Madison High School - Trojan / Madisonian Yearbook (Madison, IL)

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THE SEARCHLIGHT Refuse to do a mean action, be it ever so small.—Franklin Bucher. Six

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THE SEARCHLIGHT y THE MADISON HIGH SCHOOL E majority of the citizens of Madison are perhaps aware of the fact that the Madison High School had a very poor beginning. In fact, in the year of 1900, the pupils were obliged to attend a one-room school. Later, the Harris Public School building was erected and both grade and high school classes attended it. In 1905 there was only one graduate, namely, Edith Griffith, now Mrs. J. Macklewain. The high school classes continued to be held in the Harris Building until 1912, and the building then having become con- gested, plans were made for a new high school. Our present high school, which is a modern building with every convenience, was built in 1914, and the pupils who first entered this school were thankful for the new opportunities opened to them. Though handicapped by the fact that the building was not quite finished at the time the classes entered, the pupils soon felt at home in their new sur- roundings. Soon after its erection, our school was dedicated. Mr. Baer took charge of the dedication which was held in connection with a program by the different schools. In January, 1915, we lost our most beloved superintendent, Mr. Baer. Everyone mourned his untimely death. His place was filled by Mr. Jackson. Although Mr. Jackson did not stay with us very long, we shall always remember his memorable work done for the benefit of the M. H. S. Mr. Stice was our next superintendent. We were under his super- vision for two cr three years, and we are very thankful for the advice and help given to this class by him while he was our advisor. Mr. Stice left us in December, 1919, to accept a position in Chicago. Our present superintendent is Mr. Ellwood, formerly professor in mathematics at Shurtleff College, Alton, Illinois. Mr. Ellwood assumed his duties as superintendent during February last, and we hope the classes of coming years may not have need of adding to our list of superintendents. Our high school seems to be at a higher standard this year than ever before. We have several societies, a basketball team, prospects of a baseball team; publish an annual and take part in all of the activities participated in by other schools. The number of subjects taught is large and at least one more subject will be added to the course next year. May the good work of the M. H. S. continue in the future. Five A man of pleasure is a man of pains.—Bernard Anderson

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THE SEARCHLIGHT Her smile laughs away the clouds.—Ruth Clapham. Seven