Manual High School - Mirror Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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1 Twenty September SCHOOL really began for the teachers on August 31. The annual County Teacher's Institute, which car- ries with it compulsory attendance of all teachers in the county, was in ses- sion from August 31 to September 4. General programs consisted of lec- tures by well-known educators and division meetings w h e r e teaching methods for the various subjects were discussed. Musical numbers preceded each of the general sessions. Partici- pating in these were many former Manual students and alumni. Doro- thy Lugibihl, contralto, and Earline Doebler, soprano, both of whom were members of the class of 1935, sang groups of solos. The double male quartette of the class of 1936 rend- ered a group of selections. Elmer Sepesi, of the class of 1932, played a group of violin numbers. ENROLLMENT School opened on Tuesday, Sep- tember 8, and we were met at the door by boys and girls with free copies of The Manual. Much to our delight we received the news that periods would only be twenty minutes in length the first day. Student enroll- ment was slightly greater than last year, both at Manual and in the city at large. Manual figures were 1265, while city totals reached 15,285. The following day work began. The school day assumed its usual length, and class recitations of one hour dura- tion were in vogue. THE CAFETERIA The cafeteria was prepared to han- dle the hungry horde the second day and varied menus were offered. As we entered the cafeteria, many new fix- tures such as new shelving, rails, and a steam table caught our attention, to say nothing of the lights in the candy case-always appetizing and attrac- tive. These seemed but to increase the magnetism which drew the coins from our pockets and purses. Approx- imately 900 students and faculty members are served here daily with the aid of thirty-student helpers who augment the kitchen personnel of Mrs. Crooks, the cafeteria manager. Her personal supervision together with her personality and agreeable nature has endeared her to everyone of the student body who has come in contact with her during her three years of service here. All in Evidence at the Noon Hour

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Twenty-three - BOOKS The sale of text books was conduct- ed in much the same manner as be- fore, since the school board has seen fit to handle the texts. Sales were made from the office beginning on Wednesday and continued throughout the week, various teachers were in charge during the various hours of the day. Orders and cash were received by the classroom teacher and sent directly to the office for the supplies needed, thus confusion was elimi- nated, and more rapid means of dis- tribution was provided. Money col- lected from such sales to Manual stu- dents approached S2,000. The book exchange, operated by the members of the Student Council, was also in op- eration before and after school hours with Florence Wukasch in charge. This service was rendered both for those who had books for sale and those who desired to purchase used texts. FAIR EXHIBIT Manualis entry in the State Fair exhibit held at Springfield in August was put on display in the cafeteria so that all those who were not fortunate enough to see it in its original setting might enjoy the many phases of work which portrayed our school activities. Unfortunately, shop projects and dresses made by the sewing classes were delivered directly to students' homes on their return from Spring- field, hence these could not accom- pany the material which adorned the walls. Manual High School, placed in group four, CHigh schools having an enrollment of 1,000 to 1,500 stu- dentsj, again achieved high honors receiving ten first places out of eleven entries and a total cash award of 5128. Since we have no agriculture course, an entry in this division has never been possible for Manual, but repre- sentation in all of the other classes has been creditably made annually. THE BAND Strange noises emanating from the auditorium aroused our curiosity and upon examination we discovered - what do you suppose? It was the first rehearsal of the band, and as the sounds offended our musical ears we hastened on our way confident that at some future date harmony would grow out of discord and this organiza- tion would be one of which we would be most proud. GYM Keep off! Such were signs that greeted the casual visitor who by some hook or crook or devious passage gained access to the gymnasiums. Floors had been recently cleaned and newly varnished, and the boys were enthusiastic over the transfer of the classes to Proctor Center three blocks away. There the warm sunshine, fresh air, and a varied assortment of sports and exercises made gym days all too infrequent. Horseshoes, kittenball, football, and baseball all had their devotees, and much bickering and even bribery was resorted to in selec- tion of the activity for the day. THE MANUAL September, fifteenth, brought us two assembly periods. The Manuals so generously donated on the opening day had served their purpose and cards, circulated for subscriptions, were promptly signed. The band made its first appearance and such an appearance! Sixty members and as many instruments, a few days of prac- tice, and our predictions of the pre- vious weeks seemed on the road to fulfillment. But what a motley array! Upon investigation, however, we were informed that sixteen additional new uniforms had been ordered. Our doubts dispelled, we returned to our classroom, much elated with the evi- dent signs of progress. BANKING Banking was inaugurated with but little ballyhoo or fanfare. A new staff and a new adviser made its appear- ance, but no new records appeared to usher in the new regime of Bodine and Company. Some there were who could still spell and likewise illustrate