Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

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The New High School THOSE of O. H. S. that are fortunate enough to be able to complete their High School education in the new building arc looking forward to the finish- ing of it with much expectation. At the great expense and sacrifice of the taxpayers of the city. Ottumwa can boast of the finest high school building in the state and one of the finest in the Mississippi valley. Bonds, to the amount of $750,000 were voted and issued in IQ2I-IQ22 and are the means of paying for its erection. The site for the building is the finest that could be procured by the city. It is on a hill, which makes the large clock one of the many features visible to most of the city. It is very centrally located, as it is accessible from all parts of the city. The fine auditorium with its seating capacity of fifteen hundred and its well equipped stage will fill a long felt need in the community. Physical training outside of athletics has been lacking in O. H. S. for a number of years. This has been due to the fact that all space was needed for classrooms. The gymnasium and swimming pool in the new building will develop another side of life in the student. The home rooms which will take the place of the assembly room, will afford a greater personal touch between the student body and the faculty. More can be accomplished individually and as a whole by the students be- cause of the many advantages which will be afforded. It is only fair that more effort be put forth, as this is one way in which the students can show their deep appreciation for the great gift of the city of Ottumwa to them.

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MR. I. H. BRENNI-MAN Mr. Brenncman has very successfully filled his position as principal of the main high school for three years. He is friend as well as instructor to all who know him. He has shown great ability in organizing the school to meet the demands of crowded conditions and has won the respect of the public as well as the student body. The Seniors are especially indebted to Mr. Brennc- man for his timely advice. He has.given freely of his time and thought that they might prosper and the success of this class is due in a large measure to his advice. Mr. Brenncman received his B. A. degree from the State University. 10