Gainesville High School - Hurricane Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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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

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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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