Auburn High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Auburn, NE)

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SCARLET AND GREEN o value of which was plainly shown at the Patrons’ Day exhibit. While the importance of drawing and music is thus recognized in the course of study, and nature study and morals and manners, are given due attention, no neglect of what are usually styled the “essentials” is permitted. During the past two years the High School has been under the excellent management of Mr. A. J. Ludden as principal, ably assisted by Miss Lillie Anderson. Miss Lulu McCartney and Miss Geneva Bullock. The wisdom of retaining. in so far as possible, teachers whose work has been satisfactory has been demonstrated this year. The second day of the term, school was running as smoothly as if it had been going on a month. The size of last year’s graduating class thirty—and of this year’s class thirty-four speaks well for the deep interest maintained by the student body. A flourishing literary society and strong cadet company furnish valuable supplementary work to the regular curriculum. In the quality of work done, the Auburn High School probably ranks second to none in Nebraska. Her graduates enter the university on an equal footing with graduates from the larger schools and have not failed to keep up well to the front in the race for a higher education. Antioch has upheld the honor of her classic name by the excellence of her school. Mr. W. L. Evans, in one short year principal, has made himself almost indispensible to our school system. He will send thirty-three well trained hoys and girls into the Freshman (’lass of the High School next September. Miss Myrtle McGrew, teacher of the seventh grade, has a state wide reputation for superior ability and success. She shows her loyalty to Antioch by refusing a flattering offer of a position in the Lincoln schools and remaining here for another year. Miss Hickey, teacher of the sixth grade, Miss Holmes, of the fifth, Miss Tyler, of the fourth, Miss Riesenberg, of the third, Miss Hale, of the second, Miss Brooker, of A first, and Miss Metcalf, of B first, are all deserving of the highest commendation for the faithful service rendered and the splendid results attained. The school suffers a loss in the retirement of Miss Riesenberg and Miss Brooker from the teaching force, the one to quit the profession the other tf accept a better position at her home town. South Omaha. The year 15 00-7 has witnessed a good growth at Athens in enrollment and instruction. Mr. E. Fritz Slagle, principal of the school and teacher of the seventh and eighth grades, is a man of sturdy character, mind and body. Under bis management it has retained its high rank in thoroughness,regularity and discipline. Twenty pupils will graduate from his eighth grade class, May 21. Miss Van-deburgh, who was teacher of the sixth grade, was compelled to resign in February because of the sickness of her mother. Her place, which was a hard one to fill, has been well taken by Mrs. Anna Allen. Miss Webber, who has been in the school for three years, has held high the standard of the fourth and fifth grades. Miss Bryson, as teacher of the second and third grades, and Miss Hannon, who has the first grade, have done faithful, conscientious work, for which they should receive great credit. The citizens of Auburn are proud of their schools, and it is this that is largely responsible for their excellent condition. OUR TEACHERS [Continue ! from m je - The remaining year's of the high school course she completed at Lyons, Nebr., her present home. In 15 04 she graduated from the State Normal at Peru. Her desire to be a teacher was realized the following year when she became a member of the A. H. S. faculty. Miss McCartney’s special forte is mathematics. Her classes in that science are always well advanced. Miss McCartney’s bright, lively ways have endeared her to her pupils, and make her a most welcome guest at all the social functions of the High School. Her only failing is for flower's, Florists and Forrests. tnitilr pmi art strilmut to rlUiratr thr brain, rrmrinhrr that thr hrart urriri train-inn almi.

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SCARLET AND GREEN 8 sept. e.ocy simpson. a. it. l l. it. ©UR CITY SCHOOL; By E. Guy Simpson TIIIC year just passed has been one of the most successful from an educational standpoint in the history of our schools. Both the amount and quality of the work done is highly satisfactory to all who have had the opportunity to examine it. From the primary to the twelfth grade the work has been in the hands of capable, conscientious, and energetic teachers. Perfect harmony has prevailed throughout the year, and all have had the one aim in view of rendering the greatest service to the children under their instruction, and putting the efficiency of our schools on a level with the best in the state. To the end they have had the support and hearty co-operation of the board of education in every particular. The best text books, supplies in abundance, scientific apparatus, maps and gloties. have l een generously provided. Not a single request for such things has been denied. The grading and organization has l een improved in several respects the past year. Mid-year promotions in the grades, which had l een reduced to an average of five last year, were discarded entirely this year except from B-lst to A-lst at Antioch. This will raise the age of the eighth grade graduate to fourteen years in the near future. The conditions for passing from one grade to the next higher have been made more strict. As a result classes entering the High School are better prepared to do the work, and there are fewer pupils drop out after entering. In the past three years but two graduates from the eighth grade have failed to enter the High School, which shows a healthy interest in higher education on the part of pupils and parents. A system of music has been put into the grades, which, under the efficient supervision of Mr. Evans, lias given excellent results. A graded system of drawing has also been introduced, the

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10 SCARLET AND GREEN BILLY’S BIRTHDAY PRESENT (Continued from mi ye 4) Billy, for I left it at home, but it will come tomorrow morning about ten o’clock. This present is for both of you. It is something you have always wanted, something which I have been trying to get for you three years, and I hope you will like it, as well as I do.” “And I think,” added Uncle Will, “that there’s a pretty little present for a pretty little girl, too, which will make somebody’s big eyes open wider than ever before.” “Oh Uncle Will,” and Elsie ran around to the other side of the table to give her uncle a good hug. The next morning Elsie and Billy were “almost wild” with expectations. They were quite sure it would l e an extra nice present, for, didn’t Uncle Will make them wait one whole day and a night? By half-past ten Billy and Elsie were waiting patiently on the front porch. Why their mother had insisted on their donning their Sunday clothes, they could not tell. Elsie folded her hands on her new white dress, pulled her locket into place, patted the big bows on her little slippers and asked Billy if her curls were straight. But still they waited, and still Uncle Will did not come from the train with the presents. “Don't see why Uncle Will had to go to the station after our presents,” said impatient Billy; “the express man could have brought it just the same as he always has.” “Here comes the carriage,” cried Elsie, and before they hardly knew it, Uncle Uncle Will had jumped from the carriage, and was helping a young lady out. “Oh. Miss Ellen has come! Elsie! rOlsie, go tell ma!” and excited, Billy ran to meet them. “Children, this is your present,” said Uncle Will, “a truly Auntie, something you have always wanted,” and Uncle Will handed her over to the delighted children. When they had reached the house. Uncle Will came in with a long, large box in his arms. This he opened and after undoing many wrappers, drew forth two large dolls. “Elsie, this is your gift,” he said, handing her one of the big. beautiful dolls, “and Billy, this one is for you.” Of course Billy took the doll, and Elsie never more heal'd him say “he was too big for dolls.” “And now, children,” said Uncle Will, “which present do you like the liest?” Of course they both agreed that their new Auntie was nicer than all presents Uncle Will had ever given them and Uncle Will agreed without a o hesitation. THE LONE STAR By Emma Janeva Wilds, ' 10 1. Til K western sky was of ruddy gold, The sun had sunk to rest, The southern breezes gently blow. The drowsy world seemed blest. II. From out the dusk a pale light gleamed, 'Twas that of a lonely star, In all the heavens dark it was the only hope. And it seemed so near and yet so far. 111. As I gazed with awe. at its beauty so pale. In the midst of the heavens of deep. I tho't of the spirit world and of rest, Of that realm where we shall ever sleep. IV. And as I stood there in the holy calm. With the dying world around, I tho't of the loved ones laid at rest. In the cool, dark, silent ground.