Elijah Barrett Prettyman

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Elijah Barrett Prettyman
Born	1830 Pennsylvania
Died	1907
Occupation	Maryland State Superintendent of Public Instruction Principal, Maryland State Normal School

Elijah Barrett Prettyman (1830 - 1907) was the second principal of Maryland State Normal School (now Towson University).

He began his teaching career after graduating from Dickinson College. Prettyman came to Anne Arundel County where he worked as a teacher and principal for over 15 years. In 1890, he was appointed the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Principal of the Normal School. Under his guidance, the Normal School extended its course of study to 3 years and added new courses.

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ACADEMICS	Schools: College of Business and Economics (CBE) • College of Education (COE) • College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFC) • College of Health Professions (CHP) • College of Liberal Arts (CLA) • Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics • Honors College • College of Graduate Studies and Research (CRS) • Achievements: Points of Pride
ATHLETICS	CAA • Towson Tigers • Towson University Athletic Hall of Fame • Hall of Fame inductees • Mascot: Doc Rivalries: Loyola College • University of Vermont • Current Facilities: Johnny Unitas Stadium • Towson Center • John B. Schuerholz Baseball Complex • Past Facilities: Minnegan Stadium
GROUNDS	Campus Landmarks and Locations: "The Beach" • Burdick Field • Newell Field • The Tiger Statue• Glen Bridge • TowsonTown Bridge •
STUDENT LIFE	Media and Publications: The Towerlight • WMJF • WTMD • XTSR • Grub Street • Debating Societies: Towson University Speech and Debate
PEOPLE	Notable Alumni • University Presidents McFadden Alexander Newell • E. Barrett Prettyman • George W. Ward • Sarah E. Richmond • Henry S. West • Lida Lee Tall • M. Theresa Wiedefeld • Earle T. Hawkins • James Fisher • Hoke L. Smith • Mark L. Perkins • Robert L. Caret •