Abraham Lincoln Junior High School - Annual Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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The Brainpumpers Among the inhabitants of this land are the Brainpumpers. Though they seem friendly, one always gets the feeling that they are superior to the common citi- zens, as indeed they are, for theirs is the responsibility of making better citizens of these people of the land of Lincolnia. Chief among these is Mr. Muth and his assistant. Miss Bowman. So highly do the common citizens regard them that the mere mention of their names induces a reverent silence; a summons to their shrines produces a rise in blood pres- sure.

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THE GOVERNMENT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Standing: Mr. Hugh D. Tolmie, superintendent of buildings and grounds; Mrt Charles H. Davis, attorney; Mr. Carson H. Porter, Mr. Adolph H. Seise, Mr. David Hoffman, Mri William L Engberq, Mr. William F. Schmelinq, Mr. Tauge G. Lindquist, Mr. Archie Richards. Seated: Mr. Selmer H. Berg, superintendent; Mr. Peter Perrecone; Mr. Carlton, K. VVeIshA president; Mrs. Frank E. Johnson; Mrsi Marie L. Sheehe, secretary; Miss Vera Walling, chief clerk. I sought to learn what manner of government was in this land. Upon in- quiry I was told that Lincoinia, or Lincoln, as it was more familiarly called, was one of many provinces which together formed a great republic. In supreme command was a group of men and women known as the Board of Education. This Board determined the policies and activities of the republic, appointed the people to administer their wishes, supervised the erection of new buildinqse three within the last yeareand in general, gave much time, thought, and talent to make this country they controlled a commonwealth in which the inhabitants have the opportunity to live happily and successfully with many chances to develop their talents. Serving as general supervisor of the country is Mr. SeImer Berg! the Super- intendent of Schools. During his administration, two new senior high schools and one junior high school have been built. Mr. Harry C. Muth has the title of Principal of Lincoln, the land I visited. I had not been in the country long before I discovered that Mr. Muth knew every- one in the country and was much interested in each person's welfare and happi- ness, and that every inhabitant looked upon him as a friend. I was frequently amazed to discover a look of sadness appear when his name was mentioned. This at first seemed inconsistent with the love they protested they bore him. I was finally enlightened by one of the inhabitants Who told me that this was the last year Mr. Muth was to sojourn amongst them. He was soon to depart to become the ruler of another province, the new East High School, whither most of the LincoInia inhabitants would eventually journey. This last consideration consoled them somewhat when they thought of his departure.

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THE ADMINISTRATION Mr. Harry C, Muth, principal: Pearl Anderson, Clerk; Blanche Bowman, Vice-principol; Marian Retzlaw, clerk; Lucille Born, bookkeeper. Marion Seal, librarian; Marion Dogncm, nurse; Jessie Hmtness, attendance officer. The general office, with Mr. Muth's and Miss Bowman's offices adjoining, is the center of life in our school. I found that the government of this land was most efficient and well or- ganized. Its activities are centered around Mr. Muth and his assistants. In the centred office are kept the records of all citizens. Here attendance is checked and discipline meted out. These offices are always open to those who need helpful guidance and assistance. To those who are sick the nearby dispensary is o haven. Teeth, sight, hear- ing, and general health are examined here. Miss Dogncm, the nurse, is always ready to core for those who come to her seeking aid. If the citizens need medical or dental care, their parents are notified cmd advised as to the procedure they should follow. A welcome period each day, I found, was the study hour in the library which all ninth graders enjoy. Other groups are given the privilege of going to the library to secure books and to find material for their work. Miss Seal, the librarian, is most kind in her readiness to assist those in quest of information. ' ....l Although this land has a population of nearly two thousand, the absence of any one is immediately noticed. Mrs. Hortness, the attendance officer, calls at the home of any missing citizen whose absence is not explained, to discover Why he is away from his usual haunts. Her work is otnother evidence of the interest and care which the government of this land has for each of the citizens.