Tama High School - Iuka Yearbook (Tama, IA)

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In Memoriam AllIJREY .f1le.rauder came to Tama in 1932, and enrolled in our sixth grade. She had a 'very pleasing personality and could always make friends easily. Everyone was her friend. On May 1, 1934, Audrey was taken from us by death. The loss of one so active was a great misfortune. Wle wish Audrey were here to graduate with us this spring, although she is not, she will always be remembered by the class of '39. Audrey Alexander nqzl-lqau Whence Iuka POSSIBLY many students of T. H. S. have wondered at some time or other, f'VVhat is the origin of the word 'Iuka'? or t'How does the Annual happen to be called that? To answer these questions we must go back into the last century, to the beginnings of the present city of Tama. In 1862, the real beginning of Tama occurred, and thereby hangs the tale of the name Iuka g for on September 19, 1862, a battle of the Civil VVar was fought at Iuka, Mississippi. A Federal force of 10,000 men fought a Confederate army of 12,000, with the Federal force winning a rather indecisive victory. n ionor 0 me owa men w u ou 1 in fs a 2 1 nun V sea 1 Tushomin o I I ftl I lmf glt tll bttle it tlecv tl t if g County, Mississippi, the new village here on the Iowa River was named Iuka. About four years later, the postoffice department changed the name from Iuka, to Tama Cityg we are perpetuating the old name in our High School Annual from year to year. VVhile there are other fanciful or legendary stories of the origin of the name, the above story is the one which historians relate as the beginnings of the curious and unusual name which adorns the cover of this book.

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PARENT- Left to right: Back Row: H. T. Hurley, Mrs. W. W. Tunhoff, Miss Margaret Lindvll, Mis: Ethel Curtis, Mrs. Lettie Zuber, Mrs. Frank Thill. Front Row: Mrs. Fd Kilcoin. Mrs. Jesse Kauble, Mrs. Paul Stigers, Mrs. Kcnnnth Croskrey, Mrs. F. A. Whitten. l'lXl'l President , Vice President Secretary, , , CPTIVE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION BOARD . , Mrs. Paul Stigers ,,,,Mrs. Ben Jones Miss Ethel Curtis Treasurer ..... . ..........., Mrs. Ed Kilcoin Study Club Chairman ,,,,. Mrs. E. H. Nelson Program Chairmen ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, , , THE P. T. A. holds a regular meeting every second TVQ-dnesday H vhs Jenn Downtclg' H' 1' Hl'f1?Y of the month. The Studv Club, a branch of the P. T. A., meets ,OSP1 A If ' A rs' Frank rllnu ' FIHHHC6 . . .................. Ben Jones on the XVedncsdav afternoon following the regular P. T. A. meet- , , , ' Membership ,, mg. Tlus year, the group boasts of one of the largest member- H lt' . . s - . 1 1 ' slups ln its lustory, with a total of two hundred members. 'Ihe ,Mrs. VV. WV. Tenhoff ,Mrs. Floyd VVhitten , . . . . . Cl tl' ,, ..'VI K tl s ' Pama P. T. A. received a superior rating from the btate orgam- i ANLZS 1ViZ3gaLetCTT:Egl zation this vear for the second time. , ' Adviser The P. T. A. sponsors the following activities of the school: Iowa Dental Plan-the teeth of each school child were exam- ined by the local dentists. Upon completion of all necessary dental work, the pupil's name was placed on the Dental Honor ltoll. The pupils were treated to a movie in the spring. The school operetta- A Christmas Carol, under the direction of Miss Margaret Sherman, was presented this year by the grade children. Clothing for the needy. Christmas Baskets--baskets were filled and distributed. Most of the food for these baskets was ,.....Supt. E. H. Nelson donated. Back to School night--school was held throughout the entire school system so the parents could visit classes. Vaccination for diphtheria and small pox-the P. T. A. paid for all pupils who wished aid. Among other P. T. A. activities, the organization donated toward the Christmas party at the community center. It sponsored the cultural and artistic side of conuuunity life by bringing a number of fine programs to the new school. Each year a book is purchased for the Jenifer Nelson Library. An annual Tag Day is held, whereby the large share of its money. organization earns a The Tama P. T. A. can be counted as one of the really influential and active organizations in this community. No better monument could stand for its activity than the New lligh School Building. The Tama P. T. A. had a large share in making it possible for the city of Tama to have such a school. The Study Club first pressed the matter, pre- sented it to the entire P. T. A., which, in turn, placed the proposition before the voters by circulating a petition. The P. T. A. is valuable as a link between the school and the parents, making possible a better and more coopera- tive school system.

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Left to right: J. A. McK.:en, E. H. Nelson, H. J. Hill, J. R. Reid. H. L. Platt, F. A. Whitten, C. E. Davis, Secretary. QF. A. Jones, not in the pieturej. OFFICERS OF THE BO!!RD J. R. REID, President C. E. IJAVIS, Secretary F. A. JONES, Treasurer We Appreciate-H THl'l work of the members of the Board of Education and Superintendent Nelson! Vl'hile it is true that they could not l1ave secured our present High School building without the cooperation of the townspeople, yct their foresight, effort and diligent attention to detail, gained for us the lrind of a building that we now enjoy. 'l'o say that the planning and supervision of a building such as ours is a major task may seem to be trite, but it is true, nevertheless. Hours of thought, consultation, and planning preceded the turning of a single shovel of dirt, or thc pouring of concrete. VVe, who are using the building, realize that they did their work well. Quality has been built into the structure, and yet the financial interests of the taxpayer have been carefully guarded. An enduring build- ing, beautiful and useful, has ceased to be a dream, and has become a reality. Everyone who comes to in- spect the new building is amazed at its size and its completeness. It is something of which the townspeople of Tama may be justly proud. It is a source of pride to us, who have spent both pleasant and profitable times within its walls these past few months. ive Seniors feel that praise frequently is not given when praise is due. Hence, we have reserved this page to give credit to these men who so richly deserve the praise of every student of Tama High School and every citizen of tl1e Tama community-the members of the Board of Education, and our Superintendent, Mr. E. H. Nelson-for a piece of work, well and faithfully donevan enduring service for education and the betterment of the entire community.