Kokomo High School - Sargasso Yearbook (Kokomo, IN)

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X, Pug. fXliNlSIlO J, A. KAUTI K. ll RICH lrrilsur I'li'siil4'17I .Smri'!ur'q SCHOOL BOARD The sturdy pioneers who came to Kokomo less than one hundred years ago were very much interested in education. lmmediately after their homes had been built, they turned their attention to the erection of a church and school house. lt is a long way from the little log school house of l845 with its icy-hot room, where the scholars' backs froze while their faces burned: from a school where readin', ritin', and 'rithmetic were indeed dispensed to the tune of a hickory stick, to the handsome steam-heated high school of l926, with its Well-trained instructors and modern text books. Through all these years a group of men known as the school board has been vitally interested in Kokomo schools. Though this board has differed in personnel, its purpose and chief consideration, the welfare of the school child, has remained the same. Our school board is composed of three members who act through the superintendent, Mr. Haworth, and he, in turn, acts through the principal, Mr. Hinshaw. The present members are Mr. J. A, Kautz, Mr. A. B. Arm- strong, and Mr. Kenneth Rich. Mr. Kautz has served sixteen years on the school board: Mr. Armstrong, fourteen years: and Mr. Rich was elected in l922. Too much cannot be said in praise of their administration: and as actions speak louder than words, We can only point to the many advantages which we have gained under their control. Vsle are extremely proud of our schools and our opportunities: and to our school board We extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation. Page twelve

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On March 25 and 26 the Seniors presented their class play, The Arrival of Kitty, a rollicking comedy which was enthusiastically received. Late in the year the vocational department gave an exhibit of its year's work. We are proud of this department as it ranks as one of the best in the state. Among the entertainments afforded us during the spring were a film, The Last Days of Pompeii, brought to the school under the auspices of the Latin Club, a concert presented by the Betsy Ross Trio, an address by Coach Thistle- thwaite of Northwestern University, who presented honors to the football men, and an address by Frederick Libby, executive secretary of the National Council for Prevention of War. K. H, S, is proud of its record this year. Lois Purvis and Elizabeth McKorkle won first places in the Virgil and Cicero District Latin Contests respectively: our basket-ball team after an exceptionally good year won the county and sectional meets, being defeated only in the regional meet by the state champion team, Marion: the track team Won sixth place in the National meet at Chicago. March 27, and enjoyed a profitable season. Two new clubs, the History Club and the HifTri Club, were organized and the Chemistry Club was reorganized: a band was started and the orchestra was greatly improved under Mr. Caylor's leadership: and the Red and Blue developed into a six-page paper. Our only regrets of the year were caused by the deaths of Mr. Horace Woody', for many years the principal and later a teacher of K. H. S., Miss Blanche Ryker, one of the most beloved teachers in our high school, Mr. Ralph Phillips, a teacher who held the love of the students because of his untiring patience and helpful kindness, and Vklanda Colescott. a member of the class of '27, Whose death is mourned by many friends. The Junior--Senior Reception, Class Day. Baccalaureate Services, and Commencement exercises closed one of the happiest years of our school life. - - 1 i ii..,i.i.'.,m..,f,i ra,m.,.i.-I Page eleven

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fi, V, l l1XNVORTH fi. F. l llNSll1XW' Sizpvrirzlumlent Principal Now-a-days when we see a man with the proverbial ten or twelve children, we heave a sigh and feel very sorrv for him and are glad that we are not in his shoes. But it never occurs to us that there is, in our midst, a man who has not only the educational, but the physical, moral, and spiritual well-being of about seven thousand children in his hands. That man is the superintendent of our schools, Mr. Haworth. But, unlike the old woman in the shoe, Mr. Haworth does know what to do with his children, and he doesn't have to spank them and put them to bed without any supper. Throughout all his service as superintendent he has ever been the same jolly, helpful, kind-hearted gentleman, a capable and reliable superintendent, and an ideal friend. Like any other large organization, the high school must have a director, or a head. Mr. Hinshaw is truly our head: first, because he is our principal, and second, because he heads us off in our mischief. One duty is about as important as the other, and he fulfills both admirably. Mr. Hinshaw's patience is the marvel of his friends, and the trait which makes him an ideal principal. The teachers, as well as the students, find him a friend. When anyone in class disturbs the peace or in any way deserves punishment, he is immediately sent to 206, knowing he will be dealt with justly. Mr. Hinshaw is always glad to advise us concerning our programs, or to help us in our many difficulties. Kokomo High School is fortunate to be under the guidance of Mr. Hinshaw, a man of sterling character. Page thirzccn