Argo Community High School - Argolite Yearbook (Argo, IL)

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First chance to inspect new addition . . . . S277,000 for building and equip- ment .... patrons taking full advantage of program of activities, exhibits, and cordial invitation extended .... capa- cious new offices much admired .... commodious and well planned rooms . . . . ornamental lamps giving soft diffused illumination .... full and shadowless lighting in every nook and corner. Attractive class rooms .... new ones with the latest in closet, blackboard, and bulletin board equipment .... old, retinished and equipment more complete . . . . healing and Ventilating systems, the newest .... fascinating exhibits in all departments. Patrons visiting new library .... seating capacity, 86 readers, l4'i of student body .... dark oak furniture in harmony with walls and ceiling .... round tables popular .... sectional, counter high charging desk .... maga- zine rack .... dictionary stand, card catalogue, vertical file unit .... linolcum floor covering sound proof . . . room size 31 feet by 50 feet .... conference room for group study . . .. 3,000 volumes.

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Hou' lu Keep Om' Boys Ou! of 1'riswz Mr. Brandon's address .... Purpose of our public school system not to train potential thinkers how to think but to train the American child how to live the particular life destined to live .... Comments favor- able to educational trends here at Argo. XVords of welcome by Mr. john Ginalick fsubstituting for Mr. H. C. Swanson, president of the boardj .... Rl'Idfi!III5f7f17 of Ifilizvrzliozz fo Ifzilzfvlry, Manager, Corn Products Refining Company, Mr. XVilliam T. Brady fMr. L. Gillan substitutingj . . . . address, Assistsant State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mr. S. E. Baker .... Reminiscences, Mr. Frank A. Parodnicki, Introduction of guests by Principal Charles F. Wfingo graciously done .... special service applauded .... Mr. XVingo's words of welcome with reference to satis- faction all feel in fine addition to the com- munity's educational facilities .... special stress on the civic possibilities of new audi- torium .... complimentary references to principal speakers. Superintendent Noble J. lJuffer's expres- sion of great pleasure at being present with his Argo-Summit friends in dedicating fine building .... tribute to services of those serving educational progress in this com- munity . . . . complimentary recognition of Argo Evening Trade School .... hearty words of congratulations.

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Departments on exhibit: home-mak- ing suite .... music department, with music room open for inspection .... commercial department, with typewriting and other tests going on .... printing shop and Maroon editorial sancrum. with demonstrations on press, typesetting. editing .... other departments affording interest .... machine shop, with im- posing array of new lathes and other equipment. Shop: provision of trade exploratory experiences to aid pupil in choice of worthwhile occupations .... develop- ment of skill in use of tools and ma- chines .... to acquaint pupil with shops and varieties of metal .... good work habits: safety, cooperation, honesty, effi- ciency .... introduction to worthwhile leisure activities .... a knowledge of what is meant by leadership. Demonstrations of use .... 'foca- tional department office .... wood shop . . . . physical sciences . . . . art depart- ment .... biology .... library .... homemaking department bringing much favorable comment .... three school systems in the Chicago area with build- ing problems making frequent inquiries . . . . view to the patterning after lay outs found here .... graceful reception of guests.