Horace Mann School - Horace Mannikin Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

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b 1 -' is HE HORACE MANN scHooL 6 not only prepares pupils for Col- 'S df, All A lege, but offers excellent opportuni- .Ib 0 r 3 C 6 i ties in Art, Music, Manual Training lil and Physical Education. Ab n ' l l ' Gymnasium and Swimming Pool open to members of the school on 5 C b 0 Q I Saturday aftemoons in winter. ,Z Athletic Field:-Tennis Courts, Run- K ning Track, Football Gridiron and U and Baseball Diamond. ' ' The school is now full, and those desiring to enter should make early application. Illustrated circular may be obtained by addressing the secretary. Ueacbers Golle e , Q 1, SAMUEL T. DUTTON Superinlendenl CUOlLll11bl8 v1Rc.1L PRETTYMAN Qvffnapaz High School ' 0 HENRY C. PEARSON Tr' ip IEI I S fl I mnlV5V5ltY CHARLOTTE -c. GARRisorllncwifncfpziigfgiilfgiriff,