Martinsville High School - Artesian Yearbook (Martinsville, IN)

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School District of Martinsville CONTENTS Administration Faculty Organizations Athletics Classes 15 18 22 48 58 Page Three

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the Metropolitan Like pieces of a jig-saw puzzle, four townships — Clay, Baker, Washington, and Jefferson — combined with the city of Martinsville to form the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville in a referen¬ dum in the 1952 primary election, following an unsuccessful attempt in May 1950. Formerly pupils from outside the city limits were sent by the town¬ ship trustees to be educated by the Martinsville School City, and their tuition was paid by the townships. Now the tax resources of the townships and city together are in back of the pupil in providing new buildings as well as current operating expenses. In this book we are trying to show how the entire district with its diversified resources, population, and social institutions contributes to the successful operation of our schools and how the schools in turn make important contributions to the life of the community.

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Earning a Living Natural resources pro¬ vide the economic foun¬ dation of our community. Timber from the sur¬ rounding hills has pro¬ moted a lumber and fur¬ niture industry. Brick and tile plants utilize local clays to provide jobs in Martinsville and Brooklyn. Artesian wells and fresh spring water have brought new opportuni- Larry and Rose Ann Scott get their share of fresh air while working on their fa¬ ther’s farm a few miles south of Martinsville. “Take a letter, Miss McDaniel.” Mari- lynn certainly looks busy as she types away at a letter for her employer at the Morgan County Insurance Agency. Is the price of food going up or down, Janet Sue? Sacking up groceries for Janet Sue Davis are Gary Stiles and Norman Potter, who work after school at Kroger’s. Page Four