Chanute High School - Elms Yearbook (Chanute, KS)

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Jn, jiefreginnin f--.- J The first class was graduated from the Chanute High school in 1881. The members were Lee Bailey, Grace Merritt, and A. W. Postlethwaite. The above picture is of the graduating class of 1887. Its members were May Truitt, Mary Reed, Lulu Markle, Clara Whiteside, Nannie Williams, Walter Truitt, Walter Barkley, C. M. Light fprincipalj, Henry Yockey, 223 A W. E. Royster. CLAS SES WNW

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Q. THE ELMS VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE IN THE BEGINNING- Vocational agriculture was introduced into the high school curriculum in 1927. The department meets the standards of the Smith-Hughes provision for vocational agriculture. The course emphasizes scientific ways of'doing practical farm work and aims to train boys for agriculture leadership and successful farming in this Community. The course is especially designed for farm boys and for boys who expect to make farming a life vocation. AND NOW- Each class meets three hours a day, five days a week and carries three high school credits. Two years' work is offered. In the first year live stock and shop work are offered. ln the second year the course covers soils and crops and advanced shop work. The classes make field trips to successful farms in the community to study farm methods. They also attend fairs and stock shows and visit the BXD0I'iII16Hta1 D10iS Hell? Chanute. This year they attended the American Royal at Kansas City. Robert T. Patterson is in charge of the work. MACHINE DRAFTING IN THE BEGINNING- In the spring of 1924 architectural drafting and machine drawing were first offered in the Junior High school under the direction of Mr. Jim Gilbreath. In 1925 general shop work was offered to 8 B's only. This included a small amount of tin work, electricity, plumbing, glazing, and woodwork. Architectural drafting is the study of dwelling house construction and design and planning of a five or six-room house. Machine drawing is a study of the detailed and assembly drawing of machine and machine parts. AND NOW- Sheet metal and electricity are given in the Trade school for 8 B's. Sheet metal work and sheet metal drafting are given to high school students. This course is of greater educational value than trade value. Mr. Jim Gilbreath is the instructor. -s., ,.a.,.r . v. R. T. PATTERSON VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT MACHINE DRAFTING JIM GILBREATH nozo Z'

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fN FN - '.:m,,f 'W ff' Xe ...,,,I!iE,IleEif-5 ..,. 54 PRESIDENT OF SENIOR CLASS thing attempted by him is something done. - l sEN1oR CLASS HISTORY CLAIR JONES President --....--,- ......... C lair JOIIBS vice-President ..... ...- M arsaret Hvefer Secretary ,-,,,,,,,,, ............ C la.I'3, JOhl1SOI1 Treasurer ....... Leighton Anderson Sponsors U Miss Cuddy ' Mr. Miller IN THE BEGINNING- The class of '28 was the largest in school. The accomplishments of the sophomore group, 'headed by Wesley Keas, although not spectacular, were a vital part of school victories. As juniors, attainments were more conspicuous. Wesley was again elected president, and the class immediately began to make a name for itself. The negative debate team, which was composed entirely of juniors, won every meet in which they participated and helped win the state championship. In athletics, the juniors dominated in every school team. In order to make money for the Junior-Senior banquet, the play Believe Me, Xantippe was presented, displaying effectively much dramatic and business ability, Finally, the farewell banquet was given the seniors, who left the class of '28 the place of leadership. An Elms that might be a credit to C. H. S. was the ultimate goal of the seniors. Maurine Jackson and Wesley Keas were elected king and queen of the yearbook. Meanwhile, the members of the class were not lagging in other activities. Athletic teams were composed for the most part of seniors, and three seniors were debaters. The play and carnival sponsored by the class were very successful. AND NOW- As its last achievement, the class will present its own commencement. program. Instead of having an address, seven Seniors, chosen by a process of elimination, will give orations on the cardinal principles of education. .J .-Q 9 2 L. Clair Jones, president of the senior class, has won the respect of all the seniors by his constant effort to make this class the best possible. Some