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Page 14 text:
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CHARLES D. LUTZ Principal 1924-1938 July 26, 1917 .. . .. . And the life embryo of Horace Mann School came into existence with the formal application to the Gary Land Company for the school site. The initial step in the devel¬ opment occurred on November 1, when the land was actually purchased. On April 1, 1918, Horace Mann’s first class convened; largely, so it seemed, as a branch of Jeffer¬ son. The approximate value of the school at the time of completion was $1,260,000 . . . various opinions have been offered as to its value today. Mrs. Ballantyne was the first teacher to grace an instructor’s desk at Horace Mann. Coach Crown and Mrs. Sheehan, however, are the pioneer members of our high school faculty. . . . Open-mouth, wide-eyed freshies” were first seen meandering about the halls in the autumn of 1924. Mr. Lutz, too, made his apjiearance that eventful fall. Yes, that year it all began!!! Mrs. Flewelling, Miss McWilliams, and Mrs. McClain were other faculty additions. Alas, when those same freshies became juniors, they were packed up “bag and baggage and sent to Emerson. So rapidly was our school expand¬ ing that there just wasn’t enough room for all. 192S brought Glen Hindman, Elmo Roesler, and consequently the first band to Horace Mann’s folds. It was a gala day, indeed, when our band made its first public appearance! Marching down Broadway in improvised uniforms of white pants and red sweaters, it created quite a sensation. Keith Crowi Gotha Sheehan
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May 11, 1926, was the memorable date on which the contract for the present school was let. Construction reached the jxrint of laying the corner stone on November 8, 1926. HORACE MANX SCHOOL Corner Stone Laying Charles I). Lutz, Principal, Presiding November 8, 1926 3:00 P. M. Song . America the Beautiful Address .. Capt. H. S. Norton Reading of list of materials to be put in the corner stone Mr. H. G. Hay, Sr., Treas. of School Bd. Placing of materials in corner stone . Mrs. Chas. W. Chase, Sec ' y. of School Bd. Our R. O. T. C. unit originated upon Sergeant Harry H. Vondresack ' s arrival in 1926. That same year Mrs. Schiess invaded our premises. Startling things happened in 1927. The entire school occupied the newly-completed first floor of the main building while construction continued. Yes, with every falling of a 2 X 4 those down below were immeasurably thrilled. Our Student Council began under Mr. Fowble’s supervision almost immediately after his arrival. The annals of the or¬ ganization proudly record the days when the council had complete charge of the study halls. Walter Nolherly, the first president, with the assistance of other members, watched-over and regulated without thought of a teacher’s supervision. Miss Williams founded our auditorium departme nt that fall. Mr. French, Miss Hill, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Whiteman also became members of Horace Mann’s teaching staff in 1927. The fall of 1928 brought us the distinction of having a senior class. Mrs. Rustin was established as Mr. Lutz’s assistant. Our English department expanded with Miss Jennings’ appearance. Coach Kominski joined Coach Crown, and thus our present athletic development received further encouragement. Then to our General Shop came Mr. Bell. The last addition to 1928’s faculty was Mr. Masters whose knowledge greatly enriched our history staff. Today Mr. Masters bestows his time and judgment
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