEPHINE McMAHON,
Attendant in Kindergarten.
JAMES McTEAGUE,
Janitor and Engineer.
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COURSE OF STUDY.
Juntor Crass—First Term.
Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, Map Drawing, Penmanship
Physiology, Algebra, Didactics. 3
Junior Crass—Second Term.
Algebra continued, Higher Arithmetic, Elocution, Geometry, English
Grammar, Botany, Natural Philosophy, History of the United States,
Didactics.
Senior Crass—First Term.
Geometry, Natural Philosophy continued, Methods, Astronomy, History,
Science of Government, Higher Algebra, Rhetoric, Criticism, Modeling,
Form Study and Drawing, Kindergarten Work, Didactics.
Sentor Ciass—Second Term.
English Literature, Mental and Moral Philosophy, Trigonometry and
Surveying, Chemistry, Geology, Book-keeping, Political Economy, Evi-
dences of Christianity, Natural History, Comparative Anatomy, Practical
Use of the Microscope, Didactics, ‘eaching in Model School.
Composition, Elocution and Vocal Music receive prominent attention
throughout the course ; it is expected that every student who shall have
attended one term will be qualified to teach simple vocal music to children.
The course of instructions and practice occupies two years. ‘Thé year
is divided into two terms of twenty weeks each. The time required to
complete the course will depend on the attainments, habits and talents of
she pupil. It ought never to exceed four terms, or two years, The stu-
dents are divided into four classes; these are sub-divided into as many
sections as circumstances may require.
Students are drilled in all the branches which they will be called to
teach, and in such other studies as experience has shown to be best adapted
to discipline and develop the mind. Persons cannot be made teachers by
merely being told how to teach. They must themselves be taugnt in the
right manner. They must themselves form the mental habits which it is
their duty to aid others in forming. They must teach.
Dipactics.
Every member of the Faculty of the Normal school is expected to be
by example and by precept, in every recitation, a teacher of Didactics ;
every student is expected to recite as he should require a pupil to recite.
Instruction in the art of teaching is thus given at every recitation in every
department. Special attention is given to the study of the human mind as
the object and instrument of education. The Senior Classes listen to a
series of lectures by the President upon professional subjects.
Besides receiving in these ways instructions in the art of teaching, the
students are, at the proper stage of their progress, required to teach one or
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more hours a day for one and a half terms, under the supervision of the
Superintendents of
The Schools of Instruction.
‘These have been established for the express purpose of giving instruction
in the theory and the practice of teaching. Several hundred pupils from
the city are in attendance. These schools consist of
Che Kindergarten
Which is in charge of an Alumnus of the Normal School, who is also a
graduate of the Kindergarten Department.
In Kindergarten work, the students of the Senior First Class listen to
lectures and receive instructions in methods for an hour a day, and prac-
tice in the school for another hour a day, for a half term,
Hlodel School.
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
This is attached to and under the same Superintendent as the other
departments of the Model School, but has an assembly room and recitation
rooms of its own. It is expected that the Normal Students will here learn
to organize, manage, and teach a primary school.
Model School.
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED DEPARTMENTS.
‘These divisions complete a school corresponding to the Union School of
Three Departments, and give the students a familiarity with the arrange-
ment and organization of such a school.
While teaching in the Model School, students are required, day by day
to submit a scheme of the next day’s lessons and the method they pro-
pose to adopt in presenting it to the pupils. This scheme is criticised by
the Superintendent and modified as may be advisable. The best thought
and ingenuity of the Normal students are called out and exercised in the
actual work of teaching ; and faulty methods are eliminated. They also
give instruction in music to the pupils in their classes, devoting a few min-
utes of each day to this exercise. Their work in this direction will be crit-
icised by the Professor of music.
They also, under direction, are expected to visit the parents of every
pupil whom they teach, and to visit other Albany schools, and submit
written reports of what they see and learn, Leaving the Normal school,
the student will enter upon professional duties with a confidence born of
experience and practice. The Superintendent frequently meets those prac-
tising in the Model School and encourages them to present original plans
and schemes, which are criticised by their fellows, by the Superintendent
and by the President. From 8$ tog a. M., the graduating class give in-
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dividual assistance to the pupils of the Model School, and thus learn to
inspire and interest them.
Particular attention is paid to the studies of the Junior First Term as
these are the ones usually taught in district schools. Many attend during
that term, and then leave and teach for a time, and thus procure the means
of returning and completing the course.
APPOINTMENT AND ADMISSION.
Students desiring admission to the school should apply to their School
Commissioner or City Superintendent for an appointment. If the appli-
cant possess the requisite qualifications, the commissioner will make the
appointment and send a certificate of the same to the Superintendent of
Public Instruction who will indorse it and send it to the President, in whose
hands it will be found on the arrival of the student at the school.
When the school was established, the number of students from each
county was restricted to twice the number of its representatives in the
Assembly ; the establishment of nine additional Normal schools in the
State has rendered this restriction unneccessary. The school is, therefore,
open without restriction to all qualified persons who desire to fit them-
selves to become teachers. It is expected that each applicant who
has not been successfully vaccinated within seven years, shall be vac-
cinated before leaving home ; and bring the physician’s certificate of such
vaccination.
By an act of the Legislature, passed April 11, 1849, “ EVERY TEACHER
SHALL BE DEEMED A QUALIFIED TEACHER WHO SHALL HAVE IN POSSESSION A
DirioMa FROM THE STaTE Normat ScHoot.”
‘The Sprinc Tera begins on the second Wednesday in February.
‘The Fart Term begins on the second Wednesday in September.
Senior Seconds and applicants to be examined should report the day
before school opens —all others on Thursday. On arriving in the city
they will go to North Pearl street and take the Hamilton street horse cars,
which will bring them to within half a block of the building at which they
will be directed to boarding houses approved by the Faculty. Until they
proctre rooms they should retain the checks for their baggage.
Tuition and text-books are furnished gratuitously. Zhe amount of fare
necessarily paid in coming by public conveyance to the school will be
refunded to those who are present at the beginning of the term and remain
till its close.
The price of board in respectable families varies from $3.50 to $4 per
week, exclusive of washing. Those who wish to board themselves can
procure furnished rooms at $t per week. By so doing they can reduce
their expenses for board to $3 per week. All places for board, and any
change of place, must be approved by the Faculty.
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EXAMINATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS.
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 142 of the laws of 1889, the
State Superintendent has prescribed the following evidences of proficiency
which may entitle persons who are residents of this State and duly
appointed and pledge themselves to teach in the schools of the State, to be
admitted into the school without examination, viz.: Diplomas of Colleges,
Universities, High Schools, Academies or Academic Departments in Union
Schools ; State Certificates, and first and second grade Commissioners’ Cer-
tificates, granted under the uniform examination system.
Persons duly appointed and not presenting either of the above-named
evidences of proficiency may be received upon passing an entrance exami-
nation upon question papers, which will be supplied from the Department
of Public Instruction at the opening of each term.
After admission to the school, either upon evidence of proficiency, or
examination at the school as above indicated, pupils may be given such
advanced class standing as will be justified by their qualifications. In this
connection Regents’ intermediate certificates and diplomas will be received
for their proper value. No student will, however, be graduated upon less
than one year’s attendance, nor at all, except upon the recommendation
of the president.
Before admission, the student will register and sign this declaration :
We, the undersigned, hereby declare that our object in entering the Normal
School, is to prepare ourselves for a faithful performance of the duties
pertaining to the office of teacher; and we further declare that it is our
intention to devote ourselves to the work of instruction in the schools of the
State.
Candidates for admission to the lowest class must, if ladies, be not less
than sixteen years of age; and, if gentlemen, not less than eighteen. In
all cases DECIDED MATURITY OF MIND is indispensable. None will be
admitted after the commencement of a term, except for weighty reasons.
To tHe Scoot ComMIssIONERs.
‘The following extracts from a circular issued to the School Commis-
sioners, by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, clearly present
the qualifications which are deemed essential :
“The School Commissioners are directed to give the most extended notice
in their power of vacancies, and to interest themselves in finding proper pupils
to be appointed.
“In making the selection, those who from past successful experience have
proved their aptness to teach, or from traits of character clearly developed, give
fair promise of future success, should be preferred. Talents not below medioc-
rity, unblemished morals and sound health, are regarded as indispensable. Ini
your visitations of the schools, you will sometimes find teachers who, to insure
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their higher success and usefulness, need only the instruction which this school
is designed to give; or pupils who have given proof of good scholarship, which,
by being properly directed, may be made of great value in the cause of educa-
tion, Such teachers and scholars you will encourage to seek these appoint-
ments.”
The School Commissioners, to whom the State is under great obliga~
tions for the interest they have ever taken in the school, will understand
why their attention is particularly invited to that circular when the fact is
mentioned that out of one hundred and eighty-two applicants who recently
presented themselves, thirty-six were rejected for want of requisite qualifi-
cations. The commissioners will forward the circulars sent them to those
in their district who have shown an aptitude for teaching, or superior ability
as scholars. Among those who have passed the Regents’ Examinations,
or who may have been members of Teachers’ Classes in the Academies,
are many who if put in the way of receiving a Normal school training,
would do honor to the commissioners who appoint them and to the State
which educates them.
ANDREW S. DRAPER,
Supt. Public Instruction, Chairman Zx-offcio.
SAMUEL B, WARD,
ROBERT C. PRUYN,
MARCUS T. HUN,
FREDERICK HARRIS,
Executive Committee.
The President of the school will be very glad to be of service to School
Boards, School Commissioners and Trustees, by recommending teachers
to them,
GRADUATING CLASS, JANUARY 25, 1889.
Name.
M. Evpora Atwetr,
Saran BEL,
BeutaH E. Bascoc,
ADALINE BAYLES,
Jesse Camrsett,
Gazena D. Cross,
Saran De Freesr,
Carrie J. Dickryson,
Sara J. Evans,
Appre Loxerra Everirr,
ANNA FILKINS,
Carrie M. Fincn,
Mary C. Frren,
ANNA AGNES Garrity,
Grace HaRRIson,
Catering E, Hitt,
Jane Kennepy,
Cuarrry J. Lamour
Emma R, LEONARD,
KATHARINE Martice,
Rose Mary McCrare,
Mary A. McDonouen,
Cora Mocurie,
Myrtire M. Monracue,
Marianna Mourn,
Mary H. O’Brien,
ANNA Parry,
Anna S. Quant,
Axice M. Sayre,
Jennie THORN,
Josepuive M. VAN ALLEN,
Cora Van Bentnuysey,
Iva C. WaLtrNe,
ARRENE WISE,
Cora Etvira Weicn,
W. Irvine Bray,
Epwin J. Fort,
Erastus S. Hawkiys,
Grorce C. Lane,
Tuomas D. McLaventry,
Ladies, 35; Gentlemen, 5; Total, 40.
Post-office.
Gulf Summit,
Bath-on-Hudson,
Mount Vernon,
Mount Vernon,
Vernon,
Cobleskill,
De Freestville,
Rose,
Plainfield Centre,
Unionville,
Oneonta,
North Salem,
New Salem,
Chatham,
Westmoreland,
Niverville,
West Troy,
East Albany,
Broome Centre,
Middleburgh,
West Troy,
Albany,
Amsterdam,
Henderson,
Montgomery,
Forestport,
New York Mills,
Albany,
Dundee,
Breakabeen,
Valatie,
Johnstown,
W. Burlington,
City of Kingston,
Albany,
Naples,
South Easton,
Ronkonkoma,
Wurtemburg,
Clarksville,
County. Subject of Essay.
Broome, ‘The Tides.
Rensselaer, The Tongue.
Westchester, Active Genius.
Westchester, Effects of Criticism.
Oneida, Silent Forces.
Schoharie, _ Manual Training.
Rensselaer, Comparison.
Wayne, Originality in the Teacher.
Otsego, Silence.
Orange, Conversation.
Otsego, Books as Teachers.
Westchester, Methods.
Albany, Word Pictures.
Columbia, Builders.
Oneida, Kismet.
Columbia, Commerce of Thought.
Albany, Power of Kindness.
Rensselaer, Devotion.
Schoharie, Influences.
Schoharie, Traveling in Peru.
Albany, Advantages of Training.
Albany, Prospect and Retrospect.
Montgomery, The Storm King.
Jefferson, Necessity for Mental Labor.
Orange, Temperance.
Oneida, _A Plea for Girls.
Oneida, Music.
Albany, ‘The Telegraph.
Yates, Importance of Individuals.
Schoharie, Local History.
Columbia, Progress of Manufactures.
Fulton, Our Debt to our Poets.
Otsego, Handwork or Headwork.
Ulster, ‘The Old New Year.
Albany, Work of Womien.
Ontario, Tact.
Washington, Forest Culture.
Suffolk, Newspapers.
Dutchess, Lessons from Nature.
Albany, Concentration.
Representing 18 counties of the State.
+ Ia A. McKer,
GRADUATING CLASS, JUNE 28, 1889,
Name. Post-office,
Ipa AGNew,
County.
Tarrytown, Westchester,
Maxoarer ALTON, ‘Troy, Rensselaer,
Rosa M. Arworp, Albany, Albany,
Oita A. AVANN, Fultonville, Montgomery,
Mary J. BAKER, Gloversville, Fulton,
FRaNcrs M. BArwarp, Westmoreland, Oneida,
Dewta C. Baumes, Cedar Hill, Albany,
Annie E. Bayzes, Newburgh, Orange,
Ipa M. Breperpece, S. Hartwick, Otsego,
Evizapetn BLACK, Schodack Depot, Rensselaer,
Axia W. Brooxs, Montgomery, Orange,
Auice A. Brows Hoosick, Rensselaer,
Mrxne C. Burt Valley Mills, Madison,
Mary E. Ciirrorp, ‘Troy Road, Albany,
Grace R. Cower, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess,
Harrier Crmeck, Red Hovk, Dutchess,
Grace Dates, Pine Hill, Ulster,
Cora A, Davis, Waterville, Oneida,
Nora A. Dezaney, Albany, Albany,
Mary K. Dory, Johnstown, Fulton,
Jennie M. DuBors, Newark, Wayne,
Ieten A. Duns, Bath-on-Hudson, Rensselaer,
Euzasern D. Emprer, Montgomery, Orange,
Carrie B. Fisn, Bellmore, Queens,
Iba M. Garrison, Griffin's Corners, Delaware,
Joseruixe Gouin, Cohoes, Albany,
Mitprep D. Gratam, Rome, Oneida,
Ina B. Grosvenor, Grosvenor's Cor., Schoharie,
May C. Guy, Fort Miler, Washington,
Harrier Flushing, Queens,
De Rome, Oneida,
Anna P. Horcniys, Albany, Albany,
Isapetta Hype, Stottsville, Columbia,
Neti F. Jackson, Whitehall, Washington,
Lizzin Jaycox, Cold Spring, Putnam,
Mary E. Lamey, Roslyn, Queens,
Lizzm G. Lawroy, Ellenville, Ulster,
Auice Levy, Westbury Station, Queens,
Acnes T. Luxxy, Flushing, Queens,
SatLy A. MAxweL, Menands, Albany,
Subject of Essay.
Self-Education.
School-Days.
Impressive Sights.
Storms.
Culture.
Method.
‘The Washington Centenn’l
The Friendship of Books
Power of Sympathy.
Qualities that Win.
Women of Shakespeare.
Self-Reliance
Slaying the Dragon.
Benefits of Culture.
Natu
Clouds.
Exteriors.
Living Lights.
‘True Success.
False Steps.
Selfmade Woman.
Mental Power.
Evangeline.
‘The Power of Habit.
Advantages of Botanical Re-
We. [search.
Youth.
Advantages of Travel.
Standard of Civilization.
Fault-Finding.
Mathematics.
Lessons from the Centen-
nial Celebration.
Teacl
ngs.
Waiting. [fects.
Mount: and their Ef-
Compensations.
Self-Knowledge.
A Teacher's Mirror.
The Human Voice.
‘The Study of Nature.
Changes.
Rensselaer Falls, St. Lawrence, A ‘Taste for Reading.
Name.
Lou Messincrr,
Lucy P. Moore,
Exoise Newton,
Eprrn K. Norton,
Witretarya S. Pacmertier, Hollowsville,
Epya Pierce,
Saran A. Prarr,
Harrier P. Quay,
Carrie A. Reeve,
Marearer A. Rerty,
Apa Jutmr Rices,
Louisa SEAMAN,
Carone E, Sueruern,
Frances M. SHERLOCK,
E. Mavp Smrru,
‘M. Netty SMrrn,
Epirn C. Sreruens,
M. Maup Stryker,
_ Jenny Lixp Tower,
‘Amenia Var,
Anna Von LenMen,
Henrierra F, WALKER,
Caxouine WANDELL,
Emma S. WaRDLE,
M. Voter Watson,
Bette Wurre,
Mary E. Witrrams,
Carorine WILson,
ImocENE Woon,
(Mr. Frank Be
R. SHERIDAN CrarK,
Ronerr L. Conant,
Tuomas E. FINecay,
Jutws T. Rose,
Joun E, Sarrorp,
Witt1am Simmons,
Wm. E. Srintwet1,
Ws. S. TwicneLt,
Irvin E. Wacar,
Ernest C. Wittrams,
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Post-office. County.
Peterborough, Madison,
Lansingburgh, — Rensselaer,
Bainbridge, Chenango,
West Troy, Albany,
Columbia,
Savona, Steuben,
Ephratah, Fulton,
Knox, Albany,
Livingston, Columbia,
Irvington, Westchester,
Albany, Albany,
Ballston, Saratoga,
Washington,
: Broome,
Millbrook, Dutchess,
Westford, Otsego,
Nyack, Rockland,
Gilboa, Schoharie,
Youngstown, Niagara,
Cohoes, Albany,
West Troy, Albany,
Alban. Albany,
Phenix, Oswego,
Hudson, Columbia,
Raymertown, Rensselaer,
Chatham, Columbia,
Middle Granville, Washington,
Belfast, Allegan
New Salem, Albany,
W. Burlington, Otsego,
Oneonta, Otsego,
Vernon Centre, Oneida,
Cape Vincent, Jefferson,
Constableville, Lewis,
West Fulton, Schoharie,
Stephentown, — Rensselaer,
Grosvenor’s Cor., Schoharie,
Westkill, Greene,
Manlius, Onondaga,
Lackawaxen, Pa., Sullivan,
Cropseyville, Rensselaer,
Barnerville, Schoharie,
Subject of Exsay,
United Effort.
Advantages of the Kinder-
Veneer. [garten
Our Relations to Samoa.
Market-Day in Richmond.
Day-Dreams.
Our Forests.
Life’s Fabric.
cessity of Effort. ‘
Flowers
James Watt.
Power of Association.
‘The Yankee in the Republic
The Talent of Success.
Public Opinion.
‘The Art of Printing.
Curiosity.
Trifles.
Chiseling,
Fishing.
Self Control.
Pilgrim Inheritances.
Mountain Summits,
Ideals.
Parchments.
‘True Charity.
A Trip to Wales.
Melodies.
Our National Flag.
Socialism in the U. S.
‘The Teacher as a Citizen.
Something Higher.
‘The Boy of To-day.
The Constitution.
Possibilities of Youth.
‘The Kindergarten.
Something for Nothing.
Mormonism.
Grounds of Success.
Our Public Lands.
Familiar Music.
Socialism
Ladies, 70; Gentlemen, 13; total, 83. Thirty-three counties are represented.
