East Night High School - Rostrum Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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11:11:72: .Y:: --.7--Y - 1 2, -5 1 gl 1 1 1:-W : 7::1::.:-1:7 :l 1 -7: iziuz : W. E. Harris became principal, and was succeeded in the following year by Mr. P. A. Johnson, who remained for two years. The term of school was extended to eight months in 1903. East Night was then' given recognition as a first-class high school by the State Superintendent of Schools. The following year Mr. Johnson was succeeded by Mr. M. E. Craig. H. C. Frost became principal in 1906, who in turn was succeeded by Mr. Albert Schwartz in 1908. Under the able leadership of Mr. Schwartz progress was rapid. The work of the academic department was of such high status that the University of Cincinnati agreed to accept all gradu- uates of East Night without an entrance examination. The graduating class of 1910 numbered one hundred fifty-nine students. The commencement exercises of that year are remem- bered by those graduates as being extremely impressive. Among the speakers remembered was C. W. Eliot, President Emeritus of Harvard University, and one of America's foremost citizens. The classes of East Night were removed in the fall of 1910 to the new Woodward Building. This new location placed at the disposal of night school the most modern high school building in the world at that time. With all of these facilities East Night began a new era of educational prosperity, when in the first year four thousand students received the benefits of its training. New activities were introduced into the school's curriculum. Many of these exist even to the present time. One of the most notable of these is our Annual, the ROSTRUM, which was first pub- lished in 1911. This yearbook has progressed to such an extent that now it is a leader in its field. This is but an indication of the general improvement of the school during the span of years between 1910 and the present year. Mr. Wilbur began his career as principal five years ago. His guidance at East Night has been excellent. Because of his efforts more clubs have been formed, one of the most prominent being the Beta Eta Nu, an honorary Society. The influence of East Night upon the city of Cincinnati has been most beneficial. The efforts of East Night benefactors have not been in vain. Through their struggles better citizens have been made and to many it afforded a foundation for a university educa- tion and the key to a happy, useful life. -Harry G. Klekamp. .2111 ..- . - -- . 7. 7-7ll1..7: 1 1nu1nu1n-11:-QQ-.fIp1-1.4--1n1. 7-3 GI' I I I II II II II II I II I II I I II I I I I I I II I I I II II II I I II I II II I I I II II II II 1111.1

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, ,Tmin1..1,..1.,.1..1,.1.,1.i.,1...-.141 -. If if , 1 4, ..1.,,...i::1 HISTORY OF EAST NIGI-IT HO or Us KNOWS the complete history of East Night High School? Do we realize that this, our school, was founded before the Civil War? In the course of events we probably think more often of our present school than of the people and incidents that have made East Night the forerunner of night-school education. Let us examine some interesting facts and happenings that will not only broaden the knowledge of our Alma Mater, but will also make it dearer to us. lt was in the year 1841 when Cincinnati educators organized a night school to give ambitious workers the opportunity to learn the arts and sciences. There were five sessions a week during the winter months, held in the Eighth District School building. One hundred and eight men and women realized the exceptional oppor- tunity offered and responded immediately. This school was very successful until the outbreak of the Civil War, which made it impossible to continue. When peace was again restored to our nation the necessity of a higher night education became apparent. The school reopened with Mr. G. A. Carahan as principal. The course of study was extended to include history, civics, bookkeeping, and elocution. The management of Mr. Carahan continuing for ten years was a successful one. School was discontinued in 1879, due chiefly to the scarcity of experienced teachers. The perseverance of these early leaders cannot be questioned. During the year 1880 night education again became a reality. Only teachers of the widest experience were employed. Within three years the attendance grew to eleven hundred students. Then, because of the lack of funds, no school was maintained for the next ten years. The autumn of 1893 brought new hope to the night-school enthusiasts. School was to reopen again with its classes meeting in the Ninth District School building. Mr. O. M. Debeck, an inspiring teacher, was principal. In the year 1901 Mr. 7 ,, ,,,,a-. :Y-:in : Y-Y: 07: 1.7- u:,..7.. - -. .. -7- V 7.7.

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CINCINNATI ow CINCINNATI lifts her head in pride, As in the scroll recorded, there appears Her history, Where growth and worth abide, In the accomplishments of these, her years. Here are tall buildings, and her marts of trade- Here are her suburbs, spread upon each hill- Here are her parks so beautiful, in shine or shade- Here are her Arts, where culture drinks its fill. Her schools are here, brave fortresses, we find, These, her bright future progress, to defend- And, ladders for the ever-seeking mind, Her colleges into the picture blend. Here is the river, winding at her feet- Here are her church spires, gleaming in the sun- Here are broad avenues, for travel fleet- And here are homes, for rest, When day is done. Here are her loyal people, to acclaim Her sovereign, in her pomp, and royal mieng And hearts beat high, at sound of her dear name, As, of fair cities, We shall call her Queen! -Ethel Knapp Bebrman Reprinted from Cincinnati Enquire