Marion High School - Cactus Yearbook (Marion, IN)

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' If EAcA M. A. s. GRADUATE must 5, cnrAPEEAE Ewn YEARS UF ENGLISH, 'A LITERATURE, MAY TAKE UTHER ELECTIVES A wide variety of courses in the mother tongue are offered at Marion high school, and a responsible group of instructors are on the fac- ulty for the purpose of presenting this subject. A pupil may now earn eleven credit hours in English, although but ten may be counted towards graduation. Jessie BALLINGER . . . flower rightj . . . born in Upland, Indiana . . . graduated from high school in a class of Hve girls . . . Jess attend- ed Indiana university and obtained an A.B. degree in English . . . started teaching at Peru, then Ashland Kentucky, and later Marion . . . has profound fondness for cats. Three years, or six credit hours, are re- quired of every student. After these are completed, the pupil may study journalism, dramatics, creative compo- sition, advanced grammar, or public speaking. American and English litera- ture are studied in the regular courses, as well as grammar and other funda- nientals. Tbr faculty, in brief CAROLYN WILHITE . . . Qupper leftj . . . ambi- tion was to teach, but she also desired to be a journalist . . . born in Marion, attended Marion public schools . . . entered Marion college and later Indiana university . . . A.B. degree . . . tnjoys traveling and indulges in archery. MARION BREADHEFT . . . Qupper rightj . . . born in Indianapolis . . . attended the Whittier No. 63 grade school . . . enrolled in Arsenal Technical high school and was known as Hefty . . . after graduating from Tech en- tered Butler university . . . A.B. degree in English . . . stamp collector . . . one of Marion high school's most ardent basketball fans. MILDRED AVELINE . . . fcenter leftj . . . as a child enjoyed writing poetry . . . was interested in literature of all types . . . graduated from Marion high school . . . Marion college, Indiana university and Columbia university . . . A.B. degree . . . enjoys reading and Crocheting. ELIZABETH HANES . . . Qcenter rightj . . . born near james Whitcomb Riley's little town of Tallhaute . . . always aspired to be a teach- er in public schools . . . Indiana university, University of Chicago, Terre Haute state nor- mal school, teachers' training course . . . Metro- politan school of music . . . hobbies include writing, china painting and reading. MARY PRICKETT . . . flower lefty . . . a nick- name shows your popularity applies to Mary . . . alias Gaspipe . . . alias One-Round Prickett . . . born in Gas City . . . never once had the desire to teach . . . main desires were to be a harpist or professional dancer . . . some- thing happened . . . DePauw University, A.B. degree . . . directs all high school plays. ,

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XX FUR THE ETHEREAL MINUED UNES- XXX ADVANCED WURK, CULTURAL BUT ALSU ' 7' PnAcm:AL IN ns msmucnvf vALut Most elementary training in the city school system is carried on in the grades, but, where the necessity arises, advanced training in both in- Xxx strumental and vocal music must be provided. In Marion high school this XX type of program is carried on extensively, and high school instrumental groups X have won many honors at state and national school music contests. An eighty-five piece marching and concert band, newly outfitted with snappy purple and gold uniforms, is a group which has participated in many civic functions, and has elevated the school musical standing to a high position. Although this year's orchestra was con- siderably smaller than the previous string groups, it gave several concerts, and special ensemble divisions of it played at many social functions throughout the city. Two glee clubs, directed by Louise Craft, are at present a curricular part of M.I-LS. The band and orchestra are directed by by Philip Polley and Lloyd Dae jones, respec- tively. The flIl'1lUf.Y, in frrirf LOUISL CRAFT . . . fupper lefty . . . directs glee clubs and harmony class . . . born in Charlottesville, Indiana .... 1 ttended Indiana university for B.P.S.M. degree . . . has been teaching here since 1928 . . . promotes vocal and individual composing talents of the students. Ltoro Dacosnx MTONLS . . . Qupper rightj . . . director of M.H.S. orchestra . . . born in Thomasville, Illinois . . . attended Ball State, Cincinnati college of music, and University of Cincinnati . . . studied under Belgian master, Ysaye . . . came here in 1928. PHILIP POLLEY . . . flower leftj . . . band di- rector, came here in 1935 . . . born and schooled here . . . Marion college, Northwestern and Michigan universities . . . A.B. degree from the latter . . . studied at Chicago university . . . I deserves much credit as a tireless, ambitious , York City . . . also Indiana university . . . 3 worker. GRACE CLEVELAND . . . flower rightj . . . in- structor in art . . . fully suited to position . . . has had special art courses at Chicago art school, Columbia university, Grand Central school of art, and Art Students' League of New specialized some in music . . . landscape and 3 composition under Charles Martin . . . life painting at Art Students' League . . . born Freedom, Pennsylvania . . . has taught here since '26 . . . succeeded in making art study an integrating force in school work.

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-1F f 'Q, Z ' THREE BRUWIIEIJ LANGUAGE 32 , COURSES INDIIIATE THAT M. H.S. xii, LINGUISTS BRAVE ELUCIDATIVE GYMNASTIIIS 70, I Marion high school students may study three languages in addition ff to their own: Latin, Spanish, and French. German was formerly otlered, but the course was dropped during the XVorld NVar and never resumed. A competent staff of instructors present these languages in an understandable and in- teresting way, giving not only gram- mar and vocabulary, but also an in- sight into the country, its customs and government. Three years of Latin and Spanish, and two years of French offer a wide variety of choice and enable the student to get a good foundation for further study of any of these. Tflu' ftlrizlfvy, in f7l'll'f Aoxts I'Il'NDRICKS . . . Qupper lefty ..., 1 iew addition to the faculty . . . formerly Latin and English teacher in Sweetser . . . born at Fox Station, north of Marion .... 1 ttended Marion high school . . . A.B. degree is on Indiana uni- versity diploma .... 1 lso attended Indiana State Teachers' college in Terre Haute . . . lilies reading and teaching, especially in Marion high school . . , wants to worlt on her master's de- gree this summer and privately mentions that it will probably be at Cornell or Columbia. ELiZixizi5Tii Bitowxiitu . . . fupper rightj . . . born and schooled in Marion . . . Indiana State Teachers college and Earlham college for A.B. degree . . . the University of XY'isconsin and McGill university in Montreal, Canada, have also been her places of study . . . English, French, and mathematics were majors . . . teaches latter two . . . enjoys teaching, travel- ing, reading, sewing, and everything Ifrench, . . . in fact, French is her center of interest. I'IEl.l:N WIORTAIAN . . . flower lefty . . . born in Carlisle, Indiana .... 1 ttended school there until her graduation . . . went to Indiana uni- versity for her A.B. degree . . . has several surn- mer sessions at Wisconsiia and Western Reserve universities . . . nickname, Daisy amuses her, although she can't imagine what the sig- nificance is . . . enjoys teaching Spanish very much, as much as she likes sleeping, reading, and traveling . . . rather wanted to be a doctor of childrens diseases, but gave up this idea in favor of the teaching profession. GLADYS NEAL . . . flower rightj . . . our Latin teacher and Girls' Adviser . . . born on a farm in Grant county . . . attended the Grant county schools . . . A.B. degree from Earlham college, and A.M. from Columbia university . . . en- joys her position as Dean of Girls very much . . . likes working with people between the ages of 14 -ind 20 years . . . pet sport, swimming . . . enjoys the legitimate theatre as sort of a xzzfiw- rrifir . . . newest experience, driving a car which promises many thrills . . . taught school in Fairmount and Jonesboro.