Bettsville High School - Trail Yearbook (Bettsville, OH)

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ANNUAL STAFF Editor ---------------------- Karl Turner Assistant Editor --------------- Barbara Jesseman Business Managers - - -Norman Fry, Claude King, Paul Steffanni Machinists ---- James Sullivan, Ned Robinett, Wayne Naujoks Head Typist -------------------- Betty Craun Proof Reader ----------------- Barbara Jesseman Typists - -Peggy Hoffman, Alice Swartz, Betty Craun, Bea Henry Doris Swartz, Eleanor Harrison, Rita Kuhn Artists -------- Bob Andrews, Bob Burd, Betty J. Feasel Photographer ---------------- Jessie Alyce Boos Reporters - Boys' sports ----- Francis Miller, Arthur King Girls' sports-Evelyn Puffenberger, Pauline Steffanni General news ------ Helen Burkett, Janet Hartsel Corresponding Secretary ------------ Corrine Fravel Sponsor ------------ ---------- Miss Lee

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'WJHAT' S What's going on over there? This is an often re- peated question. Sometimes a tone of belligerency suggests disapproval and implies that a good ,explanation should be forthcoming, or else. The question is often legitimate, and an explanation is in order But the same question, in an- other spirit, signifies an in- terested patron desirous of keeping up with what is being done. Early last fall, word passed around that a cyclorama was needed for the stage. The proposition was talked over at the board meeting, and it was suggested that the P. T. A. might help in its purchase. Presented to the P.T.A4, that body responded in its usual cooperative fashion. It was agreed that each organization pay sos. The material was or- dered, teachers, custodian, and students joined in its in- stallation. Now we have a beautiful, richly colored stage for our programs. Bettsville wants an tan- nual. Last year's was fine, but we want this one better yet. O.K. Miss Lee, you spon- sor it. Have fthe students sign up for the work thev wish to contribute. Organize the staff, go to work. Presto, and this beautiful volume from which you are now reading is the result, except that there was more to the presto than that. Tired girls, after a full day in school, pressed typewriter keys until late at night, weary feet pressed the sidewalks of our own and neigh- boring towns seeking advertis- ers, tired arms and hands pressed the crank of the mimeo- graph, every add which you see in this volume was hand cut. That's the annual. And so with uThe Echon. A man came in one day with a muscial box. He demon- GOING ON?n strated. HOur school Wahta that,H said many students. All right, iet's get it. Miss Hurlburt and Miss Lee, you are the sponsors. A recordio Club was organized - 50 students. They went to work. In April the installation was completed Radio programs to every roomg public address to every room, separately or collectively, phonograph to all rooms, a de- vice for making our own re- cords for speech improvement, and a public address system for the auditorium Wien needed UStudents get hurt on the playground, or get illiduring the day. We need a 'hospital room for them.H Thus fgpoke the Student Council. Result-- the hospital room is equipped and ready for use. Uwhen we get to be sen- iors, we'll need money for our senior trip. Why' couldn't we start saving our money now?W With this idea in mind most of the classes have organized class savings accounts and each student is making his or her contribution to the fund to be used at graduation time. And so it goes. Lesson mastery is kept in the fore- grpund, but numerous other beneficial activities are car- ried along on the shoulders of many students, guided by some teacher. As teachers, our observation indicates that on the whole Bettsville has an industrious and contented group of students who enjoy going to their school. We be- lieve these extra activities help create this feeling, and at the same time are education- al to those who particiapte, and beneficial to the school. An harmonious coordination of academic work and extra act-- ivities is our aim in planning for Bettsville. J. E. Durrett, Supt.

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FINANCIAL REPORT Since one of the 'members of the annual staff asked me to prepare an article for the annual, concerning the ,prog- ress of our school, a great deal of thought has been given to the value of the annual for not only of prepar- our school, and I feel this privilege ing a few lines of this work a pleasure, but an opportunity to express my appreciation o the fine work these students and their advisors are doing by editing an annual for our school. Many are the times in the future when the teachers, students, and we, too, will be reminded of by-gone days, of duties and pleasures. So we thank all of you for your un- tiring efforts. Now just a little infor- mation to our taxpayers of the District to show you how we have appropriated the funds you have furnished. Not the entire sum for that sees the annual report, but some big items follow. In January 1926, the bond- ed debt on the building was ml4,650, which was to be paid in full by 1952. By the De- ficiency House Bill Nc. 599 another 84857.91 .was added, making a total debt of 819487. 91. This latter amount,. how- ever, was to be paid by 1951. Then early in 1928 the state Auditor authorized the Board of Education to issue and sell notes amounting to 85727.57 to cover debts that could not be met by the taxes received from the District at that time. These notes were to be paid two each year until 1950 when they were all to be paid. Besides paying the above bonds and notes we were able to finish and furnish one class room. Then in 1928 the need of an auditorium was pre- sented to the voters of the District, 'and an issue for 273s5ooo.oo .was carried. This debt was to be paid in 1945. So far, all old bonds and notes are paid and the present indebtedness of 38750.00 on the Auditorium is the only bond debt and 31000.00 on the buses is the only outstanding debt of the generH1'fund, mak- ing a total of i9750.00. This is provided for in the levy passed at the time the bond was voted. Besides paying bonds, notes, and interest, we fin- ished and furnished the study hall, put up fire escapes at a cost of Q5ll7.00, and in 1959 several rooms, hall, auditor- ium and showere were redecorab ed at a cost of 8755.00. This included outside painting and repairing. In 929 new buses were bought at a cost of S585l.00. New furniture, books and other necessities were also bought. In conclusion, we feel a great deal has been accomplish- ed. I am sure the members of the Board join me in 'thanking you for your cooporation. Annie Carper, Clerk Board of Education