McKinley High School - President Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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llA'l' the McKinley Yoeat'iom1l School has been reeognizecl by l'C'lllkl2lt0l S in all parts of the 4 lluitefl Mates, is attested by the Ulillly letters zmfl visits re- ef-iveml from them, i11qui1'i11g' about its umxrses of study, its D1'0g1'illH and other inovatious which have been llll-1'0Cl11COCll. The fact that McKinley is 1-eeoguizerl for the Oxcelleney of its work mul its social lilfe is flue in fl, lill'g'G measure to the fine mzllzmletel' of our student body. Its sue- vess so much depends upon these boys, who are about to leave, aucl their predecessors that it is with El ketn feelirlg of loss to the selmol zmfl D2l.I'flClllilI'ly to mysellf that l see them gn to their li'l'e's work. H,xlxlle1t:1, F. KING.

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McKinley Vocational School In Julv 1922 the Board of Education urcliased thc buildings of the - l rs 7 3 . U 8 Wk X U ' Buffalo Or han Asvlum for 59250 000. The lI0llONVll10' Se Jtember the McK1.ule f 4 . - 7 . . . .D . . ,.. ' V oeational School was opened on this site with a registration ot 181 boys. Year by year the registration of the school was increased and new classes have been added to take care of the Well rounded program of instruction in the building and machine trades. A This season marks a further notable advance in all Eelds of the school's activities. The science department has moved into its Iine new quarters equipped with lecture rooms, class rooms, and the most modern type of apparatus for demonstration work. Alterations in the gyinnasiuin which provide more floor space found this department better fitted than ever to carry on its busy and popular program. ' I11 order to take care of the large increase in registration tabout 200 more students than last. ycarj seven new instructors were added to thc faculty. NVe are happy to welcome this line group of new meu who have already shown their eifectiveness as teachers and their loyal support in helping to build up the Meliiuley spirit. The increase in enrolhuent has made possible a larger and better program of school activities. The Senior Day program on January 253th was as usual a celebration of McKinley's birthday. NVe were privileged to have with us as the principal speaker Mr, G-. Barrett Rich who told of his personal contacts with the great president whose name our school bears. Another outstanding feature of this program was the presentation by the orchestra of a series of pieces illus- trative ot the life of Mcliinley-a special arrangement made by Mr. Carl King. Our regular assemblies have had an added inte1'est through the projection of several iine moving pictures-some of these industrial films related to the courses of study. As usual singing, and music by our band and orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Carl King, have been especially popular. The work of the teaching staff has been made more effective through the coinpletion and rearrangement of courses of study. .ln this work Mcliinley has made a most valuable contribution to the program of vocational education. All of the extra curricular activities such as the band, the athletic teams, and the dramatic association show marked improvement as will be noted in their respective sections. Special attention must be called to the remarkable exhibition of school spirit shown by the crowd of nearly three thousand McKinley rooters who backed their victorious track team at the first indoor track meet for vocational schools. The school also takes great satisfaction in the formation of a strong alumni association. The loyalty of our ,graduates and their 1'eal pride in their alma mater gives promise of fine things to be accomplished by this organization. As usual McKinley has entertained many visitors. During the past year nearly one thousand men have seen the school demonstrate its efficiency in actual operation. Distinguished educational authorities have come from all over the country to learn our methods and to gain a knowledge of our standards. Our office has also received hundreds of applications for descriptions of methods and courses of study from all parts of the country. Another most welcome group of visitors were the tra.de workers and the employers. Through their cordial co-operation we are coming close to the point where We can place every graduate in his trade as soon as he finishes school. The year of 1925-26 marks for McKinley School a large step forward in the unfolding of a remarkable educational program. NVe are proud of our scholastic standing as a. leader in vocational methods. Vile are proud of the loyal spirit of our facility and student body. XVith these two factors in mind we are satisfied that this yea,r's work marks the foundation for a ,larger 'field of line service not only to liuttalo-but to the nation as a whole. '

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MR. SAMUEL F. KING Principal McKinley Vocational School