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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Preceded by
McFadden Alexander Newell		 Towson University principal
1890-1905		 Succeeded by
George W. Ward
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Towson University
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 • University of Delaware • Johns Hopkins University • University of Maryland, College Park
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-LP • 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