Auburn High School - Follies Yearbook (Auburn, IN)

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D0MM0TBOTJM) iWJ fii i)SS£S N If we are to have internationalism, and we assuredly are, the com- ing generation must be prepared, both physically and mentally, to meet it. In our school as well as in other schools of the nation a group of people, the teachers, have resisted the temptations of war jobs with higher pay or a more glorious life in the service, to stay at their equally important home front job of educating and preparing students for their place in life. Faculty, as soldiers fighting for the world of tomorrow, we salute you! Page 13

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The Eckhart Fublic Library was the gift of Mr. Charles Eckhart to the city of Auburn in 1910. Each year many books have been added and today it contains over 14,000 volumes, including all types of literature as well as current magazines and news- papers. The Library is very generous toward the students of A. H. S., who may, at any time, study and do reference work there. On the second floor of this building is an audi- torium where meetings, musical concerts, etc., may be held. At present the room is equipped and used by the Red Cross as a work room in which to make surgical dressings. Its location in a full city block containing a foun- tain and various trees typical of northern Indiana, make it one of the attractive spots of Auburn. The community is indebted to Mr. Eckhart for his various gifts to the city and feels that this Library is his greatest and best. Page 12

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k M 1 j 3£j JH ™ ! || Hk ' flB i -fl Mr. McKenney Mr. Husselman Mr. Armstrong Mr. Haggarty SCHOOL BOARD The Auburn Board of Education is composed of three members elected by the city council for three years, at the end of which time they may be re-elected. One member is elected each year. The board is responsible for maintaining a school system as required by the laws of In- diana and has charge of all funds raised by public taxation for school purposes. An ac- curate account of money received and money paid out must be kept by the board. These accounts are inspected periodically by the Indiana State Board of Accounts. Each year the school board must make up a budget showing in detail the amount of money needed to maintain and operate the schools, and the tax levy necessary to procure the re- quired funds. Money is paid out by checks signed by both the treasurer and the secretary, who write more than a thousand checks in a year. The board hires all school employees. Teach- ers must first be recommended by the superin- tendent of schools, who also acts as executive officer for the board. The board furnishes to each high school stu- dent the services of four or more instructors, equipment and supplies used in classrooms, a desk at which to work, a school locker, heat, light, water, soap, towels, li- brary books, and janitor serv- ice, and keeps the building and equipment in repair, all for only $125.00 to $130.00 per year. Mr. E. A. Husselman is president of the board. He not only owns a monu- ment business in the city but is widely known for his capability in business affairs in general. A. H. S. is certain to progress with Mr. Husselman as presi- dent. Although Mr. D. K. Armstrong, secre- tary, has been on the board only two years, everyone knows his worth and his success as a grocer in the business world. Mr J. D Haggarty has competently filled the office of treasurer for several years. He is experienced in this sort of work for he is president of the Au- burn State Bank, and previously served as cashier there for many years. As executive officer and superintend- ent of the city schools, Mr. H. L. Mc- Kenney lea ves behind him a twenty- one-year record of many progressive ideas and achievements. The board looks to him for much assistance in solving the school problems, and he faithfully carries out the board ' s de- cisions. Page 14