Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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CBM 1 J RAVELI NGS 28 RALPH TYNDALL History B.S. Purdue University Columbia Muncie Normal; Fniirteen.

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1 RAVELINGS c M W. J. KRICK Principal CLASS OF 1928: You are about to complete your high school woi ' k and are looking forward to some institution of higher learning. What- ever this institution is; remember your ability to make good in life depends upon yourself. As you go forward you will find many helps you have received in your high school work, which aid in making life worth while. W. J. KRICK. Thirteen.

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j j RAVELINGS 2g MR. RALPH TYNDALL Mr. Tyndall , Raveling staff advisor, received liis B.S. degree from Purdue Uni- versity in 1923. He also took extension work at Columbia University in New York City, New York, and attended Indiana State Normal at Muncie, Indiana. Mr. Tyndall first came to Decatur High School in 1924 as Instructor in history and economics, after having taught one year in departmental work at the Central building. Besides being one of the best instructors the school has ever had, he was very valuable in outside activities, having been Freshman class guardian in 1924 and ' 25 and was liked by every member of the classes. At the beginning of the year, 1926- ' 27, at the first meeting of the c!ass, he was chosen as Senior sponsor. Here he proved his ability by guiding the class through its Senior year as one of the most successful classes both in financial and scholastic standing. As coach of the second team of basketball during the seasons of 1926- ' 27 and second and third squads during 1927- ' 28. Mr. Tyndall proved a most capable coach. Through his untiring efforts he produced two very successful teams. At the beginning of the first semester a new subject was added to the curriculum. The class in journalism was organized as a benefit for persons interested in newspaper work. Because Mr. Tyndall was interested in this work, he was well qualified to organize this class which proved to be one of the most interesting classes in the high school. Due to his hard work and good management he brought the class through many struggles, thereby giving the students much information in journalism which helped to make our Ravelings a success. The football team of the 1927 season was coached by him. The schedule was com- posed of many strong teams, but the squad was well coached and made a fine record. In school Mr. Tyndall was very well liked by all the students. In his coaching of the teams he was interested in the welfare of the team as well as the tactics of the games which they employed. His policy of good sportsmanship seemed characterized in every game in which he was interested. Mr. Tyndall was a real booster, and besides his own interests he was always ready to help any good cause in tie school. Fifteen.