George Washington High School - Post Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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sented by the Cornelia Fairbanks Chapter of the D. A. R. The bust of George Washing- ton, which stands in the main entrance hall, was given by the H. Lieber Company. The plaster cast, the Pageant ot' America, vvall decoration which hangs in the front vestibule, was designed, made, and presented by Mrs. Sangernebo. The Junior order of the United American Mechanics gave us the beautifully bound pulpit Bible and the large American fiag. These we use on ceremonial occasions. Hugh McLandon presented the bicentennial plaque of George Washington. Among the many autographed books which are a part of our library, are these autographed first editions: George Ade, Fable in Slangg Sabitini, Scaramoucheg Barrie, Little Minister: Hervey Allen. Anthony Adverse. Eleven hundred and fourteen copies ot' other books were donated to our library the first year. Today that number has increased to a total number of seventy-four hundred and thirty-seven volumes. Since 1928 each graduating class has presented a gift to the school, one from which they thought the incoming students would gain the most benefit. The class of '28 presented the picture of George Washington which bangs in the main ofliceg the class of '29, a thirty-five mm. moving picture machineg the class of' '30, the stage lightsg the class of '31, the clock which hangs in the main corridorg the class of' 332, the picture in the main corridor just outside room 104g the class of '33, a sixteen mm. picture machineg the class of '34 and '35, also sixteen mm. picture macbinesg and the class of '36, twelve library tables and chairs. Scholastic Records Scholastic ability and achievement has grown along with the enrollment. With each year Washington High gains greater prestige as her students and alumni conquer in their various chosen fields. Our alumni have carried on for Washington, as they have maintained honor-standing workin their various colleges. Our students have brought home to Washington many cups, medals, and plaques through their superior scholastic and athletic activities. The trophy case in the main hall stands as a mute reminder of our achievements. Sports Washington made her debut in the field of sports in her first home game with Crawfordsville. The score: Crawfordsville, 22: Washington , 6. Our football, basketball, and track teams have also contributed their share of trophies to our notable collection. Extra-Curricular Eight clubs had their origin the first year. By 1935 this number had reached the thirty-seven mark including three adult and alumni groups afiiliated with this school, Alumni Association, Parent-Teacher, and the Washington Men's Club. Ranking fore- most among our clubs areg the George Washington Chapter of the National Honor Society, Civic Quest, Minute Men, and the Washingtonians. The purposes of the clubs are to act as advisors of the freshmen boys and girls, respectively, and to promote civic and social life in the school. The clubs, as a whole, promote a loyal spirit in the school and in the community. Tenth Year This year has marked an unusual year of accomplishment and achievement. We have conquered in the field of sports as well as scholastically and have added an un- usual number of trophies to our trophy case. The school board has accepted a set of preliminary plans for a new addition. iYe have had our first alumni return as members of the faculty in the persons of Messrs. Ludlow and Luzar. We have established a beneficial exchange of faculty members with England. May the next ten years be as profitable and progressive as these iirst ten years have been, and may Washington continue to graduate students capable of assum- ing in society the positions of young men and women of self-direction and independence.

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