Alexander Graham High School - Snips and Cuts Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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ibigb Srbnnl parent Glleacbers' Sissnriatinn H N, N 1915, the liducation llepartment of the VVo- man's Cluh, with Mrs. Rucker, now a mem- her of the Charlotte High School faculty, as 4, chairman, proposed to a large audience of the if city parents and teachers a new plan for :Fin i 2 1 p gg Lg ilu 1 ' noting thc welfare of the school child. ,5.-,ag- ' is an was no other than that of organ- 'H' z parent-teachers' association. for the purpose of bringing the parents and the teachers of thc child into closer touch with each other. Frmn this meeting grew parent-teachers' associations 111 every school of the city. The first president of the High School Club was Mrs. C. C. Hook, who is also the president today, During the seven years of its existence. the High School l'arent-Teachers' .Xssociation has he-en an im- portant factor in the life of Charlotte lligh School. It has created a lmetter feeling hetvreen the parents and the teachers, giving the parents an opportunity to know those who cxert such a vast influence over their children. giving thc teachers a chance to learn the individual needs of their pupils. and hoth an opportunity to work together for the good of the young people. Last year the Associa- tion presented the school with a pair of heautiful curtains, of dark rose velvet, for our auditorium stage. The great need of curtains hail long heen felt. The Club also en- tertained each Class of the high school at a Friday-night party, as a means of giving the students healthful pleas- ure, and promoting Class spirit. Une of the main things that the Association supported strongly was a high school cafeteria. The members urged the School lloard on until their purpose was accomplished. They MRS. C. -C. HOOK suggested the plan, which is now carried out, of having President city nurses examine the school children once each year. l,ast Christmas, the Association collected and sent a large package cf toys and necessities to the little sick children of the Orthopedic llospital, in Gastonia. ln January. to arouse interest in thel.Xssociations all over the city, the parents of the various schools gave a stunt night to the teachers in the Charlotte High School auditorium. This entertainment was a huge success, and drew a large crowd. The High School Parent-Teachers' Club is now concentrating upon supplying our school with an athletic field. .X committee has heen appointed to present the matter ti- the School Board, and we hope to hear the results of this consultation soon. The Association meets once each month, and the officers are as follows: Mrs. C. C. Hook, president: Mrs. li. H. Garinger, vice- presidentg Mrs. bl. C, XlcNeely, secretary: and Mr. H, K. Moore. treasurer. The chief difficulty which thc officers have had in the past year has been in holding' the interest of the memhers, Strange as it may he, it seems that the parents are quite concerned with pushing forward good work among their children in the lower grades, hut are entirely devoid of enthusiasm in working for pupils in the high school, However, we believe that hoth parents and teachers are beginning to realize the importance of the High School Parent-Teachers' Association as a medium for acquainting the parents and teachers with each other, and we feel safe in predicting a hearty support for it in the future. IN MEMORIAM rs. Davin Learns 1880-1921 Earth's noblest thing, a woman perfected. In memory of her to whom the Parent-Teachers' Associations of Charlotte owe far more than she could: ever know. Mrs. Yates was born a leader, and under her capable management the Fourth Ward and High School Associations prospered as they had never done before. It was her idea to unite the associations of the various schools all over the city, and she was the first president of the combined council of Association presidents. ' Mrs. Yates was a member of both State and County Parent-Teachers' Associations. Possessed of a magnetic personality and a'bri1liant mind, she led, and others followed. An untiring worker, and an inspiration to all mothers and, teachers, it has indeed been hard to maintain the standard whicln she set for the Parent-Teachers' Associations.

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MISS BERTHA DONNELLY Senior Class Adviser What would the Class of 'Twenty-Two have done without Miss Bertha? Indeed, we cannot imagine. She it was who took charge of the Senior rings and pins and the file sheets. She has done more than any other in planning for the many essential details and arrangements connected with Commencement exercises-invitations, Class Day dresses, flowers and costumes for Commencement, a Class song, Commencement programs, and all necessary decorating. She has labored untiringly for the Seniors, and the Class is glad for this opportunity to express its appreciation. MISS MINNIE DOWNS Junior Class Adviser Miss Downs is the favorite of the Juniors, and no wonder! She is always ready and willing to help them, with a smile, no matter what the trouble be. Miss Downs takes a lively interest in all the Juniors, and the Class owes her a great debt. MR. ROBERT GARTH Sophomore Class Adviser Mr. Garth is a newcomer to our high school, this being his first year, and therefore his election to the position of a Class adviser is a peculiar honor. During his short stay here, Mr. Garth has proved himself to be a live wire among the faculty, and the Sophomores are to be congratulated upon their choice. MISS ETHEL REA Fresh man Class A olviser Miss Rea, too, is a newcomer to Charlotte High School. She is a typical Agnes Scott graduate-that is, an all-around, enthusiastic, well-informed teacher, and an indispensable member of the faculty. The Freshmen showed rare judgment in their selection of a counsellor.