Boise High School - Courier Yearbook (Boise, ID)

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Mai M. B. S. degree who has a B. A. degree from the University of Idaho and an M. A. degree from the Teachers ' college of Columbia university. It is Miss Stalker ' s job to teach those home-loving boys taking home ec just how it is done. Sewing is taught by Edith Lowry, B. S. degree from Oregon State college, and Rachel Jones, who obtained her B. A. degree from Penn college. Busts, statues, flashy, splashy colors can all be found in the art room. Hollingshead, holding a B. A. degree from the University of California and ; in education from the University of Idaho, is the only art teacher. To learn how to be handy around the bouse, just scads of boys take training. W. R. Adelmann, head of the industrial arts department, ha from the University of Idaho. Other teachers in this department are 1.. K. Perkins, a graduate of Oregon State college; R. F. Chindgren, who has a B. S . and an A. B. degree; H. I.. Straight, who is a master printer; V. ( ). Lemon, holding a B. S. degree from the Colorado Agricultural college. Manual training, mechanical drawing, and printing are the subjects given in this department. These are practical things which students can use now and in future years. Many useful articles such as cedar chests, and stands are made by the boys in manual training. Many sisters and mothers are glad these boys have the oppor- tunity to take these useful subjects. Please, may I change to another class? I don ' t think I would like to take this subject, may I change my enrollment card? I lost my activity ticket and want a duplicate. The high school office hums with busy people all day long. The above questions are just three of the many that are asked every day. If you have ever called the high school and were impressed by the pleasant voice that answered, High School , then you can be sure that it is Mabel Nye, secretary. Alice Smith takes care of enrollments and other things connected with the office. The attendance of the high school is taken care of by the orderlies. There is an average of about four orderlies in the office each period of the day. These girls nple, Katherine; Six, J. E.

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Blanche Jeffrey, who has her M. A. degree from the Universitj of Washington, and Marion Barnes, with her M. A. from the University of California. When yon get to be a high and mighty senior you have to take American history. This subject is taught bj Miss Jeffrey, Miss Davis, Grace Berry, and Arthur Hays. Miss Berry has her M. A. degree from the Teachers ' college, Columbia University. Mr. Hays has an M. A. from the University of Idaho. Just to liven up the drj tacts of history, some of these teachers make good use of the piano and victrola. Debit this. Credit that. Confusion reigns verj often upon the pages of student bookkeeping books, while entries refuse to come out right. The commercial department is headed by J. E. Six, who has acquired his B. S. degree from Central Missouri State Teachers ' college. Crooked letters and tired ringers make the brain sluggish, and the typewriter begins to play tricks. But after a good hard battle, you learn to be a good typer. James A. Burt, treasurer of the student body and overseer of the book room, is one of the teachers in this department. He has an A. B. degree from Ellsworth college. Laura Lynn, A. B. from Armstrong college, teaches shorthand, typing, office practice, and commercial arithmetic. Grace Maberly also teaches typing and junior business training. She has acquired her B. S. degree from Oregon State college. Minnie Lukes, with a B. A. degree from Midland college, teaches typing and shorthand. Ida Marsh, who has attended Winona State Teachers ' college and Oregon State college, teaches a complete course in advanced commercial work. You have to be the cream of the coffee before you can take this course. E. F. Grider, who has obtained a B. S. degree from Oregon State college, teaches CO) mercial arithmetic. Learning how to make the little bungalow a haven of res the home ec classes. The girls are smart and beat the depi own clothes. And they can cook, too. The department is headed bv Carol Paine, who holds a B. S. degree from the University of Washington. The cafeteria is under the direction of Esther Stalker, nd one of the aims of in bj making their

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ri A collect attendance slips, make out the absence report, and run errands. Part of the efficiency of the office is due to the work of the orderlies. The girls work in the office instead of taking their study halls. Thej are under the supervision of Clara Otness, dean of girls. Now- let ' s leave these dry things and find out a few of the unusual things about the teachers. Did you know that John Sawyer is the oldest teacher in the high school and Jeanne Myers is the youngest? Well, it ' s the truth, nevertheless. Mosl of the teachers have some extracurricular activity. Edwin Adams is dean of boys and the debate coach; W. R. Adelmann is in charge of the industrial arts building; John Bauer is sponsor for the Future Farmers of America; Grace Berry- is chairman of the sophomore class; Valora Blackburn is adviser for the Spanish club; A. J. Boosinger coaches frosh-soph basketball and has charge of baseball; James Burt has charge of the book room and is treasurer of the associated student body; F. E. Chase and Eugene Guild instruct the R.O.T.C. ; Deborah Davis is sponsor of the history club; Seth Freer is adviser for the Math club; E. F. Grider is chairman for the senior class; Arthur Hays advises the Forum club; Man Hogarth is adviser for the Latin club; Mary Hollingshead has charge of the Art club; Evelyn Wenstrom is adviser tor the German club; Karen Kieldsen is the student council adviser; Morris Kline has charge of the boys ' sports; W. G. Lemon and H. L. Straight are advisers for the Printing club; Helen Mayer is sponsor for the Dramatic club; Dwight Mitchell is adviser tor the High Lights, Courier and sponsor for the Quill and Scroll; Jeanne Myers sponsors the Girls ' Athletic association; Clara )tiH ' ss has charge of the orderlies and is adviser of the Girls ' club; Katherine Semple is adviser for the Pen ami Blotter club; Emma Simmons sponsors t ] le French club; Lam Wood coaches in the boys ' sports; Howard Paul is chief adviser for the sophomore class; Esther Huse is chief chairman for the honor societies. The teachers are having an endurance contest to see who can stay in the high school the longest. So far, John Sawyer is ahead in the race with 2h years of teaching to his credit. A close second is Deborah Davis, having taught here 25 years. A year and a halt is the shortest time for any teacher. Jeanne Myers and Esther Stalker hold this record. Cheerio, teachers! We ' ll see you all again in September. P O