Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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DEDICATION T HIS volume is dedicated to the first and best of all civic virtues — Patriotism, seen in a citzen- ship of Christian morality and intel- ligence, that honors the flag and reads in its glowing colors the suffer- ing and sacrifice of the past, the glory and progress of the present and prosperity of the future, an em- blem which speaks the greatness and power of our nation. A Patriotism that loves the land, eulogizes its achievements in prose and poetry, admires its traditions, strives to pre- serve the moral qualities and integ- rity of the people, is law abiding and fights all that degrades national life and character and would undermine the national fabric.

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FOREWORD W E, as members of the Merrill- ville High School, present this volume with the hope that it will act as a mirror reflecting the thought, life, character, and spirit of the school, and bring hallowed an d joyous memories to the student body, and awaken new interest in the pat- rons and friends of this institution. If we accomplish this task our efforts will not have been abortive. THE EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - - - ZERNA WILLIAMS ASSISTANT EDITOR - - - MARCELLA FRANZ ADVERTISING MANAGER - - LOREN BOWMAN DRAMATIC EDITOR - - - IRENE NEWELL JOKE EDITOR - - - ARTHUR BOLDT ATHLETIC EDITOR - - - RAY I )YCE

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History of the Ross Township High School T HE Ross Township High School had its beginning in the year 18%. At that time Dr. H. L. lddings, the trustee, saw the need for higher edu- cation. Through the efforts of Dr. lddings, work- ing in coopera- t i o n with County Super- i ntendent Cooper, M r . liOcke was se- cured as a grade teacher with the un- derstan ding he was to teach high school branch- es to those who wished to continue their education. The first class consisted of Alta Hal- stead, Chris- tina Lennertz, and Cora Pierce. The first classes were conducted in a somewhat different manner from those of today The pupils were allowed to progress as rapidly as they were able. In some in- stances, practically two years of work was covered in one. It might be of interest to know what became of this first class; Miss Pierce became a music teacher, Miss I ennertz and Miss Halstead became school teach- ers. Miss Len- nertz taught four years and Miss Halstead some years longer. After she ceased teach- ing, Miss Hal- stead took up the study of law and was admitted t o the bar, being the fourth wo- man in Lake County and the first wo- man to be ad- mitted on ex- amination up to that time. She is now en- gaged in the practice of law in Hobart. In- diana. This first class proved the need for higher educa- tion and the success achieved Oy these three students, working under the handicaps of those days, should be an inspiration to the students of modern times. DR. H. L. I DOINGS TRUSTEE IN 189G