The School helper, 1938 - 1939

HALLOWEEN
On Halloween, with spirits gay, The cat and the pumpkin dance away, As crickets play a lively tune Beneath the mellow harvest moon. The owl and the bat join in for fun, For this is the night when everyone Joins the parade with the fairies true. Jack-o-lantem will light the way If 'the moon behind a cloud should stray. So come along, we'll be waiting for you, Even the owl is calling, "Yoo-Hoo!"
-Carolyn Lyons.

'- . MISS A. MAY CLARK
MRS. NELL A. GIBBONS

THE SCHOOL HELPER

VOLUME XXXIX

CAVE SPRING, GEORGIA, OCTOBER, 1938

NUMBER 1

WE RECOGNIZE

In the life of an institution various influences are recoqnized as contributing to the atmosphere which surrounds it. Sometimes these impulses come From individuals who have been in position to render exceptional services. Sometimes they are events that affect the destinies of the entire group for a long time to come. The HELPER will aattempt to recognize some of these vital forces in each issue during the year.

MISS A. MAY CLARK

1912 to 1917 she has seen continuous service In

I The SCHOOL is proud to recognize the senior member of the faculty of the Georgia School for
the Deaf. Miss Clark became a member of the facu.lty ~n the fall of 1903 and has seen continued

the institution since that time.
Even in her childhood days she became interested in the deaf and their problems. Her home was in Fulton, Missouri, where the school for the deaf

serVice sInce.

of that state is located. Her uncle, the late D. C.

Miss Clark is a native Georgian. She was born at Marshallville but her family moved to Ringold when she was a small child. Her father was a napio salesman and it was only natural that she should be interested in music. After graduating from Rome Female College, she took. special course in music at Shorter College, also at Rome. She taught a short while in primary work at Ringold, then in Rome taught art and music in the public

McCue. was assistant superintendent of the Missouri school, and it was through him that she first became interested. After graduating at Christian College, Columbia, Missouri, she entered training for work with the deaf at Fulton. While training she served as substtitute teacher gaining valuable experience. T he first year after completing training she taught
a private pupil living in the home of the deaf child's family in Durant, Oklahoma.

shcools under the direction of Br. J. C. Harris,

After teaching at the Georgia school for eight

who later became superintendent of the school for years Miss Adams was married to Me. W. S. Gib-

the deaf. In addition she played the organ at one' bons of Cave Spring. For several years he had been

of the Rome churches.

cn the staff of the school, later going into the ma-

When she began to lose her hearing, she went to chinery business. He is now one of the leading im-

the University of Tennessee and took some special plement dealers of northwest Georgia. Following

work in art and shop work preparing herself for their wedding in 1912 Mr. and Mrs. Gibbons lived

work at the Georgia School for the Deaf. She be- in Rome five years. Then came America's entry

came a member of the faculty here in the fall of into the World War creating a shortage of work.ers

1903 and since that time has continued to be in the along all lines. The then superintendent, Mr.

school and the community. In 1913 she moved Harris, induced her to again consider a place in the

her home here and has maintained residence in our institution as her contribution in the emergency

little city ever since.

that existed.

Among the classes that she has taught here are primary shop, carving, art and physical training. For thirty years she coached the girls' basketball teams, and during this period many outstanding teams were produced bringing much credit to the school.
Several of her former pupils have found her courses in mechanical drawing very valuable to them, now being employed in engineering departments of large corporations. From time to time she has received many letters from them in appreciation of this training.
The various activities throughout the year given by the students and faculty are made better by her enthusiastic cooperation.
MRS. W. S. GIBBONS In 1904 Miss Nell Adams came to Georgia and Cave Spring' to follow her chosen profession of teaching the deaf. With the exception of the years

Since that time her work has been continuous. It has been thirty-four years since she first came to the Cracker State to teach the deaf. She is now beginning her thirtieth year as a teacher here. She is one of only three of the present teachers who have served under three superintendents, the late W. O. Connor; J. C. Harris, now superintendent emeritus: and the present head of the institution, Mr. Hollingsworth. Hundreds of former students remember her affection.
The HELPER is especially proud to note that for twenty years she served as its associate editor and is delighted to receive her back on the staff after a brief absence. For ten years she served as local reporter for the Atlanta Journal and for sometime she has been a reporter for the Rome-Tribune keeping the public informed of the happenings of Cave Spring and surrounding territory. She is a member of the board of stewards of the Cave Spring Methodist Church, and an officer of its missionary society. She has been active in many local, civic, and religious undertakings.

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THE SCHOOL HELPER

October, 1938

THE SCHOOL HELPER
All communications should be addressed to the School Helper, Cave Spring, Georgia.
Published monthly during the school year in the Printing Department of the Georgia School for the Deaf.
Entered at the Post Office at Cave Spring, Georga, as second class matter November, 1899. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided in Section 1103. Act of October 3, 1917. Authorized Octovel' 31, 1918.
Subscription price is fifty cents for nine months.

School for the Deaf has your child's interest at heart. We live with him, play with him, and look forward to the time when we can point with pride to your cI:-ild and say that we have had a part in his development.
The Georgia School for the Deaf has every facility at hand to make a well-rounded, intergrative person of your child. Every teacher on the staff has been selected because of his

C. H. HOLLINGSWORTH Roy G. PARKS

Editor ex-officio or her interest in children and because of the . Editor special training which he or he possesses.

ELL A. GrBBO S H. E. WOODRUFF
BARTON CLARK

Associate Editor Associate Editor Printing Instructor

Statement of Purpose
This magazine attempts to serve the interests of the Georgia School for the Deaf in the following respects: 1. As a project in printing. 2. As an organ of parental and public relations. 3. As a stimulus to better composition and reading
among the pupils. 4. As a builder of school morale. 5. As a promoter of the welfare of the adult deaf of
the state.

All the supervisors and physical directors are as skilled in their field as the teachers in the classroom are in theirs. Our vocational department has well equipped shops in which your child may be trained in a profession suited to his or her capabilities. Our program would not be complete without taking into consideration the social and moral side of life. We believe we have a program of Co-Curricular activitie equaling, if not surpassing, any

VOL. 39

OCTOBER, 1938

No. 1 school in the United States. Another advant-

age which we enjoy in the small community

An Open Letter

in which the school is located is that the chil-

!Jear Parents,

dren become a part of the life of the com-

In our anxiety and stress of sending our munity, thereby, understanding more clearly

children away from home we sometimes let the hearing world of which they will soon be-

our fears and imaginations take hold of us. come a part.

We imagine our child is not being treated as Consider all the opportunities your child

he should be, that perhaps other children are has and be thankful that the state of Georgia

mistreating him, or that his teacher is not provides the facilitie to develop him and place

in sympathy with him and is not exerting every him in society as an integral part of the world.

effort for his progress and improvement.

Rejoice in the fact that your child can and

We wish to assure you that if you have any will take his part in society along with hun-

uch fears for your child they are ungrounded. dreds of other boys and girls now in school.

The school maintains a fine hospital with i

May we have your wholehearted coopera-

staff of doctors, who are specialists, and a re- tion in developing your child into an individual

gistered nurse at all times. You will be noti- we will all be proud of? May we hear from

fied immediately if your child becomes ill.

you from time to time throughout the year?

From time to time you will receive reports

Yours truly,

from his academic teacher, playground.direc-

Roy G. Parks, Principal

tor, and, if he is old enough, from his voca-

tional teacher. We urge that you give these We are very much pleased to note many

reports your earnest consideration. Weare trying to give you a picture of your child's needs, strengths and weaknesses, and it is through these reports we solicit your aid in developing your child to his highest poten-

additions to our library since school closed. We have received a number of valuable book' from Mrs. M. M. Simmons, Mrs. George Stevens, Miss Anna Corry, Elise Sawyer and other friends. Mrs. ell Gibbons donated about a hundred and seventy beautiful and

tialities. Our interest and affection for your child can
not equal or surpass your love for him, but every teacher and employee of the Georgia

v'aluable books with a handsome bookcase. This is indeed a gift of which we are especially proud. Mrs. Gibbons, a teacher in our school for many year, donated the books in memory of her mother.-H. C. Stevens.

October, 1938

THE SCHOOL HELPER

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SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER

Keeping First Tbinlfs First

that skilled and honest application The present Dean of Men and

The combined forces of the present administration of the Georgia

With vitalized leadership in instruction must be the major force in our progress march!

Head Supervisor are both college bred young. men. They were idols on the Gallaudet College campus,

School for the Deaf, the State Board of Public Welfare, all the state's educational administration and the friends of the education of the deaf in Georgia' have conspired the past year in the promulgation of plans looking to adequate housing facilities for the pupils of our school. That these efforts have borne fruit is evidenced by the fact that the buildings of the present plant are being modernized, fireproofed and otherwise made tenantable, safe and convenient for our use. The construction of a unit of the new building program is expected to get under way some time during the year.
Anyone aC<l,.uainted With the meager facilities and the dilapidated and menacing conditions of our present plant can not deny the importance of this building emphasis. This year our enrollment has increased over the 269 enrolled last year, and the waiting list of other eligible pupils is constantly growing larger. But, even

Weare addressing you, fellowworkers, when we say we are profoundly pleased with the opportuni-
ties lying before us. We are more than pleased with the spirit in which each of you are applying yourself to your assigned task. It is in this latter that we see our greatest hope. You will find, in the enlarged and enriched course of study offered, opportunities to revitalize and rationalize the deaf boy's and girl's thirst for knowledge. You will use the wider choice of vocational and avocational pursuits offered in the adaptation of learning that 'combines nterest with utility. Acknowledge yourselve to be the most significant and humanistic force in the proper integration of the child's personality into the program.
Let's seek to build healthy minds and bodies through the instrumentality of co-curricular activities that are threaded throughout the pupils
weekly program. We feel that the diversity, the richness and the interrelatedness of our "out of the classroom" activities have outmoded the term Extra-Curricular to the substitution of Co-Curricular.

qualifying in this respect not only because of their athletic prowness, but because of gentlemanly qualities and fine abilities as campus activity leaders. Their force will be positive rather than negative. They will contrive to be leaders and influence for good in those all impor-
tant leisure hours that must always be an important phase of the pupil's development.
In the present endeavor to give major consideration to the task immediately before us it is pertinent to say that the procedure endeavors to tie up into a composite whole, ideas and practice of years ago together with the very latest theories and practice in education. We can no more abolish some of the theories of yesterday than we could the "Golden Rule." Neither can we ignore modern pedagogical practices. To say that the two teachers whom we honor in this issue (see page 2) are working shoulder to shoulder with the young teachers trained in the present era, and all with the single thought and purpose that we forge our school forward to .a superior service for Georgia's deaf children, tells the whole story.

in the face of this building need The stereotyped study hall held

catastl'ophe that has faced us-and is still facing us-there looms before
us in this the beginning of another school year, the challenging call to serve well the children now enrolled. What greater challenge can engage our attention just now as these
handicapped children crowd about us seeking that which we are com-
missioned to give? Despite the fact that Georgia has
neglected her deaf children as regards sufficient and safe h?us~g facilities to the point of publIc dlsgrace, we as teachers and workers must vigilantly guard against lethargy and neglect in the promotion of eternal values not necessarily represented in stone and masonry Rome was not built in a day, neither did Abraham Lincoln neglect his

each evening has been abolished. You have disliked it. The children have disliked it. It seemingly has lived over a long period of years just as a necessary evil. As a sub-
stitution each teacher is giving one extra supervised study period each day to her class under conditions conducive to guidance worthy of the name, "supervised study". Long may the new order live! In the place of the wasted evening hour, the Principal has wisely substituted "hobby hours", "club meetings", "society meetings", picture shows, as visual education projects, "story
hours", etc. Yes, the boys and girls like this and will profit greatly by the change while you, as teachers are discovering working conditions and methods compatible with your

It is with sincere regret that the Georgia School was forced to relinquish Mr. and Mrs. John A. Gough to the Missouri school. In the short time that Mr. and Mrs. Gough were ,vith us they made an enviable record in our school and we shall miss them.
Other faculty members who are missed about the campus are Mrs. Virginia Davenport, who accepted a
position in the Virginia School, Miss Sadie Stovall, who is now in Beverly, Masschusetts, and Miss Maud Wimbish, now teaching in the Day School
at Madison, Wisconsin. To all these we extend our best
wishes and sincere hopes that their new work will prove both pleasant
and profitable.

education while splitting rails by day desire to promote progress.

and utilizing the light from pine Following in the idea of keeping Just as we were going to press the

knot fires at night..

first things first, we believe all following telegram was received.

We pause to ask, can shiny new equipment and imposing new edifices guarantee educational progress? To our mind the answer come:':! reverberating back; building which denotes real progress and lends majesty to any seat of learning. be it ever so humble, is purposeful and inspired WORKMANSHIP! Build-

teachers and co-workers will find support in the new conception of supervision. One type of the old fashioned supervisor qualified for his position by the fierceness of his negative force, and an ability and propensity for snooping.
In this new order we want young men and young women for super-

Washington D. C.
O. H. Word, The Mayor, Cave Spring, Ga.
Please to advise PWA has approved grant of $180,900 for School
for Deaf. Docket 1642. Queen Holden Office Senate George

ings and equipment are important. visors who are college graduates, The grant by the federal govern-

Iy e might go further, in our case, with college level training in courses ment is part of a $402,000 fund for

and say that they are essential to a preparing them to enter this impor- the construction of four new build-

continued progress. But relatively tant field of supervision. Then we ings.

of greater importance, we would would pay them salaries commen- The next issue of the HELPER

have our staff, as a coordinate unit, surate with the real responsibility will contain more information con-

impregnated with the consciousness that is theirs.

cerning the building program.

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THE SCHOOL HELPER

October, 1938

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

School is not only a preparation 7. Response by Miss Fitzgerald on be encouraged to develop initiative

for life, school is life. If we accept

behalf of the faculty

in the pupils. From time to time

this as true, we must realize that our 8. Song-"I Love to Tell the Story" the activities will be reported in the

obligation does not end with .a WE'll 9. Welcome by the Sunday School HELPER.

organized program of academIc and

Superintendents

vocational instruction. We must pay some attention to those ac~ivi ties which develop the phYSIcal, social, ethical, and spiritural parts that go to make up the normal man
or woman.

10.
11. 12.

(Mr. orton and Mr. Caple.) Responsive Reading - Twentythird Psalm in Unison Song-"Jesus Loves Me." Closing Prayer-(Student Body)

Athletic Associations
This year two athletic associations will be organized in the school.. These associations will promote all athletic activities of the student body.
In addition to the student officers,

This thought is by no means new. Its importance has long been realized. Various "extra-curricular" programs have been set up. Some times the prefix "extra-" has meant
that these would be considered in such spare time as could be found

Lyceum Club
This organization has already become an important factor in student life. It is for the purpose of developing confidence on the platform and
cultivating the art of public speaking.

Mr. Tollefson, Mr. Caple, and Mr. Parks will assist in outlining schedules and activities. Mrs. Ware, Miss Mann, and Miss Watson will serve in a similar manner with the girls' association.

after a full academic and vocational program was organized. It is our plans to integrate these phase of our school life into the general program of the school in such way that they will cease to be "extra" in nature, but will have a definite part in the program as "co-curricular activities".

The Lyceum Club will meet at 7 :15 P. M. of the third Monday of each month. The program will be planned by the pupil's committee subject to the approval of the faculty committee. An effort will be made to have each pupil in the advanced department participate in at

Other Activities
The Sunday school hour will be from nine to nine forty-five each Sunday morning. Each Sunday school class will be made up of two academic classes best suited to combine. Teachers will alternate in taking charge of these classes.

least one program.

It is the desire of our school to develop our pupils morally as well as mentally. The teachers ex~rt every effort to instruct the pupils along spiritual lines not only during the
Sunday school hour and the daily

The faculty committee appointed
to act in an advisory capacity is composed of Mr. Clark, Mr. Tollefson, and Mr. Woodruff.

An excellent troup of Boy Scouts is expected. It will again be in charge of Mr. McCanless. The Girl
Scouts will also be active under the leadership of Mrs. Irwin and Mrs. Gentry.

devotional period but on every oc-

Prolrrams

casion possible. However, there has Once a week moving pictures will Last year the first deaf chapter

been a long felt need of a closer be shown to the student body. This of the Future Farmers of America

relationship between the school and Will be in charge of Mr. McCanless. was organized here. This will be

the churches of the town. For this

continued in charge of Mr. Woodruff.

reason we were most happy to accept The following are some of the Plans are being made to organize

the invitation of the Rev. R. A. Tuck of the Baptist Church to att~nd

special days to be observed by parties or programs:

a club for the girls of the home economics department.

church in a body Sunday mornmg,

Columbus Day-October 12

September 25, and participate in the service.

Halloween-October 29

The organization of a Junior Red

Armistice Day-November 11 Cross chapter is contemplated. Miss

As a part of the co-curricular a~

Thanksgiving Day-November 24 Mann and Miss McDermott will be

tivity which we plan to adopt thiS

Gallaudet Day-December 9 in charge of the group.

year we feel that this s.ervice was the initial step toward thIS phase of our program.
The Rev. D. H. Maxey of the

Christmas Eve-December 24

Washington's Birthday-Feb. Spring Picnic-May 1 Closing Exercises-May 17

22

FFA Member Wins State Prize
Just as the HELPER is going to press comes the information that

Methodist Church has invited us to
meet with them in November and we
hope that we will have more opportunities during the year of co-
operating with both of the churches. Following is the program of the

At 7 :00 P. M. each second and fourth Monday story hour will be
held in the study hall. Various mem-
bers of the faculty will be responsible for the program.

Bllie Powell won high honors at the South~astern Fair in Atlanta.
Billie showed four animals at the
fair. Two of them were beef calves, purebred Herefords. His two dairy
calves were registered Guernsey heif-

service:
PROGRAM CAVE SPRING BAPTIST CHURCH

ers and were shown as "Senior On the first Monday of each month Calves". A Senior Calf is one born at 7 :00 P. M. a member of the fac- between July 1st and December 31st ulty will give an outline of the cur- of the year previous to the show. One

Sunday, September 25, 1938 11:00 A. M.

rent events happening in the world of of his Guernseys, Powell's Lady

interest to students.

Beauty, won second prize among

Junior exhibitors in the Senior Calf

1. 2.
3. 4. 5.

Doxology-All Song-"Onward Christian Soldiers" Classes of Mrs. Gibbons, Mrs. Mongomery and Mr. Tollefson. Lord's Prayer-Led by Mrs. Montgomery Talk-C. H. Hollingsworth Word of Welcome from Minis-

Pupils in the advanced department wishing to do so will form themselves into various hobby groups. In this way they can study and develop hob-
bies of interest to each one. Hobby
hour will be held each Wednesday
at 7 :00 P. M. for the advanced group.

class, and ixth prize in open competition against leading cattlemen of the southeastern states. He spent three days at the fair fitting his animals and showing them before the judges.
Two years ago, Billie bought several calves from the dairy herd of the Georgia School for the Deaf,

ters(Mr. Tuck and Mr. Tilly)

mostly HoI teins. He now has some

6. Response by Tommie Hamm and These various special activities will good cows grown from these calves

Janetta Wilson

grow out of classroom work and will and has sold some at good prices.

October, 1938

THE SCHOOL HELPER

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VOCATIONAL SECTION

Vocational Program Expanded proper selection of vocations have throughout the state. The staff of

Six members of the vocational staff now operate under regulations

been made. Federal laws relating to vocational

the vocational department feels that a better 1;~aohing program could be

of the vocational division of the state department of education. This is an increase of four over last year. In this way a greatly expanded program of training had been started.
In 1917 Congress passed the Smith-Hughes Act providing federal funds for this type of education in the secondary schools of the United States. Under its terms instruction is given to those fourteen years of age or over and must be of less than college grade. All courses include supervised practice to acquaint the pupil with the problems of the occupation and enable him to develop the necessary skills. This feature has probably done more to set tbis method of training apart and has contributed more to its success than any other feature.

education place no upper age limit. Problems arise throughout life. One of the chief demands for this training is for the adult groups. An attempt is being made to make out some kind of program for the adult
deaf of Georgia. Elsewhere in this issue will be found a discussion of surveys being made to locate the deaf n the state and find out something about them.
This survey of the adult deaf will assist the teacher in organizing a program of instruction for those in school. Special difficulties met with by the deaf can be studied. A vocational teacher realizes that his course is not completed until the pupil is earning a satisfactory living
with a fair expectation of permanancy.

set up if more were known of the special problems met with by the deaf in the various occupations.
Sometimes ago a survey was started to locate the deaf farmers. This is far from complete. It is probable that a plan can be worked out for some work with the adult deaf farmers when this survey is completed. In general education it is felt more and more that the school is not fulfilling its mission when it devotes its entire time to boys and girls enrolled in its regular classes. Because a person has passed what is usually considered as school age is no reason that all of his problems are solved. In fact the problems of life have just started. If the school performs its full duty it will give him assistance at this time.

During recent years this program bas been greatly expanded by the

Industrial Sewing

As stated elsewhere the vocational department, is now operating largely

George-Deen Act providing additional federal grants. This expansion made possible the assistance now being given to the Georgia School for the Deaf. It is of interest to Georgians to know that tbe four leading names connected with national vocational legislation are all names of Georgia men. The first act bore the names of the late U. S.

A course in industrial sewing has been added for the girls this year. This is separate and distinct from home needlework as taught in the home economics, and is a part of trades and industries program.
Girls taking this course will be fitted to become dressmakers. seamstresses, and to work in alteration and fitting work in department

under the requirements of the Smith-Hughes and George-Deen acts. ~h,:se acts do not give any upper age hmIt, nor do they require that a person must be enrolled as a full~ime student. In fact the opposite IS the rule. Teachers are encouraged to find ways aiding adults to analyze their problems, through personal visits, or through other means.

Senator Hoke Smith and Congress- stores. This work is in charge of The methods of approaching this

man Dudley Hughes. The latter law Miss Annie McDaniel who has been problem cannot be solved until we

was sponsored before Congress by connected with the school for a num- have some understanding of the pro-

Senator Walter F. George and Re- ber of years.

blem itself. This will be obtained

presentitive Braswell Deen. All four Last year with the cooperation of from the survey.

were representing Georgia in the two houses of Congress.
Vocational teachers feel keenly the need of a closer relationship with other teachers in the institution, and more information concerning the work of the pupil in the academic department. His training must be adapted to his achievement in mastering the fundamental processes, for example a boy needs to understand something of decimals and percentage to determine the propel' fertilizer for farm crops or to plan a ration

the vocational rehabilitation divsion of the state department of edcation she took a course of training for this work at the Shirley Marie School of Scientific Sewing located at Dallas, Texas. According to reports received here she finished a nine months course in seven months with honors. Her diploma
shows that she did work in technical construction, body measurement, pattern measurement, pattern alteration to individual requirements, garment guide work, and free hand

In this issue will be found a page sized blank form with a number of questions asked about deaf farmers. Each reader who knows a deaf farmer is urged to fill in this information, tear it out and mail to the school. If all the information cannot be secured, please give what is available. In this way you will be rendering a service to the school and to the adult deaf.
Later issues will include surveys of other occupations.

for a dairy cow.

cutting.

. Among the individuals and agen-

Instruction attempts to train the student for earning a living, and thus become a useful citizen. A careful selection has been made of those fields offering most opportunities to the deaf. Boys are enrolled in classes in farming, carpentering, printing,
and sho.e repairing. Girls are continuing their work in home making and sewing. In 1932 a survey was made of the adult deaf of Maryland. It was foulIld that the great majority 0: deaf women were engaged in home making and housework. With a few

Carpentering
To further acquip him for his work in teaching the various phases of carpentering, J. R. Ware took some special work along this line at the South Georgia Teachers College at Statesboro during the past sum-
mer. This is in line with the general
plan of the vocational department to be better trained and equipped to fit students for earning a living.

CIes engaged in assisting with the survey of farmers are: The Georgia Association of the Deaf, the vocational teachers, the division of vocational rehabilitation, c 0 u. n t y school superintendents, Georgia Extension Service, and the Farm Security Administration.
Of great help to vocational teachers will be the new plan whereby vocational teachers will assist in building an academic vocabulary.

exceptions men were listed as print-

Teachers of vocational classes will

ers, farmers, carpenters or cabinet

Survey of the Adult Deaf

submit lists of words needed in teach-

makers, and shoe makers. This and Unfortunately little is known at ing their subjects. These words will

gener~l information regarding the the school about the former students be used for as a basis for special

deaf ill Georgia indicate that the and the adult deaf in general work in the academic classes.

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THE SCHOOL HELPER

October, 1938

AMONG THE STAFF

How the Teachers and Officers

Miss Wood had a pleasant vaca- the exception of one week which he

SDent the Vacation

tion at her home near Centre, spent with his parents in Hazelhurst.

Mrs. Kennard spent six weeks in study at the Georgia State College for Women at Milledgeville.
Mr. Caple spent July and the first part of August at Daytona Beach, Florida, where he attended summer school. During his absence Mrs. Caple had as her guests her mother, Mrs. Rowland, and sister, Miss Jimmie Rowland, of Benton, Arkansas. Mrs. Caple joined Mr. Caple at the beach for the last two weeks of his
stay. Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff attended
the American Legion Convention in Montgomery, Alabama, in June. Mr.

Alabama. Miss McDaniel was the guest of
Mrs. Vera Kimsey at Young Harris for a short time and spent the rest of her vacation at her home in Cave Spring.
With the expection of several visits to Atlanta Mrs. Gibbons was at home all summer.
Mr. McCanless and his family made a short trip to points in North Carolina. He spent the first part of the summer in Washington, D. C. taking a cOUil'se in handicraft.
Miss Sawyer had a two weeks' stay with her parents in Lawrenceville.

New Principal
It is with pleasure we announce Mr. Roy G. Parks as the new principal of our school. Mr. Parks comes to us from the California School for the Deaf at Berkeley where he has been a member of the faculty for eight years. He received his training for the deaf work at Gallaudet and comes highly recommended for the responsible position which he holds. We are glad to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Parks and their son, Allan, into our official family.

Woodruff spent the Fourth of July She spent the remainder of her vaca-

in Macon and was present at the tion with Mrs. Stevens in Cave convention of the Georgia Associ- Spring.

New Teachers We are indeed happy to welcome

ation of the Deaf. Mrs. Woodruff's Miss Miller spent the summer at Miss Edith Fitz~erald back to our sister, Mrs. Callaway, and her five her home in Cave Spring. Her bro- faculty. Since leaving the Georgia attractive children of near Athens ther and his wife from Cripple Creek, School four years ago Miss Fitz-

spent two or three weeks in Cave Colorado, spent a month here with gerald has spent three years in the

Spring.

the family.

Texas school where she established

Miss Jessie Stevens was the guest Mrs. CurrY, who married at the "Straight Language", she was sup-

of Miss Elizabeth Bancker in Atlanta close of school, spent the entire sum- ervisor of language, and trained

for two weeks.

mer with her husband at Daytona teachers. While in Texas she was

Miss May Clark entertained guests Beach and Miami, Florida.

granted a leave of absence for sev-

from Atlanta and Huntsville, Ala- Miss Walker had several trips to eral weeks to lecture at the West

bama, during the summer. She en- Miami and spent the rest of the Virginia school at Romney. Last

joyed a short visit to Atlanta toward summer with her mother in Way- year she spent some time at the Eph-

the latter part of the vacatio~.

cross.

pheta School in Chicago and did

Miss Juliet McDermott enjoyed a Mr. and Mrs. Welles attended some private work with teachers.

restful vacation at her home in summer school at the University of She lectured and gave instruction at

Montrose, Pennsylvania.

Illinois and spent the remainder of the Clark School in Northampton,

Mrs. Leila Barnett spent a part of the summer with relatives in Dec- Massachusetts, and at the Horace

her months' vacation at Daytona atur, Illinois, returning to Cave Mann School in Boston. She was a

Beach, Florida, and for two weeks Spring about the middle of Aug- member of the summer school faculty

she was the guest of her daughter, ust. Mrs. Welles' sister from Los at Gallaudet College in 1936, at

Mrs. Dixon Wright, in Chattanooga. Angeles made a short visit here in Columbia University in 1937, and at

She was with her other daughter, AUinlst.

Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1938.

Miss Mary Beth Barnett, in Mill- Mrs. Montgomery spent the sum- Besides her classroom work this

edgeville for awhile.

.

.

Mrs. Julia Arnold was In Sprmg-

field Georgia, during the early part

of the summer, later going to Chic-

ago to spend several weeks with

her brother and his family.

mer in Cave Spring after attending summer school at G. S. C. W. in Milledgeville.
Mrs. Perry spent the entire summer at her home with the exception of a month spent at the school when

year Miss Fitzgerald will assist in training the normal class.
Three of the new members of our faculty come to us from public school work. Mrs. Paul Sewell, who is a graduate of North Georgia Col-

Mrs. Casey spent six weeks when she took Mrs. Barnett's place dur- lege at Dahlonega, was for several

school first closed with her mother, ing the latter's vacation.

years a teacher at the Cave Spring

Mrs. Nicholson, in Staunton, Vir- Mrs. Jones was at her home in Consolidated School and for the past

ginia. Mrs. Nicholson accompanied Cave Spring during the summer.

year at the Lindale Public School.

Mrs. Casey home and remained with Connor Dillard spent a week in Miss Charlotte Reynolds, after

her the rest of the summer. Mrs. Carpenter visited relatives in
Augusta twice during the summer. Miss Casey had a delightful motor

Rome with relatives. The remainder of the time he was on the job at the school.
Mr. and Mrs. Hollingsworth were

graduating from Shorter College, taught at Cedar Bluff, Alabama, at Macland, Georgia, and for the past two years at the Cave Spring Consol-

trip to St. Louis where she visited at the school most of the summer. idated School.

her brother's family. Mr. Tollefson and Mr. Ware at-
tended summer school in Statesboro

Mrs. Hollingsworth's sister, Miss Dorothy Wright, of Salem. Oregon, spent several weeks here with them.

Mrs. uating Athens

H. E. Woodruff after" gradfrom the State Normal at was engaged in public school

for SL'l: weeks. Mrs. Ware spent a month in Aug-
usta with her sister during Mr. Ware's absence at summer school.
Mrs. Dickerson spent the entire summer at her home in Chattanooga. Her sister from Waycross was her

Everette Ryle spent the summer in Augusta. He worked at odd jobs during his vacation.
Mr. Grimes, Mr. Morgan, and Mr. Stewart all spent the summer months working at the school.

teaching for ten years but had been out of the work for several years. All three of these new teachers were trained for the deaf work last year by Mrs. Kennard and we trust they will enjoy teaching the deaf as much as their former work. It is a pleas-

guest for several weeks.

Miss Mann was at her home in ure to welcome them to our faculty.

Mr. and Mrs. Clark motored to Atlanta during most of the vacation. Mrs. Ruth Forbes returns to the

Minneapolis, Minnesota, in July and Mrs. Shipley spent her vacation at work after a year's absence which

were the guests of Mr. Clark's moth- her home in the country.

she spent at her home in Cave

er for two weeks. They also visited Cecil White worked in the shoe Spring. Weare glad to welcome

relatives in Wisconsin and Iowa. shop all through the vacation with her back into our ranks.

October, 1938

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ALUMNI NEWS

By Ernest Herron and Esteben Ward

NOTE.-The Editors of the SCHOOL gating said Buick through Atlanta's the Georgia Association of the Deaf

HELPER have a;ain been kind crowded streets and at the same time Saturday and Sunday, August 20 and

enough to throw open the columns preserve the shape of the fenders. 21, as gtrests of the Georgia School

of the paper to news of the Alumni Keep cool, Gus! Keep cool!

for the Deaf.

and the Georgia Deaf in general. The many friends of Mr. Irby Saturday morning at 11 o'clock

This column should be of much in- Marchman will be glad to know that Superintendent C. H. Hollingsworth,

terest to the Deaf over the state as he is fast recovering from a recent as presiding officer, explained the

it will enable them to keep up with serious operation. We hope that in purpose of the meeting, which was

their friends and what they are do- the future Mr. Marchman will enjoy called. especially to honor the Georgia

ing after they leave school. It is better health.

Assoclatlon for the splendid co-

to be hoped that the readers of this Mrs. John Parker has been visiting operation given in the plans for a

column will show their appreciation her mother at Dacula, Georgia, since greater building program in the im-

of the Editor's interest in them by early in August. On the 20th of mediate future-as outlined by Gov-

sending in their subscriptions to the September she brought her brother, ernor E. D. Rivers and the State De-

SCHOOL HELPER at once.-E.C.H. J ames Sharpton, to Atlanta to send partment of Public Welfare.

him on to school at Cave Spring. She Mrs. Harriet Connor Stevens, a

The 1938 convention of the Geor- was the guest, for four days, of Mrs. daughter of the late W. O. Connor

gia Association of the Deaf, held in Macon, Georgia, June 30 to July 4, was enjoyed by a large crowd. A group of over one hundred deaf from Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, and Illinois attended and enjoyed the program.
The convention voted to accept the proposal of Governor Rivers that we postpone the plans to have the school relocated pending efforts to obtain a federal grant for rebuilding the school in Cave Spring.
The Executive Committee of the Georgia Association of the Deaf were honored by the School and the city of Cave Spring at a two day outing on August 20-21. The outing, details of which will be found elsewhere in the SCHOOL HELPER, was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
Rumor has it that the ranks of the Bachelors will be reduced sometime in November by the marriage of Mr. Horace Taylor and Miss Marie Smith. Mr. Taylor is a former student of the Georgia School for the Deaf and is employed by the Stein Printing Co. in Atlanta as a stoneman. Miss Smith is an alumnus of the Oklahoma School for the Deaf but has made her home in Atlanta for the past three years. When questioned by the conductors of this column, Mr. Taylor blushingly ad-
mitted that he hoped the rumor was true. Congratulations!
Rev. S. M. Freeman has returned to Atlanta after an extended vacation in Ohio where he visited his son. He will resume his weekly services at St. Mark's Church on Oct. 2. His yearly vacation makes the deaf of Atlanta realize how much they need him and they are always delighted when he returns.
Mr. Gus (Grandaddy) Weil has returned to Atlanta from a three weeks' vacation, during which he visited relatives in ew Orleans and (. ther Louisiana cities. He says he ate his fill of fresh sea food and did some fishing himself. However his description of the size of the fish he caught has raised some doubts among his friends as to his truthfulness. Gus has lately become the proud owner of a Buick automobile and is hard at

Leonard McLean before returning to Dacula. She has a little daughter, aged 2lh years. She will return to her home in Quitman, Georgia, sometime in October.
Miss Francis Connor, of Augusta, is visiting relatives in Atlanta and plans to be here for everal weeks.
Mrs. Robert Bankston, of Detroit, Michigan, is in Atlanta visiting her parents. She plans to remain about two months. Mr. and Mrs. Bankston were former residents of Atlanta but have lived in Detroit for several years. Mr. Bankston is employed by the Ford Motor Company.
Horace Taylor, his brother, and father went fishing on Labor Day. Horace was all set with rod and reel and other fancy equipment to outshine his brother and dad who had only the common variety of fish pole and worms. However, as the day wore on, Horace was forced to watch his dad and brotther pull in catfish after catfish while he had no luck at all. Finally, as the sun dropped low, Horace cast aside his store bought rod and used the plain fish pole and managed to save his face by catching one fish. Horace says the fish were too dumb to recognize high class fish bait when they saw it.
Atlantians recently enjoyed a program of moving pictures sponsored by the Atlanta Division, r o. 28, N. F. S. D. Movies of the N. A. D. convention in Chicago and several other films showing many well known deaf people were shown. The program was topped off by a Charlie Chaplin film which kept the audience in gales of laughter.
The conductors of this column would like to have news of the Deaf from all over the state and would appreciate it if readers would send in any news items they have concerning themselves or other Alumni of the school now residing in Georgia or in other states. Send news to Ernest Herron, 125 Holliday Ave., . E.,
Atlanta.
G. S. D. Host to Georgia Asso-
ciation of the Deaf A very delightful occasion of the summer was the meeting of the Ex-

for many years superintendent of
the Georgia School, delivered an address of welcome to the guests with L. B. Dickerson, past president, responding in behalf of the Georgia Association of the Deaf.
The new principal of the school, Mr. Roy G. Parks, was then introduced and told the assemblage of
the school's educational plans for the future.
Judge Henderson Lanham of Rome was the principal speaker and delivered a most impressive address.
At the close of the program a telegram from Governor Rivers expressing appreciation of the splendid work being done by the Association was read by Mr. Hollingsworth.
The guests were then invited to the dining room where a delightful luncheon was served. Impromptu speeches were made during the lunch by Ed Cantrell and Pierce McGhee of the Rome Kiwanis Club; Meredith Graham and B. F. Archer of the Rome Rotary Club; Wallace Grant president of the Rome Chamber of
ommerce; R. P. Kennard of the American Legion; O. H. Word, Josh Tumlin, Mrs. S. J. Wester and J. Scott Davi of Cave Spring.
In the afternoon the guests assembled on the campus and moving pictures of the group were taken. Later a motorcade was formed which drove to the Perry farm, the proposed location of the seven new buildings. Upon their return swim tickets were provided for those who cared to enjoy a swim in the pool adjacent to the campus. A picnic supper topped by luscious watermelons was served at the spring and entertainment at the school followed the supper.
Sunday's program opened at 9 o'clock and consisted of a religious service and talks by officers of the association. Pre ident Ward made a brief talk outlining the fine work and co-operation of the association. L. B. Dickerson followed and, in a shcrt speech, made a motion that a rising vote of thanks be extended Superintendent Hollingsworth and offlcers of the school for the very enjoyable entertainment extended

work trying to learn the art of navi- ecutive Committee and members of the association.

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October, 1938

PUPILS' LOCAL NEWS

By Doris Herrin

in other things which her new teach- in the east. They are glad that they

Julia Williamson went to Jackson- er, Mrs. Sewell, is teaching her.

were many miles away.

ville, Florida with her parents in Idell Rentz's class comes to school Arnold Bustin was very much in-

September to visit relatives. They at eight o'clock every morning. They terested in the election September

went swimming in the foaming brine. work on arithmetic and discuss cur- fourteenth. He is budding into a

Gladys Puckett visited Atlanta, Macon, Augusta, Decatur, Milledgeville, and other cities with her father during his vacation. She saw Pres-
ident Roosevelt and Governor Riven in Athens. Gladys, you old traveler! She spent a day with Annie Logan. Annie was very glad to be with her.
Jack Hitchcock spent the summer in Cave Spring. He worked on the farm. Poor thing! In July, Mr. and . Mrs. Clark, Connor Dillard. Cecil White. and Elise Sawyer went to a picnic in Chattanooga. There he saw James Overall, a deaf boy whom he hadn't seen for four or five years.
Irene Browning spent most of the summer at her home and helped her
mother can soup and pears. Doris Hanes and Margaret Hogsed

rent events. They have a new word
book in which they will put all the new words they learn.
Douglas Shaffer was astonished to find that the school building was being used for the boys' dormitory when he got back this fall. We have another school building about three hundred yards from the old one. It is the old Hearn Academy. We like the new school building very much.
Someone said the W. P. A. would work on the old boys' dormitory after the fifteenth of October. Douglas hopes that it will look much better.
The boys and girls are all anxious to do well in their school work this year. Margaret Heidt likes the motto, "Do your best." Each one is going to try to do his best all the time.

regular politician.
Louise Caudell was very glad to see her aunt and cousin from Chicago whom she had not seen in fourteen years. She hopes that she will not
have to wait fourteen more years to see them again.
Annie Logan's grandmother was
ill during the hot spell last summer. Annie stayed with her and helped
with the cooking and took care of her. It was very nice for her to do that.
Era Jane Wilson is vel'y much interested in China but she don't think so much of the Japanese.
Louise Maynard and four of her sisters decided to go to see the mountain one Saturday in July. When they reached Gainesville, it was rain-

visited Kathleen Highfield in Gaines-

ing very hard. Someone told them

ville. Then Kathleen went home with
Doris and spent one night. Robert Shaffer went to the Florida
coast with some friends. They caught a great many fish even though it
rained all the time. Pauline Stith spent a week in
July with a relative in Savannah. Then she went to Douglas with some friends. She had tea with her two sisters at the Brice's just before she returned to school. They certainly
have a beautiful home. Fred Buchanan reports this in-
teresting incident: I went to Lawrenceville one Wed-
nesday afternoon in July. Governor Rivers was there and dedicated the Masonic Play Ground. I met him
and shook hands with him. When I passed through Atlanta
on my way back to school, I went to the state capitol, but Governor Rivers was not in his office. I was disappointed not to see him. While I was in his office, I left a cartoon of him on his secretary's desk.
When he came in, she was to give it to him. Today I received a letter from him thanking me for it. He said that he appreciated the sentiment which prompted me to draw the picture, and felt I was to be complimented for my talent and
initiative. He said that he was sorry he miss-
de me, but trusted that I would
come back next time. -Fred Buchanan.

By Billy Powell Nettie Lee Tucker enjoyed some good skating at the skating rink in her home town during the vacation. Laroy Garner had a nice trip to Atlanta last summer and saw the motorcycle races at Lakewood. He also visited Grant Park. Evelyn Doyle and her brother took
some of their deaf friends on a fine trip to Savannab during the summer.
Pauline Carter motored to Waycross with her sister and brother-inlaw and met several of her old friends there.
Emma Brewton had a wonderful time at a party September 14th. MI'. and Mrs. Hart invited her and four
of her friends. George Cannon read "Gone With
the Wind" during the summer and he found it very interesting. Where did the wind go, George?
Virginia Dixon says that she had a very wonderful time visiting in
Chattanooga last summer. She saw Governor Rivers and President Roosevelt and witnessed several beautiful parades.
Mac Ellerbee was honored by a visit from Cicero Bates last summer.
Allerson Sherman says that if you want to be sure and catch plenty of fish when you go fishing to get a hoe and make the water muddy and the fish will come to the top. He knoW's because he tried it out last summer and the frying pan wasn't disappoint-
ed.

that it was better for them not to go on because of the rain. So they went back home. They laughed and forgot about their disappointment.
By Janetta Wilson Teddie Waters stayed home all summer doing. He helped his mother with the household work. Wonder if he could bake us a cake for Sunday! Doris Hanes and her sister packed peaches during the summer. I bet they ate enough to"bust". Billy Massey spent several weeks in Aiken, South Carolina. He enjoyed his tay there very much. Elaine Willard spent a few days with Margaret Perdue just before coming back to G. S. D. to enter school. Hazle Baxley, Pauline Carter and Frankie Baxley spent July tenth at St. Simons Island. They report a delightful time during their stay. I bet the salty water tasted fine! H?ra~e Johnson had Leroy Garner as hIS dmner guest one day this summer. They visited Miss Maude Wimbish, a former teacher in our school. She is now teaching a day school at Madison, Wisconsin. Ralph Benson was surprised to learn that his family had moved to Marietta just before he went home the latter part of April. How's the new home, Ralph? Myrtle Turnage spent three weeks in Miami, Florida. She likes Florida

Susie Taylor spent most of her very much. How were the mosquito

By Walter Wade

time at home during the summer and bites, Myrtle?

The boys and girls returned to helped her mother, but she says that Maurice Samples spent most of his

school September 20. We are happy she had a wonderful time at several vacation working on the farm. When

to be back in school again. Ruth Bailey hopes that this will be the

picnics which she attended. Lallie Mae Johnson played

ball

at

he he

didn't have often went

anything else to swimming. You

do ca~

best year we have ever had.

home last summer. I bet she played take farming lessons from Maurice!

Ethel Pope is glad that she came so much that she is an expert now. Jack Sellers went to Glennville in

back to school because she is eager Dorothy real, Maggie Lane, Fleta a truck with some other girls and

to learn more. She is learning how Kitchens, and Marell Martin are all boys one Saturday night. They went

to work arithmetic and is interested excited about the recent hurricane to a movie but it was closed. so they

October, 1938

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'Page Eleven

went to a dance. Do you suppose broth~r, J!mmy. She saw many and three little ones. It rained again

Jack knew the movie was closed?

beautiful hghts in the buildings in an~ they went to the woods for a

"the Twin City" at night.

~hIle but when they got home, they

. Ruth

By Tommy Hamm Cook went with her

family

. <?arl. Barber had a two weeks' VISIt WIth Teddie Waters in Savannah

bme all summer. I heard that John could swinm like a fish.
~-

to Chattanooga one day last sum- last July. After that his family took

mer. On the way they were inter-

ested in the cannons in Chickamanga

Park. At noon they ate lunch under

a big tree. After lunch they went to Roc~ City on top of Lookout Mou~tam. Ruth had a grand time.
Frledson Odom got a large water

moccasin one day last summer before

the moccain got him. Otherwise he

wculdn't be with us now.

'

Elizabeth Hornsby and her family

went on a picnic one day last sum-

mer. After lunch they scouted th~ough the woods. and saw many ammals. They enjoyed the picnic

very much Willene Latson went with her

family to Barnesville one day last

August to get some furniture for

their home. While there her brother

bought her some ice cream which

she shared with her sister, Mary. She

enjoyed the trip very much.

One day last summer C. G. Turn-

er went with his father to town for

some lumber. He made him a cute

dog house which he painted. He is

proud of it. Junior Culberson helped his fath-

er in the store last summer. For his service he received some candy.

Junior enjoyed his job.

Hugh McLeroy kept his father's

school .bus clean during the summer

and picked cotton. Hugh said he

didn't mind cleaning the bus but

picking cotton was no fun. The recent hurricane that struck

the eastern states has roused wide inte~est among Mrs. Forbes' pupils.

L Ulse Holland says about 200

people were killed on the orth Atlantic Coast and that it rained and

not drizzled. She also said that the

him to the Fountain of Youth in St.

Augustine. Did you taste the water?

If so, you will be as young as you are

today when the years pass, Carl.

Last August Wilma Whaley had

her tonsils taken out. When she got

well, she and hE!:r sister, Edna, went

t? Jasper, FlOrIda, to see another

SIster.

Susie, Mary, and Peggie Taylor

attended a picnic at one of churches

in Mystic with a great many other

peop)e one Sunday in July.

MIldred Scurlock and her family

made a trip to Sparta, Tennessee, and

stayed for two days. Then they

went. to McMinnville. Mildred was

surprIsed to learn that her aunt had

died.

.

Byr,on . ~va~t had an enjoyable

:veeks VISit WIth her sister, Louise,

m Atlanta. He stayed in Deepstep

with his family the rest of the sum-

mer,but he enjoyed corresponding

with his school friends.

A two and a half foot snake al-

~o~t bit Ralph White while he was

slttmg on a stump one day last

summer.

Mary Taylor caught twelve fish

when she went fishing with her uncle

last July. Were the fish whoppers

Mary?

'

Ja~Measr,g

aret ha?

Perdue and her an enjoyable

broth visit

eir~

Indian Sprmg Sunday, August 1. Mr.

Fletcher preached in the morning.

In. the. after!lOon some people went

sWlm~mg WIth free adission.

Durmg September Frankie Baxley

~ad a two weeks' visit with her cous-

~n, near. Jacksonville, Florida. Her

Ie s co.usm gave a farewell party for

Frankie before she went home.

F. F. A. Boys' Trip to Atlanta

By Janetta Wilson

Carl Hadaway with eight other

boys went to Atlanta October 14

with Mr. Parks and Mr. Woodruff.

They arrived about 9 :45 and did

some early shopping before going

out to Lakewood Park where the

Southeastern Fair was under way.

They saw a lot of farm animals

t~at were being judged for prizes.

Bill Powell had a very fine Hereford

there, and. all <?f ~hem were in high

hope o~ hIS brmgmg home a prize.

Carl said he saw a rooster with feath-

ers on its legs and that he never

~aw .one like it before. Wonder how

It wIll look to some of us who never

saw one.

Carl and Tommy both rode on the

roller coaster. It went so fast up

and down that they were afraid that

they were going to fall headlong to

the bottom before the roller coaster

co.uld get there. They were badly

frIghtened and said they were thank-

ful they didn't get their necks bro-

ken.

. They report a very delightful

bme. They said they pity us because

we were "school-tied" and couldn't

go anywhere and that they were more

free than the girls. Let them brag!

Election of Sunday School Officers

On Sunday, October 2, the students

of the school met in the chapel and

electe~ officers out of the number

attendmg. The following officers

were elected: Superintendent Tom-

my Hamm; Assistant Superintend-

ent, Doris Herrin; Secretary and

Tanrte-aastu~raerrm,s,DJouulgilaas

Shaffer' Sar Williamsdn.

ge-

While the votes were being count-

flood left people drowned in their cars and homes.
Louise is very sorry for the people and hope that those who are not dead will recover.
Hazel Watkins gives her sympthy to all those that are hurt and in need. She says she hopes nothing

By Lona Holland Claude Campbell stayed home all sum~er and helped his mother. He carrIed two pails of water every meal, he fed the chickens and then locked them. up every night. Claude's dog, Browme, pulled at his overalls

ed, :ve sang songs and discussed the service. We will meet every Sunday morning at nine o'clock in the Hearn Auditorium.-Tommy Hamm.
Athletic Association Last night the boys under Mr.

like that will happen here. John Hayes busted the town wide
open e,:,ery ~aturday night last summer wIth hIS new bike. The girls were always complaning of his new I ead light.
Bob Adams spent most of the summer at Cave Springs where he worked in the school dairy.
. H.e spent four days at his home flshl.ng. He reported catching twenty fIve pounds of fish one day. He enjoyed his visit at home very much. '1 he reporter thinks it's just another
fish story.

all the time. I think we could learn
a less::n from Claude. ~azel McI:-endon had a cute baby
sqUirrel which her friend, David
C<?uch, gaye her. She fed it sweet ~mlk and It. made it sick. Hazel put It on the wmdow sill beside her bed
bu.t the next day it was dead. I thmk she would like to have another
one as a pet!
. Dean Greene went hunting with h~s father and some other men. They killed 182 doves and had them for
breakfast. That was a pretty big
breakfast, if you ask me! One day last summer John Smith

Drake and Mr. Tollefson went to the c!Japel to form an Athletic Associabon.
The following officers were elected:
President-Walter Wade Vice-Presic1,ent-Jack ffitchcock Secretary-Tommy Hamm Treasurer-Douglas Shaffer Storekeeper-Teddy Waters Sargeant-at-arms-
Allerson Sherman
Dues were voted 50 cents per year for each member.
There will be regular meetings on the first and third week each month.

:vent swimming with three friends Treasurer Douglas Shaffer will

By Florence Johnson

m a lake near a corn mill. When buy three new books for the Store

Barbara Russell made a trip to they started home, it began to rain Keeper, Secretary, and Treasurer.

"the Windy City" and "the Twin and they ~ot wet. Another day they The meeting was closed a.i 7 :30.

City" with her mother and her went fishmg. John got three big fish October 6

-Walter Wade

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SURVEY OF DEAF FARMERS The Georgia School for the Deaf, Department of Vocational Agriculture, is making an effort to determine the number and location of adult deaf in the State engaged in farming. When this information is secured a program of cooperation will be worked out. Should you know of one or more, you will assist us greatly by filling in this form as completely as possible, mailing it to H. E. Woodruff, Teacher of Vocational Agriculture, Cave Spring, Georgia.

Name

County

.

Age

Race

.

Address

.

Farm status Years on farm

.
(Land owner, manager, tenant, cropper, laborer, etc.)

Type of farming

.

Size of farm

.

If not owner give name of owner

.

Address of owner

Relationship if any

If living with relatives give name, address, and relatioIlBhip:

Part time spent in other work

Kind of work

:

.

Attended lkhool for the deaf

Where

How long

.

What change in the school work would have been beneficial?

Are other deaf people near with whom he may associate Members of same who are deaf List other deaf farmers with their addresses whom he may know:

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.

Describe way of reaching home from nearest town

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Name, address, and title of person making report ............................ '" .....

Additional information and comments may be made on the back of this sheets or on addition-
al sheets. ADDITIONAL BLANKS WILL BE FURNISHED ON REQUEST

ADMINISTRATION

E. D. Rivers

Governor

State Board of Public Welfare

Lamar Murdaugh

Director

Dr. C. J. Welborn,Director, Div.of Institutions

In cooperation with Floyd County Board 0. Education

J. Scott Davis

Chairman

A. . Swain

County Sup't of Schools

Administration

C. H. Hollingsworth, M. A Superintendent

J. C. Harris, M. A. .
Janice R. Caple John L. Caple Mildred Miller Otis Grimes

Sup't Emeritns
Secretary Steward
Stolreroom Clerk Storekeeper

OFFICERS AND TEACHERS

Academic

Roy G. Parks, M. A

Principal

Marie Kennard,B.S. Supervisor.Primary Dept.

Julia L. Arnold

Edythe D. Montgomery

Gladys E. Carpenter Charlotte Reynolds. B.S.

Katherine Casey

Ila Sewell, A. B.

Pauline N. Casey Carolyn M. Shipley

Gladys B. Clark

Jessie Stevens

Edith Fitzgerald, M.A. Olaf Tollefson, B. A.

Ruth Forbes

Sarah F. Ware

Nell A. Gibbons

Rosalee E. Welles

Jessie F. Jones

John Welles

Juliet McDermott Allie S. Woodruff

Harriet C. Stevens, A. B., Librarian

Vocational

John L. Caple

Principal

A. May Clark

Doris Mann, B.S.H.E.

Barton Clark, B. A. J. R. Ware

William McCanless Cecil White

Annie McDaniel H. E. Woodruff, B.S.A.

Physical Education

Sarah F. Ware

Director of Girls

Race Drake, B. A

Director of Boys

Medical

J. C. Connor, M. D General Practitioner

W. S. Watson, D. D. S

Dentist

Ralph McCord, M. D

Otologist

Lillie Mae Wood,R. ..

Nurse

Household

Lela H. Barnett

Matron of Dormitories

Esther G. Curry

Supervisor

Elise Sawyer

Supervisor

Annie D. Dickerson Director of Laundry

Olaf Tollefson, B. A

Dean of Boys

Race Drake, B. A

Head Supervisor

Connor Dillard



Supervisor

Everett Ryle

Barber and Janitor

Luella Brown

Supervisor of Small Boys

Mytrice Walker

Assistan't

Ruby D. Perry

Dining-room Matron

J. A. Elrod

Night Watchman

Maintenance

John L Caple

Engineer

C. H. Chapman

Mechanic

Capers Baxter

Fireman

Calvin Holman S
D. . Peck

Fireman Plumber

H. E. Woodruff

Farm Manager

Jim Baker

Yardman

William Stewart

H

Wil

arvey son

Farmer Dairyman

J. F. Morgan

Carpenter

J. D. Rice Estelle G. Rice Wilamenia Benton Annie Mall Bostick

School for the Colored
Principal Bertie London Teacher Rosalie Moore Teacher Clyde Turner Teacher Cynthia Strange

Seamstress Matron
Boys' Supervisor Girls' Supervisor

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CHRISTMAS EVERYWHERE Everywhere, everywhere, Christma tonight!
hristmas in land of the fir-tree and pine, Christmas in lands of the palm-tree and vine, Christmas where snow peaks stand sdemn anel white, .hristmas where cornfield stand sunny and bright. Christmas where children are hopeful and gay,
hristmas where old men are patient and gray, Christmas where peace, like a dove in his flight, Broods o'er brave men in the thick of the fight; Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas tonight! For the Christ-child who comes is the Master of all; ~o palace too great. no cottage too mall.
-Philips Brooks.
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"LOOKING FORWARD"

VOL. 39

DECEMBER, 1938

NO.3

C. H. HOLLINGSWORTH ROY G. PARKS NELL A. GIBBO S H. E. WOODRUFF
BARTON CLARK

Editor ex-officio Editor
Associate Editor Associate Editor Printing Instructor

In the January issue will appear a cut of the proposed new primary unit and a deseription of the complete new School plant which will be built in the near future.
Ms. Gibbons will write something on a Unit of work on Banking which she worked out with her class recently.
The title of the Editorial will be "Taking Advantage of Our Opportunities."

Judy, a new comer to our columns, will continue her spicy comments.

CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE
A Century of Buildings Across the Editor's Desk J udy Sa ys Su perin tenden t' sCorner Among the Staff Co-Curricu la r Activities Alumni News and of OtherL V oca tional Section

PAGE
2 .3 4 5 .7 8 9 10

In the Superintendent's Corner will be found a number of timely and interesting observations.
On the Co-Curricular page there will be an evaluation of the Co-Curricular activities, full accounts of the Hobby Club Frolic and the Christmas Pageant, and plans for the New Year.
Doings of the Little Folks will be recorded in this issue.
The Alumni page will tell about how our friends throughout the state spent their holidays while "Among the Staff" will acquaint all interested with the activities of those connected with the school.

Pupils' Local News

12 There will be an interesting Vocational section devoted to news of that department and carrying pictures of Billy Powell's heifers which took prizes at the Southeastern Fair.

All communications should be addressed to the Sch 01 Helper, Cave Spring, Georgia. Published monthly during the school year in the Printing Department of the Georgia School for the Deaf. Entered at the Post Office at Cave Spring, Georgia, as second class matter November, 1899. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided in Section 103. Act of October 3, 1917. Authorized October 31, 1918. Subscription price is fifty ~ents for nine months.

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THE SCHOOL HELPER
A CENTURY OF BUILDINGS

December, 1938

One hundred and five years ago" Three years later $4000.00 was solved when schools are discon-

a deaf Georgian wrote a letter to appfopriated to complete this tinued. In 1864 the General As-

the General Assembly of the State, building, furnish it, and to build sembly made an appropriation for

"Praying for the es'tablishment of work shops and out buildings. In "clothing. support, and mainten-

an institution for the education of 1854 the Assembly asked that the ance of two mute girls at the Deaf

the deaf and dumb".

building be recovered, apparatus and Dumb Asylum at Cave

All things have. their begin- pu~chased, and a cabinet sh?p Spring, who are left there. and nings, and this was the start of b.ullt ?ut of ~he regula~ appropna- who have no homes or relatives to

organized efforts for the deaf. In tlOn If possible. EVidently the take care of them." It had been

1833, John J. Flournoy, a deaf slender budget of eight thousand about thirty years since Flournoy

man living in Jackson County, dollars per year could not run the wrote his letter. It would be inGeorgia, wrote this letter. It must school and c~rry out this extra teresting to know what his

have been eloquent, for it induced program, for In 1856, two years thoughts were at this time. if he the legislature to pass a resolution later, $600.0.00 was ~ppropriated had been living. requesting the governpr to make an fo~ .recovenng, ~nlargl~g,. and re- After the war ended interest was

investigation of the matter. This pamng the main bUilding, and revived and the school reopened.

resolution pays tribute to the letter $2000.00 for additional work- In 1873 water works were installby saying: "Tha twhether aimed shops. Just why. a .new roof w~s ed at a cost of $1500.00. The

as a literary composition from the needed on a bUIlding only SIX next year a printing press was

pen of one taught at such a schooL years old was not stated. In fact bought, and in 1876 a building or as a powerful appeal to the ~n the history of the school there was bought at a cost of $2000.-

best feelings of our nature in be- IS .repea.te~ reference to the roof of 00 to house a Negro unit. The

half of an unfortun'ate and neglect- thiS bUIlding.

following year $1000.00 and in

ed portion of our fellow creatures. The year 1858 saw some im- 187~ $2500.00 were given for its the memorial presents strong portant changes. A new Principal repatr.

claims to the consideration of the Teacher. as the head of the school The school found it difficult to

legislators of an enlightened and was then called. was named. The make improvements with monies

benevolent people."

old name "Georgia Asylum for the appropriated. An example of this

The following ye~r a fund was Deaf and Dumb" was dropped and is the "School Building." now be-

set up to send pupils from Georgia the new head started with a new ing temporarily used as a dormi-

to the American Asylum at Hart- name, "The Georgia Institution tory for boys. In 1881 the legisla-

ford, Connecticut. Even at that for the Education of the Deaf and ture gave $5000.00 to build a

early date longing eyes were cast Dumb." A board of trustees re- chapel and school building. "or as

toward the Federal Government placed the old board of com mis- much as may be necessary." Evi-

for help. A joint resolution of sioners. The new principal was dently all was necessary and more

the Senate and House of Represent- given, for the first time. power to for in 1885 the sum of $10.000.-

atives petitioned Congress' to set appoint his subordinates, and all 00 was given to be used over a

aside public lands in each state to of the affairs of the institution period of two years to complete

create a fund for the education of were placed in his hands. With a this building. After this was

the indigent deaf. Now more than new governing board. a new name, spent the Assembly was asked in

a century later the National gov- new rules giving more authority. 1887 for six thousand to complete

ernment has answered this call for and a new roof over their heads, and furnish the building, and a

_ help. This answer is riot by the school started out prepared for like amount was requested to be

donating public lands. but more gr:at:r usefulness under the new used on the old building for re-

concrete help through the PWA pnnclpal.

modeling the interior and for a

and WPA. bureaus not dreamed Dreams of permanent growth. "new roof." It seems that no

of at that time.

however. were short lived, being major program was complete

In made

1847 an appropriation was to buy forty acres of land

halted abruptly by the war of the "sixties.': Larger issues demand-

without putting Fannin Hall.

a

new

roof

on

and to build buildings. This was ed attentlOn. On December 15th, This was the third time that

fourteen years after Flournoy 1863 laws setting up the school money was appropriated to build

wrote his letter. The O. P. Fan- were repealed. The school appear- or " complete" the school building.

nin Hall. named for the first head ed to be a lost cause. Teachers Instead of a total of $12.000.00

of the schooL was built in 1848 enlisted in the Confederate army for the entire program. the legisla-

in compliance with this act. This to fight for. what was destined to ture gave $9000.00. but made an

building stands today. much en- become their second lost cause. effort to see that the work would

larged. and is used for administa- Soon after closing the schooL actually be completed. The act

tive offices. store rooms. classrooms, the state learned a great truth. stated had agreed that the work

superintendent's apartment, teach- Schools come and go but people would be finished within this ap-

ers and officers rooms and apart- remain, and the problems of meet- propriation, this to be supported

ments, and girls' dormitory.

ing the needs of youth are not (Continued on Page Eleven)

December, 1938

THE SCHOOL HELPER

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}\CROSS THE EDITOR'S DESK

ONE of the trends in education today is toward highly trained playground supervisors. The old theory of education was to let the child shift for himself after school hours. A newer plan is to have planned activities for all the children and those activities based upon the psychological as well as the physical level of the children. The child is no longer permitted to play in the streets. Playgrounds with equipment suited to every type of child are being built throughout the United States. Men and women trained to take charge of those playgrounds are being placed in charge.
In ma~y of our schools for the deaf, outside supervision is the weakest link in our system. The ability to "ride herd" on those in charge has seemed to be one of the chief qualities desired in a supervisor. Others are placed in the position as supervisors perhaps because of "pull"; others because of a slight hearing loss which has barred them from the business world; others because they just happened along at the opportune time when the school needed an extra supervisor.
Fortunately the profession as a whole is ,'aking up to the need of men and women trained in physical education and child development. There are very few schools which would not hire at least one person trained to take over supervising duties if they were qualified to place outside activities on a higher plane. Boys and girls have at least one field which is not over-crowded. Graduates from Gallaudet would be at a premium; those that have been trained are at a premium at the present time.
The added stress that we are placing on our co-curricular activities demands a personnel trained to carryon not only physical education, (or coaching as phystical education has been called) but a multiude of other act'vities such as literary society work; group organization and management; handicraft \\lork; puppetry; Boy. Scout work, Girl Scout work and a great many other hobbies. At the present time, almost all of our co-curricular activities are carried on by the teacher after regular work hours when she should be devoting her time to classroom preparation.
One of the chief causes for lack of trained

personnel in this department is due to the low

salaries' which we have been accustomed to

paying. The 'trained s,upervisor should re-

ceive as much money as the trained teacher.

The:.e should be no difference in the amount

of training whether it is in school work or

sllpervision.

We have training centers for. teachers

throughout the United States. The supervisor

comes in contact with the children for a longer

period than the' teacher, so why, shouldn't we

have traming center forsup.ervisors? .If. it

,>;ould be impractical te have sevet:al training

centers for supervisors, why not have. one

centerally located center in which a four year

college level course in supervision would be

given? Going one step farther, why not have

every supervisor certified just as the teachers

are' certified by the CONFERENCE OF

EXECUTIVES OF AMERICAN SCHOOLS

FOR THE DEAF?"

Briefly speaking, the 'following suggestions

~re offered:

(1) Place outside supervision on a much high-

er plane; equal to that of the classroom

and vocational departments.

(2) Establish centers for training. supervisors.

The courses to be offere{l to be similiar to

those found in any of the large colleges

or universities.

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(3) Place supervisors on the same' monetary

scale as teachers. .

(4) Certify all supervisors just as the teachere

are certified.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

The editor has at last found 'perfe"ct huriting companions. The e'ditor and Mr. Caple, vocat;onal principal, had the pleasure of being the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Powell, of AIphreda, over the Thanksgjving holiqays. Messrs. Gleen and Atwood Powell proc~.eded to show the editor and Mr. Caple the art of bird hunting. hen the editor could find an dPPOl'tunity to shoot at the same bird as the aforementioned men, there was always .the same c. urteous reply, "1. am certain you killed the bird. I missed it a mile." I believe if I hented long enough with th'em, (would begin to believe them.

- Mr. and Mr. Hassard of the 'California School for the Deaf stopped, by' for a ehori
\'isit with the editor Sunday, November 1. Mr. and Mrs. Hassard were on their WllY. ba~k to s.'nny California. We regretted very much th at Mr. and Mrs. Hassard could'not stay long-
er with us and see some of the school work. We say, "Come again, but stay longer next time."

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THE SCHOOL HELPER

JUDY SAYS

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December, 1938

"The Sunny South" evidently refers to thf! sunny smile the people of the South possess rather than to the climatic conditions.
THE moral, social and physical sides of life in school are just as important as the academic and vocational sides. The opportune time to begin teaching these aspects of life is at birth.
I think that every deaf boy and girl should have the opportunity to come in contact with and become acquainted with as many normal children as possible. It is the responsibility of the teacher to see that such contacts are made.
The Georgia School for the Deaf has a basketball team that is about ready to take on any of the better teams in the country. Coaches Tollefson and Drake must given the boys "a shot in the arm."
In a recent article by Roy J. Stewart in the American Deaf Citizen entitled, "Them Was Real Football Days at Gallaudet," he spoke of an argument between John Wurdemenn and Louis Pucci as to which was the greater team, the 1924 team or the 1930 team. There can be no doubt as to which was the greater team. Review the schedule and then compare the two teams. I believe the opening game with St. Johns was a scoreless tie or almost a tie; the score between Maryland and Gallaudet was 14-7 (the referee stole the game ask Monaghan) ; 'the score with rfemple (the home of Pop Warner) 28-7 (another bad official) and I think the game with Washington College ended in a victory for Gallaudet with a score of 57-0 or something like that, (Gallaudet had a good referee that Saturday.) Oh yes, almost forgot the game with Susquehanna University which Gallaudet won 14 to 7. Monaghan will remember that game very well. After the season the team voted that it was the greatest team that Gallaudet ever had or ever would have, and who could dispute an unanimous vote? No, there ain't ever been a good football player since the time of Ringle, Marshall, Johnson, Zieske, Wurdemann and the greatest end of them all, Monaghan. Woe iF; me! Don't quote me, but I have heard that the boys were hot!

Perhaps I don't read enough but this is the first explanation of The American's Creed I have seen.
THE AMERICAN'S CREED
The complete proceedings in regard to the official acceptance of "The American's Creed," on April 6, 1918, may be found in the Congressional Record, 56th Congress, 2nd Session (April 13, 1918), from which is taken the following explanation of the doctrinal origin of "The Creed":
"[ believe in the United States of America"-the first clause-is from the preamble to the Constitution of the United States; that the second clause-
"A government of the people, by the people, for the people"-is from the preamble to the Constit tion of the United States, Daniel Webster's speech in the Senate of January 26, 1830, and Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg speech.
"Whose just powers are derived from the consent of the 'governed"-is from the Declaration of Independence.
"A democracy in a republic"-is in substance from No. 10 of the Federalist, by Madison, and Article X of the amendment of the Constitution cf the United States.
"A sovereign nation of many sovereign states"from "E pluribus unum," the great seal of the United States, and Article IV of the Constitution of the United States.
"A perfect union"-goes back to the preamble /0 the Constitution.
"One and inseparable"-Webster's speech in the SE'nate of January 26, 1830.
"Established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity"-from the Declaration of Independence.
"For which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes"-from the Declaration of Independence and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
"J therefore believe it is my duty to my COuntry /0 love it"-in substance from Edward Everi?tt Hale, The Man Without a Country.
"To support its Constitution"-from the oath of allegiance, section 1757 ofthe Revised Statutes 01 the United States.
"To respect its flag"-the national anthem, The Slar-Spanled Banner: Army and Navy Regulattions; War Department circular on Flag Etiquette, April 14, 19 17.
"And to defend it against all enemies"-from the oath of allegiance, section 1757, of the Revised Statutes of the United States.-Congressional Record. Vol. 56, Appendix, p. 287.
-The Phi Delta Kappan.

December, 1938

THE SCHOOL HELPER
SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER

Page Five

Signs of

The past decade cation for the deaf in the light of Gallaudet'

The Time

has seen more new building programs.

.either completed or under construc-

the whole aspect. The very nature of the problem. together with the fact that in most states there is

Training D rt t
epa .men

The November is-
sue of the Illinois Advance carried a reprint from the

tion, among the schools for the only one schooL makes of the Iowa Hawkeye of a very interestdeaf in the United States than has whole a composite unit. Each ing article, "Gallaudet College

been witnessed in any similar peri- school is bound to the other in so Offers Opportunities."

od of time since Thomas Hopkins far as a national advance of the Perhaps a cut of the normal Gallaudet established the first system is concerned. In prospec- class in the last issue of Just Once schoo 1 at Hartford in 1817. That tus the separate schools are indivi- A M onrh, helps to remind us of there has been a corresponding dualistic to a fault. In most schools the fact that the normal depart-

growth in methods of instruction scin tilating performances in some ment can claim a place in any and in our philosophy of educa- phases of their progress endeavors article on opportunities at Gallau-

tion can not be gainsaid. Yet. pro- can be observed. Yet. the average det. We are calling attention to phetically speaking. we believe this school is sadly lacking in so far as this omission. not necessarily an phenomenal growth is presaging being a live supporting unit in the essential part of the before menchallenging new thought and new aggregate whole. As before sug- tioned article, but yet. a depart-

developments that will shake the gested, the very nature of the com- ment of the college of equal pride-

old order to its foundation.

mon problem demands a similar ful interest to both the deaf and

This prophecy can not be construed as prediciting a radical upheavaL or even a sudden revolution in our school affairs. In fact, it is not a prophecy in its true sense, but a simple prediction based primarily on the faith we have in the educational foundation on which we stand. and the progressive and educational minded ness of the guiding personnel of America's schools for the deaf. It is believed the leaders in our field. combined with outside educational interests, will conspire to promote these special education problems in a manner affording a more unified program and a more equalized opportunity for all the deaf children in all the states.

and cooperative solution. That some centralized control to unify the general program is of paramount need can not be easily denied.
Can we say there is a national program when no two Or three states can combine as a unit on a standard course of study and a uniform testing program? Or, has there ever been devised testing material intended for and wholly adaptable to our use as a means of measuring the deaf boy or girl? Can individualistic procedure be correct when there is no common measuring stick to define the progress of the individual schools and for making scientific comparative analyses? Can we claim a national program when there is no na-

the hearing,
In 1891 the Normal Department was established at Gallaudet offering opportunities each year for six young people. who were graduates of approved colleges or universities. to be trained as teachers. A M, A. degree is awarded those successfully completing this course, It is interesting to note that this normal course was the first one accepted as an accredited course by the Conference of Executives of the American Schools for the Deaf.
An attractive feature of this normal course is the fact that the breadth and comprehensiveness of the training offered is particularil y beneficial to those aspiring to rise

Too much credit can not be tionaL or sectional, accrediting to executive positions in their

given the worthy effort of the agency cloaked with authorized chosen profession.

noble pioneers foundation for

who laid a real the building of a

power to establish standards to guide the schools in their

and per-

More than twenty-five graduates from this department are now

system for educating the deaf of formances to these standards?

heading various schools for the

our land. Nor, can we fail to recognize the indelible imprint of the "force of experience" that must ever be a guiding factor in any progress march. BUtt, the challenge to this generation is; are we wholly keeping the faith? Are we continuing this educational structure in the light of an ever evolving social order under a democracy? Can we even boast of a national system. coherent, objective, and definitely guided on a chartered course?

It seemingly would be difficult for us to justify the continuation of the present "crazy quilt" pattern of our state schools. With all the perplexities involved, and there are many. the whole machinery of the education of the deaf must surely gear itself in an educational pattern thoroughly harmonizing with the demands of this age for organized standardization.
Mayhap, the inevitabe solution is national legislation shaped to unify. equalize, and coordinate the

deaf, A corresponding greater number are in executive positions as principals. It has been our good opportunity to play a part in elevating two graduates of this Normal training Department to executive positions in the past two years, There has also been added to our faculty at the Georgia School during the same interval three deaf people who graduated from the collegiate department of Gallaudet. The normals at this institution in Washington. D. C.

For a true picture one must educational endeavors of the state also have the distinct advantage,

study the developments of the edu- schools for thr draf.

(Continued on Page Eleven)

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THE SCHOOL HELPER

December, 1938

Dear Parents:
Christmas holidays begin December 22. Parents coming after their children may get them after noon Wednesday, December 21.
The regular transportation facilities which must be accepted by all children, whose parents do not call for them, or who have other approved travel arrangments will be on a train arriving in Atlanta about 10 :00 A. M. Thursday, December 22. Supervisors and attendants will accompany this group and see that all are properly distributed from this point.
The return trip to school will be made January 2. Attendants will again meet all the children in Atlanta. They must have a ticket through to Rome and 25 cents for bus fare on to Cave Spring. Please do not not let your child miss this return schedule.
Many of you are looking forward to a happy reunion with your boy or girl during the Christmas Holidays. Other parents because of shortness of the vacation period, distance to travel etc., will leave their children here at the school for the holidays. In either event, let us make the most of the opportunity and responsibility that is ours.
You who are sending for your children to .come home by train or bus see that they have the proper fare ~nd. all directions furnished you are explicitly followed. Have them properly clothed for the journey and during the time that they are home exercise all necessary precautions in that colds, over-eating and exposure to contagiouS' diseases are carefully guarded against. Remember that any exposure that your child is subjected to not only endangers your child but all the group who return to school. If you could witness the little epidemic of sickness which usually follows the Christmas vacation period, you would know what I am talking about. Often it is nothing more than bad colds, but even that is something to vigilantly guard against. There is much damage incurred even with an epidemic of common colds.
To you who will leave your boys and girls at school,.I wish to assure you the best of care for your children; Christmas parties, Santa Claus, presents, and as happy and homelike an atmosphere as loving and attentive teachers and supervisors can provide.
Here's wishing all you parents and your

children a very happy and healthful Christ--

mas Season.

Very sincerely,

C. H. Hollingsworth,

Superintendent

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Thanks
A vote of thanks is due Mr. Maxwell, assistant editor of the Rome News, for the consideration given to the staff of the "Little Cracker", also for the write up which appeared in the Rome News.-R. G. P.
Cover
The multi-colored illustration on our cover involved a great deal of experience a,nd information for our pupils who are learning the printing trade.
Weare grateful to McArthur-Huggins Company for permitting us to use the plates. No little credit is due Mr. Ross Johnson who made it possible for us to borrow'the plates. His name is mentioned elsewhere in this issue.
-B. C.
Although somewhat late, the School Helper wishes to take this opportunity to thank the Atlanta Journal for the cut of Mr. Irby Marchman which appeared in the November issue. The Journal has shown a fine spirit of cooperation which we are very thankful.-R. G. P.
The word "institution" has caused more hardship as far as the teaching of the deaf is concerned than almost any other word. It is a far more objectionable word than <I dumb" . The word "institution" is associated by the legislator, who provides the funds for our schools, along with the institutions for the feebleminded, insane and crimminals, "SO the impluse is to provide equal opportunity with the inmates of the above mentioned institutions. Why not refrain from using the word "institution" and call our schools by the correct name?-R. G. P. '
The New Year brings new hope, new joy and new sorrow. Without new hope and renewed faith in our work, life becomes meaningless and drab. It is well that the year has no more than three hundred sixty-five days. We may take on new courage to carry out the plans we have previously made. We may now erase the slate clean of mistakes and vow not to repeat the same mistakes again.-R. G. P.

December, 1938

THE SCHOOL HELPER
STAFF DOINGS

Page Seven

By Gladys Carpenter

which they recently purchased. mour, Mrs. Green Montgomery,

T HE regular meeting of the The house is the former C. W. and Miss Gertrude Uren.

Faculty Club was held No- Wright home.

Mr. 'and, Mrs. Dick Wright and

vember 8. Mr. John H. Cook. Mrs. L. C. Lipham, of Bowdon, son, Louis, of Chattanooga, spent

State School Supervisor, was the spent the week-end of November Sund'ay, November 13, at the in-

guest speaker and Principal Roy 4 in Cave Spring with her daugh- stitution with Mrs. Wright's

G. Parks was the of the evening.

faculty

speaker

ter, ly.

Mrs. R.

W. Fincher and fami-

mother.

Mrs.

Leila

Barnett.

Mr. Parks gave a most instruc-

Mr, Bill McCanless was in the

tive paper, taking for his subject, Mrs. Russell Irwin was confin- hospital several days in November

The New Curriculum." In his ed to her home in Cedartown se- with an infected foot.

discussion Mr. Parks pointed out veral days in November with in-

that recreation in an institution for the deaf should have a definite place in the curriculum and ample time should be given this phase of the child's education.
Following this paper Mr. Cook, who is one of the outstanding edu-

fluenza.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parks went to Atlanta November 12 for the day. Mr. Parks attended the Tech-Kentucky game while Mrs. Parks went shopping.

Mr. and Mrs. John Welles entertained with 'a delightful rook party October 29. Mrs. John Caple was awarded a beautiful piece of pottery for high score and Mr. Caple for men's high received a deck of cards. Coffee. ice

cators of the state, spoke on "Pro-

cream 'and cake were served.

gressive Education." He stated Mr. and Mrs. Don Powers, of Those enjoying the W dies's hos-

that progressive education is practi- Lindale, were dinner guests of Mr. pitality were: Mr. and Mrs. Clay-

cal education. In closing Mr. Cook and Mrs. Rolfe Kennard on the ton Hollingsworth, Mr. and Mrs.

compared the methods employed in evening of November 15.

Roy Parks, Mr. and Mrs. John

this system of education with

Caple. Mr. Olaf Tollefson, and

those of the Master Teacher, Him- Mr. H. C. Hollingsworth, Mr. Miss Jessie Stevens.

self.

H. E. Woodruff, Mr. Henderson

Little Miss Jackie Norton, accompanied at the pi'ano by Miss Carolyn Tumlin, favored the club with a tap dance.

Lanham, and Mr. J. Scott Davis made a business trip to Atlanta in the interest of the school November 9.

The Executive Committee of the G. A. D. were guests of the
school the second week-end in November.

Miss Charlotte Reynolds accom-

panied Mrs. Roger Asbury who sang "Indian Love Call" which was greatly enjoyed.
After the program the social committee, composed of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ware, Miss Katherine Watson, and Mrs. J. K. Carpenter, entertained the group with a burlesque of the program which had preceded. This was followed by two contests and a dance, "The

Mr. and Mrs. Quinn Shipley had Mr. and Mrs. John Caple as dinner guests at their lovely country home near Cave Spring, November 11.
Miss Dorris Mann attended the Seventh District Home Economics convention which was held in Cartersville. November 16 'and 17.

Superintendent Emeritus J. C. Harris 'and Mrs. Harris were guests of Mr(. and Mrs. Clayton Hollingsworth November 15 through the 18.They Were greeted with a warm welcome by all on the campus. Everyone was delighted to have them for this short visit.
Rev. A. O. Wilson, a Baptist

Big Apple." Refreshments con-

missionary to the deaf. vis\ted the

sisted of punch 'and a variety of Mrs. J. K. Carpenter spent the school November 17 and 18. Mr.

cookies.

week-end of October 28 in Atlan- Wilson talked to the student-

ta as the gupst of her aunt. Mrs. body on Friday morning. He

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Remson J. S. Mayo.

is much beloved by the deaf and their friends throughout the south-

and two sons of Talladega, Alabama, visited Miss Edith Fitzgerald on Sunday, October 23. They enjoyed a delicious picnic

Miss Juliet McDermott and Miss Dorris Mann went shopping in Chattanooga November 12.

ern states where he has worked so taithfully. Mr. Wilson began his
missionary work in Texas with headquarters at Dallas. He has re-

lunch at the spring. Mrs. Rem-

cently been transferred to Atranta.

son will be remembered as Miss On November 11 the following

Jane Hoffman, who taught in the formed a congenial p'arty motor- Hillis Hollingsworth, who is a

Alabama School for the Deaf for ing to Stylesboro to the twenty- student at Mercer University, and

several years.

fifth anniversary of the Chrysan- Tom Flournoy of Fort Valley,

themum Show: Mrs. H. C. Hol- spent the week-end of November
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Casey, Jr. lingsworth, Mrs. Roy Parks. Mrs. 10 with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Holare now located in their home John Caple, Mrs. Charles Gil- lingsworth.

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

December, 1938

PLANS FOR CHRISTMAS

HOBBY CLUB FROLIC Can anyone suggest something for

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The various hobby clubs have us to do?

The Glee Club is sponsoring a had a very busy month getting

Christmas pageant, "The Nativi- ready for the Hobby Club Frolic We wish to extend congratula-

ty," which will be presented at the which will be presented to the tions to our Scoutmaster, Mr. McBaptist Church Sunday nig~~, De- public December 9 in the school Canless, upon receiving a Scoutcember 18. We are praCtlClllg a auditorium. The main feature of master's Key. This award was

number of Christmas carols for the entertainment will be a puppet made for completing a five-years

the program. We expect to have show "Cinderella". The mem- course in Scoutmastership and is

an angel chorus and several beau- bers of the puppet club have made a distinct honor. Mr. McCanless

tiful tableaux. Colorful costumes the figures and the stage and have is the second deaf leader in the for the pageant are being m~de i? spent many hours of hard work United States to receive this award.

the sewing room. Followmg is in perfecting the play. Other clubs The Key will be formally present-

the list of principal characters: participating in the show will be ed to him at the Annual Scout

The Madonna, Doris Hanes; He- the Glee Club and the Dancing banquet in Rome in January.

rald Angel, Doris Herrin; Angel Club. There will be exhibits

chorus, Hazel Baxley, Hazel McLendon, Virginia Dixon, Evelyn Doyle, Elaine Willard, Janetta Wilson, Louise Maynard, Esther Poole, Pauline Carter; Wise Men, Walter Wade, Billy Powell, Bob Adams; Shepherds, Teddy Waters, Judson Carr, Raleigh Sellers.

from the Airplane Modeling Club, the Camera Club, and the Metal working Club. Members of the various clubs have charge of the sale of tickets. There will be a full account of the evenings entertainment in the next issue of the paper.

THE FUTURE HOMEMAKERS ENTERTAIN The "C" Homemaking Class entertained Thanksgiving evening with a buffet supper and cootie party. Lona Holland and Doris Herrin acted as hostesses. The table was decorated with a mound of

colorful fruit heaped around three

STORY HOUR

BOY SCOUT NEWS

yellow candles, carrying out the

Story hour was conducted Mon- Our scout work for the year idea of Thanksgiving. High score

day night, Woodruff.

November 28, by Mr. He told the story of

1938 is almost look with pride

over upon

and we can the good re-

for cootie was won by Margaret Perdue and Teddy Waters.
The guests present included:

The Black Cat by Edgar Allen cord we have made in the North- Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hollings-

Poe. The children declared that west Georgia Council. We have worth. Mrs. John L. Caple, Mrs.

they sawall sorts of "spooky" not missed attending the Court Roy G. Parks, Miss Edith Fitz-

things as they crossed the campus of Honor a single time since school gerald, Miss Doris Mann, Mr.

afterwards. They were delight- opened. We have earned between Olaf Tollefson, Mr. Race Drake.

ed with the story and would like 80 and 90 merit badges and have Mr. Cecil White, Jack Hitchcock,

some more on the "hair-raising" among our troop four first class, Walter Wade, Teddy Waters, By-

order.

five second-class, five Star, and 22 ron Avant, Claude Eaton, Raleigh

Tenderfoot Scouts.

Sellers and Edward Barwick.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES We have a new l6x16 army The members of the class that

Several deaf people of Cave tent and some cooking equ.ip- entertained were Doris Herrin,

Spring and the Georgia School C!rganized a Bible Class at the Baptist Church Sunday, October 30, with

ment so now we are lookmg forward to becoming re.al ca~pers. We shall sp~nd many mg.hts m t~e

Lona Holland Janetta Wilson Margaret Perd~e, Louise Caudell: Louise Maynard, Annie Logan,

seventeen members present. Mr. open to Wlll our campmg ment Elaine Willard and Frankie Bax-

Drake was chosen as teacher and badges. Our Scoutmaster is plan- ley. Mr. Roy Parks was asked to act ning several hikes for us after the

as alternate teacher. The follow- Christmas holidays.

The Senior boys have reported

ing officers were elected: President, We wish to thank the Board to Coach Race Drake for basket-

Miss Annie McDaniel; Vice-Presi- for their kindness in pur~hasing ball practice. Regular players

dent, Bill McCanless; Secretary- the tent and cooking equipment from last year's squad are George

Treasurer, J. R. Ware. The name and also a number of new uni- Cannon, Jack Hitchcock, Leonard

of the class will be announced forms for us. We shall try to Barrow, Hale Hester, Walter

later.

show our appreciation by making Wade, Carl Hadaway, Teddie

"The Silent Workers" is the even better records in 1939.

Waters, and William Massey. Jud-

name selected by Mr. Tollefson's

son Carr, a new member, joined

Sunday school class at the Me-

the squad. At the start, they

thodist Church. There has been We hope before long that we showed good shooting and passing

splendid attendance and more can find a way of raising money with aggressiveness and alertness.

names are added to the roll each to build a scout hut as we are Coach Race Drake has had difficul-

Sunday.

sadly in need of a meeting place. ty in picking the first team.

December, 1938

THE SCHOOL HELPER

Page Nine

ALtJMNI NEWS AND OF OTHERS

An event of wide interest to her bright, happy disposition and was elected at an extraordinary

their friends was the marriage of pleasing manners. Mr. Hay at- session of Parliament, sitting here.

Mr. Horace Taylor and Miss tended the Florida School for the A salute of 101 guns signaled the

Marie Smith on November 19. Deaf. THE SCHOOL HELPER ex- the election.

The knot was tied securely by tends congratulations and sincere

Rev. S. M. Freeman, using the wishes for their future happiness.

beautiful and impressive Metho-

dist ceremony. The wedding was

DEAF CITIZENS OF CINCIN-

held at the home of Mr. Taylor's YES, HE CAUGHT ON TO NATI HOLD POLITICAL

parents and was attended by a MEANING OF THE SIGN

RALLY

large crowd of well wishers, both deaf and hearing. Mr. Fred Taylor, brother of the groom, acted as best man and Miss Jennie Belle Tucker was bridesmaid. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle. Mr. Tate Smith. After the ceremony a reception was

Victor Ziblis, 36, of Brooklyn. a deaf mute who works as a tailor in a dress factory, appeared before Magistrate Eilperin charged with having annoyed and threatened to kidnap Philomena Vetucci, 24. another deaf mute.
The magistrate pointed at Zib-

Following the policy so ably espoused in recent editorials in the American Deaf Citizen. the deaf citizens of Cincinnati and vicinty held a political rally on Sunday evening. November 6, at the Cameron M. E. Church for the Deaf.

held and the bride cut the large lis. then at the girL then at the The meeting was not sponsored

and beautiful cake for the visitors. door leading to the detention pen. by any particular organization or

While the reception was at its Ziblis, apparently understanding club and the announcement of the

height, the happy couple slipped the warning, nodded his head in meeting was spread by personal

out without revealing their desti- assent. Eilperin dismissed the case invitation and as over 150 attend-

nation. We wish for them a long but instructed the girl's father to ed the meeting the effectiveness of

and happy life together.

bring Ziblis before him again if he this method was apparent. The use

cau.sed any more trouble.

of the church social room was

kindly donated by the Board of

Atlanta's annual Christmas tree

Trustees. Their kindness being

party for the deaf children and the

NEW YORKER NOW

greatly 'appreciated by everyone

children of deaf p"arents will be TOURING SOUTH AMERICA who attended the meeting.

held as usual this year. The committee is hard at work collecting nickels. dimes and dollars from the grown-ups to provide this party for the kiddies. This visit of Santa is eagerly looked forward to by young and old alike. It is the time when grouches are forgetten and everybody loves his neighbor.
Mrs. Esteben Ward is able to be up and around again after her recent serious operation. Her quick recovery is a source of much satisfaction to her many friends.

Miss Eleanor Sherman, a great granddaughter of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, is now on a fivemonth tour of South America. Her trip will cover Colombia. Peru. Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia and others spots. Miss Sherman is a curator with the Hispanic Museum in New York City. This museum employs several other deaf ladies. including Miss Armstrong. Miss Alice McVan, Mrs. Geneva Florence Mays, and Mrs. Catuna (nee Miss Kittleson) .

An attempt was made to have both Republican and Democrat speakers at the meeting, but only Democrats accepted the invitation. Those accepting were Congress man Herbert Bigelow; Edmund Doyle, candidate for the State Senate, and Edwin Heilker and Timothy Hogan, candidates for the State House of Representatives. These men gave short and and interesting speeches. not too politicaL that amused the audience.
It is regretted that in the general Republican landslide which swept Hamilton county all these

TURKS PICK MUTE

men failed of election. However,

HAY-ENFINGER

AS PRESIDENT

their courtesy in appearing at the

We have just heard of the mar- The following item appeared in meeting held at the Cameron

liage of Miss Willie Mae Enfinger. a Washington, D. C, newspaper: Church was greatly appreciated

of Bainbridge. Georgia. to Elzie Ankara, Turkey, November 11. and the best wishes for future suc-

William Hay, of Bartow, Florida, -Turks today elected General cess goes to them.

on March 2. 1938. The marriage Ismet Ineunu their president. He

was solmnized in the presence of su.cceeds his friend of long stand-

the families of the bride and ing, Kern'll Ataturk.

To all the readers of THE

groom with the Rev. Frank Philpot, of the Methodist Church of St. Cloud. Florida, officiating. Mrs.

The new president was premier for 13 out of the 15 years that Ataturk was dictator. Ataturk

SCHOOL HELPER we extend heartiest wishes for A MERRY

Hay was a former student of our died yesterday.

CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY

school and will be remembered for Ineunu, who IS a deaf-mute, NEW YEAR.

Page Ten

THE SCHOOL HELPER
VOCATIONAL SECTION

December, 1938

OCCUPATIONS FOR

used; Science enters into the study with the Stein Printing Company

THE DEAF

of the materials used-inks, paper, as expert make-up men. With one glue and the like; a study of Civics or two exceptions all of them

A recent survey of the deaf in comes in considering the influence learned their trades at this school.

. Ontario conducted by the school of printing in our daily lives by Therefore this school is indeed do-

for the deaf and the local associa- means of newspapers, books, and ing a gn~at work in the print shop

tion of the deaf indicates that advertising matter; a study of by training the young students to

about eighty-five percent of the Economics is effected in studying become proficient printers before

employed deaf adult ~en of the the source and cost of materials they graduate.

pro ince are engaged In ~ne of and the distribution of the pro-

-B. Clark, Instructor.

four occupations. These m the ducts; History is used in studying

order of numbers engaged are the invention and the art of

farming, printing, shoemaking, printing and its place in civiliza-

and carpentry.

tion; and Biography is also used in

THE SHOE SHOP

A survey in Maryland in 1931 showed the same. occupations well in the lead if the general classification "laborer" is eliminated. In Maryland, however, these four oc-

reading about Gutenberg, Caxon, Franklin, Goudy and others. Thus all present much opportunity for mental development on the part of our pupils..

The shoe shop is one of the oldest divisions of the vocational department. Years ago records show that all the shoes worn in school were made in the shop.

cupations only accounted for The routine of operations in the Shoes are not made now but boys

about one-half of the employed print shop is very simple, yet men- are taught to repair shoes and do

deaf. The order for that state was tal exercise requiring good judg- ot~er leather work.

printing, farming, shoemaking, carpentering.
Just what the proportions are in Georgia we do not kn~w. The survey of deaf farmers belDg conducted has reached one hundred and seven names, and is still far from complete. Indications. are that the same four occupatiOns predominate in this state.

ment is involved in each operation. In this manner it cultivates a study of spelling,' paragraphing, punctuating, capitalization and compounding of words. One of my policies is to have everyone of my pupils do a job all by himself so that he learns through example rather than precept or preachment; through doing rather than reciting about it; through eye and hand

Twelve boys are working in the shoe shop this year. They are Douglas Shaff~l:',_ Leonard Barrow, Sam Jones, Judson Carr, Fred Buchanan, Edward Barwick, Bob Adams, Arnold Bustin, Laroy Garner, Allerson Sherman, Ralph Benson, and Bill Massey..
Many former students own or work in shoe .shops over the state.

rather than through eye and mem- Henry Doyle owns a shoe shop in

PRINTING

ory.

Our print shop just acquire.d fifty International Typo~raphlc Union booklets strengthemng the printing course and also doing away with home-made cpurses.
We have been always insisting that
printing is really more than a subject and should be accepted as one in the school. We assert that

We were once asked to tell how many deaf printers there were in Georgia. We at first did not know exactly how many, but we said that we felt safe in saying that there were a great many who were successfully engaged in some of the best printing offices in Georgia. To mention a few:

Sylvania, Georgia. He finished at the Georgia School for the Deaf about four years ago.
Bill Trawick, of Macon, operates a shoe shop. Both he and his wife are fOrmer students of this school. Fred Jones and his father-in-Iaw operate a shop at Carrollton. Fred a'nd Mrs. Jones are both deaf and attended'school here

should you study the 'p?~sibilities The Atlanta Journal has Mr. in Cave Spring.

of the various shop activIties offered in a school you will find that printing stands pre-eminently first in its educational value and also is a valuable instrument in furthering the general eduction of our young boys. For . intanc~, grammar is employed m setting type

Marchman as an A-Class job compositor; The Huggin's-McArthur Company has Mr. Ross Johnson as one of the best stonemen in Atlanta and Mr. Ernest Hartsfield as a superfine pressman taking charge of two expensive Meihle Verticals and two Chandler and

Cicero Bates-works in a shoe shop in Thomaston. He learned shoe repairing here. Fred Mock has a good position as a shoe re-
pairer at Statesboro. He and his wife graduated here seven years ago.

from copy and in r~ading. and Price presses; with the Foote and Hugh Dubberly is a shoe repair-

correcting proofs, Arithmetic IS Davies Company is Mr. John er at Glenville, Georgia. He at-

used in calculating the size, mea- Dickerson as a fine linotype op- tended school here, finishing five

sure, quantity and area of the ty~e erator; The Carroll Times has years ago. Charlie Parker, B. J.

and stock; a study of Geography IS Mr. Wayne Upchurch as another and Bill Dryden, and Brainard

made in conside;-ing the sources fine linotype operator; Mr. T. H. Owensby are working in a large

and preparations of the materials Ligon and Mr. Horace Taylor are shoe factory in Waycross, Georgia.

December, 1938

THE SCHOOL HELPER

Page Eleven

All of them have been employed Hale Hester and Dean Green made pair, and expansion program to

there a long time.

several bulletin boards for teachers cost approximately one-half mil-

-Cecil White, Instructor. at Hearn Hall. They have wooden lion dollars. Modern structures

frames with burlap stretched be- will be erected to adequately fit the

tween.

needs 6f the school. Old build-

WOODWORKING AND CARPENTRY
There are three groups of boys in the woodworking division of the vocational department. They are being trained for future jobs as woodworkers or carpenters. Should they do something else their training can be used in building or making equipment at home, on the farm, or in many ways whatever their jobs may happen to be.
The boys have been busy on lots of repair jobs around the campus since school started in September, especially in the school building, boys' and girls' dormitories, and the dining room.

Colon and Dean built two day beds. They were made of wood and left unpainted. These will be used by the home economics girls. They will be upholstered and placed in the recreation room in the old study hall. Lloyd Newton made a card-file for Mr. Caple's office. It was made of oak and stained. Raleigh Sellers made several chart sticks.
Allen Jones, training for both farming and woodworking, made a wagon tongue that fitted perfectly. Four shelves were made by Hale Hester and placed in Mr. Hollingsworth's office for plants. The boys are building a cabinet to hold charts and magazines for Mr.

ings will be repaired and fire hazards eliminated, a program advocated since 1915. No longer will visiting boards decry the crowded conditions of sleeping quarters. And, yes, our old stand-by Fannin Hall, will get a new roof.
The State is at I"ast answering the almost plaintive plea found in the report of the Board of Visitors in 1904. After outlining the pressing needs, they ended by saying: "Arguments upon the question whether these unfortunate children of our State should be cared for belongs to a barberous past. It is conceded that care should be given: it is known that only in a well equipped and well

Lloyd Newton made a table for Wood ruff's cIassrootrl.

managed institution provision can

the home economics department.

-J. R. Ware Instructor. be made for proper care."

He painted it with two coats of

In the next issue THE HELPER

white enamel. He is now making

hopes to describe in detail some of

a round table to seat four for the same department.

people

A

CENTURY OF
(Continued from

BUILDINGS
Page Two)

the new buildings for tion of its readers.

the informaPerhaps the

Some of the boys removed the old stage from the third floor of the old school building and put in basketball backboards. They were hung from the ceiling joists. The boundary lines of the court were repainted. The same boys made another court at Hearn Hall for the girls.
Dean Green and Ralph Benson,

by affadavits from a majority of the trustees.
In 1890 $15,000.00 was given to build a laundry and engine room. This evidently proved sufficient. although a few years later funds were appropriated to house the boilers. In 1895 a committee from the House of Representitives visited the school and re-

eternal rest of John J. Flournoy is easier because of these latest results from that letter he wrote in 1833. He would also be proud to know that his torch is being carried high by the adult deaf of today, who, through their organized efforts. have been largely instrumental in bringing about this new expansion.

both members of the Boy Scout commended that a dynamo be pur-

troop, made an open book case, chased for lighting the buildings.

with five shelves. On the board They pointed out the danger from GALLAUDET TRAINING

at the top they carved a Boy Scout the tallow candles and kerosene

DEPARTMENT

emblem. The shelves were mor- lamps in use at that time. and (Continued from Page Five)

tised into the sides, using a dadoo- stated that one child had been nowhere else afforded, of associat-

head-saw. Then it was stained burned to death. The sum of ing with the graduates of many

with oil and light varnish. Mr. $2000.00 was appropriated for schools in the collegiate depart-

McCanless, their Scoutmaster, took this item, $500.00 for steam heat- ment who have been trained under

them to Rome where they exhibit- ing fixtures, and $2500.00 for various methods and represent a

ed the bookcase. The Scout Ex- shop equipment.

cross section of the best products

ecutive for Northwest Georgia, In line with the general trend of our American schools for the

Mr. Freeman Self, complimented for improvement the name was deaf. This added opportunity to-

them on their work.

changed in 1893 to its present gether with the thoroughness of

Claude Eaton, Woodrow Wil- form, "Georgia School for the the courses offered ideally equips

son, and Colon Deal built three Deaf." From time to time other these normal students not only

stage platforms for Hearn Hall. buildings were added. The present with the necessary mechanics of

They are eight feet long by five shop building was erected in 1894, the profession but also gives them

feet wide. Allen Jones and Wood- the girls industrial building in an added appreciation and under-

row Wilson painted them brown. 1904, boys dormitory in 1907, standing of the deaf themselves.

Joe Winkles and George Can- and the latest addition, the hospi- The training of teachers neces-

non made a blackboard frame for tal, was built in 1931.

sarily has to be considered one of

Mrs. Arnold's school room. It 1 ow contracts are being let and the very important functions of

was made to lean against the wall. work is starting on a building, re- Gallaudet College.

rage Twelve

THE SCHOOL HELPER
PUPILS' LOCAL NEWS

December, 1938

By Tommy Hamm

of her friends to have lunch with

By Billie Powell

Marrel Martin attended Sunday her. Fleta Kitchens helped her Elaine Willard and Louise Cau-

school Sunday, November 27. prepare the lunch. The guests dell both are examples of good

Miss Reynolds taught her class. were Maggie Lane, Marrell Mar- homemakers'. They spend most

Marrel enjoyed Miss Reynolds's tin, Ruth Wilson, Ruth Bailey, of their spare time crocheting and

talk.

and Fleta Kitchens.

knitting.

Sam Jones is very much wor-

Margaret Perdue and Teddy

ried after writing his father two

Waters greaty enjoyed the buffet

letters and not receiving an

By Lana Holland

supper given by the F.H.A. girls

answer. Sam says he will write Margaret Heidt was glad to Thanksgiving evening.

again and hopes to get results. hear from her sister, Mrs. Ida Frankie Baxley certainly enjoy-

Edward Barwick enjoyed the Sowell, November 25. Her sister ed the social in the old study hall

buffet supper given by the Home wrote that all of the family were Sunday afternoon. She is look-

Economics girls Thanksgiving fine.

ing forward to another one real

night, but from his report he enjoyed the food better than any other part of the party.
Lallie Mae Johnson received a nice letter from her mother Friday, November 26. Her mother sent

Idell R entz had an enj.oyable time during the Thanksgiving holidays. She attended the
Thanksgiving party and Esther Poole's birthday party.

soon. . Anme Logan was, very glad to
hear of h~r ~rother s . good luck. ~e ~as a.Job m ~ashl.ngton. Anme IS gomg to miss him at home very much.

her some money.

Ethel Pope went to Hearn Doris Hanes spent the Thanks-

Louise Crawford spent the Hall to see. the puppet show giving holidays at her home near

Thanksgiving holidays at home. Saturday mght. l]1e. n a m,~ Madison. She went by Atanta

She reports having en enjoyable of the show was CInderella. where she was met by her brother

time.

She hopes th~t she ca~ go to see and sister. She had a wonderful

Maggie Lane attended Miss the show agaIn sometime.

time at home.

Reynolds's Sunday school class at Jack Hitchcock, Tommy Ham, William Massey went to Rome

the Baptist Church November 27. and Douglas Shaffer went hunting November 27 to see the new

Hazel Watkins received news November 26. Jack missed his Montgomery Ward store. He said

from her father that she could go shot at a squirrel, but he threw a that it was very beautiful.

home for Christmas. Hazel very happy at present.

looks

rock at it and kil.led it. Douglas go~ another squ~rrel. . They all

Louise Maynard and five other girls went to Rome with Mr.

Ralph White went to Rome enjoyed the hunting tnp.

Stewart November 26. Louise

with his class one day during the Thanksgiving holidays to see the Montgomery Ward Department store. Ralph said that it was so beautiful that he could only stand and stare at the beautiful things.

Robert Shaffer likes to read the Liberty magazine. He read a story about some bandits who kidnaped a child and killed it.
Mr. Welles's class gave a puppet

spent most of the time shopping.
Hazel McLendon went to Rome with Mrs. Gibbons November 25. She and several of her friends went throug~ the .new department store.

Ralph is grateful to Mrs. Gibbons show for the large boys and girls They liked It very much.

.

for the trip.

Saturday night. They wanted to Carl Barber and several of hiS

Mildred Scurlock spent Thanksgiving holidays at

the her

see how well they could do before they gave it December 9. Mr.

friends who live near him home together Wednesday,

went No-

home in Chickamauga, Georgia. and Mrs. Welles entertained them vember 23. Carl saw Santa Claus

She was surprised to find that her at their home after the show and in Atlanta. He had a dinner fit

mother had bought a new car. She they had a very enjoyable time. for a king Thanksgiving Day.

enjoyed riding around with her. Julia Williamson's aunt, who

Era Jane Wilson received a nice lived in Miami, Florida, died in

letter from her father Thanks- October. She hadn't been ill. She

By Doris Herrin

giving. He sent her $1. 5 O. Era had a stroke and died suddenly. Horace Johnson spent Thanks-

was very happy. She gave Mr. We sympathize with Julia.

giving and the week-end at home.

Hollingsworth fifty cents for a Leonard Barrow and Fred He helped his father paint his bed-

subscription to the HELPER.

Buchanan spent the Thanksgiving room. He had a big Thanksgiving

Louise Holland enjoyed Thanks- week-end with Leonard's uncle dinner.

giving. She watched the snow fall and aunt in Rome. They had a Six of the Boy Scouts went to

and enjoyed it very much. She delightful time.

Rome Wednesday night November

says she didn't want to forget to Gladys Puckett was astonished 23 to attend the Court of Honor.

thank Mrs. Perry for her nice din- to hear of her brother James's Dean Greene, Ralph Benson, and

ner.

marriage to Jeanie Thomas. Maurice Samples got First Class

November 27 was Cleo Wish- Gladys said that she could hardly Scout Badges. They are very proud

am's birthday. She invited five wait to see them.

of their badges.



'- ,

ADMIN IS TRATION

E, D, River.""""" ... , ... " Go 'ern or

Slale Board of Publi Welfare

Lamal' Murdaugh,

,

Director

Dr. C. J. Welborn,Director, Div.of Institutions

In cooperation with

Floyd County Board of Education

J. Scott Davis." .. ,

, Chairman

A, N. Swain

ounty Sup't of Schools

Adminiotralion

'. H. Hollillg"sworth. M. A.. , Superil tenuenl

J. . Harris, M. A

, Sup't Emeritus

Janice R. Caple John L. Caple Mildred Miller Oti Grimes

Secretary Steward
Sto!'eroom Clerk Storekeeper

OFFICERS AND TEACHERS

Academic Roy G. Parks, M. A

Principal

Marie Kennard,B.S, Supervisor,Primary Dept

Julia L. Arnold

Edythe D. Mor.tgomery

Gladys E. Carpentel Charlotte Reynolds. B.S.

Katherine Casey lIa Sewell, A. B.

Pauline . Casey Carolyn M. Shipley

Gladys B. Clark Jessie Stevens

Edith Fitzgerald, M.A. Olaf Tollefson, B. A.

Ruth Forbes

Sarah F. Ware

ell A. Gibbons

Ro alee E. Welle

Jessie F. Jones

John Welles

Juliet McDermott Allie S. Woodruff

Harriet C. Stevens. A. B., Librarian

Vocational

John L. aple

"

Pl'incipal

A. May Clark

Dori Mann, B.S.H.E.

Barton Clark, B. A. J. R. Ware

William McCanless Cecil White

Annie McDaniel H. E. Woodruff, B.S.A.

Physical Education

Sarah F. Ware

Director of Girls

Race Drake. B. A ,

Director of Boys

Medical

J. C. Connor, M. D

General Pl'actilioner

W, S, Watson, D. D. S

, .. , Dentist

Ralph McCord, M. D. .

"

Otologi t

Lillie Mae Wood,R. .

, .. ,. urse

Household

Lela H. Barnett .. ,. Matron of Dormitories

Esther G. Curry ,

Supervisor

Elise Sawyer

,.,

Supervisor

Annie D. Dickerson Director of Laundry

Olaf Tollefson, B. A.,

Dean of Boys

Race Drake, B, A., .. , Head Supervisor

Connor Dillard

"

,. Supervisor

Everett Ryle , . , , Barber and Janitor

Luella Brown

Supervisor of Small Boys

Mytrice Walker .. ,

" .. ,., .. ,Assistant

Ruby D. Perry, , Dining-room Matron

J. A. Elrod,

" , Night Watchman

Maintenance

John L Caple

,

, .. Engineer

C. H. Chapman ", ,

, .. Mechanic

Capers Baxter

,

Fireman

Calvin Holman

, , .. , Fireman

D. S, Peck ,

,

, .. ,. Plumber

H. E. Woodruff"

, Farm Manager

Jim Baker ",."

",

Yardman

William Stewart .. ,

, .. , .. , Farmel'

Harvey Wilson

, .. , .. , , . Dairyman

J, F. Morgan

,., Carpenter

J. D. Rice

,

Estelle G. Rice

Wilamenia Benton,

Annie Mae Bostick

School for the Colored
"", Principal Bertie London" , "., Teacher Rosalie Moore
Teacher Clyde Turner ,., ", Teacher ynthia Strange ,

,. Seamstress Matron
,. Boys' Supervisol' Girla' Supervisor

SCHOOL
Gee- ..

JANUARY, 1939

o


SCHOOL
H E L PER

looking Forward
The Helper will recognize Mrs. Harriet C. Stevens and Miss Annie McDaniel for their long and faithful service to the state of Georgia and the Georgia School for the Deaf.

The cover will either carry a tone cut or a cut of the new primary unit.

VOL. 39

C. H. HOLLINGSWORTH

Editor ex-officio

ROY _G. PARK

Editor

ELL A. GIBBO S

Associate Editor

H. E. WeODRUFF

Associate Editor

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - BARTON CLARK

Printing Instructor

IN THIS ISSDE THE BUILDING PROGRAM.. ..

PAGE
. .1

The Superintendent's Corner will again be filled with observation of interest to all.
To the lover of basketball, a full account of the results of the basketball games, league standing, and plans for the Home Coming Game with Alabama to be played February 18 will be found.

ACROSS THE EDITOR'S DESK .. JUDY SAYS: ...... SUPERI TE DE T'S COR ER..

.3 While Judy seems to be a bit discouraged, it i believed that the page will be continued
.4 with a few timely observations in regard to the campus.
. .5

AMO G THE STAFF .. IRBY MARCHMA

.6 The faculty reporter is busy playing Walter Winchel so there", ill be a nice page of faculty
.. 7 new.

CO-CURRIC LAR ACTIVITIES. .
VOCATIO AL SECTIO
U IT OF WORK 0 BA KING By Nell A. gibbon

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tudent reporter from the high class are al 0 busy reading all the mail of the younger

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pupils in hopes of getting a few bits of go ip.

PUPILS' LOCAL EWS

12 The Vocational and o-Curricular ections
will again be filled to overflowing with news of the activitie of the tudent.

All communication should be addre sed to the School Helper, Cave Spring-, G-eo-rg= ia. -'==~==='
Published monthly during the school year in the Printing Department of the Georgia School for the Deaf. Entered at the Post Office at Cave Spring Georgia, a econd c1as matt r vember, 1899. Acceptance for mailing at pecial rate of postage provided in Section 103. Act of October 3, 1917. Authorized October 31, 191 . Subscription price is fifty cent for nine month.

January, 1939

THE SCHOOL HELPER
THE BUILDING PROGRAM

Page one

PRIMARY

with a floor outlet at each pupil's life. This addition will be an as-

The contract has been let and chair which is connected with set to vocational work.

work started on a new plant to house the primary department of the Georgia School for the Deaf. This unit of the new building program will be modern in every respect and all the activities of the small pupils will be under one roof.
This building is being construct-

speaking devices at the teacher's desk. Acoustic ceiling and other features make this room entirely modern for this purpose. Nearby is a room to be designed and equipped for testing hearing. These last two rooms will contribute greatly to the educational program
of the school.

The --style of architecture is
modern with adaptations from several of the classic forms. The entrance will be patterned on the Georgian style. The floors of the foyer and stair landings will be of terrazo, the kitchens, quarry tile, and most of the other sections including dormitories, classrooms,

ed of

in what has been the pasture the institution on a long level

On the second ing quarters are

floor pupils livduplicated with

dining tile.

rooms,

etc.

will

be

asphalt

plateau overlooking the older the exception of living rooms.

buildings. A drive leading from Boys' bed rooms will be in one end Wiring will be done so that

just south of the hospital will of the building above boys' rooms each class room will have four

loop around the unit. The front on first floor. In the opposite wing ceiling lights insuring complete il-

will be along the bluff overlooking there will be sleeping rooms for lumination without shadows.

the school garden.

small girls similar to ones below. Each bedroom section will have

The general plan is "T" A supervisor's room will join each. ceiling lights. Base plugs will be

shaped, the main body including Linen rooms, lockers, baths, etc. placed wherever needed over the

classrooms, teacners and supervi- wiJl duplicate similar facilities on building.

sors quarters, and bedrooms. Ex- first floor.

The basement under the back

tending southwest from the center The remaining space on the sec- wing will be featured by a room

~ill be ~ !ear wing to include ond floor will be taken up with forty by fifty-two feet to be used

kitchen, dining rooms, storage and eleven class rooms. These will be for an indoor recreation room. In

a large recreation hall in the base- modern in lighting and equip- addition there will be large gener-

ment. The overall length is three ment. Although they vary slight- al storage space, and one room for

hundred and two feet. The ly in dimensions each room will kitchen storage. The refrigeration

main part of the building is eighty contain approximately four hun- machinery will also be in the

two feet wide and two stories dred square feet of floor space. basement.

high. The rear wing extends one hundred and si~ feet. back and is

Leaving the main part of the building and going into the back

The general con tract for this building was let December 20 to

fifty-five feet Wide with one floor wing, the first room is a large din- Mr. Joe M. BeutelL of Thomas-

and a basement.

ing room for primary children. ville, Georgia. Under the terms

The living quarters for boys is This room is forty-five feet square. it is to be completed by or before

in the southeast wing, with sec- To the rear is a smaller room ele- October 20 of this year. The en-

tions located on both floors. On ven by sixteen to be used as a din- tire cost will be approximately

the first floor about 2200 square ing room for the staff, and anoth- $185,000.00.

feet will be used for sleeping er further back nine by sixteen for

rooms. This area is divided into the help. A large modern kitchen

five sections by dwarf partitions is complete in every detail. Cookfive feet eight inches high. Ad- ing equipment is electrical. In

OTHER BUILDINGS

joining will be a supervisor's room addition there are lockers and Contracts for other buildings

with private bath. This space is washrooms for the help, pastry in the program are being let. A

duplicated on the second floor shop, dietician's office, three refri- new auditorium and gymnasium

with similar accomodations for an- geration rooms, one each for dairy will be approximately sixty by

other supervisor. Ample locker products, vegetables and meats. an one hundred and twenty feet, and

rooms, linen closets and baths are ice cream machine, and various will be two stories. The girls'

adjacen t to bedrooms.

spaces for closets and storage. dormitory for large girls will be

Similar accomodations are pro- The bakery will supply the en- fifty-four by one hundred 'and vided for the small girls and their tire school with bread and pastry. twenty-four.

supervisors in the opposite wing, Included in the equipment are A complete new unit will be

first and second floor. Four rooms bake oven, proof box, bread stor- constructed for the colored divi-

with connecting baths are provid- age, baker's table, baker's stove, sion similar to the primary unit

ed for teachers on the first floor. etc. A new vocational course will already described except smaller.

The central section contains lob- be installed for boys utilizing this The main part will be one hun-

by, office and library. A room equipment. Other schools have dred and eighty feet long.

has been planned where hearing found that deaf boys can be train- The old buildings will be com-

aids can be used for an entire class ed to work in bakeries and many pletely modernized and made fire

at one time. This rOom is wired follow this occupation through

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Croun .

en lor l~ew Buildings at J~ave Spring School lor the Deaf

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(By the Courtesy of the Atlanta Constitution)

January. 1939

THE SCHOOL HELPER

Page Three

}\CROSS THE EDITOR'S DESK

AT a recent meeting of the Lamba Chapter of the Phi Delta Kappa in Berkeley, California, Dr. Mallory of the Univer ity of California made the following remarks in the course of his addre s:

our public schools are sending out boys and girls unqualified to take positions calling for skilled labor, then we must assume that a contractor looking for skilled. men must look elsewhere.

"There will be more occupations by 1953 than there are now, even though many of them are becoming extinct. Specialization i largely responsible for more occupations. There are more job to be filled today, even though many are out of work, than there were some years back, because there is nobody trained to fill them.
There must be content in order to teach an occupation. Educators are impotent if they only consider traditional needs, and other agencies will take over their responsibilities."
The News Item, the offical paper of the Lamba Chapter of the Phi Delta Kappa, comments on the address delivered by Dr. Mallory a. followS:
"The talk brought lively discussion from the group and at the conclusion of the remarks, the brothers forsake the refreshments for a continuation of the discussion in all corners of the meeting hall."
Dr. Mallory's statements are undoubtely true and beyond denial from the standpo:nt of our public school education. We do not need to look far without seeing a great many men out of work. We may look farther and find plenty of jobs for skilled workers. The chief difference at the present time between the unemployed and the employed seems to be the word skilled.
In a small community the size of Cave Spring we find a great many unemployed. Within a few week a huge building project will be underway. On one of the construction job, being a P. W. A. affair, the contractor is at liberty to hire whatever skilled laborers are nece sary to complete the job. The contractor being unable to hire the necessary skilled laborers must look elsewhere for his men and at the same time pay the large t part of the money assigned for labor to outside residents. The men who live in Cave Spr;ng unable to classify as skilled laborers must accept W. P. A. jobs with a corre pondingly lower rate of pay.
One may ask, "Just how does this apply to us as teachers of the deaf?" If it is true that

Our school as a whole are as well equipped, if not better than the average high school. We have fewer pupils in our classe . We have a better opportunity for cooperation between
our classroom and vocational departments. We have less machinery to set into operation in order to change the policy of our schools. Public opinion does not have to be reckoned with. We change and the world as a whole is little the wiser, regrettably or otherwise. We have our boards to consult with, but as a rule little, or no difficulty is encountered from this source. In fact there is little or nothing to stand in our way except our own inability to revise our curriculum based on the needs of our boys and girls to meet the ever increa ing complex; system of society.
Any curriculum presupposes a mean of evaluation, and in order that we may know that which we are evaluating, we must set up our aims and objectives in such a manner that they bebecome tangible. It is impossible to measure the effectiveness of any course of study without taking into consideration that which we mean to attain. How many of our curriculums have such aims and objective ? The cry of the progres ive educator has been heard from far and near that the standardized tests now on the market do not test or give a true picture of the values received from such type instruction. Recently the progressive. have constructed te ts which will evaluate the aims and objectives which have been set up. The schools for the deaf have the right to the same cry a the progre sives. Standardized tests have not tested that which we have taught, nor will they test a curriculum aimed to fit the boy or girl into modem society. The makers of these tests have not claimed they would test the deaf child.
A tandardized test is ba ed upon a fair sampling of the curriculums of representative
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Page Four

THE SCHOOL HELPER
JUDY SAYS

January, 1939

"ONCE IN A LIFETIME" we have the privilege to come in contact with a person who makes an everlasting impression at the first meeting. Such a man was Irby Marchman. Such adjectives as steadfast, loyal, true and courageous became insignificant and insufficient when they are used to describe a personality like Irby Marchman. To those who called him friend our sympathy goes out; to those who did not have the privilege of knowing him our regrets; to the state in which he lived our s'orrow for the loss of a citizen which can not be replaced.
To paraphrase a bit; "Strangers, strangers everywhere and not a one I know."
It is rumored that the editor of the School Helper has challenged Jeff Scott, a real bowler, for a game of bowls or something like that. As the editor is about as graceful as a pig in a china shop (hope the editor doesn't read this) this ought to be a real match to watch.
A certain lady is just "dying for it to rain." I wonder why?

If I remember correctly the following lines were written by Edgar Guest. "It takes a heap of living in a hou e to make it home." It the wording is not correct, the thought is. We might say it takes a heap of background and tradition to make a school. A school without tradition is as empty as an unfinished house.
Just as I begin to think the boys have a good basketball team they slow down to a walk. It won't take much for the other teams to beat the boys at the rate they are playing now.
"Sweethearts on Parade" would be an excellent name for our basketball team.
Putting two and two together does not always result in the correct answer.
"A bird in the hand i worth two in the bush." "Yeah?" A quail in the hand is worth 20 in a covey. Ben Franklin evidently never hunted quail.

Laying aside my evening paper for a week I snooped around to find out how the boys and girls spend their evenings. The following facts were revealed:
First Monday of the month-Current Events (Outside speakers)
Second and Fourth Mondays-Story Hour
Third Monday-Lyceum Club
Tuesday Nights-Future Farmers of America and Home Making Club
Wednesday nights-Regular Hobby night
Thursday nights-Camera Club
Friday nights-Girls' and Boys' Athletic associations
Saturday nights-Social and Basketball games
Sunday nights-Movies
In addition to the above mentioned clubs I found that the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts meet in the afternoons at 4 :00 o'clock once a week. Another hobby group in handicraft works meets from 4 to 5 twice a week. Sunday School meets of course every Sunday morning from 9 :00 to 10 :00. The boys and girls have their own officers and conduct their own services. In addition Sunday School c.lasses are organized in the local churches. I judge that time does not hang heavy on the hands of the boys and girls of the Georgia School for the Deaf.

I wonder if we will "pay too much for our whistle? "
ACROSS THE EDITOR'S DESK
(Continued from Page Three)
cities throughout the United States. The courses of study in our schools for the deaf were not consulted, nor, should they have been consulted as we have an entirely different set of aims and objectives in the early years of instruction.The fact remains that we have been trying to measure something with a measure which was not to be used in that capacity.
If we are to take advantage of the opportunity which has been provided for as by the public schools, we mu t do four things:
(1) Decide upon a uniform course of action which we must follow.
(2) Set up aims and objectives of our curriculums in such a way that they become tangible and capable of measurement.
(3) Devise tests which measure that which they intend to measure.
(4) Make a critical analysis of our curriculum in the light of the result obtained in order that our curriculum may be revised to qualify our pupils for positions which others are not qualified to fill.

January, 1939

THE SCHOOL HELPER
SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER

Page Fiue

A Stamp

WE were des- and beautifully proclaim the to find. After a period of neglect

of

cribing to stamp of character on the old extending over several decades, the

Ch3raeter our brother, who campus.

handicapped deaf children of

was visiting us, the proposed new

Georgia are at long last coming

Georgia School for the Dea f to be

into their own.

located on a new site nearby. We

E believe it is not misdirected Engineers, officers, pup i 1 s,

were telling him about the beauti- W emotion to find inspiration friends, all gathered on the campus

ful new setting in an undulating and to seek spiritual sustenance at ten o'clock this morning and

fertile valley the bosom of which from old walls that were built for initiated the greatest building pro-

would soon become verdant with a great purpose and from trees that gram in the history of the Georgia

new grass and where pretty shrub- have grown magnificent in service. School for the Deaf. The exercises

bery would grow like magic. We They, like unto the lives of old though extremely simple were

described the beautiful mountain people who have purposefully liv- most impressive bringing tears of

ridge off to the front and back to ed, lend themselves as instruments joy to the eyes of many who, after

the rear of the building site, the in the impressing of character on waiting so long, could see long

natural drainage, the gushing the minds and hearts of the young cherished dreams coming true at

mountain spring of clear pure people gathered about us. So now, last.

water, and the adjacent fertile as foundations are being laid for Mrs. Marie Kennard, head of

farm lands. Then the group of four magnificent new buildings, the primary department, gave a

new buildings artistically and con- we are happy that our trees remain new shovel gorgeously decked out

veniently arranged were pictured with us, and that loving plans and in green and gold-the school

in this setting, declared by the skillful architectural designing in- colors-to little Lorraine Kick-

head of a large architectural and corporate some of the old build- lighter, one of our smallest pri-

engineering firm to be the most ings in the new pattern being laid mary pupils, So tiny in fact that

perfect site for an institution that out on our ancient campus.

she found it difficult to lift the

he had ever seen.

shovel which she handed to Re-

p:esentative J. SCOtt Davis, Chair-

Our brother, as he looked out over the present campus, slowly and meditatingly replied, "That is a very great picture that you have drawn and I know the new school would be great, but there is something sadly lacking in it all." He continued, "There is a stamp of character on this old campus that can not be easily transferred to the new." Noting our quizzical expression as we were half guessing the answer, yet demanding more explicit elucidation, he continued again, "It takes character to build brick walls three feet thick to last more than one hundred years; it takes still greater character to set out trees in order! y array to reach their majestic maturity a century later."

The Old

HILE the writ-

and

W er attempts to

the New philosophize about

things old and new

it is most appropriate to leave the

small yet impressive ground break-

ing' ceremony for the new building

to the descriptive talents of our

beloved librarian. Mrs. Stevens is

our oldest staff member and is

steeped in all the interesting his-

tory and rich traditions of the

Georgia School. To her, as said

of her father before her, "The in-

terest of the deaf has been a life

passion." The land breaking cer-

emony officially ushered in a new

era. Mrs. Stevens will bring to

our readers in the following short

article something of what trans-

pired that you might catch the

man of the Floyd County Board of Education. Representative Davis, with tears in his eyes took the shovel and broke ground for the new building plan. As he shoveled the dirt he was thinking of the long past and of his father, the late James Scott Davis, Sr. who gave so many years of devoted service to the school as teacher, lecturer, and adviser. Mr. Davis fl.'.rned the shovel over to Mr. H. S. Gibboney, the P.W.A. engineer in charge, who accepted it with dignity and grace and with it the great responsibilities of the task before him. Engineer Gibboney passed the shovel to Walter Wade, a member of the graduating class of 1939. On its handle will be etched the names of Superindent

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spirit that prevailed and share with Hollingsworth, the engineers and us, our emotions, our hopes, and contractors, together wi.th those of

YES, these walls made of brick our aspirations as the Georgia Governor E. D. Rivers and Presi-

that were moulded by slaves and fastened with mortar mixed by them, will be refaced and re-

School

for

the Deaf marches
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on.

dent Franklin Delano Roosevelt and it will be preserved for future generations as a treasured relic.

painted. But, their age, their

A GREAT DAY

At Mr. Gibboney's right stood

historic lore, their thickness and .,TODAY has been a real red letter Mr. Frank Berry, of Rome, our

sturdiness remain. The giant elms Iday at the Georgia School for resident engineer of architecture,

and oaks towering high above the the Deaf. Everybody in Cave and on his left were A. . Swain,

tallest buildings will continue to Spring is bubbling over with hap- COll.nty Superintendent of schools,

stand as great sentinels defying piness and only smiles are seen on Representative Henderson Lan-

time while they, too, solemnly all sides. The reason is not hard

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Fage Six

THE SCHOOL HELPER
AMONG THE STAFF

January, 1939

The regular meeting of the Fa- Miss Doris Mann spent the ho- Mr. and Mrs. Clark and Mr. Parks

culty Club was held December 13. lidays with her parents in Atlanta. attended the funeral of Mr. Irby

Dr. N. G. Parlett, head of the Mrs. R. P. Kennard entertained Marchman in Atlanta Tuesday.

English department of Shorter a coterie of friends at tea in the January 3.

College was the guest speaker and parlors of the School for the Deaf Miss Edith Fitzgerald spent sev-

Miss Doris Mann was the faculty Friday afternoon, December 30. eral days in Atlanta at the Hen-

speaker of the evening.

Lovely refreshments consisting of ry Grady Hotel during the Christ-

Miss Mann gave a most instruc- molded chicken salad, a variety of mas holidays.

tive paper on the Home Econo- openfaced sandwiches, home made Miss Pauline Camp, of Madi-

mics department of our school. candies, coffee and tea were served. son. Wisc:::msin, spent a part of

She discussed the problems and About seventeen guests called. her Christmas vacation at her at-

projects of the deaf children in Miss Maude Wimbish, who tractive home in Cave Spring and

feods and clothing.

teaches in Madison, Wisconsin. was a guest at the school one day

Following this Dr. Parlett was a visitor at the Georgia School during her visit.

cpoke of the collection of ne~ro for the Deaf recently.

Mrs. Caple was confined to the

literature at Shorter College, which Mrs. J. R. Ware was the.guestho pital with a sinus infection for

is a memorial to a former employee of M~. and. Mrs ~I DaVIS, of several days after the opening of

of the college. She instilled in Augusta, dunng Chnstmas.

school in January.

many of us a desire to familiarize Mrs.. Julia Arnold and daugh- We were glad to welcome Miss

ourselves with this field of liter- t~r, JU~la, were the guests. of rela- Reynolds back after the Christmas

ature. Mrs.

J.

C.

Connor

favored

the

t1ve~ In Chnstmas

Savannah season.

dunng

the holidays. Miss Reynolds underwent an appendix operation the

club with a piano solo. After the program an Art Gal-
lery and a cootie party entertained

Miss Luella Brown spent the
holidays at her home in Macon. Mrs. J. K. Carpenter a.nd

first of December and was not able
to resume her duties until the new year.

the group.

daughter, Anne. spent the Chnst- Mr. and Mr . Fred Forbes had

One of the loveliest of the Yule- mas holidays with relatives in as their guests during the holidays

tide entertainments was the bridge Augusta.

their daughter. Mary, who attends

party at which Miss Willie Ruth Mrs. Dulia Dickerson was the Montreat College in orth Caro'

McKinney and Mrs. J. C. Welles guest of relatives in Atlanta for lina and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert

were hostesses at the home of for- several days during the holidays. Forbes and their little daughter,

mer Thursday evening, December Miss Edith Fitzgerald spent Phyllis. of Waycross.

29. The central decoration in Monday, December 26. in Centre Miss Emmalee Jones spent the

the living room was the mantel as the guest of Mrs. E. C. Daven- Christmas vacation with her moth-

which was effectively banked with port.

er, Mrs. Jessie Jones. Emmalee

Christmas greens with a graduated Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Woodruff is a student at Montreat College.

row of red candles extending the spent the Christmas holidays visit- Mrs. Harriet Connor Stevens

entire length of the mantel piece. ing relatives near Athens and in was very much surprised and de-

Poinsettias and other colorful Montgomery and Opelika, Ala- lighted one evening to have a short

decorations were placed through- bama.

visit from her nephew, Dr. Wesley

out the rooms. Tallies were in C. H. Hollingsworth was host 0. Connor III, of Santa Fe, New

the form of New Year's greetings. to several friends at a stag dinner Mexico. Dr. Connor was en route

Mrs. John Montgomery receiv- at the school Monday, evening, by motor from Santa Fe to Wash-

ed a blue pottery vase as high score December 26, the guests including ington, D. C. and found that he

prize among the women and Mr. A. Josh Tumlin, W. S. Gibbons, could stop by Cave Spring to visit

Montgomery having high score R. P.Kannard, A. J. Casey, Sr., his au.nt for a few hours. Dr.

among the men, was presented an Roy G. Parks, and Dr. J. C. Con- Connor is the son of Superinten-

ash tray. Alaf Tollefson was lucky nor

dent Connor. of the ew Mexico

in the Chinese Checkers game and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gibbons School for the Deaf.

his trophy was an attractive clothes went to Atlanta Saturday, Decem-

brush. Refreshments consisting ber 31, for the week-end. Mr.

of block ice cream, cake, and can- Gibbons returned Sunday, but A large group of Atlanta folk

dy were served at the conclusion Mrs. Gibbons remained to accom- are planning to see the big game

of the game. Contract bridge pany the pupils back to school on between the Georgia and Alabama

was played at eight tables, and Monday, January 2.

basketeers. All are excited over

there were two tables of Chinese Mr. and Mrs. John L. Caple the fine record the Georgia boys

Checkers.

and Race Drake, who spent part are making and are confidently ex-

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Welles had of their vacation in Little Rock, pecting to see them avenge the

as their guest for a few days dur- Arkansas, returned to Cave Spring defeat suffered last year at the

ing the Christmas vacation, Mr. December 30.

hands of the strong Alabama

Thomas Paine, of Waycross.

Mr. and Mrs. Hollingsworth, team.

January. 1939

THE SCHOOL HELPER

Page Seven

IRBY MARCHMAN PASSES

NEWS of the death of Mr. Irby Marchman, which ocm'red Monday, January 2, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, came as a great shock to his many friends at the school. Mr. Marchman was one of the outstanding deaf citizens of the state of Georgia and he will be greatly missed among his wide circle of friends. He took an active part in the Georgia Association of the Deaf having served as presi-

ization of four divisions of the National Fraternal Society of the D_ea,f, viz: in New Haven, Connecticut, Atlanta, Washington, D. C., and in Baltimore, Maryland.
In 1903 Mr. Marchman was married to Miss Bessie Arnall of Senoia, Georgia, who was also a former pupil of our school. Besides his widow Mr. Marchman is survived by one sister, Mrs. J. A. Hawkins of Ocilla, Georgia.

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dent of the organization from 1935 until ill health caused him to resign during the past
Gummer. After completing his education at the Geor-
g~a School for the Deaf just at the turn of the century, Mr. Marchman located in Atlanta where he has held re ponsible positions as a printer ever since with the exception of six years which he spent in New Haven, Connecticut and in Philadelphia. For the past ten years he has been connected with the Atlanta Journal where he was held in high esteem by his fellow worker and employers.
Mr. Marchman was a charter member of the Georgia Association of the Deaf and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Dixie Home for the Aged and Infirm Deaf. He had the distinction of assisting in the organ-

Mr.lt.lrchman was a welcome guest at our school at all times. He was a loyal and true friend and his great heart went out in sympathy to the school in all our times of stress. He had the courage of his convictions and if he disagreed with the policy of the management he never feared to express his opinions. His criticisms were always of a constructive nature, however, and his one thought was for the betterment of the deaf children of the state of Georgia. When he became convinced during the past summer that it was hetter for the school to remain in Cave Spring, although he had been an ardent advocate of its removal prior to that time, he gave his untiring efforts toward retaining the location in this place.
To Mrs. Marchman and other relatives the School Helper extends deepest spmpathy.

Page Eight

THE SCHOOL HELPER

January, 1939

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

THE HOBBY CLUB FROLIC Delicious home-made candy and punch. sandwiches, and candy

The auditorium at Hearn Hall, parched peanuts were offered for were the delicious refreshments

festive with Christmas decora- sale by a bevy of pretty little girls served.

tions, was the scene Friday night, in attractive costumes.

About 70 gu.ests called between

December 9, of a happy get-to- We feel that the pupils have the hours of 4 and 6.

gether party which was sponsored derived much benefit from the

by the hobby clubs of the school. various activities of the hobby A very interesting stage show fea- clubs, more in fact than would be turing songs, folk-dances, tapdanc- suspected from casual observation.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT POSTPO ED

ing and a puppet show was first Not only is it broadening them It was with sincere regret that

presented.

mentally, but it is giving them an it was decided at the last moment

The first number on the pro- invaluable experience in group to forego the Christmas program

gram was a group of songs, Alma work, and assures them of plea- which we had been working on

Mater, A way in a .Manager and sant recreation which is carefuily for some time and to which we

Old Black Joe, given by the Glee supervised. They are learning had looked forward with so much

Club. Fred Buchanan in the role new language in connection with pleasure. Due to illness on the

of Old Black Joe held the center this work that would be difficult part of the leaders it was im-

of the stage during the singing of to find the opportunity of teach- possible to present it. It is only

the song.

ing otherwise.

a postponement, however, for we

Under the direction of Miss Kathryn Watson and Miss Peggy Parris a number of Folk Dances were presented by the members of the Dancing Club. The girls appeared in Dutch costumes adding a colorful note to the performance.
The Puppet Club gave a top performance of their play, Cinderella. which they had worked so

The sum of $50.00 was realized from the "Frolic" which will be expended for equipment necessary to carryon the different groups. We feel gratified at the success of this entertainment, but hope before the end of the school year to be able to stage a bigger and better show.

are already making our plans for a more elaborate pageant next Christmas than had been thought of this year. The costumes are ready and in a few rehearsals the songs can be refreshed. By that time we hope to have a beautiful new auditorium in which to present our entertainment, so we are convinced that our disappoint-

diligently to perfect. When it is

ment will really prove to be a

recalled that this group made the puppets and the stage, adapted the play. made the slides for the dia-

HOME ECONOMICS GIRLS ENTERTAI

source of rejoicing after all.

logue, and planned the costumes, Miss Dorris Mann and the girls

BOY SCOUT NEWS

which were actually made in the of the Home Economics depart- By RALPH WHITE, Scout Scribe

sewing room. it is easily realized ment entertained at a delightful We wish the School Helper

how much time and effort were tea the afternoon of December 20, readers a Happy New Year.

expended on this feature of the to which all the teachers and of- Byron Avant, Ralph White.

entertainment.

ficers of the school were invited. Laroy Garner, and Jack Sellers

Between the acts of the puppet The guests were greeted at the are working hard for their Life

show four little girls in dainty door by Doris Herrin and other Ranks. If they succeed, they will

tarlatan costumes delighted the girls assisting in entertaining were appear before the Court of Honor

audience with clever tap dancing. Gladys Puckett, Ethel Pope. Hazel in Rome January 25.

Following the stage show a McLendon. Francine Waldrop, Troop 42 is hoping to win the

number of games and side shows Doris Hanes. Idell Rentz, Pauline steer's horn this year for attend-

were thrown open to the visitors. Carter, Annie Logan, Cleo Wish- ing the Court of Honor without

Bingo proved to be the most popu- am, and Ruth Wilson.

missing any month except during

lar game attracting large crowds On tables throughout the room the summer and the December

throughout the evening. Second was placed a beautiful display of meeting. If we don't win this

in popularity was "The Wild needlework. A large variety of time. we shall continue to try for

Man and Wild Woman." Mr. articles which had been made by the best record in 1939.

Tollefson and Mr. Drake played the girls at very little cost includ- At last we are ready to pitch

their parts in most realistic manner ing aprons, boleros, luncheon sets. our new army tent and .are going

and a stream of curious thrill- vanity sets, towels, potholders, and to work for our camp1l1g merit seekers crowded their cage from animals were exhibited. All of badg~s. We must spend at least the beginning of the evening until the articles were very pretty and 50 l1lghts outd~ors.

the doors were closed.

nicely made and proved to be quite We are hopmg to get some

Fortune telling, portrait paint- interesting to the guests. We feel land on or near the school grounds ing, and a number of penny side- very proud of the many things s~ we can learn ~ow to be real

shows claimed their part of the the girls are learning in the Home pIOneers by butldmg Our patrol

crowd which attended.

Economics department. Cranberry

(Continued on Page Eleven)

January, 1939

THE SCHOOL HELPER
VOCATIONAL SECTION

Page lne

ARTS AND CRAFTS NOTES BILLIE POWELL RAISES have been sold for $60.00 to

The eighteen classes of the Arts

CATTLE AT HOME

$85.00 each to dairies around At-

and Crafts dep'artment have been Last year I bought two calves l'anta that want large Holstein

engaged in various activities during along with several members of the cows of this type. I have two

the fall. A part of this work is Fulton county 4-H clubs which Holstein heifers and four calves

designing and carving linoleum were financed by Sears, Roebuck left. Last year I bought a Here-

blocks for prints on the Helper and Company and an Atanta ford bull calf. There is a good

cover, for small prints to be used bank. We signed notes to pay for market for milk cows in my sec-

in the school rooms and designs in them during the next three years. tion, and a few beef animals can

Mexican style for dr'aperies in the There were registered Guernsey always be sold at good prices.

girls' recreation hall. Several of heifers and cost $65.00 each. We

the girls have become good work- agreed to pay four percent interest MINNESOTA SCHOOL

ers in this line.

on the notes.

PROGRESSIVE

We had quite a number of

The Minnesota School for the

orders from the school rooms for

Deaf now offers its graduates

articles to be made for class work.

free correspondence courses in sub-

B-1 made ten charts, for the

jects for which they find greater

primary grades, and assisted C and

need after leaving school. At pre-

B-2 in drawing and coloring the

sent there are 26 students enrolled.

large wall hanging for the recrea-

In explaining the courses of-

tion room. Some C girls are

fered, the Minnesota school publi-

sketching flowers on canvas to be

cation states:

colored with oil paints. Wire grass

"The courses were begun more

baskets were made by B-1 and a

or less as an experiment, and if

class of intermediate girls made

satisfactory results are obtained

some of oak splints.

additional courses may be be of-

Intermediate boys are learning

fered in the future. Two of the

something of lettering and several

teachers are devoting one of their

have passed Scout tests in basketry

class periods each da y to the cor-

and art.

respondence work.

One order we have requires ac-

"The course in reading is de-

curacy and attention to detail. It is

signed to give the students the

drawing and cutting stencils for One of these calves, Argenia of kind of practice which will enable

the "Key," to be used on the Fair View, was about eight them better to understand and to

board in each class room.

months old when I bought her. appreciate the things they read,

Margaret Heid t did the lettering She is a fine calf. At the South- and to develop in them the habit

and Douglas Shaffer was asked to eastern Livestock Show she was of leisure time reading for pleasure.

help us with the cutting. When placed second in her class in Junior The course will include reading

these stencils are used, our boards c?mpetition and sixth in the open selections from popular literature,

will make a better appearance.

nng. As prizes I received eight bo~? maga~ines a.nd books.

Quite a number of the classes dollars in cash and will Ret anoth- . The anthmetlc course offers a

are much interested in crocheting er registered Guernsey heifer this review of. the f~ndament~1 pro-

and have made luncheon and spring.

c~sses of anthmetlc needed 10 prac-

dresser sets, mats, and other ar- In preparing her for the show, tical 'probl~ms an.d a s~udy of the

ticles.

I fed her a mixture of oats, corn practical anthmetlc which students

Virginia Dixon and Evelyn meaL cotton seed meaL and cotton are most likely to need in measure-

Doyle have been weaving a green seed hull. Sometimes I gave her ment, in common financial trans-

fibre fern stand. It awaits the some sweet feed and a cup of sy- actions, family budgets, etc. It

finishing touches, glue-sizing and rup on top of the seed. A separate will include some of the modern

shellacking. Other fibre projects, grazing plot was made by build- 'consumer education.' "

bookshelves, tea tables, foot stools, ing a fence around some land

-The Modem Silents.

are to be started soon.

where peanuts and otootan soy

We are planning a mural for beans had been planted. She stay- The vocational staff of the

some of the classes. Columbus' ed on this all during the summer. Georgia School for the Deaf is 100

voyage and discovery of Ame- A few years ago I bought some percent in its loyalty to organized

rica will be the theme to be paint- calves from the dairy of the Geor- vocational groups, as shown by

ed in shut card colors.

gia School for the Deaf, and put membership in the American Vo-

The nine primary class rooms tbem on pasture at home. During cational Association and tbe Geor-

were busy places when Christmas vacations I took care of them and gia Vocational Association. Ten

decorations for walls and windows while I was in school my father members of the staff are members

were made by every class.

fed and managed them. They of these two organizations.

Page Ten

THE SCHOOL HELPER

January, 1939

j1.~ UNIT OF WORK ON BANKING

NELL A. GIBBONS

I. BASIS

3. The departments of a bank: 4. History

Realizing the need of deaf chil-
dren of the intermediate grades to become more familiar with our more important business insti~u V.

Savings department Safety deposit vault Bookkeeping department
Christmas Club
Teaching Procedure

Following the trip several history les ons were given which were based on the historical murals painted on the walls of the bank.

tions. and the lack of opportumty I, The duties of each officer

(a) Ferdinand De Soto's Vi-

of 'acquiring knowledge of t~ese things except through the medlUf!1 of the teacher and classroom acti-

of the bank were taken up. 2. Topics on the different de-
partments of the bank and

sit to Rome (b) Woodrow Wilson's
Courtship (c) The Surrender of Gen-

vities, it was decided to begin such

their functions were given.

eral Streight to General

a study with the bank as our first 3. We established a bank in

objective.

the classroom, one child

Forrest which occurred in Rome dul'ing the Civil War.

II. OBJECTIVES
1. To develop the child's observation.
2. To give him an opportuni-

acting as cashier. Each of the other pupils was taught S. Geography how to make out a deposit Likewise we reviewed the course slip 'and deposit money. of De Soto's March through the

ty of learning something of how business is carried
on. 3. To teach the value of re-
sponsibility.

(We used real money for southeastern part of the United this exercise.) He was then States stressing especiall y his course required to write checks, through northwest Georgia and fill in the stubs. and bring his stop in Rome.

4. To teach the value of pre-

cision. 5. To teach honesty.

VI.

down his balance.
ACTIVITIES

6, Current Events The pupils. having become in-

6. To teach thrift.

I. A trip to a real bank

terested in the study, frequently

III. ApPROACH

After teaching all that was pos- find an article in the daily papers

During conversation period. we sible in the classroom and famili- concerning a bank and never fail

began talking of banks and brIng- arizing the pupils with all the to call the teacher's attention to it.

ing out in a general way:

terms possible, it was decided the VIII. TIME SPENT

(a) (b)

What a bank was for If any member of the class had ever visited a bank, and, if so, what
he had seen

time was ripe for a visit to a real bank. With the permission of the president of one of the largest banks in a nearby city. the class

Approximately 7 to 8 weeks
IX. RESULTS I. All ol?jectives which were

(c) If their parents put was taken at an appointed time

planned were accomplish-

(d)

their money in a bank If it was a good idea to
put money in a bank

on a sight-seeing tour of the bank. VII. CORRELATIO WITH OTH-

and why

ER SUBJECTS

ed. 2. Additional un for e see n
points arose which proved

(e) If the money in a bank I. Language

interesting and instructive.

belonged to the people who worked there, if not, to whom it belong-
ed (f) If one should put his
money in a bank, could he get it out and how
Many questions arose which
brought out interesting points dur-

We found an unlimited op- 3. This unit has created a de-

portunity of teaching new

sire on the part of the pu-

words and expressions in this project.
2. Arithmetic
(a) Depositing and drawing out amounts of mo-

pils for more of this type
of work including trades, ~ccupations, and professIOns.

ney involved addition X. BrBLEOGRAPHY

and subtraction.

o printed material was found

ing these periods.

VI. MEA S OF DEVELOPMENT

1. Teaching unfamiliar terms

as:

csthaetcek~1ecnht,ecsktbuobo. kd, esbpaonskitbosloikp,,

cages, vault, safety dep?sit boxes, safe, interest, bills,

A

chcaorint s~sdienpgoaslilt,

draw out, etc.
available mate-

rial was made.

(b) (c)

Making counting Thinking

change and money. in terms of

which could be simplified sufficiently to be of any assistance. The

large sums of money. teacher prepared all the lessons

3. Composition

from general experience and know-

(a) We wrote a letter re- ledge.
questing the privelege

of visiting the bank.

(b) Following the visit we "He who know and knows he knows,

wrote letters of thanks

He is vise-follow him.

to the bank presient He who knows and knows not he

and cashier.

know,

2. The officers of a bank were
taught:
President Vice-president Cashier Paying Tellers Receiving Tellers Bookkeepers

(c) We wrote a full account

He is asleep-wake him.

of our trip to the bank. He who know not and knows not

A complete outline was

he knows not,

first written and then

He is a fool-shun him.

each pupil was allowed He who knows not and knows he

to write about the thing

knows not,

which interested him

He is a child-teach him."

most. It was then put

-Arabian Proverb.

together as a whole.

January, 1939

THE SCHOOL HELPER

l Page Eleven

THE OLD AND THE NEW one in getting tne logs and other field, of Birmingham, Alabama,

(Continued from Page Five) equipment.

a niece of He'nry S, Morris, fore-

ham, of Rome, and C. H. Hol- There is to be a big Council man of our shoe shop for man y

lingsworth, Superintendent of the banquet in Rome the last of Janu- years, made a most generous dona-

Georgia School for the Deaf, who ary. We hope to see many of our tion of a hundred books and a

has labored so faithfully day and Scouts attend the banquet to see large Itum.ber of National Geo-

night to bring this great moment Mr. McCanless, our Scoutmaster, graphies and other magazines,

to pass. Just behind this group receive his beautiful Scoutmaster's Mrs. Prior Childers, also, of Bir-

stood Mrs. Harriet Connor Ste- key aW'ard. vens, daughter of the late W. O.

mingham, sent us a nice collection of story books. Mr. Fred Cool-

Connor, who for sixty years was

edge, of Atlanta, and Mrs. Mal-

connected with the school, fifty as CLASSROOM READING colm Simmons, of Decatur, and

its superintendent. She was think-

CLUB

Mrs. Lee Douglas, of Atlanta, the

ing of the great happiness the The pupils in Mrs. Welles's latter for years the superinten-

scene would have brought to her class have organized a reading dent's secretary in our schooL

father,-one of the best friends club, They are divided into two donated a number of handsome

the deaf children ever knew.

groups. One is called The Owl and useful books and magazines.

The building program will in- Team and the other is called The All of these gifts are highly prized.

clude four buildings as follows: Eagle Team. Those belonging' to

a primary unit, a girls' domitory, The Owl Team are Marjorie "In July, 1906, young W. O.

'an auditorium and gymnasium, Lane, Catherine Langer, C. G. Connor, an employee in the

and a new building for the negro Turner, Friedson Odom, Eliza- School for the De'af at Council

department. The amount to be beth Hornsby, and Willene Let- Bluff, Iowa, came to Santa Fe to

expended is $402,000.00. Con- son. The members of the Eagle see his sweeheart, Hazel Poole. A

current with this is a $65,000.00 Team are John Hayes, Hugh Mc- rickety red building, closed for

W.P.A. repair program for exist- Leroy, Elliott Jameson, Bill Nel- four years, was New Mexico's

ing buildings.

son, Ruth Cook, and James Haw- school for the deaf. He was of-

To Governor Rivers who has kins. Bob Adams will be score fered the job runing it. Since

done so much to help this program keeper.

then "Pop" Connor has been at

along to a successful ending, we The members will make reports the helm of what has grown to be

extend our great appreciation and on the stories that they read. The the state's model institu tion. His

an urgent invitation to him to team earning the greatest number plan of "tending to my own busi-

come up and see our progress.

of points will win the contest. ness and running this school for

The members of the Georgia

the children" has survived every

Association of the Deaf may now

political administration since state-

rest from their long labors and ADDITIONS TO LIBRARY hood and four territorial gover-

know that their most cherished A number of valuable addi- nors. Born in a school for the wishes have been gratified at last." tions to the Ellen Fisher Library deaf in Georgia where his father
-H. C. S. have been received recently., among was superintendent, Pop Connor

them several books from Miss talked in signs before he spoke

Alice Alcorn, of San Francisco, orally, has spent his entire life in

BUILDINGS

California and Miss Pauline deaf schools with the exception of

(Continued from Page One)

Camp, of Madison, Wisconsin, five years at college."

resistant. A new systemof walks both of whom were at one time

-New MeXICO Progress.

and drives will be laid out. Drives teachers of the Georgia School for

will be arranged so that there will the Deaf.

be visibility on each side. No longer will there be continuous danger of c:>llisions on blind corners.

In addition to these we received a large and excellent likeness of Mrs. Ellen G. Fisher, the deaf

PURPOSE OF EDUCATION
Is not to save us from work, but to teach us to work well.

Floyd County will pave the woman in whose honor the library Is not to give us thoughts, but

road leading from the school and was named. This picture was the to teach us to think.

the road in front bordering the gift of Mrs. Bayard Wootten of Is not to give us facts, but to

swimming pool. Drives on the Chapel HilL North Carolina. teach us to recognize them.

grounds will also be hard surfaced Mrs. Wootten, as Miss Bayard Is not to fill us with knowledge,

by the county. Increased and im- Morgan, was once a teacher of de- but to teach us how and where we

proved facilities will mean greater corative art in our school. She is can readily find out just what in-

usefulness.

now nationally known as an art- formation on any subject we need

ist-photographer and illustrator of and when we need it.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
(Continued from Page Eight)

books and is considered one of the Is not to mold the character of finest in America. Her handsome pupils according to one set model,
donation is highly appreciated and but to develop them to make the

huts out of logs. We want to will be given a place of honor in best possible use of their special

build a campfire ring, too. We our library.

aptitudes and talents.

.

shall appreciate the help of any- Mrs. Ruth Shackleford Harts-

-The CanadIan.

Page Twelue

THE SCHOOL HELPER
PUPILS' LOCAL NEWS

January, 1939

Dorothy Higgins saw a gray Virginia Giles wears her new Elaine Pannal has a real watch,

and white kitten Thursday morn- bracelet every day.

a pretty doll house, and some

mg.

Thelma Halloway has two new skates.

Jewell Wilson went to town dresses.

Sa nta Cia us was good to Vera

Thursday afternoon. She bought Mary Godwin got a manicure Reeder. He brought her many

some candy.

set for Christmas.

things.

. William Bell and Earl Webster Ronnie White is a new pupil in Marvin Harrel had a good time

played basketball Thursday night. Mrs. Ware's room.

at Christmas. He rode on Prince,

They had a good time.

Walter Johnson has some mo- his pony, almost every day.

Walter McCord went to town ney.

Jackie Hallman went to the

Wednesday afternoon. He bought Santa bought F. B. Smith and movies almost every day during

a coca cola and some candy.

Lindbergh Armour toy pistols. the Christmas holidays.

Charles Stokes is in Mrs. Carlos Redden likes to ride on Annie Lou Ison got a new

Clark's class.

the bus.

watch for Christmas. It is a real

Billy Rose, Hulet Hawkins, and Tommie Beard is in the hos- one.

Billy Adams played ball Thurs- pital.

Eloise Brent got three dolls for

day afternoon.

Bonnie McIntyre has a new Christmas. One is a Charlie Mc-

Hope Ellis swept Mrs. Clark's blue dress.

Carthy doll.

schoolroom Wednesday afternoon. A. D. Ray and Herbert Fuqua Carlton Huff's brother was

John Green worked in the shop have not come back to school. killed by a truck in December. We

Thursday afternoon. He made a Patsy Baker and Evelyn Robin- are sorry for Carlton.

book shelf.

son ha ve new dolls.

James Galloway got some new

John Holbrook watched some Rhunette Fallin has a new gloves, a tie, a sweater, a book, and

boys playing basketball Thursday bracelet.

other nice things for Christmas.

afternoon.

Herbert White has a new over- Olin Patten got a Boy Scout

Louise Calloway went to Rome Wednesday morning.
Billie Ethridge got a bicycle for Christmas.
Lloyd Newton went to Atlanta Christmas.
Grace Sharp has new glasses. Carolyn Gunnells has a new green and white dress. Bobby Davis has two knives. CI yde Crook has a pretty new tie. ~onnie Craig has a new tic, too. Oran Price has a new handkerchief. Hulet Hawkins's family moved

coat. Mrs. Kennard gave Wilda
Maulden a small Christmas tree December 27.
Santa Claus gave Vinton Troup a small car.
Duwayne Dukes bought some candy January 6.
Edna Pope received a letter from her mother one day in December.
Ruth Owens has a ring. John Barnett likes to draw airplanes.
Bobby Gorman has a new tie. Lester Smith has a ball. Ralph Gentry has a red pencil.

suit and some skates. He had a fine time at horne.
James Sharpton got a tie, some toy handcuffs, a football, a scarf, and a set of tools. He liked all the things he got.
Sue Brannan's Aunt Sue gave
her a cute dress. Her father gave her a permanent wave. Her hair looks very pretty.
Santa Claus brought J. C. Ison some trousers, a red wagon, and some other toys.
Clarence Highfield got a red wagon, too. He, also, got a sweater, a jacket, a belt, some gloves, and a cap.

to Hazlehurst last month.

John Pate and Howard 0'- Beth Noblitt got a pretty doll.

Mack Padgett's mother is better. Quinn went horne for the Christ- She likes to play with it.

She carne home from the hospital mas holidays.

George Vaughn has not come

December ninth.

We are glad to have R. T. and back to school yet. We miss him

Robby Rose got a tennis racket Tarver Holmes in Mrs. Shipley's and hope that he will Soon corne.

for Christmas.

class.

F.rances Hoy got a new bicycle

Brinkley Smith got a watch for Nell Smith got a letter Tues- Chnstmas. She rode it almost

Christmas.

day. A big boy gave Billy Hayes all the time she was at horne.

Ned Palmer's father and moth- some money Wednesday.

Junior Culberson went hunting

er gaVE:: him a kodak on his birth- Mary Roberts went to town with his father December 28. He

day.

yesterda y. She bought two bal- was disappointed because they did

Roscoe Singletary is in Mrs. loons and some candy.

not kill anything. He had a good

Arnold's class.

.

Miss Brown gave Bud Little time at horne.

Frank Tyndall got a bow and and Charles Allison some peanuts. While Grady Carlisle was at

arrow for Christmas.

Pauline Childers has a big doll. horne, he set his rabbit trap and

Mattie O'Dell got a bracelet, Janie Elder has a black comb. caught two big rabbits. He and

a ring, and a pin from Santa J. W. Mock has a black coat. his brother dressed them. They

Claus. Her aunt sent her two Dale White has a sore leg. We sold one and his mother cooked

dresses.

are sorry.

the other.

ADMINISTRATION

E. D. Rivers

Governor

State Board of Public Welfare

Lamar Murdaugh

Director

Dr. C. J. Welborn,Director, Div.of Institutions

In cooperation with

Floyd Counb Board of Education

J. Scott Davis A. . Swain

Chairman County Sup't of Schools

Administration

C. H. Hollingsworth, M. A Superintendent

J. C. Harris, M. A. .

Sup't Emeritus

Janice R. Caple John L. Caple Mildred Miller Otis Grimes

Secretary Steward
Storeroom Clerk Storekeeper

OFFICERS AND TEACHERS

Academic Roy G. Parks. M. A

Principal

Marie Kennard,B.S. Supervisor,Primary Dept.

Julia L. Arnold

Edythe D. Montgomery

Gladys E. Carpentel Charlotte Reynolds, B.S.

Katherine Casey Ila Sewell, A. B.

Pauline N. Casey Carolyn M. Shipley

Gladys B. Clark

Jessie Stevens

Edith Fitzgerald, M.A. Olaf Tollefson, B. A.

Ruth Forbes

Sarah F. Ware

ell A. Gibbons

Rosalee E. Welles

Jessie F. Jones

John Welles

Juliet McDermott Allie S. Woodruff

Harriet C. Stevens, A. B., Librarian

Vocational John L. Caple

Principal

A. May Clark

Doris Mann, B.S.H.E.

Barton Clark, B. A. J. R. Ware

William McCanless Cecil White

Annie McDaniel H. E. Woodruff, B.S.A.

Phyaical Education

Sarah F. Ware

Director of Girls

Race Drake, B. A

Director of Boys

Medical

J. C. Connor, M. D

General Practitioner

W. S. Watson, D. D. S

Dentist

Ralph McCord, M. D. .

Otologist

Lillie Mae Wood,R. N

Nune

Houaehold

Lela H. Barnett

Matron of Dormitories

Esther G. Curry Elise Sawyer

Supervisor Supervisor

Annie D. Dickerson Director of Laundry

Olaf Tollefson, B. A Race Drake, B. A Connor Dillard

Dean of Boys Head Supervisor
Supervisor

Everett Ryle Luella Brown

Barber and Janitor Supervisor of Small Boys

Mytrice Walker

Assistant

Ruby D. Perry

Dining-room Matron

J. A. Elrod.............. ight Watchman

Maintenance

John L Caple

Engineer

C. H. Chapman

Mechanic

Capers Baxter

Fireman

Calvin Holman

Fireman

D. S. Peck

Plumber

H. E. Woodruff

Farm Manager

Jim Baker

Yardman

William Stewart

Farmer

Harvey Wilson

Dairyman

J. F. Morgan

Carpenter

J. D. Rice Estelle G. Rice Wilamenia Benton Annie Mae Bostick

School for the Colored

Principal Teacher Teacher Teacher

Bertie London Rosalie Moore Clyde Turner Cynthia Strange

Seamstrelll Matron
Boys' Supervisor Girla' Supervilor

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SCHOOL
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VOL. 39

FEBRUARY. 1939

No.5

C. H. HOLLINGSWORTH
ROY G. PARKS
NELL A. GIBBONS H. E. WOODRUFF
BARTON CLARK

Editor ex-officio Editor
Associate Editor Associate Editor Printing Instructor

IN THIS ISSUE

I\ECOGNITION "THE STORY OF MY LIFE" Harriet C. Stevens Annie M cDanieL_______ __ _ _

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All communications should be addressed to the School Helper, Cave Spring, Georgia. Published monthly during the school year in the Printing Department of the Georgia School for the Deaf. Entered at the Post Office at Cave Spring, Georgia, as second class matter Iovember, 1899. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided in Section 103. Act of October 3, 1917. Authorized October 31, 1918. Subscription price is fifty cents for nine months.

HARRIET C. STEVENS A IE McDA IEL

February, 1939

Page Three

THE STORY OF MY LIFE

Harriet Connor Stevens In asking me to write a brief story of my life, the editor has given me a rather tough job. I suppose, however, that were I to hold fast to the main highway, and just state the bare facts, the story would be almost too brief to please even the editor. It would run something like this: "I was born here in Cave Spring, once upon a time, grew up here, and by the grace of God, or a streak of luck-good or bad as you will- I JID still here. "That is about all there is to the story of my life on its main highway. But that would skip the detours. If I were to string out these detours, they would fill the entire issue. So you see how up a tree I am. Well, the editor has wished it on himself, and he will gladly bear the responsibility if the brevity problem doesn't click.
The detours scattered along my life's highway do not belong in that nuisance heap to which we are wont to relegate all detours. In fact they are the most pleasant features of the entire drive, each cne of them bringing back so vividly memories of things that happened in the long ago. I think Mammy would express it, perhaps, better than I: "Hit sho' is scrumptious, honey, whenever I gits to rumina tin' bout what me an' de deaf chil'en usen to do." This being true, I guess if I am to have any story at all it must take in the whole road with at least a few oJ its most passable detours. So here goes:
Detour I. My Earliest friends.
My father had been connected with the Georgia School for the Deaf for many years before I was born, and although I was not born in the school-the superintendent's family at that time residing in town-my earliest companions were the deaf children. I guess I must have been born with a knowledge of the sign language, because I can remember when I was sixteen months old-believe it or not-but rack my brain as I may, I cannot remember when I first began ro sign. I can well recall, however, the hours I. struggled over the

manual alphabet. Lying flat on my stomach, with the alphabet page in an old school report spread out before me, I puzzled along, making my nurse puzzle with me, until I could fashion with my tiny fingers every letter on that page. I was four years old. I had already learned to read in the old blue back speller, so I now began to spell on my fingers all those simple words I had learned. It was a laborious task but I did not give up.
One night when I was about five, I astonished the family at the supper table by beginning at a and making all of the letters of the alphabet straight throngh to z without a bobble. It was mine at last. I also recall that after supper I drove my mother almost to distraction by spelling the names of everything in the house. I now had a new accomplishment, and I was putting it into use. Long, long ago it ceased to be a new accomplishment, but I am still putting it into use, and I hope to contin ue to do so till my fingers refuse to wiggle.
Detour 2. We Move In.
With the upheaval of 1876, when the post of steward was abolished, necessitating the residence of the superintendent in the school. I experienced a real thrill. We were going to move. What a lark. Too small to realize what giving up our home meant, I could not understand the tears in my mother's eyes as she saw our things being hauled away from this same loved spot where I live today. The important bustle of changing abodes seemed too much fun to make one sad.
Thus early in 1877 we all came to live in the school. There were five of us and we had one room the small room now occupied by Superintendent Hollingsworth as a private office. Our immense double bed, old fashioned trundlebed and cradle, to say nothing of wardrobe, bureau, washstand, and several sets of book shelves, made a rather crowded condition after living in a big house, but that one room was our only home for years.

3. Detour

Move Again.

With the coming of a new baby, I had to move out lock, stock and barrel to make room for the i'ncrease in our famil y. I gathered up my belongings and carried them upstairs. I was going to live with the deaf girls. Some of those same girls living today will remember. I hadn't been in my new home very long before I was struck forcibly between the eyes with a breath-taking inspiration. I lost no time in seeking out my father and insisting that if I was really going to live with the deaf girls, I should by all means be allowed to wear their uniform and eat at their table. I shall never forget how his gray eyes twinkled with amusement as he gave his hearty approval.
"Go r'ight ahead, my dear, and also see that you wash dishes, sweep the floors and make up your own bed as they do." My feathers fell. I had not thought of this phase. I could wash dishes, though, and on a pinch I could sweep a floor, but a bed. I had never made up a bed in my life and hadn't the slightest idea how to start. I was game, however, and determined to try. I was very proud of the new uniform my mother made for me, and decided that the privilege of wearing it could be a full compensation for whatever went with it.

Miss Bean Summers had full charge of the girls' dormitory. Now, anybody who knew Mis Bean will tell you that she could stand flatfooted at the sides of a single bed and, with one broad sweep of her keen eyes, literall y box the compass with the wrinkles on that bed after you had pronounced it a perfect job. When Miss Bean put out fresh sheets. I knew better than to risk a wrinkle anywhere, because, according to her own words. "If you do, as sure as God made little apples, you'll have to fix it all over again." "All" meant that she would yank everything off the bed, and you would have to start from scratch to rebuild it. Incidentally during those days, I learn-
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THE SCHOOL HELPER

}\CROSS THE EDITOR'S DESK

An Answer to Inquiries
Since coming to the South, I have been asked on numerous occasions my opinion of Mrs. Marietta Vinson's book, "Logical System of Lanuage- Teaching and An Analysis of the English Language." I believe the book should be in the hands of every teacher of the Deaf in America. 0 finer analysi of the Engli h Language has ever been made. Mr. Vinson ha pent years in re earch and study. The rest of the profession can profit by her work.
I recommend the book to those who have asked and to those anticipating asking. I am certain Mr. Vinson would be glad to an wer any letter of inquiry about her book. Her addre is Mrs. Marietta Vinson, California School for the Deaf Berkeley, California.
Reverend Wilson Dies
Ju t a we are going to press we learn of the death of Reverend Wilson. Rev. Wilson died Thur day, January 26 and was buried Sunday, January 20. Further details will be found in the March is ue of the
chool Helper.
School Visitors
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hollingsworth visited Superintendent Hollingsworth and Mrs. Holling worth. While at the school. ~r. and Mr . Hollingsworth took the opportumty to visit everal cIa es. The teachers and officers appreciate the kindly attitude and intere it shown. Anohter visit i looked forward to with eagerness.
It is all too eldom we have such willing listener. We are always anxious to have the public vi it our school and gain an under~tand ing of our work and problems.
New Head State Department Of Public Welfare
Recently the Honorable Braswell Deen of Alma, Georgia, was appointed Director of the State Department of Public Welfare by Governor River. THE SCHOOL HELPER feel that the State of Georgia i fortunate in ecuring the services of a man -so distingui hably qualified to fill this important post.

Mr. Deen, over a number of years, repre-
sented the Second District of Georgia in the
United States Congress. He is co-author with
our Senior Senator of the George-Deen Act,
the provisions of which greatly extended the
services of vocatioanl education. Mr. Deen held an enviable position in our National Congress and was prominently identified with
much important national legi l(:l.tion. Especially wa he interested in laws promoting bettel" educational facilities and for the betterment of the general welfare of the common masses of our people. To the regret of his con tituency, he retired from Congres of his own volition, declining to run for I'e-election last November.
With his wide and fruitful experience he is in position to render our fltate. a great service in hi present capacity.
'I'he Honorable Lamar Murdaugh, Direc'tor since the department was first organized and who skillfully guided it throughout this reorganization period, resigned to accept an appointment in the legal department of the tate, thereby creating thi vacancy to which Mr. Deen wa appointed.
C. H. H.
An Anonymous Letter
An anonymous letter reached my desk
everal day ago. (At last some sort of a
letter came. Have even baiting my mail box
with old envelopes with the hopes of decoying
a letter.) The letter in part stated:
"Cave Spring Paper-please note and re-copy: "Miss ell Gibbons, our beloved and capable editor of the School Helper, has relinquished her noble work and is leaving for Hollywood where the film have signed her for the role of "Scarlett O'Hara" opposite Cark Gable. Cave Spring Beauty Parlors will do the blonding.-"Believe it or not."
I can't figure it out. First: There is no r'ave pring paper: Second: Why did I get the letter? (Will I get a promotion?) Third: IR it really Miss Nell Gibbons? Fourth: If it is true, can Miss ell Gibbons use the language nece sary for the role of "Scarlett"?

February. 1939

Page Five

AMONG THE STAFF

Juliet A. McDermott
Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Kennard moved Jan uary 15 to the cottage on Rome Street recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Casey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kennard gave up their apartment at the Georgia School for the Deaf in order to make more dormitory space for the pupils of the school during the building program.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Montgomery, of New York City, have named their little son, born January 8. Paul Barker Montgomery. Mrs. Montgomery was the former Miss Juanita Barker.
Mrs. Julia Arnold spent January 21 in Atlanta.
Mrs. Wilson Montgomery entertained a group of friends at her home at a contract bridge party January 20.
Mrs. Rogers Asbury received a green pottery vase as high score prize and Mrs. Cayton Hollingsworth was presented two linen handkerchiefs for collsoia tion prize.
Refreshments consisted of pear salad, crackers. fruit cake. salted Ill'.tS. and grape JUice.
This was the first of a series of parties at which Mrs. Montgomery entertained.
Mrs. R. P. Kennard and Mrs. John L. Caple were joint hostesses at a delightful tea January 21 in the home economics rooms at the Georgia School for the Deaf honoring Mrs. Roy Parks. Teachers and officers of the school comprised the guest list.
Hillis Hollingsworth, who attends Mercer, spent several days recently with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hollingsworth.
The regular meeting of the Faculty Club was held January 10. Mr. Wright, of Darlington, was the guest speaker and Miss Edith Fitzgerald was the facul ty speaker.
Miss Fitzgerald gave an instructive and interesting paper. Her subject was Lip-reading.
Several dances were given by pupils of Mr. Robert Rounsaville, of Rome, accompanied at the paino by Mrs. Rounsaville. These dances were greatly enjoyed.

Following these dances Mr. Wright gave a bit of philosophy on the beauty of life in a very charming manner.
A committee, composed of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ware and Mr. and Mrs. Barton Clark, were responsible for the social hour at which time several games of Chinese Checkers were enjoyed. Refreshments consisted of punch and a variety of cookies.
MR. McCANLESS AGAIN HONORED
We are very proud of the Scouting record which has been made by our Scoutmaster, Bill McCanless. At the annual banquet of the orthwest Georgia Council at the General Forrest Hotel in Rome on January 20, Mr. McCanless was presented the Scoutmaster's Key which is one of the highest awards of the organization.
We copy the following from the Scout Bulletin:
"Bill McCanless has become a wearer of the Scoutmaster's Key. His i the fourth in the Council and the second deaf Scoutmaster in the United States to receive the Key! Bill is one of our most ou tanding Scoutmasters and has been in

Scouting for over twelve years. Congratuations, Bill! Dr.
Clyde Wilcox of Darlington School made this fine presentation."
We also copy the following from the orth Georgia Tnbune:
Unusual honor was conferred this week on Bill McCanless, when he was presented a Scoutmaster's key at the annual banquet of the orthwest Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America, at Rome.
Bill McCanles is a Canton boy, who has gone far in Scouting, overcoming obstacles that would have been insurmountable to one with less determination. He has been the outstanding leader in Scout activities here lor several years. The annual
oy Scout Camp for this district is named Camp Bill McCanle s in his honor.
MR. FREEMAN PAYS US A VISIT
The Rev. S. M. Freeman, of Atlanta. was a welcome visitor at the school the week-end of January 15, addressing the student body at the Baptist Church Sunday morning. The pupils always look forwurd to these services and for a week preceding his visit, they are planning suitable hymns and practicing them so that they can take part in the service. The program for January 15 was os follows:
The Doxology The Lord's Prayer Onward Christian Soldiers The twenty-third Psalm Jesus Loves Me Sermon by Mr. Freeman Work For The ight Is Coming The Closing Prayer
Mrs. Montgomery led the songs and Miss Reynolds played. We wish that Mr. Freeman could come more frequently because we thoroughly enjoy his visits and feel that they mean a great deal to the entire school.
The Girl Scout movement in America was founded in Savannah by a Georgia woman, Juliette Low.

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THE SCHOOL HELPER

SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER

The
Mentally

"TE raise the caLin~ for these unfortunates in dwell. a mOre fortunate treatment W question with that there are institutions guar- than is now accorded them. Shall

Deficient fear and trembl- anteeing training and physical care the school for the deaf make a

Deaf

ing. The problem which will bring to them the best more special provision and accept

is not, "Unlike to health, usefulness, and happiness the task as an entirely different res-

mankind's mixed characters, a possible. These same institutions ponsibility apart from their pre-

bundle of virtues and vices, inex- all acknowledge their lack of sent functions. Or should there be

plicable, intertwisted and not to be provision and hesitate to take the proper provisions made in other

unraveled without hazard." How- child with the additional handi- institutions? Here, I like Mr.

ever, practically all educators of cap of deafness.

Elwood Stevenson's "What do

the deaf every where admit there

One alternative has been for the you Think?"

is one group of handicapped state schools for the deaf to enroll among us for whom there is no these children. The other is to

~~

proper provision made or else, pa- send them back, a charge on their Since writing the above. we

radoxical as it may seem, the most parents and community. Neither have discovered evidence in our

expensive and wasteful provision plan by any str.etching of the files that our predecessor, the pre-

imaginable can be accredited to imagination is defensible. In the sent Superintendent Emeritus Pro-

their need.

first instance, the schools for the fessor J. C. Harris. had raised this

That suggestions relative to adequate care and training of the feebleminded deaf is a debt educators of the deaf owe society can not be evaded or passed on to others. Is such thinking and planning exceedingly repellent? Are the ideas that suggest themselves repugnant to our aesthetic natures? Like from a spectre that comes by night to frighten us, and thoughts with barbs to prick us by day, we have dodged and sought to evade this responsibility that rests more on us than on any other living beings. Can we in the name of, "love for the deaf" ignore this heartrending spectacle? If so. we are somewhat like unto the foolish mother whose love, fenced in by ignorance, forbade the surgeon's .. cruel knife." thereby de-

deaf, under the best selective proce:;~es, experience a range of differences among the students so wide that each child becomes an individual problem. With the nor m a I intelligent quotient c"rye::, tyr;e:; of deafness, degrees of deafness, the time deafness occurred, etc., a problem is presented which at best makes it well nigh impossible to efficiently synchrcnize the instructional machinery with this tremendous range of individual differences. Yet. in the State of Georgia, as an example, where the law provides that we enroll only those children who are capable of a common school education, we either accept the mentally incapable or turn them out without further recourse Or hope. What is the answer?

question twelve years ago. This file also indicates there was much general interest in the study he made, and many state superintendents acknowledged that the problem of proper provisions for the mentally deficient deaf was of paramount importance and a solution should be found. We are wondering how these problems are being met in these various states today and what new ideas and solutions the intervening years have brought forward.

~

S Stevenson

PEAKING of Mr.

and

. EI wood Steven-

Gallaudet son. head of the

school at Berkeley,

California, the writer is reminded

of the fall of 1936 when we hied

nying her baby's right to life and

There are possibly two general ourselves to Gallaudet College to

normal happiness.

classifications of the mentally de- learn all there is to know about

It can not be construed as an in- ficien t deaf. First, there are those teaching the deaf. We went armed

dictment of the deaf to say that who are adherently feebleminded. with great ambition. A new por-

this group runs all the gamut of Seccnd, there are those children vable typewriter and reams of

intelligent quotients the same as who. through disease or accident. paper became tools of the trade as

any cross-section of average chil- have acquired a nervous or mental information was to be sought

dren any where Rather they are disorder.

much faster than one average

expected to fit into this pattern.

Ofttimes men tal disorder and "noggin" could assimilate. There

Certainl y there are feebleminded deafness can be attributed to the were no mistakes in these early

children among the hearing. This same cause. And here we have to anticipations of what this normal

ratio in both groups will be admit that through accident, many course at Gallaudet would be like.

widened as fast as science and edu- fine little boys and girls of super- In addition to the regular

cation successfully attacks and up- ior parentage can be, and are, vic- prescribed course of study, the

roots some of the causes, but the tims. In both of these cases, or director. Mr. Sam B. Craig. sub-

fact remains that proper provisions' in a combination of the two, the jected us to the reading and study

are made for the mentally deficient facts of the situation. nor the res- of marked articles in pamphlets,

hearing child while the deaf have ponsibility, can be escaped. It books and magazines which he

been neglected in this respect. seems that a benign civilization provided galore. Before the year

Every state in Our commonwealth owes these with this dual handi- was out, we were literally "bogged

has assumed the responsibility of cap, and the society in which they

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February, 1939

Page Seuen

As February 12 marks the 206th anniversary of the founding of Georgia. we thought that it might be fitting to review some of the facts concerning the settlement, and note a few of the interesting and important things about our State.
Georgia. known as the "Empire State of the South," was founded in 1733 by James Edward Oglethorpe. who landed an English colony of 116 persons on a bluff of the Savannah River. Work was begun immediately upon the first hou.ses in the new city, which Oglethorpe laid out and named "Savannah." The settlement was called "Georgia" in honor of King George of England. who granted the charter to Oglethorpe.
It was not long before other settlers joined the first group. thus strengthening the colony. Among the new arrivals were John and Charles Wesley. founders of the Methodist Church. Later another famous minister. the Reverend George Whitfield, founded an orphanage at Bethesda, said to be the first orphanage established in America.
Oglethorpe permitted neither slavery nor the sale of rum in Georgia for about ten years after the colony was established.
Georgia joined the other colonies in A merica which resisted England in 1776 and was one of the Original Thirteen States which united on July 4, 1776. forming the basis of the United States of America of today.
Georgia has always taken an important part in all affairs affecting the welfare of the United States. In all wars, including the Revolution, the Indian, the War Between the States. the SpanishAmerican and the World War, this State furnished its full quota of wldiers and supplies.
In literature. science and medicine Georgia stands well in the front ranks of the States in the Union. The folk-lore stories of Joel Chandler Harris have been printed in many languages, while the poems of Sidney Lanier and Frank L. Stanton have worldwide fame. Dr. Charles Herty and the LeConte brothers have contri-

GEORGIA
buted much to scientific research and Dr. Crawford Long in 1842 used ether for the first time in an operation.
In education Georgia points with pride to the fact that the University of Georgia was the first chartered State University in America. and that Wesleyan College. in Macon, in 1840 was the first college in the United States to grant a diploma to a woman.
Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River and ranks twentieth in size among all the other states. The surface of Georgia varies from sea level on the coast to an altitude of nearly 5,000 feet in the northern part. The state is divided into three distinct sections. The northern area is mountainous, being traversed by the Blue Ridge chain of the Appalachian Mountains. Middle Georgia. known as the Piedmont section. consists of rolling upland su.rface. and is traversed by many :;i.::eams. The Coastal Plain is, on the whole. so level that it appears as a broad and even plain.
Georgia's climate is so mild that all farming, industrial, and mining activities continue throughout the year without interruption from either hot or cold weather.
The value of farm products in a recent census was set at $335,000.000.00 Cotton by far exceeded all other products. Other crops grown extensively in the state include peaches. peanuts, corn, oats, sweet potatoes. watermelons. apples, pecans. and sugarcane. Livestock, poultry raising, and dairying are also engaged in on an extensive scale.
While farming is the principal occupation in Georgia. manufacturing and mining also are leading industries. Products valued at approximately $800.000,000.00 are manufactured in the state each year. while the mineral production is estimated to be worth $20,000,000.00. The total value of Georgia's prod ucts each year is more than one billion dollars.
Georgia grows twice as many watermelons as any other state in the Union, ships more peaches and paper shell pecans than any other state, and leads the Nation in the

.
production of sweet potatoes. More pure cane syrup is made in Georgia than any other state.
Georgia produces more than half'of the yellow ocher and twothirds of the barytes mined in the United States. while this state leads the south in the production of manganese ore and clay products. In marble production Georgia leads all states except Vermont. With 34 varities. Georgia leads all southern states in the number of minerals.
Georgia leads the Nation in Naval Stores and Savannah is the leading export city in the world of turpentine and rosin.
More than 65 percent of the fabric used in automobile tires is manufactured in Georgia.
Georgia is the fourth state in the Union in textile spindles in operation.
Tests show that bright leaf tobacco grown in Georgia is superior in quality to that grown in any other state for the manufacture of cigarettes.
Georgia leads all states in the south except Texas in railroad mileage.
Presidnt Franklin D. Roosevelt. who calls Georgia his second home. says, "I happen to have the good fortune to know almost every State in the Union. and I am very certain that not one of them holds within itself a greater future than the State of Georgia."
Georgia, we salute you. May you contin ue to grow and prosper as much in the next two hundred years as you have since your settlement back in 1733.
Georgia possesses the largest forest area of any of the states.
Georgia's forest grow 163 varieties of the trees.
The first discovery of bauxite (aluminum ore) in America was in Floyd county in 1887.
Stone Mountain in Georgia is said to be the largest body of solid granite in the world.
Savannah is the largest naval stores market in the world.

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THE SCHOOL HELPER

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

HOME COMING BASKETBALL GAME
Bring your friends and children. boys
We'll sing another song Sing it with a spirit that will help
our teams along Sing it as you used to sing it in
the days of yore When you were pupils in Georgia
Hurrah, Hurrah, we'll beat the A.S.D.
Hurrah, Just come and you will see
For many years we've suffered, oh
Too long it seems to be Now for a win for Georgia!

February 18 is the date folks. Arrangements have been made to rent the Maple St. Gym in the nearby city of Rome. This gym has recently been remodeled. It has an excellent lighting system, a regulation size playing floor and a seating capacity large enough for all who wish to come and more.

Plans for the celebration are already underway. A queen is to be chosen, skits are to be prepared for the between halves periods. Rumor has it that there will be a wrestling match-no holds barred except tickling and pulling hair.

As for the rest of the program,

it remains to be seen. However, we

guarantee you the spectacle of

your life. The prolonged cold

weather spell that we have had has

put new life in the committees (a

matter of staying awake or freez-

ing) the result will be

_

come and tell us yourselves, folks.

Concerning our teams-the boys have met with such a lack of competition that they have slowed down to a walk and have been getting away with it. A while back they met a couple of good teams and got left-walking. The result is like a bucket of cold water gentl y tipped over a sleeping farmer's face, a somewhat violent awakening. Let it suffice to send a word of caution to coach Palmer

of Alabama. You may quote me "The boys of G.S.D. are out to get scalps, and those of Alabama will do just as well as those of an yone else." The girls started slowly but have been improving every game they have played.
The writer is a modest young gentleman. He is not given to loose talk nor to lou.d boasting. The G.S.D. teams began active competition early in November and won four straight games to take the championship in the first !=eriod of a local Tri-county league. In the second period which is now underway, they have won one game and lost one but stand a ten to one chance of winning the rest. Not satisfied with the tournament schedule, Coach Drake has bocked numerous side games. In these, we split a two game series with Bremen, lost one game to Rockmart and one to Resaca. (The Resaca boys were champion from a nearby tournament and they nosed the G. S. D. boys out by a very small margin, of one poin ts, to be exact.
The girls had little luck in their first period of tournament play but started the second period with a win over the' champions of the first period which speaks for itself as to their ability to get up and fight.
Let us remind you again: the date is FEBRUARY 18, the place is MAPLE ST. GYMNASIUM in ROME, GEORGIA.
The writer stands willing to wager coca colas with one and all as to the outcome of the game.
-O.L.T.
Friday, January 20, at the Maple Street gymnasium in Rome, the Aragon H. S. quintet nosed out the G. S. D. team in a hot game. Both teams showed impressively in defensive, but the Aragon team had advantage over the G. S. D. in shooting.
Walter Wade played the best game and led for the losers in scoring 14 points. Davis and

White were outstanding for the winners.

Davis(6) Phipps(6)

F Hitchcock(2)

F

Barrow(4)

Davis(2)

C

Wade(14)

Forly(4)

G

Shaffer (0)

White(lO)

G

Hester (4)

Substitutions G. S. D. Waters,

Massey, Cannn.

G. S. D. met Resaca on Jan-

uary 19. We had an exciting

game,Walter Wade, center, made

several long shots.

Hester, guard, played a little rough, but he stopped the forwards.

We almcst won, but Walter was not shooting the last few minutes, so Resae won.

Cannon

F

Waters

F

Hitchcock(13) F

Wade(14)

C

Barrow (2)

G

He tel'

G

Woods(6)
Adlen (5) Solon (4)
Melvin Defour (4)
Silver Chitwood

G. S. D. met Aragon in the

Maple Street gym in Rome. First

our girls' played with the Aragon

girls. Then our boys' team played

the Aragon boys. The three

guards Hester, Hadaway, and Carr

put up a brave fight. They beat them by the score of 45 to 35.

G. S. D. 45

Aragon 35

Cannon(6)

F

Hitchcock(2) F

Wade(26)

C

Barrow (8)

G

Hester (2)

G

Hadaway

G

Carr (1)

G

Davis(2) Dunn
Adams Phipps (6) White(6) FormIy(4) Davis(13)

Rockmart High School basketball teams won two victories from G. S. D. January 6.
The Green and Gold were not able to stop the high scoring ace Ezzell. Ezzell made 24 points. The G. S. D. forwards were badly off form.

G. S. D. 14

Rockmart 38

Hitchcock (7) F

Cannon

F

Waters

F

Wade(3)

C

Barrow(2)

G

Hadaway

G

Hester

G

Carr

G

Shaffer

C

Ezzell(24) Stringer (4)
Coats(4) McKeIvey(4)
Davis
Johnson Holladay
Holse Hammend(4)

February, J939

Page tne

The G. S. D. met Coosa at

Maple Street gym January 22. It

was a one sided game for our team

Waters made 6 goals. Barrow

made 4 goals at guard.

The score was 34 to 15, All

the G. S. D. boys played very

well.

G. S. D. 34

Hitchcock (2) F

Waters(6)

F

Barrow (2)

F

Cannon

F

Wade(4)

C

Hadawy(2)

C

Waters

G

Barrow(4)

G

Carr

G

Hester

G

Shaffer

G

Coosa 15
Berryhill (4) Oyment(4) Davis
Levis (2)
Whittle Martin

The G. S. D. team met Glenn-

wood in the Maple Street gym

November 18. It was a one-

sided game and resulted in a 40 to I 2 victory for the deaf boys.

Ferrel and Helsomback were the

Glennwood stars and totaled

eight points for their team.

The two guards, Helsomback

and Nelson put up a brave fight,

but could not stop their

opponents. G. S. D. 41

Glennwood 13

Cannon(10)

F

Waters (2)

Waters(4)

F

Simmons(l)

Hitchcock (13) F

Pierce

Wade(ll)

C

FerreIl (2)

Hadawy(3)

G Helsomback(6)

Barrow(3)

G

elson (2)

Carr

G

Hester

G

Bremen met G. S. D. at our

gym Friday afternon, December

16. They played a high scoring

game. Some of the Bremen

Guards played a rough-and-tum-

ble game. Waters and Avant

played the best for G. S. 0 ..

Thomas was the high scorere for

Bremen.

G. S. D.

Bremen 23

Waters(15)

F

Avant(12)

F

Sherman

F

Massey (4)

C

Shaffer

G

Carr (2)

G

Thomas(16)
Chandler (1) Ruly(4)
Payne Manley(2) Long Watson

G. S. D. met Bremen at the Bremen high school gym Friday night, January sixth. It was a

close game. The G. S. D. boys

lost by one point. The score

was 28 to 27. Thomas was lead-

ing scorer for Bremen.

G. S. D. 27

Bremen 28

Cannon (2)

F

- Toley(5)

Waters (2)

F

Thomas(18)

Hitchcock (10) F

Wade(7)

C

Chandler(2) Long

Barrow(5)

G

Manly(2)

Hester

G

Shaffer(I)

G

Hester

G

Watson (1)

MEASURING SPEED
Friday morning Mr. Parks came into our school room and talked to us for a while. First he asked us how we measured the speed of trains, cars, and airplanes. Then he asked us how long it took to drive from Cave Spring to Cedartown. We guessed, but it was hard for us to think. At last some of us told him that it took a half hour, but he didn't say a word. He told us to drive his car and see how we measured the speed. He told us to drive five miles at ten miles per hour to see how long it took us. I watched my watch and Francine Waldrop and Barbara Russell watched the speedometer. It took thirty min~ l'.tes to drive five miles. Then we drove back at thirty miles per hour and it took us ten minutes to drive back. When we got back to schoo!' Mr. Parks came to see what we had found out. We told him all about it and he was surprised. We surely enjoyed our trip very much and learned how to measure speed.
-Byron Avant.

STEVENSON and
GALLAUDET
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up" in rele~ent material. Our room looked like the proverbial, "melee of an industrious literate's habitat." On the day prepa,ratory to departure, books and maga'ziries were carted back in a wholesale confusion. It is doubted whether to this good day 'they have all found their rightful place in Mr. Craig's bookshelves, or that he even knows they were all returned. In the latter eventuality, we wish to advise that we have not run across any of his among our books

since. This tes ifies to Our honesty, or our abated propensity for study, or perhaps some other deduction that could be made. You may take your choice.
What I started out to say is that copious . notes, copies, and extracts accumulated at Gallaudet and "believe it or not", sometimes again referred to, carry very much evidence of Mr. Stevenson's prolific and instructive writings.
Mr. Stevenson, for 'all shortage in our acquirements and for all weaknesses in our philosophy of education, as pertains to the teaching of the deaf, you are in no wise held accountable. But, that you do wield an influence and len,d color and direction to the present day normal student's thinking, I herewith testify. May you prosper, and your good work long continue.
ON GALLAUDETS BIRTHDAY (December 10)
By J, Schuyler Long
Emancipator of the mind By deafness held in thrall;
Of lives, by nature doomed to find The bitterness and gall
He helped us apprehend the stars; He showed us to the light;
He broke for us the prison bars That held us in the night.
Forsaken of the church and law, He spoke and bade us rise
The beauty of the earth we saw, And hope beyond the skies.
He spent his life in work and T a better human kind; thought
The battles of the weak he fought In knighthood of the mind.
We'll ne'er forget our debt to thee, Nor let thy fame decline;
Our patron saint thou'lt ever be, As Hartford is our shrine.
And by our words and deeds we'll prove
Some hearts are loyal yet, And beat with gratitude and love
For you, dear Gallaudet. ~regon Outlook.

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THE SCHOOL HELPER

PUPILS' LOCAL NEWS

Idell Rentz, Reporter Carlton Scurry, Bobby Davis. Bonnie Craig, and C. G. Turner enjoyed skating in the chapel for a long time the night of January 24. After that Carlton and C. G. played basketball.
Friedson adorn received a letter recently from his brother, Herbert, saying that he had played in eleven basketball games and his team had defeated all the teams they played against. Friedson felt very proud of Herbert.
Francine Waldrop was very much surprised not long ago to hear that her family had moved to Columbus, Georgia. Her father has work that will keep him there eight or nine months, so her mother decided to move. One of Francine's friends, Helen Wallace, moved to Columbus, too, so Francine will have someone to play with when she goes home. One thing that Francine does not like about leaving Atlanta is that her little nephew didn't go to Columbus, too. Francine loves "Baby Norman" very much and knows that she will miss seeing him every day.
Marjorie Lane mended two sheets for the hospital January 24.
Catherine Langer received a letter from her father January 24 telling her that a boy near her home was in jail because he stole some things.
John Hayes wrote a letter to his father Sunday morning. Then he went to the post office and mailed it.
Several of the boys took a long hike with Mr. McCanless and Mr. Tollefson Sunday afternoon, January 21. They went to a fire tower about seven miles from Cave Spring. They climbed on top of the tower and could see Cedartown and a long way into Alabama. They said that cars running along the highway looked like toys. They were very tired when they gOt back to school late in the evening.
Byron Avan t is learning a great deal about operating the linotype. At first he was afraid to operate it,

but now he is getting used to it. He helped print the Junior Helper January 23.
When Mildred Scurlock received a letter from her sister Ruth, January 25, she was sorry to hear that her grandfather was very ill. Her family spent the week-end in Nashville, Tennessee, with him recently.
Mrs. Gibbons's class misses Carl Barber very much. His parents came Tuesday the 24th and took him home for two weeks.
Barbara Russell received a letter from her mother recently telling her about her brother's birthday party. Ten little boys were invited to his party. For refreshments they had ice cream, cake, nuts, and candy. They played games and had a good time. Jimmie received a number of presents. Mrs. Russell sent Barbara a slice of the birthday cake.
When Wilma Whaley went home Christmas, she was very much surprised to learn that her sister, Virginia, had been married since September 23. Now Wilma has a new brother-in-law and she likes him very much.
George Cannon received a nice letter from his friend, Vivian Curring, of the Alabama School for the Deaf. She wrote that she hoped George could come to Talladega when our team went for the basketball game. George was very much disappointed when he learned that Dr. Connor had forbidden the team to go because of the epidemic of colds at school.
Louise Maynard's sister, Cammie, was married December 18. She wrote Louise that she had spent her honeymoon in Florida. She liked the Singing Tower at Lake Wales the best of anything she saw on her trip.
Pauline Carter is a member of the B Class in Home Economics. The class meets every Monday and Tuesday afternoon. January 24 Miss Mann gave the girls a lesson on good table manners. The girls want to show the boys how nicely they know how to behave at the table.

Douglas Shaffer. Reporter January 25 the advanced girls played basketball in Hearn Hall. Jennie Meek enjoyed the game very much.
Kathleen Highfield was sorry to hear of the death of her cousin, Frank, who died about three weeks ago. Kathleen's friend, Mary Moore, wrote her about it.
The boys were very much interested in the stories which Mr. Drake told them the night of January 26. The stories were "The Three Rings", "The Kidnap Murder Case", and "The Haunted House"
Billy Powell and Robert Shaffer are very fond of reading in their r.Jom at night. Robert has been very much interested in "How To Win Friends and Influence People. "
Irene Browning was very much disappointed that the basketball teams did not get to go to Talladega when they planned to, but she hopes that they can go somet:mc soon.
Fred Buchanan spent his Christmas vacation at home. He enjoyed visiting relatives in Atlanta, too. His parents and one aunt went to the Terminal Station with Fred when he returned to Cave Spring after the holidays.
Pauline Carter received a card from her sister not long ago. She said that she couldn't write her a long letter because she had to ftudy for examinations. She will write when the new semester begins. Pauline wonders if her sister likes examinations as well as she does.
Laroy Garner has been enjoying the moving pictures la tel y. We have one very Sunday night after lunch.
Teddie Waters's class is very much interested in current events. They are enjoying the pictures and clippings that Miss Fitzgerald brings for the bulletin board.
Bob Adams wrote to his mother and asked her whether he could go to Alabama or come home February 10. He hopes that she will let him go one place or the other,

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THE STORY OF MY LIFE
(Continued from Page Three)
ed how to make up a bed as it should be made. I have never forgotten.
One thing which was not supposed to go with my uniform, gave me su.ch genuine secret satisfaction that I was guilty of taking advantage of it on more than one occasion. As a child, I had a pet aversion to being questioned by strangers, and I laugh to myself even now whenever I think of how easily I escaped a questionnaire, by assuming that blank look, and shaking my head innocently to indicate a lack of understanding, in other words played stone deaf. The uniform did the rest. Maybe this was not quite fair or according to Hoyle but I must confess that it is true, never-the-Iess.
Detour 4. I Do Things. I grew. I climbed trees, spun tops, played marbles, jumped fences and did all the other things a real tomboy is supposed to do. Sometimes to-day I look at that iron fence around the school grounds and wonder how on earth I ever held on to two of its sharp points and went over it like a deer. I don't know yet how I did it, but I solemnly swear I did. I also played short stop on the bOiYs' junior nine, to my father's delight, and kept my hair shingled close so it wouldn't get in my eyes when I made a home-run. My running speed was my greatest pride. We ran races almost daily and I was never b~ten by a girl, or by a boy anywhere near my own age. My father encouraged my running against the older boys and while such uneven contests tended to increase my speed power, naturally I lost many races.
Detour 5. "Book-I'arnin" Yes, I went to school, to a private school, to Hearn Acadmey and to Cherokee Wesleyan Intitute in Cave Sprng, afterward graduating at Wesleyan College in Macon. Georgia, where I was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority,. Later I took up post graduate work, first with my Alma Mater, and for a number of years with the University of Chicago. I also studied music and short story writing. This educational

detour, however, along with the honors that went with it: as well as that other detour dealing with my marriage, my children and my private home life, seem to me to belong more fitly beyond the scope of this article, and so I shall remain inside.
Detour 6. The Last Lap.
In 1908 my mother, who for many years had been a member of the faculty of the Georga School for the Deaf, resigned and I was fortunate enough to be appointed in her place. During the twentyreven years I had the privilege of teaching, I taught every grade from the beginners to the Gallandet class. In passing I will say without hesitation that if I had a regular class, my favorite grade was the fifth. However, I much preferred rotating work and the special chair of Geography and General Information alternating with History in the intermediate and advanced grades, which chair I occupied for years. I have taught Olally and manually, and my pet hobby was the sloUJ pupil. How I did love to wake him up; to find that particular spark that would make the light he needed and lead him to his real self.
For fifteen of these teaching years I also conducted chapel services three Sundays in each month. I loved this work best of all, because it gave such a wonderful opportunity to strike home the moral lessons the children so needed. I was never happier than when I could spiel to them in the sign language, and I feel sure that 'all of us derived much good from our Sunday morning chapel hour.
I am now on the shelf in a way, but I am still working as best I can for the deaf children, >and still have thier best interests close at heart in our earnest effort to rebuild our library. I am going to keep on and on doing all I can for them in every possible way. until the Great Referee calls "Time," and my life's battle is over.
MISS ANNIE McDANIEL It is a pleasure to recognize in this issue of the HELPER a deaf woman who has been connected with our school for many years,

first as a pupil. a d for the past twenty-six years. as an instructor -Miss Annie McDaniel.
Miss McDaniel IS a native Georgian, having been born in Talbot County. She lost her hearing" through illness when only a baby and entered the Georgia School for the Deaf at the age of seven years. She was ever known among her instructors and classmates as a thorough student and a dependable character. In present day parlance, she would, no doubt, have been voted the best "'all round pupil." During her years in school. there was no stress placed upon athletics or many of the outside activities as we have them today, but it is more than probable that. had she had an opportunity, she would have measured up to the standard in these things. too. Rev. S. M. Freeman, Mr. C. W. Wright, father of Mrs. Hollingsworth, Mr. R.A. Asbury, and Mrs. Della Garrett, sister of Mr. J. C. Harris, are numbered among her instructors.
After graduating in 1910, Miss McDaniel remained at home for two years, and was then appointed as seamstress at this school to make the children's uniforms. She has been a faithful and efficient officer of the school since that time, having received several promotions during heir years of
service.
Miss McDaniel is one of four people connected with the school who has served under three administrations. She attended school and was appointed to a position in the sewing room during the time Mr. W. O. Connor was superintendent. During Mr. J. C. Harris's administration she was promoted to assistant sewing instructor. After Mr. Hollingsworth's appointment last year, he arranged for her to take a course at the School of Scientific Sewing in Dallas, Texas. where she made an outstanding record, completing the course in a much shorter time than is usually required.
Miss McDaniel has seen the Girls' Industrial Building, the Boys' Dormitory, and the HospiI~I erected on our campus. and is now deeply interested in the present new building program.

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VOCATIONAL SECTION

During the winter farmers make their plans for the coming year. The success or failure of the year's work depends to a great extent on those plans and how well they are suited to the needs of the farm. Plans for the school farm must be made in the same way, and the boys studying agriculture are now thinking about the program to be followed during 1939.
The general farm exists to furnish food for the family, feed for livestock, a cash income for taxes, purchases, insurance, and luxuries. In addition it usually furnishes shelter, fuel, recreation, and economic stability. The farmer takes these things into consideration in making his plans. The school farm has in the past mainly existed for two purposes, food for pupils and staff, and instruction for the students. Before planning for 1939 the record for the previous year must be determined so that mistakes may be eliminated and improvements made. We can see just how well the farm served the purpose of furnishing food
for the school. During seven months of 1938
the population of the institution served by its dining rooms was 313, and for the remainder of the time about thirty. Many articles of food could not be produced on the farm. such as fish, sugar, coffee, cranberries, condiments, and many
others. The high point of course is
the school dairy herd which produced approximately three-fifths of the food of that class consumed: For fluid milk the herd produced 9,504 gallons of the total of 13,213 gallons used or slightly more than seventy percent. While school was in session all butter and buttrrmilk were bought. Among the meats consumed only pork was produced, 3,789 pounds as compared with 4,735 bought. Vegetables produced On the small garden on less than one acre, supplemented by corn and potatoes grown in fields outside, amounted
to $189.71. Available for the production of
these crops and to grow feed for the animals was twenty-five acres of extremely hilly land devoted to

ha y, ten acres of pasture, and a who check up on all matters and

rented farm of about thirty-five they know how to go at it.

planted to hay and corn. That a Employers are familiar with

farm of only seventy acres of cul- laws governing their business and

tivated land and pasture could are capable of taking care of it.

produce a gross income of over five It is a bad policy for anyone or

acres planted to hay and corn. several deaf persons to argue with

That a farm of only seventy acres employers in connection with laws

of cultivated land and pasture or rules affecting working con-

could produce a gross income of ditions in a plant. The director

over five thousand dollars, over of the Bureau of Labor for the

seventy dollars per acre, speaks Deaf wishes to warn the deaf to

well for the efficiency of the farm. mind their own business and re-

This is partly offset by the fact port violations to the proper au-

that only the hay for the cows was thorities who will look into it.

produced, all concentrates were -J.M. Vestal, in Deaf Carolinian

bought. Some of this costing about

$660,00, could have been pro- BEE CULTURE for the' DEAF

duced.

Fifty years ago every farm

No method of improving the house in Kentucky as well as many

general existing plan on present a cottage in the outskirts of towns

farm lands presents itself, except had as adjuncts at least a few

to work out efficiencies in details. hives of bees. To-day one' rarely

For a long time the policy was to sees a stand of bees on a farm, and

sell calves about the time the milk honey, once common on the tables

of the cow was ready for human of people of limited means, even,

consumption. For this reason the has become a luxury. There is no

herd of cows was continually good reason for this change; .it has

growing older with no blood resulted largely from ignorance of

being introduced. During the past the proper wa y to handle the

fifteen months ten promising hei- hives.

fers have been saved from good This situation presents an ~p

cows. In time these and others portunity for intelligent and lU-

to come will offset the steadily dustrious deaf people. Here..ls an

declining milk flow due to age. occupation in which lack of hear-

The inventory value of the herd ing is no bar to success, and in

has increased by a substantial which the worker' is his own

amount due to these additions.

"boss." Bee-culture is not difficult

With farm lands available in to learn, and does not require a

1938, the same general program large outlay of capital. State uni-

would be followed. No site is versities stand ready to assist with

available for a poultry flock. The advice and suggestions to those

pasture has been taken up with a desiring to engage in it. The

new building. The garden is to work is pleasant (if one doesn't

be converted into an athletic field. mind a sting now and then), and

Most of the remaining cultivated whether pursued as the chief

acreage will be needed for pasture. means of livelihood or as a side-

line it should yield a reasonable

WARNING TO DEAF

profit.

WORKERS

At the Minnesota school' a

Since the new Wage and Hour course in bee-culture was given

Law has been in effect quite a few during the Christmas holiday by

deaf workers have made a great a specialist from the State Uni-

mistake in arguing with employ- versity. Graduates of the school

ers. As a resul t three deaf work- were invited to come back and at-

ers were laid off and told that tend the lectures and demonstra-

their service was no longer needed. tions, and about twenty-five were

As a matter of fact deaf work- on hand to take advantage of the

ers, as well as those other groups, COu.rse. All of them expect to put

should never argue such matters their newly acquired knowledge

with their employers. The De-. to practical use.

partment of Labor has inspectors

-The Kentucky Standard.

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MARCH, 1939

GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
CAVE SPRI G. GEORGIA
General Statement The Georgia School for the Deaf i a part of the public chool system of the state. It is trictly an educational institution, operated under the authority of the State for the benefit of deaf and hard of hearing children who are mentally and physically able to profit by chool attendence. The school is non-sectarian and eparate school are operated for white and colored children. Pupils in attendance live in the chool during the school term which ordinarily runs from September to June. Pupils are permitted to go home for Christma holidays and at other tated interval. Parents and friends are welcomed as vi itors.
Who May Attend The School For The Deaf? Persons between the ages of 7 and 25 may attend the school if they are too deaf to go to the regular public schools. They must be of sound mind and physically able to attend school. Children who are feeble-minded or who have speech defects without any loss of hearing are not accepted.
How Much Does It Cost To Attend? The school is free. Parents or guardians are expected to furnish only simple clothing and transportation. If they are unable to meet these expenses the state will assume the full cost on proper application and proof of need.
What Is Taught In The School? Instruction in the subjects commonly taught in the public schools is given. In addition. training in ability to speak and to read speech from the lips of other persons is given all pupils. Voactional education in a variety of trades and occupations is provided for both boys and girl. Religiou services of a non- ectarian nature are conducted on Sundays. The entire program of instruction aim to deveolp the deaf child 0 that he will be a happy, self-supporting, and useful member of normal society after graduation from the school. College preparatory work is offered to promising pupils who desire it.
How Are Pupils Taught? The school has a large. special-trained faculty. Pupils who show an aptiude for speech and lip-reading are taught by the Oral (speech and lip-reading) method. For tho e pupils who are unable to make satisfactory progress in the mastery of speech and speechreading, classes are conducted by means of writing and the manual alphabet (finger pelli11g) .
What "Home Life" Do The Pupils Have? The boys and girls live in separate dormitories which are clean and well-heated and ventilated. Matrons and supervisors have charge of the children in the dormitories and on the playgrounds. They attend to the needs of the children in a thorough, sympathetic. and parental manner.
Well-balanced meal, carefully prepared, are served at regular hours. A careful physical check i kept on each child under the direction of a capable doctor and a regi tered nurse. The school has its own hospital that cares for any ordinary illne s among the pupil.
A carefully-planned social program rounds out the school life of the child and foster hi development in the same way that an orderly home promotes the welfare of the normal child.
How May A Child Be Admitted? Anyone who i interested in securing admi sion for a child hould write for an application blank. Address all communications to:
MR. C. H. HOLLINGSWORTH, Superintendent
GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
CAVE SPRING, GEORGIA

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C. H. HOLLINGSWORTH Roy G _ PARKS NELL A. GIBBONS . H. E. W OODRUFF
BARTON CLARK

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Associate Editor Associme Editor Print ing Instructor

VOL. 39

MARCH, 1939

No.6

IN THIS ISSUE

THE MENTALLY RETARDED CHILD______

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SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER___

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AMONG THE STAFF

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UNIT OF WORK ON SHELTER

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PUPILS' LOCAL NEWS

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All communications should be addressed to the School Helper, Cave Spring, Georgia. Published monthly during the school year in the Printing Department of the Georgia School for the Deaf. Entered at the Post Office at Cave Spring, Georgia, as second class matter November, 1899. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided in Section 103. Act of October 3, 1917. Authorized October 31, 1918. Subscription price is fifty
cents for nine months.

GALLAUDET COLLEGE
Because Gallaudet College is unique in that it is the only institution of its kind for the deaf, its seventy-fifth anniversary, beginning Sunday, transcends merely local significance and becomes of world-wide interest.
With Georgetown University celebrating its sesquicentennial and Catholic University its golden jubilee this year, it is equally fitting that attention be focused on Gallaudet, which for three-quarters of a century has been educating the deaf of America and the world to live in a hearing society.
After seventy-five years of life, Gallaudet College can look back on a group of hundreds of men and women graduates now earning good incomes, driving their own cars; owning their own homes and raising normal families. It can look back also on a large number of hearing men and women, often children of Gallaudet graduates; who have taken its normal course and gone to teach the deaf in the schools of the world.
Former Secretary of Interior Wilbur \vas not exaggerating when he said: HGallaudet is representative of therhearts of men as well as of their intelligence." -The Washington Evening Star, December 8, 1938

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THE MENTALLY RETARDED CHILDt

By MARIE S. KENNARD

Teachers of the deaf. as do all people. discuss most those things which constantly confront them in the execution of their work. One of those topics of common and constant interest in the schools for the deaf is subnormality. Frequently we hear remarks of this kind: "John just doesn't seem to be able to grasp his work. I sometimes feel that the boy must be slightly subnormal." The phraseology varies, but the central thought is always present. The use of this and many other terms has not always been prevalent in our field. It springs from the spread of educational psychology. which has become immensely popular in this postwar period in all avenues of educational activity, and the infiltration of the new educational terminology into the schools for the deaf. Generally this is to be approved, but in taking over this new knowledge, care must be exercised in adapting it to the new environment. A specific instance of the need of a proper understanding in employing this new knowledge is the employment of the term "subnormal." To consider a pupil subnormal when such is not the case is to increase that pupil's handicap.
The teacher of the deaf has throughout her experience had numerous pupils whose progress was discouragingly slow. Naturally. not knowing the external causes that stifled the mental growth of a pupil, the teacher accounts for the pupil's status by diagnosing him as subnormal. Thus it has become too prevalent to wonder if a backward pupil has the average native endowment and to decide that his plight is one decreed by fate. From this instant the pupil is almost surely doomed.
According to the report of the White House Conference on Mentally Retarded Children, "at least two per cent of the pupils in the elementary grades are mentally retarded to such a degree that they require special education to make the most of their possibilities. That it will somewhat exceed this estimate is evident when it is appreciated that some cases of deaf-

ness arise from biological or pathological factors not confined to the internal mechanism of hearing but extending into cerebral nervous tissues of the individual. Such cases are limited and probably would not cause the rate to exceed three per cent. A school for the deaf with an enrollment of 300 might ordinariI y be expected to have 9 subnormal pupils needing special education. The central fact emerges that subnormality is not so fundamental as one might be led to decide from the chance remarks of teachers.
One wonders what factors have led to this too prevalent appraisal. If the source is not innate. then it must result from environment and is a problem of retardation rather than one of subnormality. This situation carries a note of hope in that environmental factors are amenable to correction.
Foremost among possible contributing factors should be placed the 'age at which a deaf pupil enters school. The most advanced knowledge indicates the advantage of having the training of deaf children start at three or four years of age under properly controlled environment so that they can be given the wide and varied experiences which are necessary to language. The general situation, however, is one where deaf children in the stages of late childhood, nearing early adolescence, are found entering school with rapidly crystallizing habits and attitudes calculated to add further to the handicap of late enrollment. In addition this 8 year-old deaf child must be allowed 3 to 4 more veal'S to approxir mate the level of formal education where his hearing brother starts.
The need for enrollment of the deaf child in school at the age sanctioned by the law is imperative. The immediate problem is to bring parents of deaf children to the school as soon as their children are eligible for admission. This can be accomplished best through education. With the lowering of the age of enrollment, there is every reason to believe that the percentage of deaf children to

whom the stigma "subnormal" is attached will be lowered, also.
After getting the children in scho01;- we must ask ourselves the following questions: What is this great educational m'achine, whose mechanism we strive to keep oiled and running smoothly, going to turn out? What are the standards by which its products are to be judged? Must they be of such nature that they assure efficient functioning in society? The chief objective of education is social efficiency. The immediate needs of the individual that must be satisfied in order that he may attain social efficiency as outlined by the United States Conference on Child Welfare are:
1. The ability to make friends and to participate in the social life of the community.
2. The ability to make wise use of leisure time.
3. The ability to keep well physically.
5. The ability to spend wisely. 4. The ability to earn even a little.
Can we honestly affirm that the products turned out by our great educational machine, the school, are of such nature that they will function most efficiently in society? With this question in mind let us visit a class of retarded children.
As we look over the class we ask ourselves on what basis these children are grouped. On the basis of age and maturity? No, for we find children ranging in age from 7 to 16. Perhaps then, on the basis of common interests? No, again, for they are boys and girls of widely varied interests. On the basis of intelligence? No, for there is a great, if not greater, range of intelligence in this group than we would find in a normal group.
What then is the common element? The only answer is that each child has most likely been a problem in some class. All a like problem? No. for one may have extremely low intelligence, another present a problem of too poor eye-sight to learn by the oral method. another a problem because he entered school at a later age; and still another who has
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THE SCHOOL HELPER

}\CROSS THE EDITOR'S DESK

One of the greatest thrills of my life as a teacher came on the evening of February 18. As many will remember, February 18 was the date of the annual meeting of the basketball teams of the Alabama School for the Deaf and the Georgia School for the Deaf.
The outcome of the games figured very little in the thrill which I received-although we were pleased to win one of the games. Nothing can equal the thrill of
100 % attendance and the
spirit of aggressiveness shown by the teachers and employees of the school. When we speak
of 100 % attendance we mean
100 % and not 99 %. Such
spirit and loyality can not be surpassed.
One may ask, "Why should one receive a thrill out of seeing all of the teachers at a basketball game?" The answer is simple. The spirit displayed by the teachers was like measles--"catching."
The boys and girls can tell at a glance who is present and who is absent. Unconsciously the student looks to his teacher .for guidance. The teacher not knowing the eyes of the student is on her acts as she would in any ordinary crowddisplaying fits of enthusiasmfits of discouragement, and what is more important, small courtesies which can be learned only in a natural situation through imitation.
The spirit of willingness as exemplified by the teacher and students mark a new era for the Georgia School for the Deaf. Yes, we have been down-our buildings were not the best or suitable for the best work-but now we are determined to be on the winning side of the ledger for a while.
Yes, we are proud of the fact that we beat Alabama's fine basketball team, but even more so are we proud of the spirit which enabled us to accomplish the seemingly impossible.
A break down of one of the linotype ma-
chines caused us to go to press late this issue.
Now that the press is fixed and everything is
running smoothly again, we promise our read-
ers that the next issue will come out nearly on
time. (Even a mouse must have a hole to
crawl out of.) There may be another reason

why we are late if you will look for it real closely in the columns of the Helper. No, the editor hasn't any more cigars.
One can but marvel at this age of science. The fo]]owing editorial was clipped from the Atlanta Constitution. To those of us who work with deafness there is something missing and
yet there is something hopeful in the mere fact that the medical profession has come to the point where it is acting to solve some of the causes of deafness. We have hopes that one discovery will lead to another.
CURING DEAFNESS
The number of deaf adults in the next generation, according to the American Medical Association News, could be reduced by 50 per cent. This conclusion is based on the belief of technicians who have made an intensive study of the problem, that overgrowth of lymphoid, gland-like tissue, in the pharynx just above the soft palate, is the starting point of deafness.
"If school children in the grades were examined with a nasopharyngoscope at least once a year," it is stated, "and those with an over growth of lymphoid tissue were treated with X-ray as often as necessary, deafness could be reduced by half in the next generation.
"This abnormal growth partially obstructs the t.ubes, causes an oversecretion of mucus, which further impairs function, and produces a chronic irritation in the tubes and middle ears. If this overgrowth is allowed to go on untreated, the deafness progresses by involving one octave after another toward the low end of the scale. It becomes evident only when the tones in the speech range are affected. Thus the primary cause may be insidiously damaging the hearing apparatus for several years before it is recognized." Because of the location of these enlarged tissues it is considered impossible to remove them surgically without further damaging the tubes. But safe treatments by X-rays or radium will reduce the size and inhibit growth. Overgro\\>~th of lymphoid tissue, however, gradually disappears between the ages of 11 and 17. Thus, if damage is to be averted every means of improving the general condition of health and preventing recurring infections must be resorted to during early childhood.
Slowly, but surely, medical science is removing physical defects Which, only a few years ago, were taken for granted as impossible to overcome.-Atlanta Constitution.
Another marvel is the machine that pro-
duces sounds similar to the human voice. To
those of you who like to theorize on the possi-
bilities of science give us ome dope as to what
we may expect in the near future.

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SUPER.INTENDENT'S CORNER f

E ARLY last year we were asked. by a department official, to define the greatest needs of the Georgia School for the Deaf. and to acclaim the immediate objectives that should be sought in the light of these needs. A situation is indeed fortunate if immediate objectives and ultimate needs can be. and are, on the surface, one and the same. More often than not they wisel y differ in early prospectus. However, in this instance the whole effort is designed to improve a state created and supported school that has been. over a long period, undeniably neglected by its creator; a school so retarded in its proper function and rightful growth that obvious and eminent strategy called for a wide spread forward march on a broad front. Great was the delight of everyone .that the opportune time had arrived to do something for this school. There was little hesitancy, and not much difficulty. in cataloging needs and objectives about as follows:
1. An expanded and extended curriculum to more completely embrace elementary and high school subjects. A more natural integration of the entire program with the needs of the pupil in confronting the social and economical situations that they must face in life. with special attention to enriching t~e leisure time activities of the PUpIl. (One must recall that this is a residential school.)
2. A complete new plant for the Colored department and new buildings and repair of existing buildings for the White department, to the extent that the whole plant would be modernized, properly equipped. and expanded to accomodate one hundred additional pupils.
That these objectives present a broad frotH and an assuredly difficult undertaking is self-evident. But, one of the greatest harbingers of a full victory in any undertaking is a united opinion in a worthy cause. The great people of the State of Georgia are ever open to
conviction, judicious in decision,
and definite in action where obli-
gation and duty are unmistakably
involved. The writer had just
completed a year's study in this
specialized field of education which
included a practical study on the
grounds of six or eight similar

EXPERIENCING PROGRESS
schools in other states, but it does not take such study to convince even a casual observer of some of the imperative needs of the Georgia School for the Deaf. Dilapidated buildings. a dearth of adequate equipment. inadequately trained and poorly paid teachers, a waiting list of a hundred deaf children, pitifully and pleadingly seeking that which we, only, are commissioned to give, all stand out in startling relief as more than prima facie evidence of the worthiness of the cause.

Mr. Harris Behind Program

ONE 0 f the first individuals whose com-

plete concurrence

we sought in these objectives was our good friend, Professor J. C.

Harris. We dared to think we

cou.ld appreciate some of his

fine aspirations for the school's

development; his struggles, disap-

pointments, successes-and even

his mistakes. In a conference with

our predecessor, before his retire-

ment as active head of the school,

a memorable incident occurred

such as is not given anyone to

experience but a few times in his

life. We were talking about these

self-same objectives in the build-

ing program and academic expan-

sion plans. At one point Mr.

Harris, while expressing abject

disappointment that these actual

developments had not been initi-

ated earlier, placed his arm across

our shoulder and with strong feel-

ing and vibrant emotion said.

"young man, you are promulgat-

ing a very ambitious and righteous

program. I predict a great future

for the Georgia School for the

Deaf under your administration."

________A cpallenge !-a hope !-and

let us trust. an omen! Such noble

gestures and fine attitudes ever

tend to make fainting spirits

more resolute. It is experiences

like this that humble and inspire,

while reminding us that most en-

deavors, if they be worthy. find

their inception in ennobling ex-

amples and great personalities that

have gone before.

State Admin- 'fl TE,as individ-

istration

VV uals, can claim

Supports

but little credit for

G. A;-D: in the victories to be

Long Fight won in promoting

the best interests

of our Georgia School. As the

crusade continues, it is comfort-

ing to recall that the Georgia

Association of the Deaf long has

been making, and continues to

make, mute, but compelling ap-

peals which are resounding with

remarkable clearness over our

broad land. In the spirit of sacrifi-

cial love, the officers and teachers

of the school and local townspeo-

ple, who really know our condi-

tions and share our ambitions, are

giving their all. Stalwart friends in

the State Legislature, patrons, and

others, multiplying by the score, as

they come to know about the

school and its needs. are militantly

for definite progress. The Board of

Public Welfare has recognized our

claim and, despite their many

other grave responsibilities, they,

with fortitude and unselfish cour-

age, are endeavoring to administer

fully to our needs. All agencies in

the welfare department are coop-

erating in a splendid and helpful

manner. The State Department

of Education ranks among our

best friends. Lastly, the Governor

of our great state has given the

school careful study and consider-

ation, while embracing it in his

benevolent "must" building pro-

gram.

This neglected institution at Cave Spring is fortunate indeed, to be in the present state wide improvement program. Despite retroactive forces and looming difficulties, the school's every phase of progress, too long delayed, must go forward. How can we afford to do other than bring to a successful culmination this worthy advancement of the school for the deaf? In the final analysis, this essential improvement will reflect everlastingly to the credit and glory of our state, while a long neglected people, with the handicap of deafness, will have come at last into their rightful own.
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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

HIGHLIGHT OF THE BASKETBALL SEASON
One of the most enjoyable occasions of the entire year was Saturday, February 18, when we had as our guests and "Friendly Enemies" the basketball teams of the Al'abama School for the Deaf. Arriving in the late afternoon they were entertained for supper at the school which shortly preceded our pilgrimage to Rome where the double-header game was staged in the Maple Street Gymnasium. A full account of the game is carried on another page of this paper. but we wish to say in passing that everyone concerned was very much gratified at the outcome of the games. There was a wonderful display of sportmanship by all the teams and we were concerned not so much with which team won as the way in which they won. We were happy that each school won a game. Both teams worked hard and each deserved the good breaks it received. We were especially proud of the girls and boys on the sidelines who encouraged the teams with their cheers and yells. We have never heard of an organized "rooting section" in any other school for the deaf in which the entire student body participated. and we believe we can add that to the other Georgia School's "firsts." Tommy Hamm and Ralph White proved to be first rate cheer leaders and the entire group followed them in perfect rhythm. Each girl had provided herself with a pompon of crepe paper in our school colors which she waved in unison with the movements of the cheer leaders. The effect was very attractive and pleasing and we feel sure it urged our teams on to victory.
Following the games we returned to Cave Spring where everything was in readiness for a dance in honor of our guests. Hearn Hall has been elaborately decorated before, but at no time previous has it boasted such a gala appearance. With the colors of the two schools t win i n g and intermingling. streamers of red, white, green and gold were gracefull y festooned from the center of the ceiling to every corner of the large hall. The decorations were put up by a group of older pupils under the direction of Mr. Tollefson. An

especially attractive feature was the clever drawing by Fred Buchanan, depicting an exciting moment in a basketball game. A rustic pergola was built by the boys at one end of the hall for the orchestra which furnished music for the occasion.
It was a real treat to watch the girls and boys on the dance floor. One person was heard to remark that a casual observer would never suspect that they were unable to hear. Their graceful dancing and easy manners would compare most favorably with their hearing brothers and sisters.
After the dance the teams were treated to a midnight supper which was prepared and served by the girls of the domestic science department in their attractive rooms.
Shortly after breakfast Sunday morning our Alabama friends departed for Talladega. We hope that they enjoyed the visit as much as we enjoyed having them. Due to the disorganized condition of every department of the school on account of the building program now in progress. it was impossible to entertain our friends in the grand manner, but we did the best we could under the circumstances. When they come again, we hope that our new buildings will be completed and that we can entertain them on our own campus.
AN ADVENTURE IN SOCIAL SCIENCE
One of the most interesting projects in Social Science ever attempted in our school was the election of officers of the student body March 3. It is seldom. if ever, that a deaf child has the opportunity of entering into a real political campaign with all the ballyhoo. wire pulling. and the many tricks of the game that accompany it. For this reason it was decided to put on such a campaign and note the manner in which the pupils reacted. Let us say here that the pupils were not coached in any way as their proceedings, so the fact that they resorted to at! known political tricks makes the adventure more interesting.
The main object of the election was to acquaint the pupils with

the way in which a real campaign is conducted. Equally important was the object of instructing the officers as to the duties accompanying the offices to which they were elected: (a) Instilling self-confidence. (b) Managing the affairs of the student body under the direction of a faculty adviser, (c) Giving more intimate I contact with speakers and other visitors to the school and teaching them courtesy and the proper manner in which to greet such visitors. (d) Teaching them to organize any entertainment in which the school as a whole might participate. and (e) Creating the ability to accept criticism gracefully.
The first meeting which was held on February 15 was for the purpose of organization. It was decided after some discussion to divide the students into three parties according to the topography of the state and to give them the names of Northern. Middle. and Southern Democrats. The name of Republicans was considered for one group, but it was soon learned that such a party would be most unpopular among those participating so that name was almost immediately withdrawn. Each student was required to register within a given time and signify the party to which he wished to belong. Then came the naming of candidates for each party. The following were selected:

NORTHERN DEMOCRATS

President

Janetta Wilson

Vice-President .. Florence Johnson

Secretary

Ethel Pope

Treasurer

Margaret Perdue

Councilmen

Fred Buchanan

Kathleen Highfield

George Cannon

Leroy Garner

Mac Elerbee MIDDLE DEMOCRATS

President

Jack Hitchcock

Vice-President

Teddy Waters

Secretary

Byron Avant

Treasurer . . . .. Leonard Barrow

Councilmen

Tommy Hamm

SOUTHER DEMOCRATS

President

Walter Wade

Vice-President

Doris Herrin

Secretary

Ralph White

Treasurer

Lona Holland

Councilmen

Frankie Baxley

Irene Browning

Idell Rentz

William Massey

Esther Poole

Almost immediately upon the naming of candidates arose the necessity of having a campaign

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manager. One boy, who undoubtedly would have made a splendid president, chose rather to take over the management of his party's affairs. He had never heard of a campaign manager, but instinctively he realized the need for one and began activities. Others followed his example and soon the campaign was off under full steam. Every trick known to the veteran politician was resorted to. There was first the swapping of votes. The Northern and Middle Democrats. realizing they were hopelessly in the minority decided to band together against the Southerns. dividing the officers between them, As everyone knows this is a practice familiar to every politician. There was also buying of votes. Several cases of coca cola figured in the election. It was gratifying to see the spirit in which the entire school entered into the campaign. Numerous cartoons and placards, clever in design and wording. were posted each day. Among the younger pupils and those less 'able to judge the merits or demerits of the candidates there arose bitter arguments which not infrequently ended in fisticuffs. They were defending their candidates to the best of their abilityju.st another phase of politics. Another interesting angle which is worthy of mention was the fact that because of the personality and popularity of a certain candidate he was elected in spite of the fact that his party as a whole went down in defeat.
Several times each week political rallies were held during the campaign and the candidates developed into very creditable extemporaneous speakers. Each leader presented his platform and many were the promises made in case of his election. Daily caususes were held and close tab was kept on the reaction of the voters. Snake dances and "pep sessions" followed each rally.
The actual balloting took place Friday, March 3. Tickets similar to the regulation ballot were printed and the pupils were instructed how to use them properl y. Several votes were cast out because the voter either had failed to register or had not marked his ballot properly. The secret ballot was used, only one person being admitted to the voting booth at the time. The

ballot box was locked to avoid the danger of changing the tickets. When the polls closed. votes were counted by the campaign managers and a member of he faculty. The following officers were elected: President, Janetta Wilson; VicePresident. Teddy Waters; Secretary. Ralph White; Treasurer. Leonard Barrow: Councilmen. Fred Buchanan, George Cannon, Kathleen Highfield. Idell Rentz. frankie Baxley, and Irene Brownmg,
We believe that splendid results have been derived from this election and that the pupils have received instruction that will benefit them all through life. It has given them an insight into what a political campaign re'ally is and how to meet the issues that arise at such a time. The school as a whole is looking forward to the time when another election will be held and when that time comes. we believe the students will be able to carryon without any outside assistance.
DR. CHARLES R. ELY PASSES
The ranks of the illustrious educators of the deaf have been thinned once more. The memory of a friend, counselor and guide lives on in the hearts of the countless horde of young people who came in contact with Dr. Ely. A monument has been built which will surpass all the materialistic efforts in stone and bronze.
Dr. Charles Russell Ely, 69, vicenresident of Gallaudet College and an eminent educator for the deaf in the United States, died yesterday at his home after having been stricken with a heart attack earlier.
Dr. Ely, who lived at 6 Kendall Green, N.E., was born in Columbia, Ohio, and was graduated from Yale University with a bachelor of arts degree in 1891. In 1892 he received his master's degree at Gallaudet College, and took his Ph.b. at George Washington University in 1900.
Dr. Ely became interested in a career as teacher of the deaf when he lived at Frederick, Maryland, where his father, Dr. Charles Wright Ely, was superintendent of the Maryland School for the Deaf for 42 years.
Except for one year, from 1912 to 1913 when he headed the Maryland School for the Deaf following the death of his father, Dr. Ely had been associated with Gallaudet College since 1891 as instructor, assistant professor, in chemistry and vice-president.

Dr. Ely was a llow of the American association for the Advancement of Science, a member of the American Institute of Chemists, the Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf. the American Chemical Society, the Entomological Society of America, the Entomological Society of Washington, a member of th Selective Service Board, Disstrict 11, Washington, 1917-1918. He also was a member of the Unitarian Church.
He was a contributor on technical and professional topics to various publications, and at one time was a collaborator on forest insect investigations for the Department of Agriculture.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise C. Ely; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer Stewart, of Chivey Chase, Maryland; Mrs. A. D. Studybaker and Mrs. Robert W. Cushman, both of Washington; four grandchildren, all of Washington and two sisters, Miss Grace D. Ely, who retired a year ago as a teacher of deaf children at Kendall School for the Deaf, and Miss Mabel D. Ely, of Cleveland, Ohio.
The Rev. Ulyssess G. B. Pierce will conduct funeral services from the Lee funeral home, Fourth street and Massachusetts avenue, N.E., at 1 :30 p.m. tomorrow. Burial will be in Fort Lincoln Cemetry.-The evening Star of Washington, D.C., February 23, 1939.
THE LYCEUM CLUB The Lyceum Club has not had a meeting since Christmas due to the amount of sickness at the time of the January meeting. On Monday evening.. February 20. a short business meeting was held by members of the club at 7: 30 in Hearn Hall. New officers were elected for the remainder of the school year.
EXPERIENCING PROGRESS
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T HE foregoing is information for and an accounting to, our
friends and supporters in Georgia. The next installment, dealing with the progress made along these lines of endeavor, is expected to be of relatively greater interest to these self-same people to whom this accounting is due.
Still another chapter depicting those hours of discouragement, frustration, determination, and joy
over measures of success, that flow as a fierce and ruling undercurrent in any march of progress, would make interesting reading if the writer were gifted enough to tell the story.
(To be continued in April Issue of the HELPER)

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THE MENTALLY RETARDED CHILD
(Continued from Page 3)
failed to make progress in an oral class because of some physical handicap such as p"aralysis of the speech organs. And thus, we could continue, and when we had finished each child would be classified as an individual problem. Again we find that the only basis upon which these retarded children have been grouped together was that each had not been able to successfully carryon the work of his grade.
What then should be done with this group? The development of the retarded child's possibilities becomes the teacher's responsibility. She should feel just as responsible for the education of the mentally retarded child as she now feels for the child who is normal. Unfortunately, many teachers believe either that the mentally retarded child is not worth educating or that they are not responsible for his education. Through the enactment and enforcement of compulsory attendance" laws, society has expressed its belief that every child is worth educating. The function of the teacher is to educate the child, just as the function of the physician is to save the patient. A teacher's attitude that the mentally retarded child is not worth educating is worse than a physician's attitude that the patient's life is not worth saving, since unlike the patient, the child has no choice. He is at the mercy of the teacher. The mentally retarded child is a challenge to the teacher who should take great pride in his development.
It is of vital importance that the teacher specialize on the strength rather than on the weakness of the mentally retarded child. Frequently, he is required to spend so much time on the school studies for which he has the least "aptitude that he does not have time to acquire proficiency in the things for which he has the greatest aptitude. Denied the satisfaction of success and discouraged by repeated failures, he leaves school to find that society is interested only in what he can do, not in what be cannot do.
Upon the teacher rests the responsibility of preparing pupils to

meet life's problems, of facing a crisis without hesitation, and of doing the work of the world constructively. She should make such changes in the regular course of study, in the so-called best methods of instruction, as may be possible to insure the child's development. The very fact that he is mentally retarded means that he requires different treatment. Yet the lives of thousands of such children have been blighted because of a blind faith in traditional subject matter and methods of instruction. Courses of study and methods of instruction are but means to an end-the development of the child.
The teacher should teach the fundamentals in educationhonor, duty, truth, courage, faith, hope, love of home, loyalty to the school and state, and love of country. She should interpret life in terms of life; combine reverence of God, for each other, and all His lowly creatures. She should teach self-denial and self-reliance, kindness, helpfulness, sympathy, obedience, punctuality, regularity, industry, application, love of work, joy in service, and satisfaction and strength from difficulties overcome. Almost every child is capable of more and better thinking. The teacher should stir thought in the child by thinking herself. She cannot guide where she does not know the trails. On the other hand she cannot get the child to think by doing all the thinking herself.
The teacher should teach reading, writing, and arithmetic, of course, but not as fundamentals, except as in the learning one is taught to read fine things, to write beautiful thoughts, and to know that in the fundamentals of life, the sum of one's happiness cannot be obtained by subtracting from others; that the way to multiply the value Qf one's possessions is to divide them with others, especially those in need. She should teach that which gives knowledge and skill but forget not soul culture. We find that knowledge and skills become dangerous in the hands of persons who have no ideals, and that a person who has high ideals concerning law and authority is less apt to become a public menace.

Since the mentally retarded child is more like the normal child in physical traits, than in mental traits, the aim of education is to prepare him to compete with normal individuals in that kind of manual work which requires the least intelligence, that is, in unskilled labor, and to find satisfaction in the social life of the group with which he will live. He will be a follower, not a leader, and he will earn his living with his hands, not with his head. Without health, strength, endurance, motor coordination, and the ability to get along with one's fellows, failure is inevitable even in unskilled labor. Hence, health instruction, physical training, games, and a wide variety of manual activities are of great importance in the education of the mentally retarded child. Athletics play an important part in the formation of ideals of fellowship and sportsmanship. Judgment and reasoning, in which he is weakest, are to be developed through physical and motor training.
What are these children experiencing that will help make them more efficient in society? What real-life situations are they having an opportunity to experience? "Experience must originate from life situations", we say. What situations in life would ever present to Jimmie such a problem as naming all the presidents of the United States? Or when would Mary be called upon in real life to recite the imports and exports of South America? Yet day after day, such are the experiences that these children are having. Why should their teacher feel called upon to continually blame or excuse children for their unsuccessful attempts at solving problems, many of which they would never meet in life?
In real life, cooperation is a very important phase of character. In our socialized classes we must make the child see that he is an individual who can contribute something to his class-something that no one else can do, and that at the same time he is an individual who must work all his life with others.
Initiative is another characteristic of personality that is hard to develop. Project work offers a
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AMONG THE STAFF

The Faculty Club of the Geor- Mary Forbes came home from came in COR tact during her years

gia School for the Deaf met at Montreat College, North Carolina, of service in Georgia.

Hearn Hall Tuesday evening. Feb- the week-end of February 24 for THE HELPER extends sym-

ruary 14. Mrs. R. P. Kennard a short visit with their parents. pathy to the surviving members

was the faculty speaker of the We extend congratulations to of her family.

evening and Superintendent A. N. Me. and Mrs. Roy G. Parks upon

'- ,

Swain was the guest speaker. During the social hour Miss Charlotte Reynolds presented a floor show featuring a group of deaf pupils.
Miss Lillie Mae Wood has recovered from an illness of several weeks and is now able to be at her post in the hospital.
Mrs. Ruby Perry had as her guest the week-end of February 24 her daughter, Martha K.. who ,lttends West Georgia College at (~arrollton.
Tudor Jones. of Marietta. spent a week-end with his mother. Mrs. Jessie" Jones. recently.
Mrs. Julia Arnold was confined to her room at the Cave Spring Hotel with an attack of influenza for several days.
H. E. Woodruff. who was ill for several weeks. is able to be out agatn.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ware were called to Newnan Sunday, February 19, by the death of Me. Ware's brother-in-Iaw, Smiley Parris.
Miss Dorris Mann underwent an operation for appendicitis on February 23. During her absence Miss Elleighfare Amason, of Dawson, Georgia. is teaching her classes.
One of the most delightful social events of the month was the bridge party at which Mrs. Hollingsworth. Mrs. Gibbons. Mrs. Barnett. and Mrs. Sewell were hostesses Saturday, February 25. The domestic science rooms were made more attractive by bowls of daffodils placed about the rooms.

the arrival of their little son Monday. February 27. This embryo superintendent wei g h e d 9!/z pounds at birth and bears his father's name, Roy Gilbert.
Mrs. S. G. Gentry was confined to the hospital for several days the latter part of February with influenza. Her daughter, Mrs. Charles Cross. of Atlanta. was with her mother during her illness.
Miss Mary Beth B"arnett, of Milledgeville, spent the week-end of February 24 with her mother, Mrs. Leila Barnett. On Sunday they drove to Chattanooga and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Dixon Wright.
SUSAN H. NORRIS News has recently been received of the death of Miss Susan H. Norris, a former teacher of our school, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Bailey, in New York, February 11. Miss Norris, a native of Philadelphia, received her training to teach the deaf at Mt. Airy, Pennsylvania. where she taught for several years. Coming to Georgia in 1915, Miss Norris was a faithful member of our staff for eleven years. Following the World War Miss Norris was employed by the Veteran's Bureau to teach lip reading to deafened soldiers. For several years she conducted these classes in Cave Spring with splendid results. When Miss Norris left Georgia in 1926 to accept a more lucretive

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great opportunity for the development of initiative. Let the children choose some subjects in which they are all interested and you will find each of them contributing something new and something of real value.
A project which might be carried out with mentally retarded children and one that would furnish real experiences in living is a foods project whereby the children would learn the names of
healthful vegetables. go to a store and learn to buy seeds, and then go outdoors and make a real garden. Measu.ring and preparing the garden spot, planting, raising, and selling the vegetables, or preparing, cooking, and serving them would furnish many fine learning situations. Each child's interest might be developed; the problems in arithmetic, geography, hygiene, reading. and all subjects could and would be solved by different members of the class depending upon the intelligence, maturity, sex, and interests of the individuals making up the group.
The teachers should make life in the schoolroom profitable and interesting to the children who come under their guidance. They should set up such situations and supply such educational subjectmaterial as will contribute to the five principal needs of living efficiency as a result of having had

Mrs. J. K. Carpenter was position in Trenton, New Jersey, greater opportunity for experienc-

awarded a lovely pendant for she left a host of friends behind ing life situations during the for-

making high score. For scoring who have ever been interested in mative period of their lives.

second high. Mrs. Charles Gilmore her welfare. She remained at the The products which are turned

received a pretty piece of linen. New Jersey school until she retired out by our schools will not be up

Low score, a pretty handkerchief. from active service a few years to the standards of social efficiency

went to Mrs. Jessie Jones. Mrs. ago. Since that time she has made until we, who are at the controls

John Welles won the bingo prize. her home in Arlington, Vermont of these great machines. realize

Refreshments consisted of chic- where she had built a home.

that what is turned out is the sum

ken salad. olives, individual Miss Norris was unexcelled in total of what is put in; and that

squares of cake, and coffee.

the profession as a teacher, ever we must furnish the raw materials

Mrs. Ruth Forbes was called to gaining the devotion and admira- of life-like experience -those

Carlisle, Kentucky, February 24 tion of her pupils. She was a which will present real problems

by the death of her sister, Mrs. J. most vital personality and will in life situations-in order to turn

W. Martin.

long be held in loving remember- out such products as will meet the

Miss Emmalee Jones and Miss ance by all those with whom she requirements of society.

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UNIT OF WORK ON SHELTER

A Study of the Geography
of the Home
The following summary and
outline of the unit on shelter fur-
nished a half year's work in home
geography with a class of inter-
mediate deaf children. It also
served as a basis for the correlation
of the other subjects of the cur-
riculum.
One of the primary needs of
deaf children is to know more
about the every day world about
them, which they too often take
for granted. Homes furnished a
good starting point.
I. OBJECTIVES:
A. To teach pupils more about the houses and homes that they see every day.
B. To teach the health factors involved in homes.
C. To show the effect of different kinds of shelter on the individual and on the community as a whole.
D. To teach the materials that are used in building homes.
E. To show the likenesses and needs of all races of men.
F. To enlarge the pupils' vocabulary and vision.
II. MEA S OF ApPROACH: Last year the class had studied
about the three primary needs of man,-food, shelter, and clothing.
They had studied about Eskimos,
Chinese, Japanese, Africans, and
Indians from these three angles.
A. Homes of each of these groups were recalled and contrasted.
B. Class decided that they would like to learn more about all kinds of homes in our country and in other countries.
C. Class found pictures of various kinds of homes in readers, histories, and geographies.
D. List was made of the various kinds of homes that they wanted to know about.
III. KINDS OF HOMES:
A. (1) Log cabins (2) Rock or stone houses (3) Brick houses (4) Caves (5) Cliff dwellings (6) Wigwams (7) Tents (Arabian) (8) Straw houses (thatched houses) (9) Hogans
(10) Houses-on-stilts (11) Igloos (12) Houses of wood and pa-
per (Japanese) (13) Apartment houses (14) Skyscrapers

B. To learn something, if possible, about: (1) Shingled houses (2) Glass houses (3) Metal houses (4) Cement houses
The class asked many questions of one another relative to the type of home in which they lived and in which they would like to live. Many new words came up that were listed for later study and use. One pupil wanted to know which was the most interesting house near Cave Spring. Inquiry revealed that the old 'ante-bellum home of the Gibbons at Six Mile probably was. An excursion to the house was planned.
IV. CLASS EXCURSIONS:
The first step was to write notes to Miss Gibbons asking if the class might go through the house. The class chose the best note and it was sent. After permission was received, an outline was made of the interesting features the pupils wanted to see. Each child made out a list of questions that he personally wanted to find out.
The trip was made in two cars and occupied a whole morning. The class could have stayed several days because there were so many interesting things and places to explore.
They learned that the house was made of brick, cement, and wood; and that the bricks were made by the slaves. In the attic of the house they saw where hams had been hidden during Sherman's march and the grease marks on the ceiling below. They saw where the house had been damaged by two tornadoes. Among the interesting objects in the attic were a knapsack that had been used during the war, a bridle from a Union cavalry horse, the uniform
that Me. Gibbons had worn when
he went away to war, and the side saddle that Mrs. Gibbons had ridden. Miss Gibbons surprised the class by serving them punch and cookies.
After a thorough rambling over all parts of the house from attic to wine cellar, the class went out doors and visited the kennels, the slave quarters, the spring, and cress ponds. They explored a little of the cave above the spring

and learned of a quicksand in the pond. They learned some of the Indian lore of the surrounding hills. Last they visited the old graveyard and read the names and dates on the old tombstones.
These are some of the new words and phrases learned during the trip: attic, gable, plaster, ceiling, grease mark, knapsack, side saddle, tornado, uniform, wrecked, historic, Confederate, Union, wine cellar, tombstone, graveyard, slave quarters, hearthstone, column, cement, cistern. kennels, quicksand, and Southern hospitality.
V. TEACHING PRODUCE:
A Summary of trip.
1. otes of thanks to Miss Gibbons
2. Class topic of trip formulating the new ideas in the 14nfamiliar language.
3. Ten topic sentences placed on board.
4. Each pupil wrote his own account of trip using the outline.
5. Reading "My Old Kentucky Home" from New Paths.
6. Action work to fix new words and phrases.
B Other homes
1. Stereopticon vie w s of brick houses.
2. Views of many other houses showing the different types of homes in each group.
C Then all the others classes of homes were studied through reading, discussion, topics, pictures, orginal drawings, and summary questions.
VI. MATERIALS USED FOR
HOMES: (1) Snow blocks (2) Adobe (sun-dried bricks) (3) Skins (4) Tree branches, grass and
leaves. (5) Lumber (6) Sand, clay, and bricks
(7) Paper (8) Iron, tin, brass, and other
metals (9) Glass (10) Marble, slate, and other
stones. (11) Tile (12) Lime (13) Cement
VII. ACTIVITY:
A. A log cabin 14" by 10" was built from young saplings chopped down on the school property. This involved much measuring, planning, and read-

March, 1939
ing. The class learned many neW concepts and words from discussion and writir.g up the daily progress of the cabin. From this building of the log cabin a history project on early colonial life in New England was begun.
B !'arge free-hand drawings of the various kinds of homes were done by some membet's of class.
VIII. PURPOSE OF A HOME:
A. It shelters people from sun, rain, snow, and cold.
B. It guards against intruders. C. It insures privacy for family
life. D. It gives a family a surround-
ing of comfort and beauty.
IX. CORRELATION WITH OTHER
SUBJECT:
A. English
1. Letter and note writing
a. Notes of request to Miss Gibbons
b. Notes of thanks to her c. Notes of request and
thanks to people on campus for tools and materials needed in unit. d. Letters home telling of activity.
2. Composition a. Topic-"Our Trip to an Interesting Old Home" b. Topics condensetl for newspaper. c. Paragraphs on daily progress of cabin. d. Paragraphs (reading reactions) on various types of homes.

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B. Arithmetic
1. Relation of speed to distance.
2. Measuring and sawing for log cabin.
3. Practical problems based on facts of trips, from reading, and from building.
C. Reading
1. Read many stories and books to find out about types of homes.
2. Read geographies to get accurate facts about homes.
3. Read histories and stories to get fact about log cabins and certain phases of early colonial life in New England.
4. Read to compare health and safety features of various types of homes.
D. History
1. Learned about War-Between-the-States.
2. Built log cabin. 3. Learned abou,t early coloni-
al life in New England. 4. Contrasted early colonial
buildings, life, dress, and customs with those of today.
E. Geography
1. Made world geography and interdependence of man more vital.
F. Hygiene
1. Realizations of need of home as shelter.
2. Realization that health of individual is dependent upon kind of home he has.
3. Realization that most homes today are more healthy than homes long ago.

G. Dictionary~ Work
1. Use of dictionary increased. 2. Right meaning of word
chosen to fit context.
X. OUTCOMES:
A. Anticipated Outcomes
1. Pupils learned many things ~ about houses and homes. 2.- They learned the health
factors involved in a home. 3. They learned the effect of
different kinds of shelter on the individual. 4. They learned materials used in building homes. 5. They realized the likenesses and needs of all people are the same. 6. They have an enlarged vocabulary
B. Additional Outcomes
1. Greater love of reading. 2. More intelligent use of dic-
tionary. 3. Realization that man has
progressed far since he lived in trees. 4. Use and need of fire.
XI. SOURCES OF MATERIALS:
(BIBLIOGRAPHY)
Living in Different Lands-McConnell Around the World-Carpenter Best Stories-Marjorie Hardy Make and Make Believe-Third
Reader Children of Foreign Lands New Paths-Modern World Series Child-Story Readers-Book Foul' Neighbors and Friends Story of Our Republic-Foote Story of Our Nation-Barker Additional readers Pamphlets
-Edythe D. Montgomery.

PUPILS' LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. Clark's Class Jewel Wilson has some new shoes. She is happy. Dorothy Higgins received a card from her father Friday
afternoon. Hugh McLeroy and Walter
McCord played cards one afternoon. They had a good
time. Hope Ellis likes to play
basket ball. Earl Webster skated in the
chapel Saturday night. Hulet Hawkins and Billy
Adams swept Mrs. Arnold's schoolroom one afternoon.
John Green was smart. Mrs. Clark gave him a nickel.
William Bell was sick Sunday morning. He did not come to Sunday school.
Hulet Hawkins and John

Holbrook played basketball Saturday afternoon.
Charles Stokes has a bad cold. We are sorry.
Mrs. Ware's Class We went to Mrs. Ware's one morning. F. B. Smith saw a toy car and a toy wheelbarrow. Bonnie McIntyre saw some yellow flowers. Mary Godwin saw some gold fish. Lindbergh Armour saw two red birds. Carlos Redden saw a small black dog. Thelma Holloway saw an old table. Ronnie White, Albert Smith, Herbert Fuqua, Walter Johnson, and Phillips Hester receiVd some valentines February 14.

Mrs. Jones's Class
Louise Brant received a letter from h~r father February 3. He told her that her sister, Beulah, was sick. Louise hopes that she is much better now.
Frances Bartlett's father mother, sister, and brother came Sunday, February 19. They had lunch at the spring. Frances enjoyed the day very much.
Alton Dominey was in the hospital for several days this month. Weare glad that he is able to be back in school again.
Frances Hoy got three boxes from home this month. She was glad to get them.
Carlton Scurry got a letter from his father February 24.

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His father sent him twentyfive cents. He got a letter from his sister, Skippy, February 25. She sent him twenty-five cents, too.
Grady Carlisle got a box from home February 20. He was glad to get it.
Evelyn Morgan gets letters from home almost every day. She is always glad to hear from her mother and sisters.
Junior Culberson got a letter from his sister, Eva Mae, recently. He was glad to hear from her.
IMrs. ShipleY'f ClasS/
Bobby Gorman's mama and daddy sent him a valentine and a quarter February 14.
Ralph Gentry went home February 17.
John Pate received a card from his mama February 27.
R. T. and Tarver Holmes got a card from their mama one day last week.
Lester Smith's mama and daddy have moved to Uvalda.
Edna Pope likes to wear her glasses.
Ruth Owens has a doll. Wilda Mauldin, Evelyn Robinson, and Rhunette Fallin have been sick. They are well now. J'ohn Barn~tt has some money.
Miss McDermott's Class
Herbert White has a ball. Vinton Troup has a box. Duwayne Dukes has a book. Tom Byrd has a gun. Patsy Baker has a doll. Bud Little has a top.
Mrs. Casey's Class
Beth Noblitt is happy to have a new pair of brown shoes.
Sue Brannan got a card from her mother February the fourteenth. Her mother wrote that she had twelve baby chicks. Sue wants to see them.
George Vaughan likes to go to the chapel and throw goals.
Clarence Highfield's sister sent him a quarter February the twenty-fourth. He gave Mr. McCanless twenty cents for a Scout book.
J ames Vickers's mother

wrote him that she and Mr. Vickers would come to see him soon. James will be happy to see them.
Raymond Baker received a new pair of black shoes February the seventeenth. He was happy to get them.
Mrs. Arnold's Class
Mack Padgett spent February the nineteenth at home.
Ned Palmer's ankle is well. Roscoe Singletary was skating two weeks ago. He fell and hurt his ankle. He was in the hospital for several days. Olin Love got a box Thursday.
Mattie O'Dell has new shoes. They are brown and white.
Brinkley Smith's mother sent him a dollar February the ninth. He bought a kodak.
Bobby Rose came back to school February the eighteenth.
Virginia Giles's mother bought some baby chickens for her. Virginia will feed the chickens next summer.
Frank Tyndall got a card from his sister Friday.
Mrs. Carpenter's Class
Lloyd Newton was sick for a month. We are glad he is well.
Grace Sharp, Billie Ethridge, and Bonnie Craig got valentine .boxes of candy.
Bobby Davis. Clyde Crook, Oran Price, Bonnie Craig, and Lloyd Newton went to Rome Saturday night, February the eighteenth. They saw the Alabama and G. S. D. games.
Louise Callaway, Grace Sharp. and Carolyn Gunnells have' pretty new sweaters.
Miss Casey's Class
Pauline Childers got some valentines.
The boys went for a walk one day. Bud Little saw a rabbit.
Janie Elder and Nell Smith went to Hearn Hall February the eighteenth. They danced.
A man gave Billy Hayes
some money. Billy bought some candy.

Mrs. Kennard gave John Harrell some money.
Miss Watson came to see Charles Allison February 22. She brought him three boxes.
Dale White's mama came Friday, February 24.
Mary Robert's daddy came one Sunday.
J. W. Mock got a card Sunday, February 26.
Miss Stevens's Class
Elaine Pannall gave Hulet a chocolate sucker Friday morning.
Jackie Hallman's mother came to see her Sunday, February 26.
Jackie gave Vera some candy Sunday night.
Jackie, Vera, Carlton. J ames, Marvin and Eloise bought some ice cream at the drug store one Friday.
Elaine gave Eloise a sandwich Sunday afternoon.
Raymond, Marvin, Clen, Hulet. James, and Carlton skated in the chapel Sunday afternoon. J ames fell again and ag~in. Carlton laughed and laughed.
Bonnie bought some flashlight batteries for James one afternoon.
Mrs. Woodruff's Class
Clentard Bishop got a box Saturday. His mother sent him a new jacket.
Alton Holman had a good time at the show Sunday night.
Mrs. CUI)l'y, Virginia, Frances and Georgia Belle saw a rat Saturday night.
Mrs. Woodruff's class went to see Mr. Woodruff one afternoon. He is almost well. He had a pipe.
Mary Baker's mother gave her a new dress and a red cape.
Lorraine Kickligther wants to see Allan's little baby brother.
Lamar Spratling went for a walk one afternoon. He saw an old house. He had a good time.

ADMINISTRATION

E. D. Rivers

Governor

State Board of Public Welfare

Braswell Deen

Dil'ector

Dr. C. J. Welborn,Director, Div.of Institutions

In cooperation with

Floyd Counb" Board of Education

J. Scott Davis A. N. Swain

Chairman County Sup't of Schools

Administration

C. H. Hollingsworth, M. A Superintendent

J. C. Harris, M. A. .

Sup't Emeritus

Janice R. Caple John L. Caple
Mildred Miller Otis Grimes

Secretary Steward
Stohroom Clerk Storekeeper

OFFICERS AND TEACHERS

Academic Roy G. Parks, M. A

Principal

Marie Kennard,B.S. Supervisor,Primary Dept.

Julia L. Arnold

Edythe D. Montgomery

Gladys E. Carpenter Charlotte Reynolds, B.S.

Katherine Casey

Ila Sewell, A. B.

Pauline N. Casey

Carolyn M. Shipley

Gladys B. Clark

Jessie Stevens

Edith Fitzgerald, M.A. Olaf Tollefson, B. A.

Ruth Forbes

Sarah F. Ware

Nell A. Gibbons

Rosalee E. Welles

Jessie F. Jones

John Welles

Juliet McDermott

Allie S. Woodruff

Harriet C. Stevens, A. B., Librarian

Vocational John L. Caple

Principal

A. May Clark

Doris Mann, B.S.H.E.

Barton Clark, B. A.

J. R. Ware

William McCanless

Cecil White

Annie McDaniel H. E. Woodruff, B.S.A.

Physical Education

Sarah F. Ware

Director of Girls

Race Drake, B. A

Director of Boys

Medical

J. C. Connor, M. D General Practitioner

W. S. Watson, D. D. S

Dentist

Ralph McCord, M. D. .

Otologist

Lillie Mae Wood,R. N

Nune

Household

Lela H. Barnett

Matron of Dormitories

Esther G. Curry

Supervisor

Elise Sawyer

Supervisor

Annie D. Dickerson Director of Laundry

Olaf Tollefson, B. A

Dean of Boys

Race Drake, B. A

Head Supervisor

Connor Dillard

Supervisor

Everett Ryle

Barber and Janitor

Luella Brown

Supervisor of Small Boys

Mytrice Walker

Assistan't

Ruby D. Perry

Dining-room Matron

J. A. Elrod

Night Watchman

Maintenance

John L Caple

Engineer

C. H. Chapman

Mechanic

Capers Baxter

Fireman

Calvin Holman

Fireman

D. S. Peck

Plumber

H. E. Woodruff

Farm Manager

Jim Baker

Yardman

William Stewart

Farmer

Harvey Wilson

Dairyman

J. F. Morgan

Carpenter

J. D. Rice Estelle G. Rice Wilamenia Benton Annie Mae Bostick

School for the Colored

Principal Teacher Teacher Teacher

Bertie London
Rosalie Moore James E. Swanson
Cynthia Strange

SeamstrellS
Matron Boys' Supervisor
Girls' Supervisor

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PUBLISHED AT THE GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
~ SHALL WE KEEP THE FAITH? ~ EXPERIENCING PROGRESS
AN OPEN LETTER ~ CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ~ VOCATIONAL SECTION
STUDENT ESSAYS

GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
CAVE SPRING, GEORGIA
(;eneralStatemment The Georgia School for the Deaf is a part of the public school system of the state. It is strictly an educational institution, operated under the authority of the State for the benefit of deaf and hard of hearing children who are mentally and physically able to profit by school attendence. The school is non-sectarian and separate schools are operated for white and colored children. Pupils in attendance live in the school during the school term which ordinarily runs from September to June. Pupils are permitted to go home for Christmas holidays and at otper stated intervals. Parents and friends are welcomed as visitors.
Who May Attend The School For The Deaf? Persons between the ages of 7 and 25 may attend the school if they are too deaf to go to the regular public schools. They must be of sound mind and physically able to attend school. Children who are feeble-minded or who have speech defects without any loss of hearing are not accepted.
How Much Does It Coat To Attend? The school is free. Parents or guardians are expected to furnish only simple clothing and transportation. If they are unable to meet these expenses the state will assume the full cost on proper application and proof of need.
What I. Taught In The School? Instruction in the subjects commonly taught in the public schools is given. In addition, training in ability to speak and to read speech from the lips of other persons is given all pupils. Voactional education in a variety of trades and occupatiolUl is provided for both boys and girls. Religioug services of a non-sectarian nature are conducted on Sundays. The entire program of instruction aims to deveolp the deaf child so that he will be a happy, self-supporting, and useful member of normal society after graduation from the school. College preparatory work is offered to promising pupils who desire it.
How Are Pupils Taught? The school has a large, special-trained faculty. Pupils who show an aptiude for speech and lip-reading are taught by the Oral (speech and lip-reading) method. For those pupils who are unable to make satisfactory progress in the mastery of speech and speechreading, classes are conducted by means of writing and the manual alphabet (finger spelling) .
What "Homme Life" Do The Pupils Have? The boys and girls live in separate dormitories which are clean and well-heated and ventilated. Matrons and supervisors have charge of the children in the dormitories and
on the playgrounds. They attend to the needs of the children in a thorough, sympathetic,
and parental manner.
Well-balanced meals, carefully prepared, are served at regular hours. A careful physical check is kept on each child under the direction of a capable doctor and a registered nurse. The school has its own hospital that cares for any ordinary illneSB among the pupils.
A carefully-planned social program rounds out the school life of the child and fosters his development in the same way that an orderly home promotes the welfare of the normal child.
How May A Child Be Admmitted? Anyone who is interested in securing admission for a child should write for an application blank. Address all communications to:
MR. C. H. HOLLINGSWORTH, Superintendmt
GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
CAVE SPRING, GEORGIA

SCHOOL
H E L PER

C. H. HOLLINGSWORTH

.

Roy G. PARKS .

.

N ELL A. GIBBONS .

H. E. W OODRUFF

BARTON CLARK

.Editor ex-officio Editor
Associate Editor Associate Editor Printing Instructor

VOL. 39

APRIL. 1939

No. 7

IN THIS ISSUE

SHALL WE KEEP THE FAITH?

2

EDITORI ALS

3

SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER

6

AM0 NG THE STAFF

7

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES__________________________________________________________ 8

VOCAT IONAL SECTION

9

STUDENT ESSAYS

10

All communications should be addressed to the School Helper, Cave Spring. Georgia. Published monthly during the school year in the Printing Department of the Georgia
School for the Deaf. Entered at the Post Office at Cave Spring, Georgia, as second class matter Novem-
ber, 1899. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided in Section 103. Act of October 3,1917. Authorized October 31,1918. Subscription price is fifty
cents for nine months.

SHALL WE KEEP THE FAITH?

by JOHN L. CAPLE
I'Guizar asked Lowell, 'How long do you think the American Republic will continue?' Lowell put his life conviction and his despair into his an. swer, .As long as the ideals of the Founders arc observed.' It
William McAndrew, WHICH WAY, AMERICA? in a symposium compiled by Fredrick Palmer, WORLD'S WORK, April,I928.

THE early founders of the schools for the deaf had certain definite ideas about teaching. They believed in education that emphasized service rather than pleasure. Proof of this stands out ,in the early establishment of vocational courses in our schools. If Lincoln had visited some of our schools at the time he was attempting to give vocational education to our state colleges (in the Land Grant College Act), he would have seen such classes in secondary schools for the deaf, a service not given our public schools until the World War days of 1917.
The deaf have been a proud group all through the years. Thanks to the foresight of the early founders, they have been above the average economically. Why? Because the boys and girls graduating from our schools for the deaf have been better prepared to face life than have boys and girls graduating from public high schools. They have been trained for the job. The business world is always looking for the trained man or woman. With this lead in the vocational field given us by the founders, ARE WE KEEPING THE FAITH? I believe that few will contend tha t we are. Vocational education as the "new baby" on the doorstep of our public schools received maltreatment at first, but in recent years, has been going forward by leaps and bounds. With the various state and national organizations and associations interested in vocational education, at the beck and call of our public schools, schools for the deaf are in danger of being left as sadly behind now as public schools were behind us thirty years ago. If this happens, will the deaf be able to continue in their happy, economical, and social state? What is going to happen when their
hearing brothers are being better
prepared for positions in life than
they?

There are a number of factors that contribute to this: 1. The modern trend of federal
policies governing elegibility of vocational teachers favors hiring instructors who have "come up through the mill" rather than men with high
John L. Caple
academic degrees. I believe deaf men and women, who have the ability, if properly trained, make the best vocational teachhs for our schools. The question is, where can they get the neccessary training? The sad story is that they must take the training they receive in our secondary schools and supplement this with years of experience as craftsmen in their occupations. Then, even if they are prepared to do an excellen t job in a vocational class, most of our schools are not willing to accept them because they lack a college degree. 2. Public schools offer training to everyone needing it, when they need it, Schools for the

deaf are educating young people only. Very little is being done for the deaf after they leave school to help them on the job. 3. Public schools are receiving Federal Aid which runs as
high as 50 % of the cost of
operating classes. Schools for the deaf are not taking advantage of this free help. 4. Public schools have group meetings, state meetings, regional meetings, and national meetings. Schools for the deaf have very little contact with one another. 5. Public schools are continually making surveys of present day business and fitting their cou.rses of instruction to its needs. Schools for the deaf are hanging on to some courses that have been obsolete for man y years.

For everyone hundred in the fifth grade of our public schools, only seven will enter college and only two will graduate from college. How would a survey of our schools for the deaf compare with this? Public schools have bee!1 criticized ~or building their entire course of lDstruction around the idea of sending their pupils to college when only seven out of one hundred will enter. What
can we say for our schools for the deaf?

" . . . . the swift changes in every

phase of our stantly taking

epnlavcier,onwmilel nbt~

concon-

tinuously accelerated by the

progress of science and inven-

tion. Fifty years from now the

gap will be widened between

the service of the schools to our

citizens and the real demands

of life. On the one hand. the

ever-receding goals of this

democra~y will. be advancing at

an ever-mcreasmg speed; on the

other hand, our system of edu-

cation will be lagging farther

and still farther behind the real

requirements and the expecta-

tions of citizenship. Under these

conditions it is easy to foretell

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April, 1939

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i\.CROSS THE EDITOR'S DESK

An Open Letter to Parents and Friends:
We are rapidly approaching the end of another school year. It is time to take an inventory of the year and see what progress we have made, evaluate the progress in term of what can be accomplished another year. and eliminate any undesirable features from the year's program. As stockholders in one of th~ most important plants in existence, it behooves you to become cognizant of the assets and liabilities of the company in which you hold important stock. So in making this report I hall endeavor to place it in the form which will give you a picture of your company. By conscientiously giving your thought and attention to the contents you may be able to discern our line of attack and carryon the education of your child while he or she is at home during the summer months.
As teachers we find the school term all too short at best. The child loses a great deal of that which he has gained unle s his education is continued in some manner during the summer. The hearing child doe3 not lose so much as his deaf brother because he has better opportunitie through the medium of the radio, telephone and general conver ation. With these thought in mind we move on to our report.
With the exception of two weeks at Christmas, school remained open from September 21 until April 15; making 140 teaching days in actual session or a loss of 3lh weeks as compared with last year, or 5lh weeks as compared with recent years.
The faculty of the academic department consisted of twenty-one teachers, two of whom also taught physical education in addition to regular classroom work. Each member of the faculty was conscientious and devoted to his or her work. Too much credit can not be given the teachers who have faced untold difficulties and at times almost hardships in order that your child might receive that to which he was entitled. Cooperation has been splendid in spite of all the difficulties.
The advanced department was moved to Hearn Academy about a quarter of a mile from the main building . The classrooms in the primary department were shifted from pillar to post due to the building and expansion pro-

gram. Many of the roomS were inadequately lighted and not always properly ventilated. All bore these hardships with a smile knowing that in another year all the above mentioned obstacles would be removed.
Changes were made in the course of study and time allotment. Heretofore classes in the academic department were held in the morning and vocational training was given in the afternoon. aturally the vocational classes were
crowded and the best distribution of time was not obtained. Beginning in September the day was divided into three periods. One period being from 8:00 till 10:15; another period from 10 :30 till 12 :45 and the last period from 2 :00 till 4 :00. Academic classes were held two periods a day and vocational training one period. Part of the pupils were in school from 8 :00 till 12 :45 and in shop from 2 :00 till 4 :00; others were in school from 10 :30 till 12 :45 and from 2 :00 till 4 :00 and in the shop from 8 :00 till 10 :15; others were in chool from 8 :00 till 10 :15 and the middle period was spent in shop. This arrangement gave a better distribution of time' and placed the vocational teacher in the shop from 8 :00 till 4 :00 with smaller classes. The time of the classroom teacher was better distributed although she did not actually teach any longer. The free period gave her time for classroom preparation. The four most advanced classes were placed in rotation, the chief objective being to take advantage of the specialization on the part of some of the teachers. Each of the four teachers i a pecialist in her field. This has trengthened our advanced program immeasurably. Another ylear will bring even greater specialization and added subjects to the advanced curriculum. The curriculum will be enlarged as quickly as the pupils and teachers are ready for enlargement.
A course of tudy for the advanced department has been written, tested, and in another year it will be revised to suit our needs. Improvements and changes have taken place in the primary and the intermediate courses of study. While at the time of writing, the program has not been completed, the materials for a com-
plete new course of study are available and

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have been tested. Falling in line with the most progressive ideas in present day curriculum building, reading, and written language have been given greater emphasis, while at the same time speech and speech-reading continue to hold their place in the curriculum. This was made possible by a better distribution of time, taking into consideration the element of fatigue. Integration of the outside school life, vocational life, and academic life is taking place. Life situations instead of artificial situations have been the keynote in building the new curricu-
lum.
We must have a curriculum not only for the average or the bright child, but we must have one for the slow child. There are children who profit very little from academic work but profit a great deal from vocational work. A start was made in this direction this year. One class was placed in vocational training four hours and in the classroom two hours. Classroom work was designed chiefly to fit the boy or girl into society immediately. The chief stress was to bring to the boy or girl only that which would assist him in actually securing a position, holding the position, and maintaining his place in the society in which he lives. An attempt is being made at the present to find the problems the boys and girls face and write those into a course of study. For instance, the use of a Sears Roebuck catalogue would be a part of the course of study.
Very, very closely associated with our academic curriculum and vocational curriculum are what we term co-curricular activities. The co-curricular activities are designed to develop the child socially and morally. A badly warped individual is a misfit into society just as an uneducated person is. Co-curricular activities embrace the time when the child is not in the classroom or vocational building. To those of you who have been close readers of the Helper, no explanation is needed. To those of you who have not, we will make a brief outline. Co-curricular activities may be classified under the following heads:
(1) Leisure time Activities or Hobbies
(a) photography (b) airplane modeling (c) handicraft (d) woodworking (for pleasure) (e) metal work (f) reading clubs (g) knitting clubs (h) glee clubs (i) dancing clubs
(2) Physical Activities
(a) football (We had no team this year, but plans are going forward for a team this fall.)
(b) basketball (c) All the common sports both major and
minor.

(3) Social Activities (a) Boy Scouts (b) Girl Scouts (c) Future Farmers cf America (d) Future Homemakers of America (e) Boys' Athletic Association (f) Girls' Athletic As~cciation (g) Dramatic Club
(4) Intellectual and Moral Activities (a) Lyceum Club (b) Student Body Organization (c) Sunday School Organization (d) Bible Study Groups
The Student Body Organization was designed to give the girl or boy practice in the political life of a community. Actual selection of candidates and voting under as near normal conditions as possible were carried out. Our Student Body Organization also assumed a small portion in discipline and school functions.
A great many other activities took place dur:ng the year which would be hard to classify. They have added untold values to the lives of t:.e boys and girls. Parties and social functions on week-ends were numerous. Perhaps the highlight of the social season was the Boys' Athletic Association Banquet. (An account of the banquet will be found elsewhere in the Helper.) The organization of a cheering section promoted a much needed school spirit as well as calling forth all the best efforts in speech. The adoption of an Alma Mater song a~1d Pep song were highlights which can not be overlooked. The children never missed an opportunity of singing their Alma Mater and Pep songs. On several occasions the student body was called upon to provide entertainment in the local churches. The grace and ease with which the children performed brought joy to the hearts of those present.
These are but samples of the many interesting experiences which the children have had during the year. A' start has been made and the work should be continued under an able director.
Plans for Another Year The completion of a course of study for our immediate use is contemplated for the coming year. The completion will in reality be the beginning of another revision in order that we may promote professional growth within the present faculty. A closer and more harmonious relationship between outside supervision and classroom work will be attempted. Every effort will be made to teach outside of school as well as inside. In order to accomplish this end we must set up professional g,'tandards which can be met only by the highest type of individual.
A more complete program in physical education and health will be attempted. Complete coordination of the work of the physical education staff, household staff, and medical staff

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will be attempted. It is hoped that 2.. full time director for both girls and boys wHlbe employed. Increased playground equipment and facilities and an adequate gymnasium and assembly hall are looked forward to with eagerness. The Kiwanis Club of Rome has given us some playground equipment. It is hoped that such practices will not be necessary in the future. Construction of a football field, track and tennis courts will soon be underway. This will enable us to enlarge our competitive sport program to the same level as that of an ordinary high school. Added playground space will enable us to have a program of intramural sports.
It is hoped with the completion of the Primary Unit an audiometer will be available for testing the hearing of each child in school and thoSle with sufficient hearing be given an opportunity to use it to the fullest extent. Increased testing of hearing will obviously call for changes in the course of study to fit the abilities of the hard of hearing child, however, this can not be accomplished until we secure the proper equipment.
Another change we are anticipating is the addition of chemistry, biology and physics to the curriculum of the advanced students. This will depend to a" large extent on whether the school building will be remodeled in time for the opening of school.
The library should be enlarged and adequate C1l~arters provided. Under the direction of Mrs. H. C. Stevens the library has already acquired a great number of new volumes. A reading hour instead of a study hour is contemplated in the future. The books we have must be made more accessible to the children.
It is planned to continue the practice of abandoning formal study-hour and substituting worthwhile meetings, lectures by prominent men and as stated before an evening reading hour. It means that the teacher will have study-hour as a part of her daily program and the advanced students will be required to complete their work on the outside just as any normal boy or girl.
I wish in closing to impress upon you as parents one fundamental principle: Reading is the basis of a higher education and understanding the complicated world in which we live. You must assume the obligation and responsibility of seeing that your child reads as much as po sible. Do not pamper your child. . ccept nothing but the best from him even though at times you might feel that you are dealing rather harshly with him.
I feel indeed grateful to all of you who have bOine with me during the past year, and to those who have so graciously extended to me

the opportunity to carryon the cademic program. It is my firm belief that under the leadership of your present superintendent, Mr. C. H. Hollingsworth, Georgia will take her place in the first division of the prominent schools for the deaf.
~_ . Yours truly, Roy G. Parks, Principal
An Easter Party A delightful Easter party was held at the St. Marks Church in Atlanta Saturday, April 8. It was attended by more than fifty people. All present had a good time from the opening egghunt until the last duck was given away. (Incidentally your editor feels that he was cheated. He found a bag of eggs but the judges refused to count them. I wonder why?) Mr. and Mrs. Clark were the lucky individuals of the evening. They took a trunk load of rabbits, dogs, and ducks home with them.
Glen Powell Passes Glen Powell, brother of Billy Powell one of our pupils, passed away at the Southern Baptist Hospital in Atlanta Saturday, March 18. It is not given us to understand the ways of God, but we know the world has been made a better place in which to life with his short sojourn among us. The school family extends its deepest sympathy to the parents and relatives of the deceased.

Thanks for the Equipment
The Kiwanis Club of Rome has donated a jungle gymn to the primary children for their new playground. The equipment will be installed just as soon as the playground site is cleared. The Kiwanis Club intends to add a piece of equipment from time to time until we have secured a sufficient amount.
We appreciate what the Kiwanis Club has done for us not only for the materialistic donation but for the moral support and interest shown.
The Club is contemplating sponsoring our Boy Scout troop, however, no definite plans have been made at the time of writing. We believe that the boys will gain a great deal from the associations and contacts with the prominent men of Rome. Likewise, we believe the men will gain from their association with our boys.

He who would have friends must show himself friendly. Or as Emerson put it, If your would have a friend, be one. Selected.

Like the Arabs we silently fold our tents

and steal away.

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THE SCHOOL HELPER
SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER

A Experiencing
Progress

s a continuance under the a-

.

bove caption, and

(continued) to divulge what is

trusted to be progress made toward those certain objectives as outlined in the March issue of the SCHOOL HELPER, the writer refers you to the editor's, "An Open Letter to Parents and Friends." page 2, 3, 4. In this letter Principal Parks, gives a very clear and able presentation of the year's a(ademic endeavors, some accomplishments, and further objectives to be sought. To avoid duplicity we move on to some additional phases of developments not particularly covered in this
report.

It is our intention to more definitely identify vocational education in the program and to point out certain dangers which are threatening the continued wholesome progress of the school.

It will be noted that, in this letter referred to, changes were m"ade in course of study and time allotment. These changes are significant in several respects. Of not least importance is the fact that vocational subjects "are given a more special emphasis. This was done without, to any extent. we"akening the academic department's schedule. At the same time these changes give latitude and prominence to the vocational program to the extent that:

1. Boys and girls not able to make appreciable progress in aca-
demic subjects, yet capable of" accruing much benefit from certain vocational training, can actually major in this preferred
department. 2. Time allotment requirements
made by the State Department of Vocational Education can be
fully met. 3. A better rounded out vocation-
al program, so essential to the actual educational needs of our Georgia boys and girls, becomes an integral part of the curricu-
lum.

To say that this vocational emphasis during the past two years, under the expert guidance of state department supervision, has proven a great boon to the general progress of the school is putting it mildly. This tying up

with outside educational forces affords new interest, educational aids, and disseminates understanding and appreciation of some of the school's problems and needs. For the first time our State Department of Education is recognizing the Georgia School for the Deaf as an intensely interesting educational institution; an institution worthy of a definite and important niche in the state's educational. pattern. This in itself has fully repaid ev~ry effort made to qualify for aid under provisions of the Smith-Hughes and George-Deen acts. The school has too long been unknown within the state as a high type educational institution.
It is interesting to note that, although We considered vocational education opportunities an especial advan tage to the slow pupiL a survey of the classes disclosed "a majority of the upper third" bracket of students enrolled in some vocational subject. Two of the liveliest groups on the campus are the "Future Farmers of America" and the "Future Homemakers of America." This former duly authorized group, according to records, is the first F.F.A. chapter of deaf boys in the world. Attesting to the adaptability of the agriculture course, and the versatility of the boys in this group. is the fact that on entering a stock judging contest, competing with more than one hundred and fifty teams of high school hearing boys, this team of deaf boys was thirtyeighth from the top in their percentage score. To some, such results as this are surprising, yet they disclose a result and a trend worthy of close study and serious consideration.
Many of the vitally alive "Hobby Club" groups now functioning on the campus emanated from a new interest developed by the Trades and Industrial Division of vocational education. It is worthy to observe here, that under the close scrutiny of the State Department of Vocational Education, V ocational Agriculture and Home Economics were put in the school somewhat experimentally last year. The experiment Was adjudged a

live success. to the extent that extra financial aid and support was extended the Trades and Industrial Departments this year. The Georgia School for the Deaf thereby became the first school in the state to particip"ate in all three of these programs as supported by provisions of the Smith-Hughes and George-Deen Acts.
State and school authorities fully agree that this type of training is accessible, practicaL and highly important in the consideration of the deaf boys' and girls' proper educational diet.
Time or space will not allow a full discussion here of the merits of vocational education and its adaptability to our school program. Suffice it to say, we consider its continuation highly advisable as a well rounded educational opportunity that we should provide our handicapped boys and girls. Principal Parks of the Academic Department and Principal Caple of the Vocational Department in their articles in this issue could well have told you that, under this new program, a fine impetus to progress is evident throughout the entire school. The adv"anced department reports that by June 1940, if shortened terms do not interfere, five pupils will qualify in college entrance requirements. The full import and high significance of this is evidenced when we recall that the Georgia School for the Deaf has not been sufficiently supported to afford a graduate in more than a quarter of a century.

Breakers Ahead

I T is the irony of fate that con-

tinued progress,

which would rectify some of the

evils of past neglect, is threatened

at this oarticular time. The State

Department of Vocational Educa-

tion has advised that if we con-

tinue to participate in this pro-

gram, under the policies governing

these acts, certain changes must be

effected giving a public education

board more complete control of

the school than the present set-up

now provides. That we should

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AMONG THE STAFF

Superintendent and Mrs. Walker, of the South Carolina School for the Deaf, at Cedar Spring, South Carolina, were guests for a few hours at the Georgia School March the fourteenth. They were en route to Jackson, Mississippi, to attend a meeting of the southern superintendents.
One of the most enjoyable meetings of the year of the Faculty Club of the Georgia School for the Deaf was held in Hearn Hall March the fourteenth. Freeman Self, Scout executive of the Seventh District, brought an especially interesting message. H. E. Woodruff's talk was enjoyed also. The social hour following the formal program was in charge of Roy L. Parks, Mrs. J. L. Caple, and Mrs. Wilson Montgomery.
Everyone had been *requested to wear overalls and print dresses as the occasion was a barn dance. Forfeits were collected from those failing to comply. Many original and appropriate costumes were seen on the dance floor. At intervals between the square dances there was a corn shucking contest. Hill Billy music by Miss Charlotte Reynolds. chasing a greased pig, and other amusing features. Punch, sandwiches, and stick candy were served from a bar formed of bales of hay. The chairs were removed from the auditorium and bales of hay served as seats. Other decorations were sets of harness and oil lanterns which were hung about the hall, baskets of corn and other farm products. About eighty members and guests enjoyed the occasion.
Mrs. Gordon Anderson, of Rome, was a guest at the Georgia School for the Deaf March the sixteenth.
Wright Hollingsworth was confined to the infirmary for several days with an attack of influenza.
Misses Martha K. Perry and Betty Reynolds. who attend West Georgia college at Carrollton, arrived March the sixteenth to spend the spring holidays with their parents, Mrs. Ruby Perry and Mr. and Mrs. David Reynolds.
The boys of the basketball team left Wednesday for Jackson, Mississippi, where they participated in

the tournament of the southern schools. Accompanying the team were Barton Clark. Race Drake, and J. R. Ware.
Mr. J. R. Ware's aunt, Mrs. Martin, of LaGrange, died the eighteenth of March. Mr. and Mrs. Ware attended the funeral which was held at Newnan.
Mrs. A. W. David, of Augusta, Georgia, spent the first week of March with her sister, Mrs. J. R. Ware. Mrs. David visited the school while she was here.
Mr. and Mrs. Rolfe Kennard attended the Parade of Progress held in Rome March the twentyfirst.
Representative and Mrs. Gus Caple, and Mrs. J. A. Venable, of Little Rock, Arkansas. visited their brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Caple the middle of March. Mr. Caple is a member of the Arkansas Legislature. While here he visited the Georgia Legislature and called on Governor Rivers. Mrs. Venable w'as en route to Savannah, Georgia, where her husband is in business.
We are glad to know that Miss Doris Mann is greatly improved.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Forbes had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Jones Montgomery recently.
Mr. 'and Mrs. W. S. Gibbons spent Sunday, March, 26, in Atlanta.
Mr. Roy Parks was confined to the hospital with flu several days during March.
Miss Charlotte Reynolds spent the week-end of March the eleventh with Miss Fannie Gibbons.
Superintendent C. H. Hollingsworth attended the Georgia Educational Association which convened in Atlanta March the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth.
Mrs. Roy Parks entertained her bridge club the twenty-third of March. Miss Catherine Barker won high score, a pair of shoe mittens.
Miss Edith Fitzgerald and Miss Annie McDaniel entertained with a Chinese checker party in the Home Economics rooms Friday evening. March 24. The rooms were attractively decorated with spring flowers. Mrs. Barton Clark

won the ladie; high score prize, an ivy bowl on a stand. Mrs. Roy Parks won second high, a vase. Mr. John Caple won the men's high score prize. a Dennison desk set. Mr. Olaf Tollefson won second high score, shoe mittens. Later in the evening a most delicious fruit salad course was served. Miss Fitzgerald and Miss McDaniel were assisted in serving by the Home Economics class.
Mrs. J. C. Connor and Miss Edith Fitzgerald entertained at bridge in the Home Economics rooms Saturday afternoon. Contract bridge was played at seven tables. Mrs. Charles Gilmour won high score. She received statuary book ends. Miss Juliet McDermott won second high prize, a pottery cigarette box. Mrs. A. J. Casey received a hat brush for low prize. Mrs. S. C. Gentry captured the bingo prize. a glass flower bowl in a metal wall frame. Later in the afternoon several tea guests arrived. A delectable salad course was served.
SHALL WE KEEP THE FAITH?
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the social catastrophe ahead." C. A. Prosser and C. R. Allen "Have we kept the Faith?" 1929
This statement made ten years ago concerning education in general applies to schools for the deaf as well as public schools. Since that time the public schools have been making a serious effort to close this gap. What are we doing about it in our schools?
Ralph McGill, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, says,
"The South is not singing "Dixie" and throwing a black felt hat into the air. The ~iant is stirring but the bonds still hold.
Economic problem No.1? Yes. But also a great market, a great economic opportunity and hope, and I believe that you people and vocational education are going to set us free."
I say that the deaf of this country have "always been and will always be dependent on vocational education both economically and socially. SHALL WE KEEP THE FAITH?

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THE SCHOOL HELPER

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

FIRST ANNUAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BANQUET
Members of the Boys' Athletic Association were hosts Saturday evening. March 25. at one of the most outstanding social events of the year. The occasion was the first annual banquet given by the association. their guests including their girl friends and a number of visitors, Among the guests were Mr. R. H. Elliott. of Rome. Floyd County Recreation'al Director. Superintendent and Mrs. Hollingsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Parks. Mr. and Mrs. Caple. Mr. and Mrs. Ware. Mr. and Mrs. Clark. Mr. Tollefson. Miss Watson. Mr. Drake. and Miss Sawyer.
The dining room was decorated in the school colors. green and gold, and a profusion of yellow spring flowers were placed at intervals along the tables which were placed in the shape of the letter "G". The loveliness of the setting was enhanced by the girls in their colorful evening gowns. The attractive placecards were the handiwork of Douglas Shaffer and the invitJations and menus were printed by Walter Wade. The menu, consisting of grapefruit cocktail, barbecued pork. potato cups with English peas, tomato and lettuce salad. ice cream and cake. peach pickle. olives. rolls, and coffee. was faultlessly served by Mrs. Perry and a group of boys and girls. The expert service added ~uch to the pleasure of the occasIOn.
Mr. Tollefson, in his usual gracious and genial manner, presided as toastmaster. He first introduced Mr. Elliott. the guest speaker of the evening. who delivered a beautiful talk on the subject of "Cooperation." Following were impromptu speeches by Janetta Wilson and Walter Wade. presidents of the Girls' and Boys' Athletic Associations, who stated that the associations which were organized this year had added in a great measure to the promotion of school spirit and that the older members were handing the torch to those coming on with the hope that they would ever hold it high 'and keep it alight.

Mrs. Ware and Mr. Drake. coaches for the basketball teams. were then called upon for a few remarks. They spoke of their pleasure and gratification at the success the teams had enjoyed through the year and said that it had been far beyond their greatest expectations. They stated that. comparatively speaking, the success had been greater this year than at any previous time due to the splendid student body spirit displayed throughout the season. They said that if this same spirit continued. they would go on to even greater success in the future than they had in the past.
The highlight of this festive ccca~ion was the presentation of gold basketball emblems to the most outstanding players. one from the girls' team and one from the boys'. This award was made by Mr. Hollingsworth who praised the teams for their good work. their wonderful co-operation and fine spirit. He stated that it was a most difficult task to single out the girl and boy who had exhibited the b~st team spirit and greatest cooperation. but that the committee had finally selected Irene Browning and Leonard Barrow to be the recipients of this honor. Letters were awarded by Mr. Parks to Irene Browning. Margaret Perdue. Frankie Baxley. Louise Caudell. Doris Hanes. J anetta Wilson. Emma Brewton. Annie Logan. Kathleen Highfield. Maggie Lane. Leonard Barrow. Dou'glas Shaffer, Walter Wade. George Cannon. Hale Hester. Teddy Waters. \Villiam Massey. Carl Hadaway, Byron Avant. and Jack Hitchcock.
After the banquet the boys and girls went to the auditorium at Hearn Hall where they danced until a late hour. The hall had been tastefully decorated in the school colors, ferns. and spring flowers by Mr. Drake and some of the boys.
The Association hopes to make this banquet an annual affair and that it will become one of the traditions of the school. The girls and boys who attended feel proud of the fact that they were permit-

ted to be present at the instigation of such an important event. and they are also proud to know that they were making school history.
Next year. when we have our new buildings. it will be possible to entertain more elaborately and to invite a larger number of faculty I!p.ests who feel interested in the success and pleasure of the pupils.
PAUL RAGLE WED DECEMBER 28 TO ELIDA CARPENTER
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Carpenter of Cave Spring. Georgia. announce the marriage of their daughter. Miss Elida Carpenter to Paul Ragle on December 28. 1939, at Estancia.
The bride has lived in Santa Fe for about a year and a half. being employed at the School for the Deaf. She was educated in Georgia. at the Martha Berry School for Girls.
Mr. Ragle is a prominent business man of Santa Fe. having for many years been connected with the Magnolia Petroleum company and in charge of the Magnolia filling station here. He is a former member of the State Cattle Sanitary board.
Mr. and Mrs, Ragle will reside in this city.-Santa Fe Mexican.
Mrs. Ragle is an ex-employee of this school and her many friends wish for her every happin~ss in her new life.
The recent death in Atlanta of Brigadier General William R. Dashiell. United States Army, retiLed. removes a figure once intimately associated with the social life of Cave Spring. General Dashiell's wife. Miss Ida L. Pearson. was reared in Cave Spring and their marriage took place in the Church of the Good Shepherd in this place. We extend to Mrs. Dashiell our deepest sympathy in her sad bereavement.
General Dashiell was buried 10 Arlington.

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VOCATIONAL SECTION

The second year of operation under the terms of the SmithHughes and George-Deen acts is drawing to a close with substantial progress reported in all divisions of the vocational department. and the outlook seems bright for expansion in the future.
For many years outstanding work has been done at the school in printing. carpentering, shoemaking. and art. These divisions have gone right ahead under the new regime and are responsible for turning out a large number of young men who occupy good positions in their chosen lines. Two years ago agriculture and home ec::>nomics were added. and last fall a course in industrial sewing was i.nstalled. These newer divisions have fallen into line with the traditions of the school and are now making their contributions toward the general welfare of the deaf of the state in general.
The census of the deaf of Georgia now being conducted as a W.P.A. project will give the school valuable information on the number of the deaf engaged in different occupations. and will be studied with interest by all vocational teachers here.
The department is especially proud of the fact that one of the best friends of vocational work in the United States is now Director of Public Welfare in this state and therefore head of the department of state government having supervision over this school. Mr. Braswell Deen. while serving in Congress. was joint author ot the act expanding the financial support of vocational education. It was this expansion that made the work here possible.
The departmenr is happy over the relationship that exists between it and the other departments of the school. Instead of competing for time and attention. there is a general feeling that each department fits into the general scheme that the end product is the student when he finishes his years in residence here and is ready to go out in life. In order that this

work of preparing boys and girls for life can be done most effectiveIy, all depart men ts must contribute. The vocational department rejoices in the privilege of making a contribution to this end.
Each teacher in the department has summarized the year's work briefly.
HOME ECONOMICS
The adaptation of our Home Economics program to the problems of the deaf has necessitated a realistic contact on the part of the student with hearing people, and with everyday social and community problems.
Emphasis this year has been placed on personal, family and community relationships, child development, efficient management of income and the betterment of laboratory facilities and equipment. These phases of our work have been stressed by practical application in the class room. Projects have been completed in personal relationships and child care, and the laboratory has been used as a project for renovation of furniture and redecoration at minimum cost with gratifying results.
Inexpensive ways of entertaining and special study of what constitutes the charming and gracious home maker have been among our major projects. The Home Economics girls have planned and served refreshments for a number of the student club activities during the year. A Chinese checker and a bridge party given by several of our faculty members and served by the Home Economics girls were creditable to the department as the girls served with the grace and poise of hearing students.
Each year we hope to make Home Economics more valuable and more adaptable to the particular needs of the girls and to prepare them for more wholesome lives in their homes and communities.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
The arrangement we now follow in Arts and Crafts work seems more satisfactory than in former

years. The 'girls of the various groups are selected according to their mentality and ability to do the tasks required, and the lengthened pwot;l has greatly improved their work. They have more time to study and plan the projects undertaken.
Classes of boys have been turned over to the shop and farm. and the girls classes have taken over much of the work formerly done by boys. One of these projects, the making of fibre furniture, tables, stools, bookshelves, and other articles, seems to be progressing under the girls' hands. They do all the block carving for School Helper covers and for draperies and bags. Many articles of use to beautify their homes are worked on with great enthusiasm. Plaques of cardboard are cut out, painted with oil colors, and used as wall decorations. Color plays an important part of lessons, and shows up in the tasteful selections of their clothmg.
Plans are discussed concerning weaving and we hope to have looms added to our equipment for next year.
About 15 or more Boy Scouts have completed their tests for Art work and basketry, and received merit badges for this.
We have correlated our work with history in some of the groups and made some very creditable murals. Next year promises to be better in every respect.
PRINTING
The printing department has an enrollment of eleven boys this year.
Walter Wade is our best linotype operator and also an allround printer. He can do the touch system very well. Considering that he is very proficient. he is more than apt to succeed after he graduates this spring. He has done nearly all kinds of work in printing and is able to do them well. In fact, he can be considered a first-class printer.
Teddy Waters has been learning how to run the linotype ma-
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THE SCHOOL HELPER

STUDENT ESSAYS

EDITOR'S NOTE: During the past month all pupils in the advanced department were -given an opportunity of writing an essay on the subject, "A piece of Wood from the Old Dormitory". A prize of $ J.00 was offered for the best essay. Mr. Parks, Mrs. Montgomery, and Mrs. Gibbons were appointed as judges. There were so many good essays that the judges found it difficult to select the winner. However they finally judged it a tie between Billy Powell and Byron Autant and each was presented 75 cents. The following received honorable mention, Ralph White, Carl Barber, Florence Johnson, Claude Campbell, Jack Sellers, Evelyn Doyle, Tommy Hamm, and Ethel Pope.
It was especially hard to judge these essays as so many things had to be considered. Some of these things, which were quite obvious to the judges, may not be so clear to the reader, but the judoges believe that they arrived at a just decision.
A COLUMN FROM THE OLD STUDY HALL
I am now an old column squeezed way down in the scrap pile with an interesting story written inside myself. I used to be a handsome column. clear and strong, standing in the boys' and girls' study hall. I held the second floor up so that it would not fall on my little deaf friends. and so the children on the second floor would have a strong, sound floor to romp and play on. Long ago, when the building was being put up, I was glad to start a useful life like I have led. The slaves, who put up the building. were rather cruel to me at first. They cut me away from dear old mother earth. stripped my back off, and cut some of my body away. Then they nailed me up between two heavy floors for the rest of my youth.
This soon healed because before long many boys and girls, large and small, came to live in the building where I was. They were different from the other boys and girls whom I had seen be-

cause not a word did they speak. I often wondered about it, but I couldn't understand why they didn't say anything. It happened that there were some visitors one day and I overheard the officer, who was lazy enough to lean against me as he talked. explain about deaf children. From then on I understood why they made those funny little signs when they talked to one another instead of speaking.
As the years went by, I grew older and older, but I dared not weaken or let my wood decay because I loved my little friends more than ever now. I watched them so much that I grew to undertand some of their signs. When they were in study hall, I laughed to myself when I saw them slip answers to each other behind me. Many a time some small boyar girl came and shed their tears on me. I comforted them each time; and, as they went away, it made me feel good to see their big bright eyes shining with comfort.
I have led a useful life helping my friends and I was happy even at my age until about a month ago when some men tore me out of my place. I was standing in my proper place as usual waiting for some little child to come to me for comfort against my hard rounded body. Then all of a sudden the end of the world had come, I thought. Bricks, heavy sills, plaster. and many other heavy objects by the ton came crashing down on me and covered me up. I lay there for three long and painful days waiting to be dug out. At last I was uncovered and carried behind the shops. where my deaf friends learned their trades. and thrown down among some other old lumber. I thought that I could be used some more, and that my friends whom I had helped all my life would take me away from that wet place, where I would soon decay, and use me. But alas! before an hour had passed, a truck. came up and covered me with tons of sills and scraps.
I haven't decayed yet and I could be of some use I know. but no one thinks of me now. Here

I lie under the old scrap pile wedged down by tons of scrap wood. All the pleasant memories that I have now are of when I was a strong. useful column helping my dear little deaf friends.
-Billie Powell.
A PIECE OF WOOD FROM THE OLD DORMITORY
First I am going to tell about my early life and experiences. I grew on a high hill in the woods behind the hospital. I was taller and stronger than any of my brothers and sisters. I'll say, too. that I was always the prettiest in the spring when my leaves came out. The birds liked to make nests in my limbs and I was always glad when the eggs were hatched.
I had always been very happy on the hill and then one day something terrible happened to me. Colonel Sparks's slaves cut me down and I was hauled to a place where I as made into lumber. The smoothest boards were selected to make the floors at the Georgia School for the Deaf. I was one that they selected.
After the building was finished, the school was opened for the first time. Only thirty students came. They looked very strange and awkward. They did not say a word. but talked on their hands. I soon learned that they were deaf and didn't know how to speak. They wore queer looking clothes. and high-top shoes, and the girls had their hair tied in braids down their backs.
It was a great shock to the faculty of the school when the Civil War broke out and school had to be closed because there was not enough money to run it. The buildings were used as a hospital for the Confederate soldiers during the war. 0, how careless they were. They whittled some of the boards and were not careful with anything. I was lucky because I was in a nurse's room and I didn't get a cut or blemish of any kind.
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me. I didn't mind because I loved them.
Mr. Connor was our beloved superintendent after the war. He was fine looking and wore a be"ard. He was always interested in the deaf children. When he came to the dormitory, I liked to have him see me clean and he hardly ever sa w me dirty. I was very sad when Mr. Connor died. I wanted to know who our next superintendent would be. I found out that it was to be a man from Rome and that his name was Mr. Harris. I learned to like him, too. I just can't tell you how I felt when Mr. Harris left the school. I felt that I had lost another true friend.
The next superintendent was Mr. Hollingsworth. Before he came I was afraid that he would be a big fat man and might step on me and break me in two. But I soon found out that he was tall and not very heavy. He was good looking and I soon learned that he was kind hearted and would not hurt me. Last year he and Mr. Caple often came around. They walked up and down on me and I heard them talking about how badly the girls and boys needed new buildings. They talked and talked but I just laughed because I didn't believe it would ever happen.
Imagine my surprise when some workmen came and began tearing down the building. Now I am old and worn out. I may soon be put in the fire and burned to ashes, but I hope not. I hope that somebody will carry me back and leave me on the hill where I was born and raised with my brothers and sisters so that I can again admire the beauty of the scenery.
-Ralph White.
A PIECE OF WOOD FROM THE OLD DORMITORY On a hill beside a cave there
grew a cute little oak tree. Who do you think it was? It was I. I grew and grew and after many years my branches were very strong.
One day some slaves cut me down and I was made into lumber. The lumber which came from my body was very strong and pretty.

At that time slaves were building the new Georgia School for the Deaf. They used my lumber and I felt very proud. They used me for the floors of the buildings because I was very smooth. Everybody said that my lumber was strong and never broke.
When the building was finished, the first deaf pupils came to school. They would look very queer to you boys and girls today. They did not dress like you do.
During the Civil War I was very much afraid that the Union Soldiers might destroy me. They once had a battle near Rome and I was very much distressed, but they didn't come to Cave Spring. After four years the war was over and I was very much delighted to know that I was safe. I thought to myself that God had helped me.
When school closed, all the girls and boys went home and left me. It made me feel very lonesome because I was afraid that they might forgot me. When school opened again and the children came back to school, it m"ade me very happy to see them. They were not happy though because the floors were dirty and the buildings hadn't been cleaned up. The supervisors told the girls to sweep and mop the floors. At first one girl mopped me with hot water and, Ouch., it burned me, but when she mopped me with cold water, it made me feel very clean.
When our superintendent died, it made me very sad to think that I would never see him again. I wondered whether or not a new superintendent would come and what he would be like. I imagined that he would be a very fat man with a beard and that, perhaps, he would chew tobacco. I was aftaid that he would spit on me and make me sick. When Mr. Harris came, I was very much delighted to see that he was a nice polite man and that he didn't chew tobacco. I felt proud when Mr. Harris walked on me and talked to my little friends, the deaf children. I felt very sad when Mr. Harris left the school.
One day I heard Mr. Caple and Mr. Hollingsworth talking about tearing the buildings down. I did not want them to do that and I felt very much discouraged. Sure

enough, one dayhhe PWA workers came and tore the building down and' I felt very much worried because I would be desstroyed. I thought that the workers would burn me up, but they stidn't. They put me in a pile beside the shops. I cried and cried because I felt like I was useless.
I will say goodbye to everybody. I hope that you all will have a most successful life and will not be thrown away to die like I have.
-Byron Avant
PRINTING
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chines this year. We shall depend on him to do most of this work next year. He has already studied the arithmetic of the job composing room. In view of his determination to be a good printer, he is most likely to succeed in the future.
Byron Avant and Ralph White have been practicing on the dummy keyboard this year. They are still to do some more in order to finger the keyboard correctly. Next year they will be put on the machines. Up to last fall they had learned a great many things in the composing room. Sometimes they have been called on to do some rush jobs and they can do them well. All they need is more experience and judgment.
Carl Barber, Calvin Stegins, and Robert Shaffer have been doing job composing which includes tickets, flash-cards, letterheads, programs, ruled forms and other things. They deserve much credit for what they have done for our school, and have already earned some good experience, but still must learn a lot more about turning out commercial forms.
Claude Campbell, Jack Sellers, Horace Johnson, and John Hayes are our apprentices whom we call printers' devils. They have been setting up some copies for practice. They are interested in learning the trade, but have a great deal to learn, and will be good printers if they are ambitious.
Our department can be excused for boasting that nearly all the

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boys who have learned the trade here. are working at good jobs outside.
We have some good machines. but really need more in order that we might do a better job of teaching.
INDUSTRIAL SEWING The girls in the sewing department make bed and table linens for the school and clothing for pupils supported by the State. They do all the mending, darning. and marking for all pupils. They all make their own dresses. Next fall we will make curtains for the new dormitories. \Ve hope to devote more time to the more technical forms of sewing.
WOODWORKING Boys in the wood shop have been busy during the past school year with various repair jobs. until recently when the building program did away with some of these needs. Several of the boys have been busy making such articles as medicine cabinets, smoking stands. night stands, lamp. stands. a~d other articles of furniture needed in the home. They learned to read mechanical drawings and blue prints of these 'articles and to build the furniture according to plans outlined.
Man y of these articles are being built to exhibit in the school display at the Southeastern Fair in Atlanta next fall.
AGRICULTURE During the year a new farm has been purchased for the school. Although too late ,to. be of. muc~ value in the year s instructiOn, it will enable a more complete course next year.
Seventeen boys have been enrolled in this division of the vocational department, all of them doing creditable work. Some work has been started among the advanced group on the elements of farm management. As the new farm is gradually organized an excellent object lesson will be offered for the teaching of this new phase.

Next year we will stress controlling soil erosion. farm planning. management of livestock. including cattle and hogs. construction of farm buildings. and the production of milk. -
The local chapter of the Future Farmers of America continues to be of interest to the boys. They have learned the opening ritual, and have had several interesting meetings.
No work has been done with the adult deaf engaged in farming as yet. About one hundred and fifteen names have been secured. From present info~'mation a large percent own and operate their own farms. The farmers indicate that more infcrmation is needed on li.ve-stock. canning. cotton growing. Governmen t acreage control programs. and other phases of farm life. Just how this information will be given to them has not been determined. The census of the deaf project of the Works Progress Administration is developing much information regarding the needs along this line.
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lose this additional financial support, and the guidance coming through this affiliation, is unthinkable. Yet, it is 'a barrier that we ml'.st hurdle if we continue in this full program.
Still another thwarting obstacle confronting the school, and even now menacing all advantages accrued to date. is the lack of money nece~ary to operate the school over a sufficient length term. The Atlanta Constitution recently commented editorially on this situation as follows:
Another School Casualty
"Among the schools which have been forced to suspend because of the difference of opinion of the legislature regarding state finances is the Georgia School for the Deaf at Cave Spring. Over 250 boys and girls, afflicted with deafness. are being sent homethree months before the end of the term.
The most unfortunate aspect of prematurely dismissing deaf children from the Cave Spring School, a state institution, is there can be no alternative. no

make-shift, temporary arrangements to minimize the loss. No teachers, qualified to carryon the type of specialized '~raining eSEential to the future welfare cf these handicapped children, are available outside the school.
Practically all of the pupils at this institution are children of poor parents who have not the wherewithal to send their afflicted sons and daughters to private schools, even if such private schools were available.
An improved and more comprehensive program. which would have brought the much to be desired and deserved national recognition, has scarcely been inaugurated. A bu.ilding program, enlarging the physical assets, is also under way. The building, of course, can go on, but the opportunity for early natic nal recognition, always difficult of attainment, will be jeopardized unless prompt action is taken.
No school in the state deserves such a fate, least of all this highly specialized service at Cave Spring. It is to be urged that means promptly be found to restore it to its place of usefulness. These handicapped children should not be deprived of their only chance for a better break in life."
It is believed that the people of Georgia will splendidly rally to the support of this school so vital to the needs of our handicapped children. Imposing new buildings are hollow mockeries if they do not provide real educational opportunities. We can not consider our new plant an opportunity until nearly one hundred additional deaf children, now educationally denied and morally abandoned by our state. are enrolled. The great people of our state are fundamentally a just and proud people. Educating only sixty-five percent of our deaf children, and at a per capita cost of operating approximating only one half of that expended by our bordering states for the same purpose. can no longer be tolerated.
Who overcomes by force hath overcome but half his foe.
-Milton.
Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much;
Wisdom is humble that he has learned no more.-Cowper.

ADMINISTRATION

E. D. Riven

Governor

State B_rd of Public Welfare

Braswell Deen

Director

Dr. C. J. Welborn,Director, Div.of Inatitutions

In cooperation with

Floyd CO.Db' Board oj EducatioD

J. Scott Davis A. N. Swain

Chairman County Sup't of Schools

AdministratioD

C. H. Hollingsworth, M. A Superintendent

J. C. Harris, M. A. .

SUJp't Emeritus

Janice R. Caple

Secretary

John L. Caple

Steward

Mildred Miller Otis Grimes

Stolreroom Clerk Storekeeper

OFFICERS AND TEACHERS

Academic Roy G. Parka, M. A

Principal

Marie Kennard,B.S. Supervisor,Primary Dept.

Julia L. Arnold

Edythe D. Montgomery

Gladys E. Carpenter Charlotte Reynolds. B.S.

Katherine Casey

lIa Sewell, A. B.

Pauline N. Casey

Carolyn M. Shipley

Gladys B. Clark

Jessie Stevens

Edith Fitzgerald, M.A. Olaf Tollefson. B. A.

Ruth Forbes

Sarah F. Ware

Nell A. Gibbons

Rosalee E. Welles

Jessie F. Jones

John Welles

Juliet McDermott

Allie S. Woodruff

Harriet C. Stevens. A. B. Librarian

Vocatlo_1 John L. Caple

Principal

A. May Clark

Doris Mann, B.S.H.E.

Barton Clark. B. A.

J. R. Ware

William McCanless

Cecil White

Annie McDaniel H. E. Woodruff, B.S.A.

Ph7aical EducatioD

Sarah F. Ware

Director of Girls

Race Drake. B. A

Director of Boys

Medical

J. C. Connor, M. D..... General Practitioner

W. S. Watson, D. D. Soo

Dentist

Ralph McCord, M. D. .

Otologist

Lillie Mae Wood,R. N

Nune

H o u. .laold

Lela H. Barnett

Matron of Dormitories

Esther G. Curry

Supervisor

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Olaf Tollefson, B. A

Dean of Boys

Race Drake, B. A

Head Supervisor

Connor Dillard

Supervisor

Everett Ryle

Barber and Janitor

LMuyetlrliaceBrWowanlter Supervisor of SmAaslsl isBtaony'st

Ruby D. Perry

Dining-room Matron

J. A. Elrod

Nijrht Watchman

MaiDtenaDce John L Caple C. H. Chapman Capers Baxter

Engineer Mechanic Fireman

Calvin Holman D. S. Peck H. E. Woodruff Jim Baker William Stewart

Fireman Plumber Farm Manager Yardman Farmer

Harvey Wilson J. F. Morgan

Dairyman Carpenter

J. D. Rice Estelle G. Rice Wilamenia Benton Annie Mae Booick

School for the Colored

Principal Teacher Teacher Teacher

Bertie London Rosalie Moore James E. Swanson Cynthia Strange

Seamstr_ Matron
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