Chesterton High School - Singing Sands Yearbook (Chesterton, IN)

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six THE GRADUATE glilif-tnrg of 1 lpestertnn 25311 ggrhuul Prior to the organization of a high school, in Chesterton, a course was given by the principal of the grades which was more or less a hap-hazard affair. One enrolled as a member without any definite idea of what studies he would be able to take. For instance he might take up algebra and a short time later be compelled to drop it because the instructor would have to give his time to the grades. However, the principal could not be held responsible in any way for the indeiinite form of the course, since he was hired to instruct the lower grades and had to care for them first. The Chesterton High School was organized in 1SS7 with A. R. Hardesty as Superintendent. Frederick Burstrom was then Trustee and Mr. Porter was County Superintendent of Schools. The course then consisted of one year's review of the work in the grades and three years of high school work, The tirst class was organ- ied in 1890 with only two members, Hannah Whitcomb, and Mae Wibert, now Mrs. Charles Frame. The High School received its com- mission in 1899. The course of study has since been enlarged and bettered until now a Commercial Course, a Latin Course, and an English Course are offered. Among the later additions are work in Agriculture and in Domestic Science. The school building at first consisted of but four rooms besides the hall. There were two rooms downstairs and one large room and a class room upstairs, the latter being used by the High School and the upper grades. In 1891 what is now the front of the present building was built on to the old building. The building remained this way until 1911. During the summer and fall of 1911 the old part of the building was torn down and replaced by an enlarged addition modern in its appoint- ments. RALPH GREENE.

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EIGHT THE GRADUATE Elillir- giltl. Cenlhshnrnugh Superintendent of C. H. S. 1910-15. Principal of C. H. S. 1905-10. Teacher at Jackson Center, 4 years. Teacher at Medina, Michigan, 5 years. Graduate of Valparaiso University. Science and Mathematics. Great thoughts, great feelings, come to him, Like instincts unawaresf' ellllliss giflaiilhzt Swanson Teacher in History, C. H. S. 1903-15. Teacher at Furnessville, Mosquitotown, and Waverly. Valparaiso University. History. Wise to resolve and patient to perform,