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011a Podrida 1904 Berkeley High School IN recording the history of the Berkeley High School the one thing that is most surprising is the rapid growth in numbers of students and faculty during the last few years. Up to 1901 the School was housed in a small building known as the Kellogg School. In that year such a long stride was taken in advancement that a new building was an absolute necessity. On February 22d, 1901, the corner-stone of the new school was laid, and in the fall of that same year, when the students and the faculty took their places in the spacious rooms of a thoroughly modern building, a new era began. The history of the School begins with the entrance of seven students in 1880, under two teachers. The senior roll this
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year contains one hundred and twenty-four names, and the faculty numbers over twenty. The standard of the work done in the School is near the head of the list of high schools in the State. The School is accredited by the State University, and all courses of study are given a place, with the exception of biology and physical culture. The work of the students is enhanced by the use of the School library, which contains many volumes, embracing each branch of study, and also many of general interest. The Museum, which was founded by Miss Carlin, one of the history teachers, aids in creating an interest in the pupils’ work. Athletics is one of the features of student life at Berkeley High. The School has always been one of the leaders in the Academic Athletic League, entering football, baseball, basketball, track and tennis teams. Forensics and oratory arc taken up in the Forum, the students’ debating society, and inter-school debates are held during the year. The “Olla Podrida,” the School paper, edited and managed by students, encourages literary work, issuing twenty-four pages bi-weekly. Mr. Waterman, the Superintendent of Schools, has aided the advancement of the School in many ways, taking special interest in the growth of the library. It was through his efforts, too, that music was added to the course of study. Mr. James, Principal of the School, is one of the best classical scholars in the State, and has the executive ability necessary to manage a large school. And what is more to the point he. makes every student his friend. Truly this has been a banner year—a large graduating class, good school spirit and unity between the faculty and the student-body. Olla Podrida 1904
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