Kennard School - Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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Hennarci School wins Permanent Possession of Civic Betterment Trophy For the third successive year Kennard School has been awarded the CIVIC BETTERMENT TROPHY, a trophy emblematic of superiority in the Clean-up, Plant-up, Paint-up, Fix-up Campaign, conducted each year under the auspices of the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce. According to the rules of competition set by the Chamber of Com- merce and Mrs. Allen W. Clark, the donor, this beautiful trophy is now withdrawn from competition and will henceforth permanently grace the halls of Kennard School. The children, the school faculty, and the parents may Well be proud of their achievement. Special recognition is due Beulah N. Baker, Principal, for her initiative, perseverance, and inspiring leadership 7

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School Year 193511936 The year of 1935-1936 is one of the most outstanding in accomplish- ment since the school was opened January 30, 1930. In no other year has the Patrons' Association and Mothers' Circle purchased as much and as lasting equipment for the school as in this year. In November, 1935 it was decided to purchase pictures for the corri- dors. The following were purchased: The Dawn of Intelligence by Pothast Awakening of Spring by M. K. Wachtel Cathedral of Haarlem by F. Van Vreeland Autumn Jewels by G. Wiegand Bouquet by Slavona Flowers by Slavona In April the following pictures were bought to be used for class- room decoration: Galahad, The Deliverer by Edwin A. Abbey Pueblo Indian by R. W. Amick Holland by Jules Celos Patience by E. Iverd Faith by E. Iverd A Winning Tack by Montague Dawson The Buccaneers by Frank Brangwyn Three Little Pigs by Renee Barnes Nancy Lee Playmates by Renee Barnes In addition to pictures some very valuable books have been added to our school library: Two sets of the Human Interest Library One set of Encyclopedia called Facts Prizes for the rooms given by the Mothers' Circle included the fol- lowing books: Drobry by Monica Shannon The Story of Music by Theodore Stearns The Book of Musical Knowledge by Arthur Elson Now We Are Six by A. A. Milne When We Were Very Young by A. A. Milne The House at Pooh-Corner by A. A. Milne The room library grows from year to year with books bought as the need arises. Our School room library now numbers more than one hundred books. The children and teachers of Kennard School are indeed fortunate that the Patrons' Association and the Mothers' Circle provide the accessories which tend to beautify the school and which also make school life more pleasant and beneficial. Beulah N. Baker, Principal. 6

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in directing this activity which has won an outstanding distinction for Kennard School. The following is a comparative summary of the three successful campaigns: 1934 1935 1936 Flower Gardens Planted .... . . . 371 966 1,220 Grass Plots Sowed .... 305 837 966 Insect Places Destroyed 9,555 20,389 12,986 Screens Repaired ..... 786 14,685 3,050 Junk Sold ............ 363.75 8199.25 5221.76 Screens Painted ..... 2,286 9,584 7,089 Total Jobs ............ 23,537 77,955 71,021 Average Per Pupil .... 50 162 156 During this last campaign 85,872.48 was paid to workmen, employed at 292 jobs. A Peace Pageant A Peace Pageant was given by the pupils of Kennard School at Cleveland High School, May 15, 1936, in observation of World Good Will Day which is promoted by the Federation of Education Asso- ciations, the Junior Red Cross, the Child Welfare Associations, and other associations. The Pageant was a marvelous display of colored costumes and folk- lore dancing and singing, as one nation after the other passed in review. The American Indian and Negro, Holland, Japan, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Russia, and England were represented. This Pageant was Kennard School's contribution toward the promo- tion of world peace through education. It is increasingly important for children to learn the principles of world citizenship. They should learn neighborliness, friendliness, and respect and tolerance for the people of other nations. Understanding is the basis of these feelings. To learn what other countries have contributed in music, art, science, folk-lore, fiags, and other activities should help chil- dren realize that the welfare of humanity, regardless of race or country, can best be served through mutual cooperation and good will between nations. 8