Harlem High School - Meteor Yearbook (Machesney Park, IL)

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HARLEM CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL Faculty One whose occupation is to teach others is the definition given to the word teacher in one of the new standard dictionaries. It sounds cold. The very profession connotes tireless labor, patience, persistence, kindness, generosity and the et cotora qualities that are a part of those who teach others. We at Harlem want to express qratitude for these, our friends, who gladly teach. Russell W. Hovey, B.Sc., Ph.M. Superintendent University of Illinois . . . University of Wisconsin ''Great possibilities ahead for a wonderful school. Harold Moore, B.A., Ph.M. Doan of Boys Lake Forost Colleqe . . . Northern Illinois State Teachers College . . . University of Wisconsin . . . University of Illinois Extension Bookkeeping . . . American Government . . . Business Law . . . Sociology Senior Sponsor . . . Guidance Director . . . Studont Activities Treasurer . . . Director of Magazine Sales Never worked so hard in all my life and novor will. Lucy J. Pettis, B.A. Dean of Girls Wheaton College . . . Whitewater State Teachers College . . . University of Iowa . . . Rockford College Shorthand . . . Typing Banquet Toastmistress The discipline was unusually good, and the students were diligent. John Sontag, B.E. Oshkosh State Teachers Collego of Wisconsin . . . Univorsity of Colorado . . . Colorado State Teachers College General Science . . . Biology . . . Chemistry Camera Club After teaching in a large city in Wisconsin, Harlem was fust the spot for chickens. Francis J. Valentins, A.B., M.S. James Millikin University . ... University of Colorado . . . University of Illinois Plane Geometry . . . Advanced Algebra . . . Solid Geometry . . . Trigonometry . . . Industrial Mathematics Senior Sponsor . . . Senior Service Scout Leader . . . Cheerleader Sponsor It was almost love at first sight. 1946

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HARLEM CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL Administration From the March 1928 issue of The Harlem Herald we take this article: Members of the social committee of the Harlem P. T. A. are busily engaged in making preparatory plans for celebrating the day of March 26. the time of Harlem Consolidated School's dedication in 1911. As we read on we learn that this red letter day was celebrated for a number of years after, the various organizations becoming hosts of the occasions. As time progressed, however, the reunions were discontinued. The significance of building and dedicating a new school, and, above that, the great value derived from ambitious work carried on in the building have not been forgotten. History books will devote chapters to the years between. In fact, shelves will be lined with them. War and Peace could be the title of another novel relative to the events of this period of history. We were swept twice from the scenes at our front door to the stage of internationalism. The units making up this great stage must function alone. Harlem's administration has always anticipated new trends, and has directed them conservatively. The course of study not alone meets college requirements but also helps the student ''enlarge his borders if he hearkens diligently to Wisdom. We are duly proud that our High School is fully recognized by the State Department of Public Instruction, accredited by the University of Illinois and by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the highest accrediting organization in this section of the United States. This high rating has been obtained as a result of progressive and effective administrative policies of our Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools, of a well qualified and efficient faculty, and by the addition of much equipment and materials of instruction. These factors strongly outweigh our deficiencies in building facilities. The class of 1946 is grateful to Mr. Hovey who (and they speak with authority) spends school days and vacation days so that our life may be happier and holier.

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HARLEM CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL Jesse Horan, B.E. Northern Illinois State Teachers College . . . University of Illinois Algebra . . . Geometry Sophomore Sponsor . . . Senior Play Quartettes! Soloists! Real people! I've always liked Harlom. Ray P. Lotzer, Phys.Ed., B.S. LaCrosse State Teachers College . . . University of Marquette Physical Education . . . Hoalth Coach . . . H Club A small school with groat possibilities for attaining hlgir oducational goals in all fields. Marian Doyle, B.E. Northern Illinois State Teachers Collego Physical Education . . . Hoalth G.A.A. . . . Junior Advisor . . . Prom Advisor Many Ballerina possibilities! Mary Walker, B.E., M.A. Southern Illinois Stato Teachers College . . . University of Illinois English I Librarian . . . Sophomore Sponsor Harlom's good spirit and cooperation have nover failed mo! Leona B. Meier, B.A. Iowa State Teachers College . . . University of Chicago . . . Rockford College English IV . . . Latin Moteor . . . Augustans . . . A.O.A. Let X=Cordiality, Y=Enthusiasm, and Z=Spring Fever. Then X+Y+Z=Harlem. . Frank J. Skoff, B.A. Joliet Junior College . . . University of Illinois English II . . . English III . . . Typing . . . Bookkooping Pepper Harlem, a friendly, lazy little place, courteous end slap happy. 1946