Word: student
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...following figures, compiled by the National Student Federation, indicate the trend of student migrations: Canada 1,173. China 1,109. Japan 814. Philippines 804. Russia 504. England 369. Germany 360. Mexico 271. Porto Rico 250. India 208. Italy 203. Hawatt...
...regrettable fact that according to the description of the House issued to the student body, there are to be approximately twice as many single rooms as double rooms in each house. Although it is painfully apparent that nothing can be done at this late stage, it is equally apparent that such an arrangement is an unfortunate one, and not strictly in accordance with the stated aims of the House Plan. The necessity of rooming alone, besides being an added expense to those who will eventually live in the Houses, is likely to prove a prohibitive barrier to some...
...discount could perhaps be given for buying such coupons issued in booklet form, and the plan would also be advantageous to the H. A. A. in handling funds. To the conscientious student who, at the beginning of the season promises himself to play squash at least three times a week, such a system would be of great convenience, as well as an added bulwark against the temptation to break the pledge, that comes with December hours, theses, and too much Vagabonding...
...while commendable because of the interest shown in individual scholarship, is a rather far step from the purpose of the secondary school. According to the outline proposed, the Choate News advocates a modification to some degree of the Harvard tutorial system, placing at the disposal of the high-ranking student the advantage of preparing special work aside from classroom courses under supervision of the masters. The project is similar to the Harvard system in that it allows sufficient opportunity for intelligent and informal discussion between teacher and pupil, and makes attendance at conferences as binding as that of the classroom...
Aside from the minor points of added strain on the teaching staff or an unwelcome distinction between the excellent and mediocre student, the plan is mostly unfeasible because it would be in direct contrast to the main purpose of the secondary school. There has been much regret evidenced recently by educators at the disappearance of the liberal college under the increasing pressure for specialization. In laying a firm foundation for later years of university training is found the most imminent and pressing problem with which the preparatory school is faced. The most practical objection to the Choate plan...