Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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mmm Calendar. First Term begins September 1, ’90. First Term ends January 23, 91. Second Term begins January 26, ’91. Second Term ends June 12, ’91. Christmas Vacation, December 24 to January 5. Spring Vacation, March 20 to March 30. Class Night, June 10. Commencement, June 12.

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 Professor John 6. J radley. T ROFESSOR JOHN E. BRADLEY, Superintendent of the Public Schools r of Minneapolis, is descended from one of the oldest families in New England and his ancestors figured prominently in the early history of the country. He was bom at Lee, Massachusetts, and graduated from William’s college in 18(53, receiving one of the class honors. Immediately upon graduation he became principal of the Pittsfield (Mass.) high school, serving that institution with such success that in two years he was elected Vice-President of the Massachusetts Teachers’ Association and editor of the Massachusetts Teacher. While he remained iu that-state he was prominently connected with educational interests. In 1808 Professor Bradley w'as called to Albany, New York, where he remained until 1880 as principal of the high school and academy. Under him the high school became one of the best and strongest institutions of the kind in the state of New York. Although giving constant attention to the school under his charge, Professor Bradley identified himself with other institutions. He always retained an interest in his Alma Mater and was chairman of the board of visitors of Williams college and is still one of its trustees. He is also a trustee of Carleton college and has done much to promote collegiate and university education in this state. In 1878 he was appointed commissioner to the Paris exposition by Governor Robinson, and made a valuable and exhaustive report, which was presented to the legislature in 1879, and an extra edition ordered printed. In the following year he received the degree Ph. I), from the regents of the state university, lie was curator of the Young Men’s Association from 1877 to 1884, and has always been deeply interested in its welfare. Professor Bradley was also instrumental in securing important legislation for the benefit of Secondary Education in New York State and the reorganization of the work of the High Schools of the State in such a way as greatly to promote their efficiency. He has during his career contributed extensively to the educational journals of the country and has written a large number of valuable treatises upon educational topics. He was elected superintendent of the public schools here iu 1880 and has greatly promoted their efficiency by his vigilance and untiring industry. His work here is fully appreciated aud he is held iu high esteem by the teachers, parents aud pupils alike. —8-