Independence High School - Orange and Black Yearbook (Independence, KS)

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we OKKNGEWBLKCK L INTERIOR OF CITY LIBRARY Public Library We, the students of the Independence high school, are greatly indebted to our public library facilities. We are indebted not alone because of its many volumes of books, but for its capacity to meet every requirement a student may necessitate in his school curriculum as well as his various outside activities. The library ranks as one of the highest institutions of its kind in reference work and intensive study. By spending one Monday evening at the library we are all convinced that it plays a big part in our lives. We are proud of that stately, ivy-covered building with its shiny brass doors, its well kept lawns, and its inviting warmth and friendliness. And we are proud of the service that the library affords us. Through the persistent efforts of the head-librarian, Miss Anna Gemmell, and her efiicient force, our debate and oratorical contestants in both I. H. S. and the Junior college are able to receive the best material obtainable. Miss Gemmell has been with us for the past twenty years and during this time has built up an institution of which any community might be justly proud, and it is needless to say that her constant interest is appreciated by ever student as well as the debate team and Coach F. N. Jacoby. We are proud of the friendly cooperation between faculty members, libraians and students, and feel sure that this cooperative spirit will con- tinue through the coming years. It is only with the library, faculty, and stu- dents working in harmony that the library can render its best service to the school. Page 23

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l rr OPQXNGEVBLACK 195: NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Top Row, Left to Right: Linville, lVIu1Tcw, Gillfn, Wa'::e, Killiam, Salatlziel, Clement, Davis. Bottom Row: Bloomer, Work, Hoopes, Jarrett fsponsorj, Mibeck, McCoy, Sparks. The National Honor Society No chain is stronger than its weakest link. Neither is any organization stronger than its several component parts, and especially those which are necessary for membership in the well known organization, the National Honor Society, with the four highest standards that can be obtained during a student's high school career. Even though they consider election to this society a great honor, stu- dents look upon it as a challenge to greater efforts in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The first requirement for a student to be eligible for membership is scholarship. But that alone is not sufficient, so a student must prove himself or herself outstanding in service to the school and community, and outstanding in leadership. With these three requirements met, their character needs no questioning. The supposition is, therefore, as in the American Army, that every student's character is excellent unless he shows it to be otherwise. Remove any one of these requirements, and we find, indeed, a bare and uninviting skeleton. The success of this society has been due to the excellent supervision of Mr. Friley and faithful sponsorship of Miss Jarrett. ' One public initiation is held each year at special chapel, when gold pins bearing the National Honor Society emblem are presented to each new member. OHicers for 1930-'31 are: John Salathiel, president, John Clement, vice- president, Dowdal Davis, secretary, Viola Hoopes, treasurer. Page 22

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,.i 11 oPQsNcevsLtcK I95I Machine Shop Class Night Classes The night school, which is organized every year in the school program of the Independence high school, had a very fine attendance this year. These class- es are held for the purpose of offering to men and women, who are otherwise occupied in the daytime, the opportunity to attend the classes of instruction and to gain information which will aid them in their daily work. Five phases of work are offered. Two classes in machine shop practice were offered under the direction of Mr. Bowen. Both groups met two times a week during the hours of 7:30 to 9:30. The men who attended these classes found the work beneficial to their daily work. Another class for men was the class in blue print reading, under the direction of Mr. Parker. This class also met in the evening hours. A class in sewing was offered to all women and girls over the age of sixteen years. This class, which was taught by Miss Gray, met twice a week, also during the evening hours, and had a fine attendance. In cooperation with Mercy Hospital, classes in chemistry under Mr. Myers, and dietetics, Linder Miss Allen, were offered to the nurses in training at the hospital. It was possible for the night school to operate due to the Smith-Hughes law under the direction of the Board of Vocational Education at Topeka. Under this law, the salaries of the instructors are paid when the local Board of Ed- ucation furnish the necessary rooms and equipment for instruction. Page 24