Lanphier High School - Lan Hi Yearbook (Springfield, IL)

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LA PHIH? H GH SCHUUL - mathematics, social studies, sciences, art, music, home economics, industrial arts, com- mercial, and physical education. Students must earn seventeen units of credit and merit two majors and two minors in order to graduate. A major is three years of study in a field and a minor is two years of study. All courses are fully accredited by the State Depart- ment of Education and the North Central As- sociation of Colleges and Secondary Schools. All teachers hold degrees and arenfully qualified to teach the courses to which they are assigned. On November 22, 1953, the friends of Lan- phier High School met to honor our principal, Mr. Stickney, who has served so faithfully for twenty years. Faculty, students, patrons and friends participated in the program which was followed by a reception. XVe, the people in this district and all those persons affiliated with this man, know his constant care and attention shown by his untiring help and work. To this man we owe much more than can ever be expressed by mere words. He is a principal, a friend, a helper, and a teacher. XVithout Mr. Stickney, Lanphier would not be what it is today. FROM THE PLATFORM ON STICKNEY DAY NOVEMBER 22, 1954 11 l

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i ROBERT C. LA NPHIFR lianphier High School had its beginning at Converse Building in September, 1930, when the ninth grade work was first offered in addi- tion to the eight grade course. The teaching staff consisted of Mr. Leonard Rake, physical cducationg Mr. Lee Coby, industrial arts, Mr. Robert Cain, general science, Miss jessie Spring- stead, mathematics, Miss jean Thomas CMrs. Howard AndersonD, community civicsg and Miss llelen Graves, English. The enrollment was 74. ln September, 1931, the enrollment was 86, in 1932, 103, in 1933, 87. During this time the school was under the administration of Samuel H. Heidler, as principal. At the june, 1934, meeting, the Board of Education voted to add the tenth grade to the school and ap- pointed Mr. G. E. Stickney as principal. When this school became too crowded, the citizens of the northsidc community urged the Board of Education to provide a separate building for hous- ing this rapidly growing high school. The new building was located on the grounds of what was formerly known as Reservoir Park. The many trees and shrubs which filled the park at that time still lend their rich beauty to the campus. Finally the day came, january 25, 1937 the building was completed! Everything that UR could be moved from the old Converse School was carried over to the new structure by the students, the faculty, and the principal. The moving was done on Saturday and classes were resumed at Lanphier on Monday, January 28, and has been in session ever since. To show appreciation for his help in obtain- ing needed funds from the Board of Education, this new high school was named for Mr. Robert C. Lanphier. Due to the war and a district boundary line established by the Board of Education, the en- rollment declined to approximately 900, where it remained until 1945. Enrollment has in- creased each year since 1945, until last Sep- tember, when it reached an all time peak of 1233. At the present time the school is over crowded. Nine of the teachers have no room of their own but travel from room to room as other teachers have their preparation period. These teachers have much difficulty as they must carry books and work materials with them. Lanphier's curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the students and is broad in scope. There are eleven departments of study: English, foreign languages-Latin, Spanish, and French

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D DCATIU The Senior graduating class of june '54 wishes to dedicate the LAN HI of 1954 to you, Mr. Stickney. Everyone appreciates the time and effort you have spent in order to perfect your life and to help plan and build our future. Because of you, Lanphier is what it is today-superior in scholar- ship, leadership, and loyalty. Never was a project CStickney Day CelebrationD undertaken that met with more interest and complete enthusiasm . . . across these boards where I stand, some three thousand trembling students have walked, changed tassels, shaken hands with Mr. Stickney, and left these halls to enter the adult world. -Edwin E. Sach, Band Director. Here is a man who devoted more hours Cto Lan- phierj than we can ever know. Only one, Mrs. Stick- ney, knows the heartaches, what plans, and what dis- appointments he has had. -Ray Stevenson, Alumni Association Representative. How many times that phrase, 'I'm a graduate of I.anphier,' has been echoed throughout the country, and even in parts of the world where our boys are in serv- ice, I know it is said with great pride. To Mr. Stickney, who helped mold the men and women of today and who continues to do so tomorrow, we, the students of the past, come forward and humbly say, 'Thank you, for the best years of our lives.' -Norma Najim, Former Student. We had never to question the destiny of Lanphier High School, because one could well observe that there was a strong and forceful man in charge there. -Lee Goby, Staff Member, 1933. I hope the young people in this audience, the young students here today, dedicate themselves to carry on, not for twenty years, but for forty and sixty years, the wonderful reputation of the fine school, the man you are honoring today has worked so hard to establish. -Mrs. William Withey, Former Patron. I don't believe there is a principal in the City of Springfield, State of Illinois, that comes as near know- ing what every one of his teachers, janitors, and pupils are doing as George Stickney does. He is interested in you and in our boys and girls. -Mr. Withrow, Board Member, 1953. . . . He's a friend of every parent With no partiality He's just, considerate and fair Though busy as can be. '. . . With pupils and with teachers He's earned his special place, For he's a man of purpose Blazing trails and setting pace. . . . Mr. George E. Stickney We pray that he may be For many, many more years Guiding Lanphier's destiny. -Mrs. D'Aboy, Present Patron. I shall never forget the advice he has given us. He has showed us how important it is to look toward our future .... There arc not words large enough to ex- press what Mr. Stickney has done for us. -George Lambert, Present Student. He lends us his arm in our weakness and he praises our strength, and that means a great deal to any faculty member .... He stands steadfast under all circum- stances .... Here is a man who is honest-honest with himself and honest in his dealings with other people. -Dr. Ruth Walker, Present Staff Member. I have come to recognize his leadership ability and I have been particularly impressed in his intense in- terest in boys and girls, the sympathy he has for them, the desire that he has to help them succeed, to give them the basic training which will make it possible for them to take their places in the community .... If to- day this building were to crumble to dust, the spirit of Lanphier High School would still live. -I. L. Bohn, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools. We have in George Stickney a Kiwanis member and an active participant in our civic club that will long be dear to usg and we are looking forward to enjoying his services for many years to come .... It was George Stickney who came forth and saw the value of such an organization CKey Clubb to the youth of our high school. -I. C. Hall, Kiwanis Club.