Douglass High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Douglass, KS)

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Purple and Gold 5 In Remembrance History of Douglass High School Douglass High School was established about 1882, under the supervision of Superintendent J. R. McGregor. The first graduating class, numbering iive, was composed of the following members: Mr. Collie Johnson, living in Colorado; Mrs. Etta Barnes, living in Salt Lake City, Utah; Mr. Byron Butler; Mrs. Dora Jones, deceased, and Mrs. Florence (Hill) Welwood, living in Douglass. Douglass High School, up to the present time has been under the direction of the following superintendents: J. R. McGregor, J. W. Shively, W. J. Speer, J. H. Gibson, Ralph Felton, Mr. Martin, Mr. Bruton, C. W. Thomas, H. I. French, J. E. Cook, W. J. Poundstone and C. E. Muchmore. In 1882 the Faculty consisted of one person, the Superintendent, or the Principal, as he was then called. Today, our Faculty numbers four. We do not know the enrollment the first year, but it was comparatively small, and especially small when compared with that of this year, which totals ninety-four. Since 1903 there have been eighty-four persons graduated from Douglass High School. Under Prof. J. E. Cook we became an accredited High School; under Prof. W. J. Pound-stone, we rose to a high pinnacle of efficiency in track, basket ball, baseball, declamation, debate, oration and above all in our school work; and under Prof. Muchmore, we are still climbing upward at a rapid rate. In 1913-14, we were one of the only two schools in Butler County that were fully accredited by the state, i. e., every member of our Faculty held a state certificate. We still have the same standard of efficiency in our Faculty. In 1912 we began to need a new school building very badly. The people of the district responded to our call and as a result of the efficient leadership of the Board of Education, we now have a large, roomy, and convenient structure for our use. The policy of the Board of Education toward the Douglass schools has been a progressive one. During the past few years, new courses and new equipment have been added as needed until we can now offer a variety of courses with an assurance of efficient work in each. Next year a course in Domestic Science will be added which will be of great benefit. It is true that we are small, but we are glad to admit it, for we believe that the comparatively small school is the place to get high school work in the most efficient manner. In proof of this assertion, we refer you to the accomplishments recorded in this book, many others that were not recorded, and finally to the wide reputation of the school for the loyalty, cooperation, and progressive spirit of the student body.

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6 Purple and Gold Board of tducation 1913-14 5. H. HARTER, Director DR. N. E. WIL50N, Clerk W. 5. HOLDEN, Treasurer