Atlanta High School - Atalanta Yearbook (Atlanta, IL)

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Atlanta High School, 1919 2

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Atlanta High School, 1919 TO THE PAST THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE OF A. H. S. 1918-19

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Atlanta High School, 1919 Reviewing the School Year On September 9, the A. H. S. opened with three changes in the faculty: Miss Haffner succeeding Miss Richardson, Mr. Darnall being in service was succeeded by Mr. Romig, and Miss Sill followed Miss Huffington in charge of the Domestic Art and Science. Mr. Romig was secured for the position of superintendent of schools. The enrollment was about fifty-five, the same as last year. The classes were just well started when the influenza epidemic struck the community and the school was closed for five weeks. Beginning November Id, school was again in session until December Id. when Mr. Sugg, together with several high school and grade teachers, became ill with the tin. Thereupon, the Board closed school again until December 30. )n this date school opened and has been in continuous session. On November 15 the basketball season started with a game at Stanford. Following this game, the A. H. S. had to cancel six games because of the flu. On March 1 the basketball season closed with the tournament at Decatur. Thus ended a very successful year. The athletic spirit of the school is shown by the organization of the Girls' Basketball Club with a membership of twenty. This was the first team since 1914. The good results obtained were due to the coaching and efforts of Miss Sill. Although the State High School Athletic Association forbids girls’ teams participating in interscholastic sports, the girls expect to play town teams this coming year, and they expect great competition. In January Mr. Romig resigned as superintendent, and Mr. Darnall, who had received his discharge from service in December, was secured as superintendeht for the remainder of the year. The first semester was lacking in social life because of the flu. but the second semester opened with a vim; the Seniors gave a Backwards War Party with a decided success. The Sophomores joined the procession and came on a few weeks later with a Masquerade. During the last two weeks of school there will be hikes, moonlight picnics, and general good time parties. Among the innovations introduced this year, was the formation of a chess club by Mr. Sugg. A tennis club has been organized for the remainder of the school year and it will extend through the summer. The Seniors are but seven, weak in numbers but strong in spirit. This year the Baccalaureate will be held at the Methodist Church, Sunday evening. May 25, with Mr. Ward as speaker. Commencement on Thursday, May 29, will lie in the Christian Church. Dr. Walter Aitken of Urbana, will deliver the address, “Colored Spectacles. School for the Seniors will end one week earlier than for the rest of the school. This time is to be spent in finishing old work, in having social functions, and sprucing up for the Commencement. 3