Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2017 with funding from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Alternates https://archive.org/details/firstannouncemenOOwest WESTERN ILLINOIS STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WESTERN ILLINOIS STATE NORMAL SCHOOL FIRST SCHOOL YEAR MACOMB, ILLINOIS 1902-1903 BOARD OF TRUSTEES. HON. CHARLES J. SEARLE, Rock Island, PRESIDENT. *S. A. FAIRBANK, Esq., Jacksonville, VICE PRESIDENT. HON. B. M. CHIPERFIELD, Canton, SECRETARY. HON. ALFRED BAYLISS, Springfield, SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, EX-OFFICIO. HON. F. R. JELLIFF, Galesburg. DR. GEORGE W. ROSS, Carrollton. C. V. CHANDLER, ESQ., Macomb, TREASURER. HON. FRANK E. BLANE, Petersburg. APPOINTED TO FILL VACANCY. ♦Resigned. CALENDAR FOR 1902-1903. FIRST TERM. Entrance Examination, Enrollment of Students, Recitations Begin, Thanksgiving Recess, Term Ends, Monday, September 23 Tuesday, September 24 Wednesday, September Thursday, November 27 Thursday, December 19 SECOND TERM. Enrollment and Organization, Recitations Begin, Lincoln’s Birthday, Term Ends, Monday, December 30 Tuesday, December 31 Tuesday, February 12 Thursday, March 19 THIRD TERM. Enrollment and Organization, Recitations Begin, Memorial Day, Term Ends, Monday, March 30 Tuesday, March 31 Saturday, May 30 Thursday, June 18 FACULTY J. W. HENNINGER, President, PSYCHOLOGY AND SCHOOL MANAGEMENT. S. B. HURSH, ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE, W. J. SUTHERLAND, GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY. J. C. BURNS, HISTORY AND CIVICS. E. S. WILKINSON, ARITHMETIC, ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRY. H. L. ROBERTS, BIOLOGY. J. P. DRAKE, PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY. F. J. FAIRBANK, LATIN, GERMAN AND GREEK. S. L. SMITH, DRAWING, WRITING AND PHYSICAL CULTURE. MISS WINIFRED SWARTZ, • DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AND PHYSICAL CULTURE. MISS MARGARET DUNBAR,. LIBRARIAN. J. C. THOMPSON, REGISTRAR. FACULTY COMMITTEES. RECEPTION OF NEW STUDENTS. COURSES OF STUDY. LIBRARY. INDIVIDUAL WELFARE. CHRISTIAN WORK. LITERARY SOCIETIES. SOCIAL LIFE. RECORDS. ATHLETICS. HISTORICAL. Within the last few years the Legislature of Illinois has author- ized the establishment of three new State Normal Schools, viz : one in the northern part of the State, in 1895, one in the eastern part, in the same year, and one in the western part of the State, by Act of 1899. The Act of 1899 made it the duty of the Board of Trustees to locate the school in the place offering the most advantageous condi- ditions. The law provided that the school should be located as nearly central as possible in what is known as the “ Military Tract,’’ or that portion of the State lying west of the fourth principal merid- ian ; that a good supply of water and other modern conveniences for the use of the institution should be kept in view by the Board. In accordance with the limitations imposed by statute, the Board of Trustees asked for the proposal of sites offering the best possible advantages. After careful discussion of the merits of the various sites pro- posed, the Board finally selected the city of Macomb and the choice w T as made unanimous. The citizens of Macomb vied with one another in their efforts to meet the demands of the school. A beautiful site containing fifty acres of land was purchased and donated to the Board of Trustees in fee simple for the use of the State. The city has made ample provision for thorough drainage, for an unfailing supply of pure water, for the construction of perma- nent sidewalks, and good brick pavements ; for suitable gas mains and electric light wires to the building ; for a fire alarm system connecting the building with the fire department, and with the tele- phone system. Provision has also been made to keep the streets leading to the grounds lighted at all proper times. With unusual advantages for athletics, landscape gardening and park purposes, the site presents a commanding view. 8 Western Illinois State Normal , LOCATION. The city of Macomb is about forty jniles from Galesburg and sixty miles from Quincy. It is in close proximity to a number of other thriving cities and towns. The C. B. & Q. with its network of railroads makes it easy to reach all points. The train service is excellent. Macomb is a beautiful city in the center of an enterprising and prosperous part of the State. The population is nearly 6,000. The intelligence and character of its people combine to make it a delightful school town. Macomb has refused to license the sale of intoxicating liquors for many years. The city has electric lights, well paved streets, an abundant supply of water. Its banking, commercial and manufacturing interests are large and prosperous. It has an excellent system of schools, and is situated'in the heart of a strong and wealthy county. As the county seat, it will offer special advantages for the study of civil government. It is believed that a progressive teacher will appreciate the various means for industrial, social and civic culture. THE CORNER-STONE of the new School was laid December 21, 1900, with imposing ceremonies. In his address on behalf of the Board of Trustees, President Searle called attention to the Board’s desire for a building not inferior to any other in the State. Structural and architectural design, finish and beauty and adaptability to the purpose for which it was intended, all received the most careful attention. Its inaugura- tion as an institution of learning marked an era in the educational progress of the western part of the State. In view of the work so auspiciously begun, he indulged the hope that there had been set in motion a force that will forever redound to the State’s credit and glory ; that from this institution generations of teachers and stu- dents might draw inspiration for higher and better life. Macomb , Illinois. 9 GOVERNOR TANNER’S ADDRESS. “We have met today in the interests of education, upon which more than any other depends the true success and stability of our beloved commonwealth. The agricultural, manufacturing and mining interests of Illinois, in which hundreds of millions of dollars are invested and hundreds of thousands of men are engaged, are extensive and increasing. Her educational interests, however, surpass all of them in their importance and far-reaching consequences. Happy for us that in our territorial history as well as in the early history of our State, there were so many public men and pri- vate citizens who recognized the value and importance of educa- tional institutions.” Governor Tanner called attention to the interest in education, which Mr. Lincoln early manifested in his public life ; to his hearty approval in 1862, as President of the United States, of the now cel- ebrated land grant for Colleges of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. The Governor recalled the friendly attitude of the General Assembly of Illinois toward the cause of education ; how from 1855 to 1900, the amount received from district taxes increased almost sixty-eight fold ; the income of the township fund increased almost eighteen fold ; the amount invested in the various forms of school property increased more than six fold, while the amount paid for teaching, had increased nearly forty-seven times in forty-five years ; in 1857, the appropriation for the Illinois Normal University was $9,754.74; within the last four years ending with 1900, the State had appropriated $733,451.28 for the various State normal schools. These last figures indicate the popular interest in normal school instruction. PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION. “The necessity for special professional training as a means of fitting teachers for their important and difficult duties is now gen- erally recognized. It is safe to say that our State institutions, which provide special training in the art and mastery of teaching, are thoroughly rooted in the sympathy, confidence and regard of the people.” IO Western Illinois State Normal, “MILITARY TRACT.” Of the several Acts passed by the General Assembly during the past four years, pertaining to normal school instruction, none received executive sanction more cheerfully than that providing for the establishment of the institution, designed to meet the needs of the people living in the “ Military Tract.” “ The people of this section of the State have a right to a build- ing, which in point of capacity, comfort, convenience and attrac- tiveness, shall compare favorably with any similar building in Illinois. ” OUR COUNTRY SCHOOLS. “The object of those who were prominent in originating the measure establishing this school, and who were active in securing its enactment into law, was to make special provision for those who were to teach in our country schools. This purpose was highly commendable and patriotic. The Governor emphasized the importance of the teaching of agriculture in our schools. “Such rudimentary knowledge should be imparted, in regard to soil and seed, plants and animals, and the influence of light, heat and moisture in the fields, etc., as will tend to lead the pupils to a broader and deeper insight into the productive forces of nature, and bring them into closer contact with the life and work of the communities in which they live.” He commended the Superintendent of Public Instruction and other educators for their interest and efforts to improve the rural schools. “To neglect the education of our country boys and girls is to invite a terrible national danger. The Republic will need the ser- vices of these boys and girls in some critical time to come. Espe- cially does this apply to Illinois, the greatest agricultural State in the country. Any movement, therefore, having in view the improve- ment of our rural schools, thereby preparing the children for the part they are to take in the affairs of the State, is one of vital importance and deep concern.” THE CITY OF MACOMB. To the people of Macomb, he extended sincere congratulations upon having this institution in their midst. “Assuredly the West- ern Illinois Normal School is fortunate in its location. While from Macomb , Illinois. 1 1 its walls shall go forth influences which will carry blessings to the State and nation, there will be advantages peculiar to the people of this city.” “Your city is on a par with the best of cities, worthy to be the seat of a school like this. The interests of this institution established, controlled and supported by the State will be best protected and guarded by keeping up the high reputation which your city enjoys.” BUILDING. Situated pleasantly in a beautiful campus of fifty acres of fine rolling land, the Western Illinois State Normal School presents an imposing appearance. The architectural features are attractive. There is a judicious adaptation of classic forms to modern needs. The main building is constructed largely of Berea stone, roofed with handsome red tile. It is rectangular in shape with a large pavilion in the center, and a pavilion at each end. In its interior arrangement, the building is admirably adapted to its purpose. There are three main stories above the basement. All of the rooms are well lighted, being on either side of a long, ample corridor running the entire length of the building. This makes it possible in each room for the light to enter on the left side of the student ; while both students and teachers face a wall without the glare of light from useless windows. The ventilation is thoroughly scientific ; fresh air, properly heated over a mass of steam coils, is forced into every part of the building by two powerful fans ; while the vitiated air is at once removed. The boiler house is constructed of pressed brick, and stands about ioo feet in the rear of the main school building. Every part of the main building is constructed of fire-resisting material, thus removing all possible peril from destruction by fire. When completed throughout, the building will be one of the most convenient and attractive school buildings in the State of Illinois. 12 Western Illinois State Normal , THE PURPOSE OF THE SCHOOL. There is a growing conviction that the instruction and inspira- tion of the teaching body is of primary importance in any system of public instruction ; and that the normal school lies at the very basis of sound education. The Constitution of Illinois makes it the duty of the General Assembly to provide a thorough and efficient system of free schools; it demands a common school education for all children of the State. The true purpose of the normal school is strictly professional. The new State Normal will aim to prepare its students for the work of organizing, governing and teaching the public schools. In com- mon with the other normal schools of the State, it will seek to bear its share in this great work. To this end it will endeavor to give a thorough knowledge of the educational value of the branches of learning required to be taught in the public schools ; it will study the methods and princi- ples of teaching and will offer opportunities for systematic observa- tion and practice. Both the theory and practice of teaching will receive careful attention. DEPARTMENTS OF THE SCHOOL. The School will consist of the following departments : 1 The Department of History and Philosophy of Education. 2 The Department of Methods and Training Work. 3 The Department of English. 4 The Department of History and Civics. 5 The Department of Geography and Geology. 6 The Department of Mathematics. 7 The Department of Biology. 8 The Department of Physics and Chemistry. 9 The Department of Latin, German and Greek, io The Department of Music and Physical Culture, n The Department of Drawing and Penmanship. 12 The Department of Library and Reading Room. Macom.b , Illinois. 13 COURSES OF STUDY. The School offers four courses of study, — a one-year profes- sional course, a two-year course, a three-year course, and a four- year course. These courses include all the branches of study which pertain to a common school education, and such other stud- ies as the Board of Trustees may from time to time prescribe. Classes will be organized to accommodate the students who may enter from time to time. ACADEMIC. The various studies offered will be pursued in their academic and professional phases. It will be the aim of all instruction to show the educational value of each study in the courses offered. METHODS. The work in methods will include a study of primary, grammar and secondary schools, with special attention to school economy and school management. OBSERVATION. During the first year of a student’s course, he will have opportu- nity to observe the work of experienced teachers. The work in actual observation will be followed with a critique of the recitation, thus emphasizing the vital points in the teaching process. PRACTICE. Students who have had acknowledged experience as teachers will be given opportunity to do some practical work. This privi- lege will be extended to the classes in observation as soon as their work justifies it. THE ONE-YEAR COURSE. This course is planned for the graduates of colleges and normal schools whose academic work is more advanced. It will afford opportunity for professional study and additional insight into the educational value of various studies in the common school program. The work will be arranged for the accommodation of those grad- uates of colleges who desire to teach, and who recognize the wisdom of spending one or two years in careful professional preparation. Western Illinois State Normal , 14 TWO-YEAR COURSE. FIRST YEAR. FALL TERM. WINTER TERM. SPRING TERM. Geography • • 4 History ■ 4 Civics 4 Biology . . 4 Biology . . • 4 Biology 4 English Grammar. . • • 4 Reading • 4 Literature 4 Psychology ■ • 4 Psychology • 4 Psychology 4 Drawing •• 3 Drawing • 4 Drawing 4 Music • • 3 Arithmetic • 4 Algebra 4 SECOND YEAR. FALL TERM. WINTER TERM. SPRING TERM. Teaching Teaching Teaching Physics • • 5 Physics ■ 5 Physics 5 Elective • • 5 Elective • 5 Elective 5 Physiography •• 5 General History • 5 Rhetoric 5 Choice may be made from the following electives: English • • 5 Latin • 5 Arithmetic. 5 Latin • • 5 German • 5 Latin 5 German • • 5 Literature • 5 German 5 Literature •• 5 Sociology • 5 Literature 5 Sociology • • 5 Drawing • 5 Sociology 5 Drawing • • 5 Ethics • 5 Drawing 5 Ethics •• 5 Astronomy • 5 Philosophy of Educa- tion 5 Music. Music Music History of History of Physiography 5 Education • • 5 Education ■ 5 Political Economy .... 5- Philosophy • • 5 Civics 5 Chemistry 5 Logic . . •• 5 Principles of Agricul- ture 5 All students will be required to take penmanship spelling and composition unless excused. Macomb, Illinois. 15 THREE-YEAR COURSE. FIRST YEAR. FALL TERM. WINTER TEBM. SPRING TERM. Elective • • 5 Elective • 5 Elective • • 5 Arithmetic • • 5 Arithmetic ■ 5 Music •• 3 Geography •• 4 Geography 4 History • • 5 Pedagogy •• 4 Reading 4 Algebra • • 5 Drawing . . 2 Drawing 2 Drawing • • 5 Music • • 3 Music 3 Choose one of these electives: English. English. English. Latin. Latin. Latin. SECOND YEAR. FALL TERM. WINTER TERM. SPRING TERM. Psychology and Psychology and Psychology and Pedagogy •• 4 Pedagogy ■ 4 Pedagogy • • 4 Algebra • • 4 Geometry ■ 4 Physiography • • 4 Biology ■ • 4 Biology • 4 Biology • ■ 4 Elective • • 4 Elective • 4 Elective • • 4 History • • 4 Literature • 4 Literature • • 4 Drawing Drawing , 2 Drawing . . 2 Choose one of these electives: Rhetoric. Civics. Geometry. Latin. Latin. Latin. THIRD YEAR. FALL TERM. WINTER TERM. SPRING TERM. Physics • • 5 Physics • 5 Philosophy of Elective • • 5 History of Education • • 5 Biology or English . . • • 5 Education • 5 Elective •• 5 Teaching Elective • 5 General History .... •• 5 Teaching Teaching The electives are the same as in the Two-Year Course. All students will be required to take penmanship, spelling and composition unless excused. i6 Western Illinois State , Normal , FOUR-YEAR COURSE. ENGLISH. FIRST YEAR. FALL TERM. WINTER TERM. SPRING TERM. Reading • • 4 Reading 5 Literature 3 Arithmetic • • 4 Arithmetic 5 Algebra 4 Geography • • 4 Geography 4 History 4 Grammar • • 4 Grammar and Compo- Grammar and Compo- Drawing • • 3 sition 5 sition 5 Music Music 2 Biology 5 SECOND YEAR. FALL TERM. WINTER TERM. SPRING TERM. Algebra • • 5 Geometry 5 Geometry 5 Literature . . 4 Literature 4 Literature 4 Biology • • 4 Biology 4 Biology 4 Drawing . . 2 Drawing 2 Drawing 2 History •• 5 History 5 Civics 5 THIRD YEAR. FALL TERM. WINTER TERM. SPRING TERM. Phychology • • 5 Psychology 5 Psychology 5 Physics • • 5 Physics 5 Physics 5 Literature • • 5 Literature 5 ' Principles of Agricul- Elective • • 5 Elective 5 ture 5 Elective 5 Choice may be made from the following electives: Algebra • • 5 Solid Geometry 5 Astronomy 5 Physics • • 5 Physics 5 Physics 5 Physiography •• 5 Sociology 5 Political Economy . . . 5 Pedagogy •• 5 School Law 5 School Management.. 5 FOURTH YEAR. FALL TERM. WINTER TERM. SPRING TERM. Pedagogy 5 History of Philosophy of Chemistry • • 5 Education 5 Education 5 Teaching Chemistry 5 Geology 5 Teaching Teaching If entitled to take electives, choice may be made from the following : History • • 5 History 5 History 5 Philosophy •• 5 Logic 5 Ethics 5 Ecology • • 5 History of Teaching 5 Bookkeeping • • 5 Education 5 Literature 5 Commercial Law 5 All students will be required to take penmanship, spelling and composition unless excused. Macomb , Illinois. 17 FOUR-YEAR COURSE. LANGUAGE. FIRST YEAR. FALL TERM. WINTER TERM. SPRING TERM. Reading 3 Reading 5 Literature . . 3 Arithmetic 4 Arithmetic 4 Arithmetic . . 4 Geography 4 Geography ........ . . 4 History . . . . , 4 Music 2 Music 2 Biology . . . . 4 Drawing 2 Latin Grammar and Caesar and Composi- Latin Grammar and Easy Reading 5 tion 5 Reader 5 SECOND YEAR. FALL TERM. WINTER TERM. SPRING TERM. ' Algebra 5 Geometry 5 Geometry . . 5 Literature 4 Literature 4 Literature. . 4 Biology 4 Biology 4 Biology .... 4 Drawing 2 Drawing , 2 Drawing . . . 2 Caesar and Composi- Caesar 5 Cicero and Composi- tion 5 THIRD YEAR. tion 5 FALL TERM. WINTER TERM. SPRING TERM. Psychology 5 Psychology 5 Psychology . 5 Physics . . . 5 Physics 5 Physics .... 5 Cicero and Composi- Ovid 5 Vergil 5 tion . 5 Elective 5 Elective .... 5 Elective 5 Choice may be made from the following electives: German 5 German 5 German . . . . 5 Literature 5 Literature 5 Literature. . 5 Algebra 5 Solid Geometry 5 Astronomy . 5 FOURTH YEAR. FALL TERM. WINTER TERM. SPRING TERM. Pedagogy 5 History of Philosophy of Teaching Education 5 Education . . 5 Elective 5 Teaching Teaching . . . Elective 5 Elective .... 5 Choice may be made from the following electives: Latin 5 Latin 5 Latin 5 Greek 5 Greek 5 Greek 5 German 5 German 5 German 5 Chemistry 5 Chemistry 5 Physics 5 All students will be required to take penmanship, spelling and composition unless excused. i8 Western Illinois State Normal , CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION. Candidates for admission to the School must meet the following conditions : 1 Intention. Must make the required declaration of intention to teach. 2 Scholarship. Must present the following evidence of schol- arship : ( a ) A first grade teacher’s certificate. ( b ) A second grade teacher’s certificate. (c) A certificate of attendance at another State normal school or a standard college or university. ( d ) A high school or college diploma. (■ e ) Appointment by the County Superintendent. By pass- ing an examination about equivalent to that required for a second grade certificate, an applicant may secure an appointment from the County Superintendent of Schools. A certificate of this appointment will ex- empt from the entrance examinations. 3 Examinations. Students applying with no recognized evi- dence of scholarship will be required to pass a satisfactory exami- nation given by the Faculty in the following studies : English — including reading, grammar and orthography, arithmetic, geog- raphy and United States history. 4 Preparatory. Students who fail to pass the entrance exami- nation, or are not sufficiently mature to enter upon normal school work, may be admitted to the preparatory department, subject to the decision of the President. ROUND TABLE OR TEACHER’S SEMINAR. Once every two weeks the Faculty will hold a seminar for the discussion of fundamental problems which arise in school work. Macomb , Illinois. 19 SCHOOL SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT. It will be the aim of the Normal to give special attention to school economy. Prominent superintendents and teachers will be invited to visit the school and lecture on vital problems in educa- tional work. LECTURES. The following distinguished educators have been secured to deliver one or more lectures each : Dr. E. C. Hewitt, ex-President of Normal University, Normal, 111 . Subject : The History of Normal Schools. Hon. Alfred Bayliss, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Subject : The Trained Teacher. Dr. J. M. Greenwood, Superintendent Kansas City Schools. Subject : Methods in History. Dr. Nathaniel Butler, Department of Education, Chicago Uni- versity. Subject : The Correlation of Educational Forces. Hon. Orville T. Bright, Superintendent of Cook County Schools. Subject : Environment in School Work. Prof. Frank Hall, Superintendent of State School for Blind. Subject : Rational Methods in Arithmetic. Dr. Howard J. Rogers, Chief of the Department of Education, World’s Fair, St. Louis. Subject : The Relation of Education to the Industrial and Commercial Development of a Country. There has never been more wide spread interest in educational problems than there is at the present time. Teaching is now a dis- tinct profession, and technical training has become a necessity. Opportunity w T ill be given to study the philosophy of education from different view points. 20 Western Illinois State Normal, SATURDAY SESSIONS. To enable teachers who may wish to attend these lectures or to observe the work of the Normal, the School will hold regular ses- sions on Saturday and take Monday for. its holiday. This will enable the instructors to use Monday to visit the public schools, to observe their work, and to study their demands. It is believed that this plan will strengthen the bonds of interest which should unite the friends of education. THE SCHOOL AND THE PUBLIC. The School will hold itself in readiness to respond to calls from superintendents and teachers of the vicinity for any assistance that it can render. It will welcome all interested visitors to its sessions or to inspect its equipment. THE SCHOOL AND ITS STUDENTS. The School will give attention to the physical, intellectual and moral culture of its students. They will find in the various com- miltees of the Faculty ready sympathy and unfailing counsel. PHYSICAL CULTURE. Systematic exercise in physical culture will be given by teachers who have had special preparation for such work. ATHLETICS. The students will be encouraged to feel reasonable interest in all forms of athletics. The large campus will afford ample oppor- tunity for base ball, basket ball and foot ball teams, or courts for tennis and other games. Macomb, Illinois. 21 SOCIAL FEATURES. The social features of the Normal will be made a factor from the beginning. LITERARY SOCIETIES. Two literary societies will be organized the first term and will be planned as an important part of the educational work of the School. The aim of the Faculty will be to identify this literary life with that of the School. Students who do good work in the liter- ary societies will receive special credit in rhetorical work. RELIGIOUS WORK. Students will be urged to form associations for the cultivation of the religious life. The student’s aim should be to study to live rather than to live to study. BOARD. Board may be secured in advance by application for the same to the President or any member of the Faculty. The teachers of the School will be ready to render any possible help in locating students. Any communication addressed to the President or Faculty will receive immediate attention. 22 Western Illinois State Normal , EXPENSES. TUITION. To those who sign the pledge to teach, tuition is free. An inci- dental fee of $ 2.00 per term is charged. While students from other States than Illinois are required to pay some tuition, the amount is refunded to them, if they teach an equivalent time in Illinois. BOARD. Good rooms and excellent boarding places may easily be secured. Some students will prefer to board in clubs. By careful management students may secure a club rate from $2.00 to $2.25. Rooms with board in private families may be had at a rate of $3.00 to $4.00 per week. BOOKS. Text books may be secured at a nominal cost. Students should bring with them whatever text books they may have. ORGANIZATION. Students who apply for admission without proper certificates, should report for examination the first Monday of each term. The enrollment and organization of classes will take place on Tuesday of the first week of the session. Recitations will begin on Wednesday. Students are urged to reach the city in time to reg- ister on Monday, secure their boarding places, and be ready for their first recitations. SPECIAL NOTICE. Superintendents and other friends of education are earnestly requested to extend this information. Teachers and youths who Macomb , Illinois. 23 are ambitious to broaden their attainments while securing skill in the profession of teaching, may find here matter that will interest them. REGISTRATION. If you are contemplating attendance upon the Western Illinois State Normal School, kindly fill out the registration blank given on the next page. (Filling this blank does not pledge you to attend. It simply notifies that you are planning to be at the School, and expect to take the work indicated.) REGISTRATION BLANK. Date TO PRESIDENT OF STATE NORMAL, Macomb, Illinois. Sir : I contemplate attendance upon the State Non?ial, and will plan to enter at the beginning of the first term , to begi?i September 23, 1902. I should like to enter the course underlined. COURSES OF STUDY. One Year Professional Course. Two Year Course. Three Year Course. Four Year Course. CREDENTIALS OFFERED. Please underscore the credentials which you will offer to gain admission to the Nornial School. 1 A Diplonia froi?i College or Normal School. 2 A First Grade Teacher's Certificate from County Superin- tendent. 3 A Second Grade Teacher' s Certificate from County Superin- tendent. 4 A Diploma from a Three Year High School. 3 A Diploma from a Four Year High School. 6 Certificate for any other Scholastic Work. 7 A Certificate of Appointment from any County Superintend- ent in the State.