Lovington High School - Mirror Yearbook (Lovington, IL)

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 TfUiWje {mm, SttfwnMdwt Of the 693 high schools in Illinois, Lovington is one of the 467 high schools that are graduating fewer than 100 sen- iors each year. This fact may cause us to question the quality of our so called “small high school educational pro- gram. However, being small, we are constantly watching with Interest studies that are being made on aspects of secondary education in the United States, and if we Flanked by Magnolias Old Main with the face of winter are unbiased we can see both strengths and weaknesses in all programs of education. In the main, regardless of Lovington high school’s size, we can defend the valid academic standards of our school and faculty. Whether our school is giving you a quality education depends on your health, your ability and desire to achieve, your attitude, the quality of your teachers, your character, the broadness of our curriculum, adequate facilities, worthy use of your leisure time, Influence from the home, diagnosis of your problems and needs, and the effectiveness of the guidance that is provided for you. The Gym There is no conclusive evidence that good small high schools are not doing their job well. Size has never guaranteed quality. Therefore, you as stu- dents are obligated to yourselves to benefit from both the curricular and co-currlcular activities that are being offered to you. Many former Lov- ington graduates have succeeded in highly special- ized and professional fields, and many more of our graduates will have successful careers await- ing them.

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Mr. H. P. Bicknell, President Mr. W. D. Foster '%owd °l Sd mMoft The Lovington Community Unit District 303 began officially on July 1st, 1948; the seven board members having been elected inApril. Lots were drawn for the 1.2, or 3 year terms. The only original remaining member of that board is Mr. Wilt who has served as secre- tary for one year and as president for two. Including this service, Mr. Wilt has spent a total of 21 years on local school boards. Mr. Bicknell, the board president, and Mr. Elliott, its secretary, have seen 7 years of service; Mr. Smith, 5 years; Mr. Foster, 4 years, with 3 years as president of the Lovington Grade School; and Messers, Creviston and Wood, 3 years. Mr. Edward Creviston (left) Mr. Don Smith (right) Mr. Alvah Wilt Mr. W. B. Elliott, Secretary Mr. Billy B. Wood