Griffin High School - Aerie Yearbook (Griffin, GA)

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fzl L., W . '2., 1..- -I- A T athletic court in both 1923 1924 Griffin was host to the of the G. I. A. A. for the basketball tournament, thus advertising Griffin over the state. In 1916 J. A. jones was intendent of the Griffin and C. B. Mathews was principal of the high school. Mr. jones was superintendent until 1925, when he was succeeded by L. M. Lester, who continues his efficient work here. Mr. Mathews was succeeded by Theo. Rumble, and since that time the principals have been, in the order named: Forest Cumming, 1920-22, R. Berry, 1922-24, and R. Byrd, 1924-27. In 1917, when the school moved into the new building, the home economics depart- ment was added. In 1921 the Commerce department became a part of the curricu- lum, rounding out the splendid education that is offered to Griffin children of high school age. In 1916 the enrollment of the senior class was 18. This year it is about 70. The largest class of graduates ever turned out by the high school was that of 1926, which numbered 62. In the fall of 1919 the Demosthenian and the Athenian literary societies were first organized. The intense rivalry between these societies has been one of the most inter- esting things in the high school for the past few years. The societies give debates each spring and fall term and programs during the year. A cup is awarded the society making the most points, so the rivalry is unusually intense and has added much color to high school days. In 1924 an R. O. T. C. unit was organized at G. H. S., in charge of Col. F. Ii. Wilson. This organization has grown steadily in its efflciency and popularity. In 1925 the first issue of the High Light, the high school newspaper, made its ap- pearance. This has been a most successful periodical, and the teachers who assist the students in its publication are deserving of great credit. The class of '27 was the first to wear the standardized rings. To the student body of last year is awarded the honor of having selected the school motto, Sound health, broad scholarship, sterling character. Griffin High is a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary schools. Our graduates can enter practically any college in the country without exam- ination. We are proud of the history of G. H. S., and proud of the progress that has been made, for the present and future history depends upon past history. Page Thirteen JL fflf'zsc I S ?-'XII-152:-g 1:-1' . , 'I ' ' '!tA'9XI1

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