Farmington High School - Voyageur Yearbook (Farmington, IL)

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Harmingtnn High Svrhnnl. 1913

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Uhr CDlime ganngtlinlh QW erection of the present building begun, but it was not until March 7th, 1892, that the new building was dedicated. In 1895. Mr. DeGroff resigned and was replaced by Miss Elizabeth Williams, former assistant, who remained but one year being compelled by ill health to resign at the end of that time. She was succeeded by H. L. Roberts who held the position until 1902 when he was suc- ceeded by L. B. Mansell, who, in turn, was succeeded by A. J. Beatty who resigned in 1911 to give place to our pre. ent superin- tendent, H. L. Dyar. During the forty-tive years of its existence. Farmington High School has experienced varying fortunes. During the years be- tween '73 and '77 the enrollment was often ninety or more, while in the years between '79 and '83 the enrollment was so small that no assistant was needed, the principal alone doing the work ani overseeing the grades below. Attendance has shown a marked increase in later years, but has not yet reached its former figures. The course of study offered by our school has changed with the changing needs of the pupils, but still needs revision in order to meet the requirements of twentieth century standards. In 1888 the Alumni Association of Farmington was formed, and in the following year, entertained the County Alumni Associa- tion in a two-days session. Some of the charter membets Were: Edith Reiplinger, Emma Goshen, Sarah Wilcox, Kate Foltz, Kate Meeker, Rebecca Foltz, Emma and Minnie Schoonover, Joe Bar- stow and Albert Heaton. Each year the Association justifies its existence by tendering to the graduating class a reception, by means of which the older members cement anew the ties that bind them to Alma Mater and to their fellow-students. Each year, too, the graduates enroll as members of the Association and thus its roll has grown until now the problem of properly caring for mem- bers and guests is becoming a serious one. Of the many pupils graduating from F. H. S. some are sojourn- ing in distant lands, some are filling places of honor and trust, and some have been called to the Greater School Beyond, but in the hearts of all who yet tread the paths of earth, there lingers ever a deep and abiding love for our Alma Mater, the dear old High. --Miss Nellie McDonald.

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his F5E9l '?3i?P.QlP H so ,O Iliarmingtnn itigh Svrhnnl Sung I. Although lessons often fret us, And Wevainly seek to know Of Latin conjugations, And problems dry and slow. Our Work becomes much lighter And our boys in strife more bold, When fighting 'neath the colors Of the Olive and the Gold. II. There are many basket ball games And foot ball games galore, And parties, color rushes, And good times many more. With a Boom-a-lac-a-bow-wow, And a ' 'Rickety-rackety-rolled, We'll cheer for dear old Farmington, And the Olive and the Gold. III. Through the four long years of High School We've been loyal, brave, and true, And sought to do our duty, Dear Farmington to you. Fast with tears our eyes are filling, As we think of days of old, And the parting with our colors, The Olive and the Gold.