Ashley Township High School - Ashlene Yearbook (Ashley, IL)

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fs ...of fs A f iv wav- W 'QQ' Chl' Zlshlvtlk ' PASSING IN REVIEW The school year of 1936-37 began on August 31 with the largest enrollment yet witnessed on the roster of the A. T. H. S. To set a new high following a year in which a record was set for the same thing speaks well for the rejuvenation of education in this vicinity. The greatest number enrolled at any time during the year 1935-36 was 123. On September 3, 1936, there was an attend- ance of 157, all of whom were registered. C163 have enrolled this yea.r.j I-M ln addition to the two buses which brought students from Irvington, Richview, Radom and Du Bois, there was added the blue streak, which brought students from VVoodlawn and vicin- ity. During the basketball season the buses frequently brought all who desired to come to the basketball games played on the home floor. A curriculum was chosen to comply with the requirements for college entrance, and to meet the popular demand, the following were listed as Freshmen courses this year: English, Algebra, General Science, Business Training, Foods and Agriculture. To Sophomores were offered: English, Plane Geometry, Civics, Typewriting, Latin, Clothing and Agriculture. The subjects taught to Juniors were: English, Modern and Medieval llistory, Biology, Advanced Latin, Shorthand, Ad- vanced Typewriting, Advanced A gi-ieulture, Commercial Arithmetic, Advanced Algebra, Commer- cial Geography, and the latest addition to the curriculum, the study of Economics. Seniors made their choice from the following, the first two being required: English. American History, Bookkeeping, Advanced Latin, Commercial Arithmetic. Advanced Algebra, Advanced Agriculture, Commercial Geography and Economics. Extra-curricular activities to mold a well-rounded program of studies designed to promote de- velopment to all interests includ.-d the field of athletics, music, vocational agriculture, domestic science and dramatics. Instruction in athletics were given in the following sports: Soft ball, Basketball, Track and G. A. A. Opportunity for musical advfneeinent was presented to members of the following groups: Band, Girlls Glee Club and Mixel Chorus. The F. F. A. boys met for many evenings of instruction and entertainment. Domestic tranquility for future homes was furthered through the medium of Food and Clothing groups. Many of the theatrically minded were given their chance in a large number of plays, assembly programs, etc. The Junior play opened the dramatics season. Following it came an all-school play, then came a Freshman play. The Senior play was given in April. Assembly programs were given by each of the classes and by the music department. Carlyle and Sandoval each brought programs to give before us and we, in turn, took a program to Carlyle and Nashville. This school year has been cliaracterized by an unusually harmonious relationship among stu- dents aud between teachers and students. A marked improvement in the sportsmanship attitude has been noted. It is a desire ofthe school board and faculty that this attitude will form a precedent for those who follow. i y . ., X 7,- -.H, ,l9'37A

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1111221111 ' ' fe er- mi ' S RIIB Wzwyyolxfs xzo ycxzx xzx OUR SCHOOL BOARD -The school board is composed of public-spirited men who have carefully planned the school program. This group holds regular monthly meetings for transaeting school business and, when necessary, has special meetings to consider matters of great importance. President William Foehr has been a member of the hoard for twenty years. He has served as president all this time except two years, Mr. V. lr.. Logan, Sr., secretary of the board, was a member of the district board when our present building was constructed. lle has served on the hoard for the longest length of time, and is a very efficient secretary. J. 0. Wells, Charles B1-iesaelier, Charles Misehke, C. ll. Farmer, and Otto Thon complete the lligrh School l-loard. Each has contributed his share toward the forward movements of our school. We are indebted to these people for supplying the facilities needed in maintaining an efficient educational system in our high school. We hope that their resoureefulness, initiative and fore- sight has been rewarded hy the sueeessfulness of this sehool year. i HONVARD GASKINS. I - .4---N --- f --' 'I V - -K 1 if , 1937 A qt. Q-