Kouts High School - Kostang Yearbook (Kouts, IN)

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24 HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL LEBEWOHL! To German now we say good-bye, It grieves me so I cannot speak, So now you know why I do cry, It makes me sad—week after week. We never used to frown nor pine, Nor failed our duties to perform, When long lessons had been signed, Which came at night—sometimes at morn. We now have conquered with success, As the year draws to its close, This work we ne’er tried to repress, Oft though it worried our repose. Through many an hour by slow degrees, And straining toward our final goal, We finally proved our pedigrees, Which rests so much upon our roll. LUCIE LEE RIGGART ’ll.

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HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 23 HISTORY OF THE KOUTS HIGH SCHOOL. INASMUCH as this is the first attempt in the history of the Kouts High School to put out an annual, we deemed it fitting to give as accurately as possible the past history, showing its growth from a two years’ course to the highest rank of High School—that of a commissioned. The first class to graduate from a two years’ course completed their work in 1901. From 1902 until 1906 the course consisted of three years’ satisfactory work. In 1907 the term was lengthened to a four years’ course, hut the school was placed on the certified list. This year also saw the acqui- sition of two more teachers in the High School faculty, namely: prin- cipal, and music and drawing instructor. This same year Mr. Wright began his career here among the Kouts people as superintendent of the school, being the successor of Professor Shull. Miss Viant also, who remained with us three years as instructor in music and drawing, her place this year being filled by Miss Felton. Until 1907 there had been but one instructor in the High School, but this year as the school was growing so rapidly, a second was needed. The first principal was Miss Leech, the second Miss Atkins and the third Miss Tofte, who has remained with us two years. In the spring of 1910 the school received its commission, of which it may justly be proud. Thus the class of 1910 consisting of but two members, Clara Young and Arthur LaCount, were the first to receive their diplomas from a commissioned school. The class of 1911 is the largest in the history of the school and of course we are proud to be members of this class, yet in our fullness of heart we sincerely hope for the growth and the advancement of dear old K. H. S. as long as time endures. ARTHUR ANDERSON, ’ll.

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HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 25 HISTORY OF THE LECTURE COURSE. is5;iVK years ago some of the most entliusiastie ladies of the Presbyterian church started a lecture course in Kouts. It proved a success and many became interested in it. How- ever, after having had charge of it for two years they gave it u] and our ambitious Professor took it into his hands in order to “let the good work go on.” We had five numbers, including the home talent play. At this time Byron King and others aroused the interest of the people. The home talent play, “Jumbo Juni,” showed some of the great talent of K. II. S. Entertainment from each of the grades was given at this time, which all appreciated very much. Many tickets were sold this year, but mostly by the teachers. The next year the pupils showed their interest by the selling of tickets. The teachers gave prizes to the pupils who sold the most tickets, the fortunate ones being Lucie Biggart, Fannie Hannon and Clara Young. They each received a book. The last number of the course that year was given exclusively by the High School, two plays being presented, “Wide Enough for Two,” and “Sarah’s Young Man.” By the present year, 1911, it has proven very successful. The School as well as the town and the surrounding country has shown their interest by the great number of tickets sold. The selling of tickets was solely in the hands of the High School. Professor and Miss Tofte promised the class that sold the largest number of tickets a banquet. The pupils all worked hard, but the energetic Seniors won. The Soph- omore class came second in the race. The pupil who sold the most tickets was Lenora Kosanke, a Sophomore, for which she received a book as a present. The program of the Lecture Course this year is: 1. The Gales. 2. Booth Lowery. 2. DeForest Leech. 4. Jubilee Singers. 5. The home talent number of the High School, the expectation being to give Goldsmith’s “She Stoops to Conquer.” At the present time we’re looking forward with great expectancy to “Our Senior Banquet,” which is to be given the latter part of the term. NORA DENTON, ’ll.