Central Washington University - Hyakem / Kooltuo Yearbook (Ellensburg, WA)

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Vice-Principal J. H. Morgan The preceding history of the quarter century of the Washing¬ ton State Normal School of Kl- lensburg has been written bv the Vice Principal and Head of the Department of Mathematics, who will this year sever his connec¬ tion of twenty-three years with the Normal. Professor .1. H. Morgan is probably better fitted than any other to make this con¬ tribution to the Quarter Century Hook, on account of his long con¬ nection with the school and his wide knowledge of th e develop¬ ment of education in the state. •Mr. Morgan graduated with the degree of M.A. from Forman University, South Carolina. Be¬ tween his preparatory course it, i| , , a,, l l ' 8 years at the university. Mi. Morgan had taught two and a half years; and it is not strange that when in 1880, he came to Washington Territory he at once nf Wal w F ° r t !’ , ' ee - vear8 he enred the country schools school f, a V t% . WHS wo • vo,,rs P ri n«Pal of the Dayton public sdmols, four years principal of the Waitsburg schools, and for two 5ears superintendent of Walla Walla county. In 1887 he came to Ellenslmrg as principal of public schools l ut in the meantime lie had been appointed Territorial Superintendent Sin • ! C lnstl ' ' t, o“ Governor Semple. In 1890 l,c was made Superintendent of Kittitas County, and held this position alon ““th . . : li “ r ‘ l ,,f «;,«,: r vx,r that l«dv. |ll ] ti r na A ‘?? OOI ? t,on am ! active in Hie organization of labored In instih.te‘woJk ‘ 0 counties ' ’’! “ i sws zs tat of a,, ,™ Z, ” y K J. II. MORGAN P««o i«.

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efficiency- It lias been and is, however, a very important factor of the school. In addition to the iM-nefit received by the members through training, the organization adds materially to the enjoyment of the school and community by its public renditions. The Treble Clef concerts draw good audiences. It seems not to be a matter of record as to when the boys ' glee club was first organized, and its existence has not been continuous. It has at times been an efficient and entertaining organization. The present club is heartily received when it makes an ap] earance. The school orchestra dates back to 190b, when it was first organized under the leadership of Ellis Iteidel. Its existence has not been continuous, though we have had one most of the years. Mr. Giovanni Ottaiano, the present leader, has been in charge for the past three years and unusually good results have followed. Baseball has been one of the spring amusements for the boys al¬ most from the beginning of the school, and for one year we bad a girls’ team. Basketball began to be played about 1894 or 1895 as nearly as it can be located. It has been the chief indoor winter sport for the boys every year, and for the girls for most of the years. It was dis¬ continued by the girls two years ago. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams have had various trips to other sections of the state to compete with other teams. The first tennis club was formed in 190f . The state auditor refused to allow the bill for the tennis outfit, and the school raised the money in another way. It has been a favorite amusement, especially lor the girls every year. The double court is on the campus near the buildings. Page 25.

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Gifts to the School from Senior Classes j8 94 —Picture of B. F. Barge, presented by Villa Steiner; accepted by J. H. Morgan. 1898 . —Bust ' of Froebel, presented by Ross Meyer; accepted In Ralph Kauffman. 18 99 . Bust of Venus, presented by William Montgomery; accepted by Clyde V. Warner. . . , 1900. Bust of Apollo, presented by R. C. Morse; accepted by ( l de V. Warner. 1901. —Bust of Diana of Versailles, presented by May Maynan; aecpted by E. E. Wager. ]902—Portion of tiie Partbenon Frieze, presented by George Mc¬ Kenzie; accepted by E. E. ager. . 1903 —Bust of President William McKinley, presented by William McClure; accepted by Staunton Warburton. 1901 . Portion of Parthenon Frieze, presented by Eloise Kingston; accepted by Staunton Warburton. 1905—Water Nymph from the Fountain of the Innocents, presented hv Lucie Peterson; accepted by l)r. J. A. Mahan. 1900 . —The Crowning of Arthur, from Frieze in Boston Public Li¬ brary, presented by Alma Bishop; accepted by H. M. Baldwin. T 1907 . Flying Mercury, presented by Charles Guibor; accepted o J. A. Mahan. t 1908 . —Discoltolus, presented by Frank Wilson; accepted by J. I. Cornett. . . 1909 . Castle of the Maidens from frieze in the Boston I ublie Li¬ brary, presented by Newton Menton; accepted by J. H. Morgan. 1910. —Vanishing Race, Curtis, presented l»v Leroy Rogers; ac¬ cepted by Dr. Ella 1. Harris. 1911. —Cicero Arraigning Cataline, by C. Maecari, presented by Lee R. McManus; accepted by E. J. Klemme. 1912 . Lincoln Memorial Tablet, presented by Chester Robinson; accepted by J. II. Morgan. 1913. —Two busts, one of Washington and one of Lincoln, presented by Edith Martin; accepted by .1. H. Morgan. 1914 . concrete lawn seat, presented by Mabel Hough; accepted by V. E. W ' ilson. 1915. —A purse of $- .10 to start a Student Loan Fund, presented by Anna Bell; accepted by W. E. Wilson. Inis fund has been increased by a donation of $12 by members ol the Baptist Church of Ellenslmrg. Page