Middlebranch High School - Memoir Yearbook (Middlebranch, OH)

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Several classes have contributed useful and beautiful gifts to the school. In February 1932, Pictures of washington were purchased by each class for its home room. The rooms of the school have been beautified by pictures bought by other classes. The Class of 1936 purchased a model of Columbus's ship, the Santa Maria, and the Class of 1957 had an electric clock installed ln the auditorium. Although Middlebranch High School was, ln 1923-1939, actually three years old, the Class of 1929 was really the first to graduate from the four year high scho course. This reveals the interesting fact that those five students in the Clas of 1929 graduated then for the third time, having graduated the first time in 1927 when Middlebranch was made a two-year high school, again in 1923 from the three-year high school, and finally, in 1929 from the four year course. The colors of that first graduating class on their 1923 commencement program were red and black, their flower was the red rose, and their motto was one which was prophetic of the trend the history of our school was to take--HThe end crowns the work.l Following is a paragraph which appeared in the Canton paper in 1927, the high school's first year in county athletics. Hlt is the first year that Plain Township has had a high school and its location in Mlddlebranch in connection with the grade school has been the source of a deep interest in the growth and general welfare of the schools throughout the community. At the present time all the classrooms are ln use and it was said that a plan for more rooms must b arranged to provide for future development.l Today, 1938, those who have attended Middlebranch High School and have taken part in its development, View the extent of its success with pleasure that can come only from the satisfaction of looking back over a Job well done. Further proof of that success is found in the following words, quoted from a letter received by the present superintendent of Mlddlebranch High, William Morris Koh April 14, 1933, from E. N. Dietrich, state director of education, based upon a report by Dr. Raymond Fisher after the latter's routine inspection of the high schools of the Stark County System. Mr. Dietrich said, quote: HThe teaching at this school is far above average. The schedule is well arranged: the depart ments function well. The art work and the music programs are significant. The shop work and home economics deserve commendation. The administration seems to function effectively: the school spirit is characterized by purposefulness and objectivity: the building is well cared for. The Plain Township fhiddlebranchy Sigh Echool is continued on the approved list as a high school of the first gra nquo e. 1 One has only to visit the school to see evidence of that success, to see how wei the end of the first ten years has crowned the work behind lt. The Class of 19 tenth class to graduate from Mlddlebranch High School, expresses sincere hope that the next ten years will prove as successful and as fruitful as the last. HBXIHG Braswell Note: The compiler of this history wishes to thank all alumni, teachers, and fellow students from whom she obtained information, and to express her sincere appreclation for their assistance.

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7729 Scfwof 117 JCZZOD Library: One of the most attractive and popula1 rooms in the school is the library. An aver- age of one hundred and eighty-six pupils use the library daily. Q Home Economics: The majp ority of Middlebrancl High School girls tak Home Economics. In thes courses they learn th arts of home making. Commercial Department: Young men and women prepare for business positions in this de- partment. One of the typing classes is shown here 0