Gainesville High School - Hurricane Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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GAINESYILLE HIGH SUHOOL, 1915 THE VALUE OF A SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ASSO- CIATION TO A SCHOOL For untold ages, the activities of woman were limited to those within their own four walls, but this condition no longer exists. The Nineteenth Century with its ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity gave woman her place, and she with her brother man now has her shoulder to the wheel and is a most potent factor in all the activities that have for their aim the uplift of humanity. Of the many organizations of women, none perhaps is better known than the School Improvement Association. This society carries on its work outside of the class room, and its chief purpose is the general im- provement of the school as a whole. About tive years ago the School Improvement Association of Gaines- ville Was organized and so far its work has been a great success. Its pur- pose in co-operation with the school. is to aid the child materially, to culti- vate his aesthetic emotions, and to develop him mentally. This Association has aided in a material way by beautifying the grounds, donating pictures to the school, and adding many books to the library. In addition to this, it furnishes any child who does not have the means to come to school with the proper equipment, but in such a way as to eliminate from the mind of the child any supposition that he is being aid- ed by charity. It is also the aim of the School Improvement Association to cultivate the aesthetic emotions of the child, and to do this, last year it otlered a prize of five dollars to the grade having the most beautiful flower garden. Furthermore, this Society stimulates and develops the child mentally by offering prizes for the best essays on given subjects, which causes the child to put forth his best efforts and gain confidence in himself. In no way can the Association do more good than by bringing the par- ents and teachers in closer touch, thus enabling the teachers the better to understand the child and to do the most possible good for him. This As- sociation has not neglected its opportunity here, but each year at the be- ginning of the fall term gives an informal reception to which teachers and parents alike are invited. The teachers are made honorary members of the Association, thus enabling them, Without expense or effort, to keep in touch With the Work and to meet many of the parents. On the whole the Woman's School Improvement Association of Gaines- ville is quite a factor in the community and it works in perfect harmony 27

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GAINESYILLE HIGH SFHOOL, 1915 two weeks' practice. lt is therefore the belief of every member of the school, as well as the team, that had the game been played later in the season, G. H. S. would undoubtedly have won the state championship. In athletics, as well as in everything else, the girls of the G. H. S., as usual, held their own. This was done in basket-ball, they having played and won two games. The games were played with Palatka and Duval, re- sulting' in scores of 1-1 to 9 and 13 to 10, victories respectively for the G. H. S. The boys too,decided that they could play basket-ball, and although a glance at their record will show that they were mistaken, they must be given credit for introducing that game as a delightful form of athletics for the boys of the G. H. S. Track work was the next in line. Owing' to the fact that a track and equipment was not secured until late in the season, the results were not as great as they would have been under more favorable conditions. Never- theless, G. H. S. for the first time, was strongly represented at the animal State High School Track Meet, six 461 points being' won by her team. Base-ball, for the same excuse as that of track work, was late in get- ting started: but at the time of this publication, the handsome new dia- mond presents many busy and exciting scenes, such as is presented by good hand practice. It is evident, therefore, that the G. H. S. will be duly represented in this national sport, base-ball. Athletic associations, one for the boys, and one for the girls, were organized at the begiiming of the term. These strong organizations com- posed of a large per cent. of the student body, successfully transacted all business of an athletic natu1'e. They also managed to combine athletics with many delightful social aflairs. For the success of these associations, every member is very grateful to The Gainesville Sun, the Ladies' Improvement Association, the County and Local School Boards, the Trustees, the Faculty, Dr. Buck, Mrs. H. F. Gobert, and all individuals who purchased tickets to the games or who oth- erwise contributed to the success of athletics in the Gainesville High School. The only excuse for not having a bigger success was due to the failure of the people of Gainesville to support. this necessary branch of their school. But it is seriously hoped that this sad fact will be remedied next season. The prospects for the season of 1915-16 are very bright. The facts that Professors Grimm and Buchholz will be with the school next year., and that the school atlords plenty of good Alachua County material capable of lgeing developed into first class athletes: is sutlicient to say that the suc- cess of athletics in the G. H. S. for 1915-16 will be surpassed by no other school in the State. CHESTER S. HARROLD. 26

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GAINESYILLE HIGH SUHOOL, 1915 with the school, co-operating' with the teachers in such 21 manner as to avoid any friction that might arise. It is Olll' sincerest hope and desire that this society may carry on its work imleiinitely, that it may ite heartily endorsed hy the community and fully appreciatecl by the schools. MINA TRAXLICR. C E 0 C23 Q YO 28