Springfield Senior High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Springfield, OH)

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HISTORY FORUM VISITS IAII. Club Members learn How a Community ls Run and Managed Sophomore History Forum Action: QLeft to righth QSeated at tablet Richard Miller: Jane Baldwin, Allan Rankin, Richard Shank: LStanclingb John Bables. Robert Lindenian CSeated-First 'rowi Rachael Melliger, Pat Sikes, Jeanne Wright, Joan Miller, Janice Howdeshelt, Eleanor Davidson: CSecond rowj George Gianopulos, John McKune, Ben Polk, Harriet Pattison, Eleanor Barker, Marilyn Young. Sophomore History Forum tries to teach high school students more about the community and country. This forum is for any sophomores who are doing satisfactory work in World History. This organization, which was first organized in 1940, has risen to an enrollment of 80. Their regular meetings are held at least once a month, unless a special meeting is called. The elected officers are the same both semesters and are as follows: Presi- dent-John Bablesg Vice-president-Susan Krappg Secretary-treasurere-Jane Baldwing Chaplain- Richard Shankg Program Chairman-Allan Ranking and Sgt.-at-Arms Richard Miller. Clubs, such as the Sophomore History Forum, are made interesting by good programs. Knowing this, the forum tried to have entertainment that was in- teresting, yet something that might be of importance to the students. Some of Springfield High School's own talent contributed to some of the programs. When certain places of interest and importance are to be visited, committees are appointed to go. On October 17, a committee visited the jail, and then reports were made by John McKune, Marilyn Young, Pat Sikes, and Jeanne Wright. At their Christmas meeting, a Christmas story was given by Barbara Gaver and refreshments were served. Another committee, composed of Nancy Swanton, Joan Miller, and George Gianopulos, visited Bor- den's Dairy and made reports of the trip at the January meeting. This committee that visited the dairy were given a free treat. Trying to make members more interested in how the school is run and to take part in school affairs, the forum tends to contribute to the growth and wel- fare of the school. ln the same manner, the history forum teaches them how the community is run or managed and shows them the part they have in the community's affairs. Summarizing all of this im- formation, it is found that the Sophomore History Forum tends to make better citizens and students.

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TWO QUT QF SIX ISSUES WIN Four Measures Fail to Obtain Necessary Margin for Passage The question has been asked, Why don't the people of Springfield take more pride in keeping their city a nicer place to live in? The chance was given to them on November 6, 1945, when they were asked to vote for and to pass six bond issues. As a result two out of the six were approved by the voters. The grade crossing elimination and school bond issues went over the top with 67 per cent of the vote while the sewers, playgrounds, the highway measures came in close with over a 60 per cent vote. However, the issues all needed 65 per cent of the vote to pass. As was expected, the City Hospital brought up the rear with only 58 per cent, The issues totaling '.,57,842,000, were under the spon- sorship of the Greater Springfield and Clark County Association which carried on an extensive campaign for six weeks preceding the election. Failure of the passage of all six bond issues was attributed to the state law which requires not less than 65 per cent of the votes cast for passage of a municipal bond issue. The school bond issue for 53,582,000 will be used in acquiring the necessary land for new school build- ings, and in furnishing, and equipping school build- ings. The elementary schools have been sadly neglected. Eleven of the twenty buildings now in use range from fifty to ninety years old, and it is generally considered that a building more than fifty years old is no longer suitable for school purposes. In 1930 Dr. Holy made a survey of the school situation but none of his recommendations to the Board of Ed- ucation were carried out. Fifteen years later the need for these improvements is beyond the stage of being a need. It's a must! The SS836,000 for the grade crossing elimination is to be used to pay the cost to the city for eliminating the crossings on East Main Street and on North Limestone Stret. The bridge at No. Limestone Street has presented a constant hazard and has been the cause of numerous accidents. Elimination of this bridge has been contemplated in the Jobs and Progress civic improvement program. Also the bridges over the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks at South Lowry and South Wittenberg have presented traffic difficulties. These very high crowned and narrow bridges endanger human life as well as automobiles. The program proposes to eliminate these bridges and replace them with safe, modern ones. For many years the State Highway Depart- ment has contemplated a super highway on Route 40 from the east, but the bottleneck which exists in Springfield has made this temporarily impossible. Local citizens' committees have frequently consulted the State Highway Department for the pressing need of relief. Relief was promised but on the condition that the city do its own share. With the elimination of the crossing at East Main Street one of the objections will be removed. Also the east and west bound traffic can avoid grade crossing by using North and Columbia streets thus greatly reducing traffic congestion in downtown Springfield. Y V Y Vi? if ,The Fairgrounds showing old buildings, plenty of space but no play area considered.