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DIX ANS APRES In September, 1930, Arts High School was organized as the High School Department of the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art. Its purpose was frankly experimental. Provision was made promptly for meeting the state requirements for the High School Diploma, and the academic subjects were brought into line with the college entrance stand- ards. At the same time ample opportunity was afforded for a four year sequence in Fine and Applied Art, a four year sequence in Music, and a two year sequence in Drama. Detail of the courses of study remained to be worked out. Now a decade has elapsed, and we may look back over the interval as one of continuous, almost meticulous study of the possibilities of such a program. At once it was taken for granted that the Arts, Music, and the Drama were to be regarded as major pursuits, comparable in importance to Latin, Mathematics, and the Sciences in academic high schools. Experi- ence led the way to numerous changes in detail, but the steady growth of the school seems to have demonstrated fully the wisdom of the basic idea. The number of students pursuing the Fine Arts Curriculum has increased from about 100 at the beginning to nearly 1,000 during the past year. During most of its history the school has accommodated a number of students from other curricula. Throughout this period, students of the school have won over 300 prizes in Art competitions—local, state, and na- tional—and numerous scholarships in Art and Music in higher institutions. The school has also, we believe, made some contribution to the philosophy of education. In line with present trends, it offers wider oppor- tunity for creative effort than is possible within curricular limits generally acceptable. It appears also that the deliberate cultivation of the full appreciation of the importance of art values to the business of daily living makes for mental balance and serenity of outlook for future careers. In the present period of uncertainty and confusion in world affairs, the utmost gratification arises from the consciousness of definite con- structive achievement, even in a limited field. In high school we are train- ing for post-war situations, wherein the utmost of mental poise and clarity of vision will be invaluable. To the requirements of this situation Arts High School is dedicated. HARRISON E. WEBB, Principal
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4A CLASS HISTORY It hardly seems possible that four years have elapsed since we first entered Arts High in 1937. Remember the way we were ushered into the auditorium the first day of school? We sat in wonder as the names were called in the various classes. When they came to ours we shivered with the grand feeling that we were now a part of the school. Our Freshman year was a hilarious one, full of wonder at our new surroundings. We are quite sure that ours was the class that introduced the hot-foot into Arts High. Never before had there been such a reign of mischief in the school as there was that Fall. The admitted ring- leaders were that notorious sextet, the two Howies, Al, Dick, Jerry, and Frank. Do you remember the time they lit a bonfire in the middle of the science class? It seems that a hot-foot they were trying to give someone refused to rouse him. In disgust they decided to light a bonfire under his chair. Incidentally, the victim woke up. Then there was the time two of them hung Al out of the fourth floor window by his feet. Everyone was nervous but Al. We mustn't forget the incident of the fire ex- tinguisher. The fellows knocked the fire extinguisher down by accident, one day. They were really frightened when it proceeded to circle around the floor squirting chemicals. They all made a dash for the nearest exit—except Al who sauntered back and calmly picket it up and put it away. A passing teacher commended him for his good sense, not knowing who had knocked it down, and once again the day was saved. Our Sophomore year was also an eventful one for that was the year we first organized, under the direction of Mrs. Meek. It was not until our Junior year, however, that we elected officers of the class. Al Chirichella became President. Not many of us will forget the first dance we gave as a class. It was a Hallowe'en dance and we had a record attendance. Even in our Senior year it was hard to quell our high spirits and our reputation was as much for fun as for hard work. We all enjoyed ourselves when Barney filled an empty carton of milk with water and put it back in our lunchroom. We were willing to pay a nickel to see the expression on the person's face who took it. The Senior Dance was probably the highspot of the year. After weeks of planning and decoration-making, the night of the dance finally came. Needless to say it was a huge success. Another high-spot was the planning of Class Day. It was fun working on the program but it was hard work censoring it. We have also done some hard work as is witnessed in the prizes won by our art students. Aldo Mino, Milton Rapicano, Morris Rones, and Nicholas Reale are a few of our prize winners in the art field. Probably most of us will be sorry to leave, but we can never forget the good times we have had.
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