Binghamton Central High School - Panorama Yearbook (Binghamton, NY)

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J. EDWARD BANTA

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p EDITORIAL. s Criticism is the bane, praise, the life of every book. There- fore it is with a feeling of uncertainty that We put forth this volume to those alumni and students With Whom it shall meet its fate. We acknowledge that other book has its faults. We know that it has its merits. If, then, you feel it, your province to criticize, We shall endure it. If you find it in your heart to praise, We shall appreciate it. Some will look for the errors. Others Will look over them. The former Will have our best Wishes 5 the latter our heartiest thanks,

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1--up-sqm-,...y. qu A , i P F l l l 1 n I V S i l 1 i x 5. l ,l l . l l Y E i s i l v f 5 1. EDWARD BANTA, Personal magnetism and the ability to inspire others to a higher and better Work are qualities Which any man may covet. To a high degree, these essentials are embodied in the Principal of the Binghamton High School. The history of his life Well displays the energy he has infused in all his associations. fu Born at Corbettsville, in February, 1855, he received his early education in the district schools. In 1872, he came to Binghamton and entered the high school with the famous class of '7-5. A year after his graduation he entered Amherst College. While there he Was among the first five in his class in scholarship for his Whole course, as Well as taking high honors in oratory. He graduated from Amherst in 1880. B At college he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, and received his Phi Beta Kappa key for scholarship. A After his graduation he becamePrincipal of the High School and Superintendent of Schools at Rockville, Conn. Besides doing institute Work at Rockville, he regraded the schools. In 1888 he Went to Hiawatha Academy in Kansas. There he did much insti- tute Work. In 1892 he was called to the chair of, Latin and Greek at Cortland Normal School, whence he came to the principalship of the High School in 1900. Since Prof. Banta became the head of the school, Work has advanced in all lines, and the rating of the school is rapidly going higher. Mr. Banta has done much institute Work about the county and has been chosen as a speaker at the Summer Chautauqua. Recently he was very highly commended by the Regents, depart- ment as ffa brilliant scholar, a strong teacher, and an able organ- izer? Such a record needs no setting forth but speaks amply for itself. .