Goshen High School - Crimson Yearbook (Goshen, IN)

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SERVICE The first session of tlie Elkhart Count) ' Court was field in the home of James Frier, a man who was known to be the largest land owner on the prairie. There were a number of dwellings erected as early as 1832. As late as 1852 there were only 21 brick buildings, including the court- house and stores. Most of the houses were of log or a combination of log and frame. The earh ' schoolhouses were built of logs, with rough floors. The windows were of greased paper and blackboards were totally absent. The first regular school in (lOshen was held in the Methodist Church and the first building was erected for school purposes where the Episcopal Rector} ' now stands. School terms were at first onh ' three months in length and women were usually emplo} ' ed to teach the spring terms. The first superintendent of schools was Professor Ambrose Blunt, who acted in this office for a term of ten years. Now the handful of settlers has grown to a number well over 10,000 and churches, banks, hotels, and schools are numerous. We ha ' e a modern post oflFice, library and a splendid municipal utility plant. Our new A [ain Street is recognized as one of the best streets in the Middle West. We are proud to say that Goshen is considered tops in cities of its size in Indiana. All of this has been built on the foundations laid by these early pioneers who had the courage to start building a village on a lonely unsettled prairie. ■«U«3 Zr II 11 111 II II II I II II II II II II II II II

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ORT L. WALTER Superintendent of Schools, that is the latest title bestowed upon Mr. Walter. Dur- ing the past fifteen years he has served capabh ' as principal of G. H. S. and now has been given the higher office. Mr. Walter ' s previous experience includes teaching at se ' eral schools, among them, War- saw and Rochester. At that time he also served as athletic instructor, coaching the football and basketball teams. This gave him valuable ex- perience which he now exercises as a member of our Athletic Board. A [r. Walter received his A. B. degree from Wabash and later his Master ' s degree from the University of Chicago. During his long reign as principal, Goshen High School developed into one of the leading secondary schools in the state. He is a friend of all the stu- dents, and they, along with the many who have graduated in the past fifteen years have had numerous contacts with him. By virtue of his office all of the contacts couldn ' t be entirely pleasant, but ever} ' student recei ' ed fair and lenient treatment. His diplomacy in handling difficult situations has made him a friend to all. Through his vast experience with the younger generation, he understands our problems and knows what to do in any condition that arises, whether it be scholastic or disciplinary in nature. Mr. Walter also has been active in civic affairs. He belongs to the Rotary Club; he is president of the Library Board; and he has been active as an ex- ecutive in Boy Scout work for the past eight years. Mr. W ' alter has served our, school and community well. We are proud to have such a fine and efficient man in our school system. Though his new job is a difficult one, we know that he is equal to it, and that our school system will continue to progress under his leadership. MVD ■miiMiilJiiiiiil