Angola High School - Key Yearbook (Angola, IN)

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MASTER €r MINDS Although the present generation is neither better nor worse than the preceding ones, we need more work, more responsibihties. The school is trying to provide these through its activities, so commented Superintendent John L. Estrich, master of minds in A. H. S. Mr. Estrich lists teaching as his chief interest, having begun this career in 1904. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio State University, and a Master ' s degree from Columbia. I guess it just runs in our family to be teachers. I have two older sisters and a brother who are also teachers and so naturally I was attracted to this profession, stated the superintendent. Mr. Estrich relates the following humorous incident about his childhood. As a small boy he shared the popular superstition that bands of gypsies roved about trying to steal children and bring them up as members of their clan, which resulted in making gypsies object,-, of everyone ' s fear. One day his sister and he were walking in the field. Seeing what they thought was a gypsy they ran pell-mell for the house, never once glancing back. Further investigation proved their gypsy to be a fallen log. He still persisted in his fear of gypsies throughout his boyhood. Mr. Estrich ' s genial smile and pleasant, obliging manner has won for him a place in the heart of every student of Angola High School. Our superintendent ' s principal hobbies are fishing and reading, adventure and exploration stories preferably. No one could live in Steuben county without fishing, so that ' s why I fish. At least I never fished before I came here, he declared. I like Angola because of the congenial and cultured people who live here. They are very much interested in the school, was a further statement. Mr. Estrich ' s travels have been confined mostly to the East, in- cluding trips to New York, Boston, and other large Eastern cities. He has also visited the Dakotas and St. Louis. Our superintendent is a member of the Rotary Club, the Indiaii.i City and Town Superintendents ' Association, and the N. E. A. He is very much interested in the Methodist Church. He also says that in his outside activities we must not forget to mention his gardening. JOHN L. ESTKICH Supcr ii cinlcii Page ten

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THE ALDITCCILH Although only four years old, our auditorium has a history all its own. Four senior class plays, two junior class plays, as well as scores of one-act plays have been given within its walls. Many music concerts, debates, and discussions have been enjoyed here. The weekly chapel programs will be remembered by all. In this vast hall many students ' hearts have beaten faster at the annual recogni- tion day to which all look forward. Music students have recollections of the hours spent toiling over some particular piece in the practice rooms under the stage. These also serve as dressing rooms in which anxious moments are spent just before the curtain rises. The green window and door draperies, the rust colored stage cur- tain, the buff walls and modernistic architecture all help to make this the most beautiful room in the building. The sloping floor makes it possible for the stage to be seen from any part of the room. At the back there is a projection booth for the use of motion pictures. The class of ' 3 6 will soon close its high school career when it exper- iences that last ceremony, graduation, within the sacred precincts of this auditorium. Pa.ec nine

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MASTEC Cr MINDING No lo nger does the saying Spare the rod and spoil the chdd serve as a guide for our leaders today. No longer do old, whit; bearded gentlemen stand before a body of young people in a domineer- ing way and set down the law. Instead we have at the helm of our ship two important leaders whose goal is reached hen they are able to cooperate with students and be a part of them, rather than dictate. hen the secondary schools were organized there was only one person who ruled over the bois- terous group of young people but as the work progressed a time came for another helper. The of- fice of principal of the high school was thus created. Our captain, Mr. Elliott, who for four years has guided our ship, has all the qualities which make one a good leader. He is popular with the students because of his willingness to work and the interest which he takes in extra-curricular activities and mdividual student problems which may relate to past, present, or future. Mr. Elliott states that his favorite hobbies are reading and playing with the kiddies. I have always had dreams of traveling extensively, said Mr. Elliott, but they never seemed to have materialized. However, don ' t think that I have never been off the farm. Mr. Elliott has visited Toronto, Canada, and Buffalo, New York, and has recently toured the state of Kansas. Before moving to Angola Mr. Elliott was a resident of Toledo, Ohio. % hen speaking of Angola our principal explained, I like the city of Angola very much because of the tine friendships that have been formed and because of the high ideals of the people of the community. In referring to the present generation Mr. Elliott declared . v that they are a rather daring, frank, chance-taking lot but they are mighty fine and are doing some spectacular things. Not only does Mr. Elliott stand high in the activities of - iL ' aiHv m the high school but he is a strong worker in the Lions Club, Farm Bureau, and 4-H Club; also he is superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school. Our principal received his Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture from Ohio State University and his Master ' s de- gree from Purdue University. Mr. Elliott says that his greatest achievement is having the opportunity of being principal of A. H. S. Clayton H. Elliott Principal Page elc