Schools

 

ROCHESTER SEMINARY AND NORMAL SCHOOL.

 

This institution was incorporated early in 1883, and is already in a flourishing situation.

During the present year in the academic departments more than one hundred and fifty students have been enrolled, making a very good showing for so early a period in its history. In addition to the above, the department of music has enrolled in vocal and instrumental classes one hundred and sixty-one. Of these more than one hundred are not in the other departments. The department of drawing and painting has enrolled sixteen, so that the total enrollment for the year is two hundred and seventy-five.

Six teachers are employed in the school. These are all teachers of ability and experience. By employing only the best talent the institution hopes to merit the continuance of its already liberal patronage. Four courses of study are arranged, thus giving students a choice in the line of work they wish to pursue. Advanced students are also allowed to elect equivalent studies outside of the regular courses. The college preparatory course fits students for any of our best colleges. The Normal course is designed for students desiring to teach in our district schools; while the Academic course, covering four years, is intended to give a liberal education to such as cannot afford a complete college course.

Prof. H. Bretherick, the director of this department, is a gentleman of many years experience in conservatories and colleges in this country, whose work since coming west has gained for him the entire confidence of the community, and proven him to be master of extraordinary ability in teaching and directing. Send for programs and circulars giving full information.

From “The Garden County of Minnesota, and Rochester, with its Wealth, Beauty and Business” Compiled by E. D. Strang, St. Paul, 1884.

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