Lake View High School - Red and White Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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1874. + + 1949 .7!wougA flie ward During that time Dr. Nightingale saw the little country school he had founded grow to a great bustling high school. He, himself, with his wife, Fanny Chase Night- ingale, who taught music at the school, had become almost an intrinsic part of Lake View, and it was with a deep sense of loss and regret that students and faculty bade them good-bye in 1890, when the remarkable principal left to become Superintendent of Chicago Schools. To fill the vacancy thus caused, Mr. Charles W. French was appointed. Mr. French, however, left Lake View the following year to serve as principal of the Hyde Park High School. He was succeeded by a Lake View teacher, Mr. James H. Norton. lt is seldom that a man becomes a high school principal in his twenties, there are few men who are worthy of this honor. Mr. Norton was one of the few. To his students Mr. Norton was a big brother-the hero of the girls, and companionable pal of the boys. His sincerity and nobility of character were so contagious that the pupils were ashamed not to do their best for him. He had a spontaneous interest in their clubs, their teams, their studies, but, primarily, in the students themselves. He was so patient and gentle that they trusted him implicitly, and were never loath to go to him with their troubles. Those whom the gods love die young seems a true prophecy in the case of Mr. Norton, for, in 1900, when he was on his way to the Paris Exposi- tion to install a large exhibit from Lake View, he suddenly became very ill, and died before ever reaching his destination. In the Conference Room, originally the office, you can find two stained glass windows, one of which is dedicated to Mr. Norton. lt portrays an armed Roman sol- dier with a young boy. The soldier's sword is drawn, his left hand points to heaven symbolizing his high ideals, his determination, and his love of youth. During the nine years that Mr. Norton was in office many changes took place, not only in the school, but over the country. lt was the Speed Era, and the Age of Flaming Youth, the last contribution of a hectic, historic century. In school life, bicycles had become an all-consuming vogue. The boy without a bicycle might have been the boy without a country for all the girls cared. A young speed demon who could push his tandem along at fifteen miles an hour could be king -at least in the heart of the blushing damsel on the front seat. Lake View was infested with cyclists of all descriptions. Rotund young ladies, who could barely be sustained by their fragile vehicles, always presented a humor- ous spectacle especially to their slimmer sister pedalists. Diminutive males had a tough time of it, for that was before the day of the twenty-six inch wheel. Tall fellows had the advantage all the way round. The Horseless Carriage was as yet held together with safety pins, men still wore removable cuffs and striped trousers, the curfew rang at nine o'clock, and home- work was abundant. Wotta life! There were more serious aspects to the situation, however. Lake View continued to grow, overflowing the building that people had considered extravagantly large. In 1898 a large four-story addition was erected at the north end. It is now the central portion of the school. As the enrollment grew, so did the faculty. Mr. Pepoon, Mr. Taylor, and Mrs. Trowbridge, who had graduated in 1889, came to teach the swelling student body. Miss Mary Isabel Reynolds, a former student, returned as a secretary, advanced to become a teacher of English, and later assistant-principal. She served under four principals, each of whom felt, I couldn't run the shop without her. She remained until 1929 when she was assigned a school of her own. Mr. Beniamin F. Buck, successor to the principalship upon Mr. Norton's death, soon revealed the caliber of his ability by attaining the same warm place in the affection of Lake View. During the twelve years he was here, his achievements won him such great renown that in 1912 he was chosen the first principal of the new high school to the north-Senn. 1. VIEW OF THE SCHOOL 5. ROBIN HOOD 2. ASSEMBLY HALL STAGE 7. LAKE re VIEW, 1923 3. THE OLD OFFICE PRE-1939 8. THE MIKADO , 1931 4. MY MARYLAND 9. HCYRANO de BERGERACH 23

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1874 + 4 1949 jlwouglr file ward lf Lake View had a hall of fame, Mr. Brown would occupy a prominent niche. lt was he that made the name of Lake View known from coast to coast. His magnetic personality endeared him to the students and faculty alike. He played an important part in the formation of the students' character, for, under his influence, the observ- ance of the motto, PLAY FAIR-FAIR PLAY was woven into their lives. He constantly strove to improve the school. Under his guidance several large additions were an- nexed to the school, beautiful murals, stained glass panels, and paintings appeared, the first baby LAKE re VIEW was published, and the local Lake View Honor Society was founded. The R.O.T.C. was organized under the able direction of Sergeant Lee, who began an illustrious career that ultimately gave Lake View one of the finest corps in the United States. The Lake View Commission appeared on the scene, and that most treasured of Lake View traditions, Cotton or Gingham Day, was first orig- inated. The school drew students from all over the city forcing the enrollment up by leaps and bounds, until it reached about 3,500. Members of the faculty numbered more than one hundred, and a number of new courses were added. ln 1916 the old two-story building, which stood on the corner of Ashland and Irving Park, was razed. A new four-story section, containing the present assembly hall, was constructed. At this same time there was added to the north end another large section which the boys' gymnasium now occupies. This still could not accommo- date all the pupils, and, in February of 1919, the first of Lake View's branches, Greeley, which had been discontinued as a grammar school, was opened. The First World War occurred at this time, and students quickly responded to the call with bonds. However, neither wars nor crowded conditions seemed to be able to slow down the influx of students, which soon required the opening of two more branches, Hamilton, and Ravenswood. Part of this wonderful growth was due, of course, to the energetic spirit of the times, but much of it came through the man at the school's head. Mr. B. Frank Brown had that rare gift-an understanding heart. He helped the students to know not only themselves, but each other as well. His favorite maxim, Let me live in my house by the side of the road, and be a friend to man, expresses that feeling of kindliness which still lives in the heart of the school, even though his untimely death in 1924 terminated his brilliant career. Mr. Perrine followed him, remaining at the helm of Lake View from 1924 to 1930, during a hectic era when an unhappy world watched the turbulent rise and fall of money values. A capable executive, he encouraged high standards in all the many phases of worthwhile school activities. While he was principal the Parent-Teacher Association was established, and the course book replaced the old report card. lt was then, also, that one of the few sad episodes in Lake View history took place. From the time of the school's beginning one of its greatest sources of pleasure and beauty was the quiet serene loveliness of several fine old willow trees surrounding it. In 1929, when Ashland Avenue was widened, all of these trees had to be ruthlessly dragged from the ground as obstructions in the path of Progress. So it was that one more delightful part of early Lake View was forced to become iust a sweet memory. At the end of five years Mr. Perrine was transferred to Medill High School, and was followed in office by the man whose quiet dignity is still fresh in many memories, Mr. Olice Winter. Mr. Winter inaugurated his regime when scarcely a day passed that the papers did not relate the deaths of one or more business men through open office windows, bread lines stretched endlessly, and on practically every door hung the depressing sign, NO HELP WANTED. 1. BAND TROPHIES 6. GIRLS' BASKETBALL, 1924 2. G.A.A. BOARD, 1925 7. MARTHA, 1924 3. MRS. DORA SMITH, HEAD OF MUSIC DEPARTMENT UNTIL 1935 8. R.O.T.C., 1924 4. MR. CHARLES PERRINE, PRlNClPAl., 1924-1930 9. BASKETBALL TEAM, 1924 5. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES, 1921 25