Feitshans High School - Log Yearbook (Springfield, IL)

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. A TRIBUTE TO TWEN Mr. Fred C. Nichols graduated from Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana in 1916. ln college he played football two years, baseball four years. His best batting average was .42l. During his Senior year he was captain of the baseball team as well as instructor in Mathe- matics. He was in th e Navy during World War I. He then taught in Indian t a wo years before coming to Springfield High School. For four years he was in charge of the Freshmen -in the old Central Building. He was principal of Du- bois school for two years. In the fall of 192 he was call d 9 e upon to organize Feitshans High School. He became principal h 1. . ere and con- inued in that position for 20 years. Mr. Nichols worked very hard during the depression years to have Feitshans take a place of prominence in Springfield. l - n 1936 37 the F R E D C. N I TY YEARS OF SERVICE science laboratories, the Home Economics Dept. Typing Art Me h ' , , c anical Drawing the h I educati f , p ysical on acilities were accommodated in the remodelled building and the following year Feitshans High was accredited by the North Central Association. Under Mr. Nichols' direction the student council was sta t d r e , the rental book system was instituted, the band and choir w ere organized and equipped. The music dept. and athletics have a recognized part in the community. We now have a course in preparation for marriage, in office practice, the only aeronautics class and only kiln in an f y o the schools of the city. We are losing an excellent principal and friend by his resignation this year. We give high tribute to Mr. Nichols and hope he has much success in whatever he under- takes. I The LOG Staff.

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DEDICATION Dear Diary: The P.T.A. has really done a lot helping the school inthe last couple ot years. They bought beautiful new curtains hanging in the auditorium, they redecorated the teachers rest room, and helped the Log by giving us money. This year they asked the Board of Education to buy us a new piano for the first floor, or an amplifier for the gym. The Board bought the piano so the P.T.A. bought the amplifier. Each year they give the football and basketball team a big banquet, which l've heard has been mighty good. The Whole school really wishes to thank this splendid organization. In appre- ciation we dedicate this 1949 edition of the Log to the PTA. Susie and Archie. PTA OFFICERS President ................ Mrs. Harold Klaus First Vice-Pres ............. Mrs. Earl Wax Second Vice-Pres ..... Mr. Carl Heiden wi? Secretary .............. Mrs. Arthur Marcy 'EEL Treasurer .............. Mrs. Charles Riley at Cv fy f Y f 7 MV ZZ Qf pf ap nk, ? 1 X R ,D 4 -ina J J X: aff? .4 '-A '- 1-H.. ff 7' 'W ' ff. .,g, T lg ff- mf 2 A uf R-3. f .. ...,. . t,..., .... . .,.. . , A N K JI' L7 K 1 VXVY 1 jf . mkxxx 'X

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ADMINISTRATION EARL WAX Assistant Principal Dear Diary: Golly! Was I Worried today! l got an office call from Mr. Wax. l wondered what l had done now. but all my Wor- rying was wasted though, because he just wanted to make out my next semes- ter schedule. Mr. Wax is really helpful to us boys. l understand the girls like him pretty Well, too. l guess he has to keep an eagle eye on us to see why we weren't in school, or we would all be skipping. Archie. ELIZABETH COGSWELL Dean of Girls Dear Diary: . Ieepers! Miss Cogswell really straightened me out today. I had no idea What subjects were required for graduation from high school. lf she hadn't called me in for a little chat l Would probably have had all minors and no majors in my subjects. She also gave me' some helpful advice on how to choose my vocation when l graduate. Everyone is grateful for her interest in us. Shereally understands all the girls' problems. Miss Cogswell also teaches two classes in English. Susie.