Idaho Falls High School - Spud Yearbook (Idaho Falls, ID)

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1' Mrs. Lura Berry Librarian Having an outstanding library, which contains more than 7,000 volumes, 25 outstanding current magazines, various collections of bul- letins, 2 regular newspapers, and a variety of material covering art, music, radio and film, the Idaho Falls High School offers numerous opportunities of research and self-direction to the students. Faye Norris Personnel Director One of the objectives of the student personnel director is to help students in making adjustments to both school and outside environment. Students, who need monetary assistance, are placed in positions in town according to their various abilities to help them finance their schooling. 1 additionfshe aids them in planning study, confers with them special needs and gives them intelligence tests. Above all else s e nce, and orientation within the student. Mrs. Nona McCoWan 'Zn je Attendance Recorder ln spite of the war, the enrollment this year was 835 students with 226 graduating seniors. Six other states - California, Colorado, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin-were represented in the student body. COMPARATIVE STATISTICS 1898 1918 1944 Number graduating 1 42 226 Number entering Service upon graduating 9 90 Diplomas presented by I-I. H. Barton W. L. Shattuck J. D. Armstrong Place of graduation First Presbyterian Tabernacle O. E, Bell Jr. Church at A and Shoup High School I3

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PYALLS, IDAHO ,. . X I X Dr. Ray M. Berry MESSAGE This book, which has been dedicated to our former students who are now serving their country in all parts of the world, might have been just as fittingly dedicated to those who are still in the classroom, for we have made a record this year of which we may all well be proud ln spite of many interruptions, we have maintained our scholastic standards and have even exceeded other years in this respect. ln addition we have purchased more stamps and bonds than any other high school in the state. We saved the potato crop in this valley, and we have participated wholeheartedlv in all salvage campaigns and other worthy community enterprises. Nineteen forty-four has been .1 vear of work and preparation for the harder task that lies ahead. lt is a vear which we will never forget. Mrs. Chloe Paclvcr Nlartin l Dr. Berx'y's Set'retz11'y

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HXEUW Hazel O. Wood Edna May Ewert Anne Thomas English English English V American Literature V Elmer S. Crowley Mrs. Julia H. Hegsted Mrs, Dorothy S. Chandler Dramaties English V Journalism Speech Arts Senior Composition Psychology Art Contemporary Literature This year, in response to war time demands, the Idaho Falls High School department of English has emphasized the study of grammar essentials, vocational skills, social backgrounds, and American ideals in relation to our world of tomorrow. Staff and students continue their efforts to promote appreciation of literature, accuracy of communi- cation, and special efficiency in all the modern usage of our American language. In addition to classroom studies, the department has successfully promoted the Spud Weekly, the Spud Annual, and the essay contests conducted by several civic organizations. ln war or in peace, the aim of the fine arts department is to develop personality, to instill a sense of responsibility and co-operation, and to bring about an appreciation of those cultural values that give meaning and enjoyment to life. This year, the departments of speech, dramatics, and art have contributed much to the morale and advancement of the school, not only in the development of many students, but in the presentation of programs, plays, readings, and art work for both school and community. The junior and senior plays, the large number of one-act plays, and the National Thespians have all been under the diiection of the speech and dramatics department, with Elmer S. Crowley as head. I4