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algebra, geometry, English, civil government, Latin, stenography, freehand and mechanical drawing. In 1901, W. T. Harris became principal of East Night. The course originally outlined was extended to include history, Spanish, German, physical and commercial geog- raphy. The following year Mr. Harris was succeeded by P. A. J ohnson, who remained in charge for two years. In 1903, the school term was extended to eight months and East Night High School was given recognition as a first-class high school by the State Superintendent of Schools. The following year Mr. Johnson was succeeded by Mr. E. M. Craig. In 1906, H. G. Frost became principal of East Night and was succeeded in February, 1908, by Albert Schwartz, the present principal. Under the leadership of Mr. Schwartz progress at East Night was rapid. The work of the aca- demic department was of such high grade that the Uni- versity of Cincinnati agreed to accept all work done at East Night without examination. The diploma from the four-year academic course was also recognized by other higher institutions of learning. This was a very good thing for East Night, because it not only permitted, but it also encouraged, more graduates to enter college. In 1908, owing to the overcrowded condition, East Night High School was removed to the Third Intermediate School building. This large building with its two annexes was found to be hardly adequate, owing to the fact that various industrial courses were organized at this time. The commencement exercises of this year were very im- pressive. Among the speakers was C. W. Eliot, President- Emeritus of Harvard University and one of America's foremost citizens. An excellent musical program was also rendered by the school chorus under the direction of Wal- ter H. Aiken. In May, 1910, one hundred and fifty-nine students were graduated from East Night. This was the largest number to receive diplomas from a high school in Cincin- nati up to this time. In the fall of this year, East Night was removed from the Third Intermediate School building to the new Woodward building, which change placed at the disposal of East Night High School one of the largest and best equipped high school buildings in the world. With this large building at their disposal, East Night started upon a new era of prosperity. During this year, over 4000 students enrolled in the academic, commercial, industrial and physical training departments. In 1911, the students of East Night decided to publish an annual to be known as the thostrum. This was to be a review and an account of the activities of the school during the year. The Rostrum of 1911 was dedicated to the Citizens of Cincinnati, whose loyalty to the cause of education had made such a structure as the new Woodward building possible. In May of this year, forty-four students were graduated from the academic department. In 1910, the industrial classes were organized in the Woodward building. The course included mechanical and architectural drawing, pattern making, forging, machine shops, cabinet making and wood turning. Classes were held from 7.30 to 9.30, four nights a week, from October to April of each year. The graduates of this department were also permitted to take part in the commencement exercises at Music Hall each year. In October, 1911, the physics and chemistry laboratories were opened. The classes were held each Friday evening from 6.30 to 10.30 during the regular school year. The Work of this department attracted much attention, owing to the fact that it was the first laboratory course organized at night school. ED. SWEENEY, y18.
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o n -s- -.. a 5n... n a 0:0 nxtmu-ua umuxsunusnsi lSs vxtlxtvnnxu lw-uxuxs .xnxl Hb- .xuxs 1510-.- n-buxus1 vsu-h- Hunt. I-..t!';II-51 u-suxuxn rs: vs. II I - n u . Asa ... nu 0 0 IN 1856, there opened at the Eighth District School the first night high school of Cincinnati. One hundred and eight young men and women, who were successful in the entrance examinations, were admitted to the first year class. The course of study was outlined for a period of three years. The sessions were held five nights a week during the four winter months of each year. The students admitted were of an exceptionally high grade of scholar- ship and studied principally in the arts and sciences. The night high school proved a complete success and continued from the time of its organization until the winter of 1858-59, when it was closed. The following year, however, it was re-opened and continued for the usual period until the outbreak of the Civil War. Another attempt to establish a night high school in Cincin- nati was made in December, 1868, when one hundred and seventy-four students applied for admission. G. A. Car- nahan was appointed principal, and outlined a course of study which consisted of grammar, arithmetic, general history, United States Constitution, algebra, geometry, bookkeeping, drawing and elocution. Sessions were held five nights a week until February 19, 1869. The following year the number of students increased considerably and the course was extended to sixteen weeks. The school continued with more or less success for about ten years, when there was a great falling off in attendance. This was due chiefly to the fact that inexperienced teachers were being employed. The following year, 1879, no sessions were held. I ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF EAST NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL g 0 Ixuw-u'w-I -qu-nsu vss l.gus n xtysu us: v-buxusn ts: I-u smn-buxu -.nxns;- r;- uxumne. veneers. ix: Ix: 1N!..It w.- uwyuxnx- .xn-ba 0-51 0-..ch1 :su-nn In 1880, the night high school re-opened with an enroll- ment of six hundred and eighty-one students. Only teach- ers of wide experience were employed, Which fact probably accounted for the very large attendance. Within two years this number increased to eleven hundred and sixty- nine. The following year, 1883, the night high school was compelled to close owing to the lack of funds. For ten years following, no night high school was maintained in Cincinnati. In the autumn of 1893, the night high school was re- opened in the Ninth District School Building. B. O. M. DeBeck, an experienced teacher in both the day and night schools, was appointed principal. The enrollment during the hrst two weeks was two hundred, of whom one hundred and seventy remained the entire year. In the annual report of W. H. Morgan for the year 1893-94, we read, 'No funds expended in our city are put to a nobler or more profitable use than those devoted to the maintenance of night schools? Later developments proved the truth of his statement, for the night high schools of Cincinnati opened the only way of success to thousands of young men and women in Cincinnati. On account of the increased attendance at the night high school during each successive year, it was decided to open two schools in 1900. The original night high school at the Second Intermediate School building, was continued and known as East Night High School. During this year an advanced four-year academic course was offered. The subjects included commercial arithmetic, bookkeeping,
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. . . .' h h ., q, .- um.- uymm 'oo'oy'ouhnss-su:o o. e no.0..u.n l u o n u t,suxus..-.,.......m,.u,qngn$ y, n n H u n n u u u n u u t u . ya . i l l ! TO THE EAST NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL ROSTRUM 3 daunnul I-ImI-I... 3 0.0 mmmm 332$ , v sum: vs: '2' .:..:. Fm: u-uAI-uuxns- -suq.uq.u-..l usnsus: lsndbu-e. r... rsa .uu-smeaxuun -q.u-..uq.n-u.. n...-.usnx- uxnsnsnwvuu e . EXTEN D heartiest greeting. As representing the graduating class of the school, the Rostrum commands the respect and admiration which all who know the young men and young women of the class are glad to give to them. It typifies in its contents and make-up the accomplishment of the students themselves, and s0 deserves our praise. That the period of school life represented by this book may prove continually a happy memory, that the future whose door is just now opening before you may be even brighter than you now dream, that your fellow students, your teachers and principal, and all your friends and associates, may always have every reason to be proud of you, is my wish. Sincerely yours, EDWARD D. ROBERTS. Assistant Superintendent of Schools. 10
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