La Salle Peru Township High School - Ell Ess Pe Yearbook (La Salle, IL)

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WE ARE THANKFUL K A :ss L-J.. V 7 I ff' r . V' I, --s ui.. The word progress lhas1'meant to move, go ahead or increase in proficiency. Year by year we find advancements made in every field of life. Some advancements are made slowly, others rapidly. Never- the-less they forget their way to the front to gain recognition. ln our community notable progress has been made in the educational field. The l.a Salle-Peru Town- ship l'ligh School represents proficiency in education. As an institution of learning, it has forged ahead and gained recognition. From a tiny school in the late nineteenth century to a well-equipped and well directed educational center-that is the story of La Salle-Peru's progress. For a community of our size we are fortunate to possess such an educational institution as l.-P. l'ligh. ln it are Fields of opportunity for all students, organizations of more than ordinary interest, athletics for sports-minded youths and an excellent faculty. l.a Salle-Peru gives the student an opportunity to malce friends,gain lcnowledge, cultivate person- ality, follow particular vocations and further develop his character. During his school life certain in- cidents are imprinted upon the student's mind, never to be forgotten. All in all the student thoroughly enjoys his stay at this school, and it is with a sigh and a countenance that the graduate leaves his Alma Mater. During the school's rise to prominence certain generous friends aided greatly. Through con- tributions the high school and junior college possess many worlcs of art which are especially notable in an institution of secondary education. There are a half dozen original oil paintings, several largetap- estries, twelve busts, in both marble and bronze, approximately thirty etchings, fifteen engravings, and imported carbon reproductions,mezzo-tints,and photogravures to the number of one hundred thirty-five. Through the generosity of many persons and the liberal provisions of the Township Board of Education we are able to enjoy a remarlcable library. ln it are volumes of considerable value, which are especially useful for research work. ltalso possesses numerous reference boolcs, some in foreign lang- uages. The Matthiessen Memorial Auditorium is another outstanding feature of our high school. Mrs. Eda Matthiessen and Mrs. Adele Blow made its construction possible, and it has been dedicated to the late Mr. and Mrs. F. W, Matthiessen. The former also contributed an Aeolian organ and a Stein- way Grand piano. The citizens of the community have played an important part in the progress of the high school. To them and to all who contributed to the high school the Class of '37 speaks with sincerity when they say, We are thankful. 14