Beloit High School - Trojan Yearbook (Beloit, KS)

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subject in that way. A glance at some of the work turned out by that department will convince one of the nature of work being done. Mr. Swift has a wide experience as a carpenter having followed that profession since he was twelve years old. He has been a familiar figure about the H. S. and is most highly respected. Nellie Foshay possesses a three year state certificate, having attended the State Normal school and Emporia college from which she has the degree of A. B. Miss Foshay specializes in Latin, but owing to the crowded condition took charge of two of the Sophomore English classes the last semester. Miss Foshay is a general favorite. Maude Harlan holds a life certificate from Pittsburg Industrial Normal. Her knowledge of Domestic Science and Art was attained in the Kansas Manual Training school and the Kansas State Normal school. Miss Harlan leaves the teachers’ ranks after this year to accept a more responsible ( ?) position. Emma Pett comes from Salina, Kansas where she attended the Kansas Wesleyan Business College gaining her Master of Account degree. Miss Pett, before taking charge of the Commercial department in the Beloit High school, was a teacher in that College.

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Clara Weston Carpenter is an excellent teacher and has a most enviable record as a success in all of her undertakings. Her home is in Lawrence; she is a K. U. student of 1903 with an A B. degree. Miss Carpenter attended University of Chicago and the University of Minnesota each a summer term. She was principal at Ellis, Kansas, 1909-11; at present she is Assistant Principal in Beloit High School and ha: charge of the Department of English. She is most thoroughly equipped for her work, greatly interested and enthusiastic with an abundance of executive ability. She is as truly noble as she looks Ara Minta Carhill has charge of the Mathematical Department and is one of the most thoroughly capable and efficient teachers to be found. Her home is in Burr Oak, Kansas. Miss Carhill is a graduate of Burr Oak High School has received her B. Ped from Greeley Colorado College and a Teacher's Life Certificate in Colorado. She attended two summer terms at Emporia. She was prior to her advance as head of the B. H. S. Mathematical Department. Principal of the Ward School. She is held in highest esteem by those who know her; every day and hour of our associations with her endears her to us and it is one of our sincerest regrets in departing from High School that she will not be ever near us with her frank and kindly care and advice. Mabel D. McHendry is a Missouri product transplanted in Kansas for the past two school years. She is a graduate and post graduate of the State Normal of Kirksville, Missouri, received her B. S. from Missouri University in 1911; and is doing graduate work in the Wisconsin University during the summer. She possesses most lovable traits, is a general favorite in High School and in intellect simply can not be beaten. She is energetic industrious and just in her work in the Beloit High School. Wm. Burkholder instructor of History and Civics. Mr. Burkholder graduated from Kansas University, 1913 class with the degree A. B. Mr. Burkholder is a thorough student of history and is a hard worker. During the first semester the B. H. S. band was under his direction. Ethel Carnal supervisor of music is a graduate of the Ohio Wesleyan University Department of music. Miss Carnal is a bright affable girl and well liked by all. Elihu Swift has been in charge of the Manual Training department in the High School since the Industrial courses were established in 1909. Mr. Swift is a practical workman and teaches his

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OUR TEACHERS There’s Miss Carnal Hush! don’t speak, She’s awfully cross, And you’ve got to be meek. Next conies Miss Carpenter; Isn't she sweet? Loving and gentle She's dandy to meet. Miss Carhill's fussy, But what of that She is surely a wonder. Ever see her at the bat? Mr. Burkholder’s little, Rather cross too. Mustn’t throw erasers Or you’ll certainly rue. Miss McHendry’s winsome, Witty, and wise. Most remarkable little girl, Even her size. Miss Harlan’s the cook Oh! listen, Han! She’s got to know how Since she’s got that man. Miss Pett is thoughtful, Earnest, and true, Whatever you think of her You know she’s true blue. Miss Foshay is pretty But that’s not the end; She’s great on Latin “stunts”. And you’ll find her your friend. Mr. Loop is mighty fine, (Sure, he likes loud talk) He’s a very intellectual man. As is known by his walk.