Manlius High School - Mirror Devil Yearbook (Manlius, IL)

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THE BUILDING High school classes were first held in the building now occupied by Casteel Rollo. The board was elected in 1913, and in September of the same year 23 students enrolled for study. Later in the month Lura Andrews transferred from Sheffield and entered as a senior. She was the first graduate of Manlius High School. The first faculty were: G. F. Wilson, Principal, and Mrs. Wilson. The first members of the board of education were: Christian Schuneman, G. F. Hartz, M. L. McKune, Will Rudiger, and Charles Andrews. Of these men Will Rudiger is the only one living. The new building was erected in 1920. This building amply met the needs of the school for several years. However, the gymnasium was small and in the basement. It was a fire hazard so in 1931 the new building was built. This gave us one of the best gyms in the conference. We also have a good stage. The curriculum of the early school differed somewhat from that of today in that several subjects were offered then that are not offered now, and vice-versa. The following subjects have been at some time or other offered at Manlius, but have been discontinued: German, Solid Geometry, Commercial Geography, Zoology and Botany, Physiology, Sanitation, Hygiene, Modem and Medieval History, Ancient and Medieval History, Commercial Law, and French. Botany and Zoology are now combined in the one course, Biology. World History takes the place of Ancient and Medieval and Medieval and Modem History. Some new subjects are: General Science, Typing I and II, Shorthand I and II, Introduction to Business, Homemaking, and Foods. The present board consists of the following men: Charles Schmidt, President; W. C. Raabe, Vice President; Stacy Hewitt, Secretary; and Claude Barber and L. F. Van Ormer, members. The latter succeeded John Edlefson in the spring elections.