Evanston Township High School - Key Yearbook (Evanston, IL)

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WILLIAM EASTMAN

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DEDICATION AN writes his thoughts and characfter in architecture. A skyscraper is the symbol of an industrial age, combining efficiency and dignity. Marble panels carry the straight line of beauty to the top. The commanding mass and upward sweep of a cloud- piercing skyscraper is a monument in stone and steel. But in man or metal it takes rare quality to withstand every crisis and blow of fate. There have been three crucial times in the history of our school N the days of the construction of the building, the transi- tion period involving a change of prin-- cipals, and the present financial difii- culties. Always a quiet unseen force has guided us. William Eastman served on the school board for fourteen years N seven as president. The integrity of this silent leader has diredted the school through its greatest growth. We dedi- cate this book to his enduring memory.

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:HENRY LEONIDAS BoLTwooD, a fine scholar, founded the standards of Evanston Township High School as well as the school itself. It has been said of him, Gladly wolde he lerne and gladly teche. He was a teacher in the best sense of the word, be- lieving that education should be a preparation for life. Following this principle, he formed che basis for our Vocational and commercial courses, and encouraged athletics and sports- manship. He was born in Massa- chusetts and attended Amherst Col- lege. Although he founded two other township high schools at Princeton and' Ottawa, Evanston ,Township High School is the high point of his achievement. He died in 1906. WILFRED FITCH BEARDSLEY came directly from Northwestern Univer- sity and made the leadership of Evanston Township High School his life work. While being trained for the principalship by Mr. Boltwood, he taught Greek and Latin here. EX- cept for a year of graduate work at Johns Hopkins University, he de- voted himself to the problems of the school with unswerving loyalty. In June, 1927 the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters was awarded him by Northwestern Uni- versity and conferred upon him by his friend, Dr. John Scott. Always deeply interested in the school and the students, he continued his Hue guidance until his death in 1928. FRANCIS LEONARD BACON came here Hve years ago when the enroll- ment had increased greatly and there was need of a more diversified pro- gram of studies. Wide experience in several high schools has enabled him to introduce new vocational courses, and centralize councils and finances for school activities. Mr. Bacon grad- uated from Southwestern College and completed his training at Harvard, Yale, and Columbia University. The Evanstonian newspaper, assemblies, and Speech Contests unite in interest the entire student body. Through- out this adaptation to the diversity of present needs and interests, Mr. Bacon has ably maintained the stan- dards established fifty years ago.