Mansfield High School - Manhigan Yearbook (Mansfield, OH)

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THE ANNUAL The pupils of the High School gave an oratorio, The Prodigal Son, on April 15, 1908, at the Congregational Church. Under the able direction of Pro¬ fessor Bellingham, with some local aid, this proved to be a grand success. As will be noticed, the Freshmen and Sophomore classes have not organized this year. This course was thought to be advisable as very little is ever accomp¬ lished by these organizations. Other classes have boasted of their numbers and their class spirit. We, the the class of ’08, have something more than this of which to boast. We do not have as many members as some classes before us, but we have ability and pluck as is most clearly shown by our work. We hope that after we have left the High School it cannot be said of one member of ' oS that he has received his diploma undeservedly. Commencement this year will be held on June 5. The twelve of the class chosen as speakers are; Charles Sheriff, Jack Jenner, Will Finney, Roy Spetka, Frank Fox, Marie Bowers, Marguerite Bange, Margaret Lindsey, Maude Walker, Marie Marwick, Hazel Plummer and Martha Payne. In this, the first appearance of the Annual, we have endeavored to give all our readers a better knowledge of our school and the work accomplished by it, and to arouse enthusiasm in the hearts of all for a higher and broader education. We have given an idea of the artistic ability by many cuts. In the stories and poems we are confident you will find certain evidence of literary talent. Neither have athletics been totally neglected. We have excellent basket ball and base ball teams, showing that there is still much spirit in the school. It is also a credit to M. H. S. to realize the great number of its members who are musicians. The Commercial Department, we think, deserves special attention and praise. Had it not been for the help of three of its students who so willingly have typewritten all our manuscripts, we assure you this paper would not have been published so quickly. Now we, the staff of ’08, wish to express our hearty appreciation and thanks to all the teachers, pupils and advertisers who have helped to make this Annual a success. If we have not attained the standard for which you had hoped, do not censure us too severely; remember that we are only human. We do not profess to be skilled writers but we have done our best. If, however, we have accomplished our aim and you are pleased with this Annual, do not fail to give us our due credit. —9r-

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THE ANNUAL EDITORIALS. It was with deep regret that we heard last spring of Mr. C. L. Van Cleve’s resignation as Superintendent of the Mansfield Public Schools and his acceptance of a similar position at Toledo, Ohio. He was honored and esteemed by every¬ one and we all are confident that he will be of great service in this wider field of work. To Mr. H. H. Helter we extend a welcoming hand. He has in all ways proved himself a man of the highest morals and sound judgment. He is doing all possible for the advancement of the School in every line of work and by so doing is winning the admiration of all. Considerable change was made last fall in the corps of teachers. Mr. C. D. Carpenter is now teaching physics and chemistry in the High School at Newark, Ohio, He has been in Mansfield several times this year and has been most heartily welcomed. Mr. Agler has accepted Mr. Carpenter’s po¬ sition here. Mr. A. K. Allen is enjoying life in Seattle, Washington, and at the same time is keeping up his record as an excellent teacher. Mr. Miller has taken his place in the department of mathematics. Miss Bessie Custer is also enjoying western life—but in San Luis, Colorado. Miss Custer was married to Mr. Paul B. Albright on Mar. u, 1908, at the First M. E. Church. The Sophomore and Junior classes were delighted to receive in¬ vitations to her wedding. Mr. Blankenhorn has taken her position. Miss Mary Soyez is teaching Latin and Greek, in Evanston, 111 . She tells us that her work there is very pleasant and that the standards of the school are exceedingly high. Miss Anna E. Miller of this city was chosen as teacher of Latin and Greek in her place. Because of the increased number of Freshmen it was necessary to have an¬ other teacher in Algebra. Miss Mabel M. Carson from Glenwood, Minnesota, was chosen for this work. — 8 —

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