Prairie Du Chien High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Prairie Du Chien, WI)

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COURSE OF STUDY Prairie du Chien High School First Semester English Algebra Elementary Science 3-5 Citizenship 2-5 Physical Education 1-5 Latin Manual Training and Drawing Domestic Science Music 2-5 NINTH YEAH Second Semester Required Units English Algebra Elementary Science 3-5 Citizenship 2-5 Physical Education 1-5 Elective Units Latin Manual Training and Drawing Domestic Science Music 2-5 English Science 4-5 Citizenship 1-5 Physical Education 1-5 Ancient and Medieval History Commercial Arithmetic Latin Manual Training and Drawing Domestic Science Music 2-5 E Modern History Geometry Physical Education 1-5 English Latin French Bookkeeping III Stenography and Typewriting Music 2-5 TENTH YEAH Required Units English Science 4-5 Citizenship 1-5 Physical Education 1-5 Elective Units Ancient and Medieval History Bookkeeping II Latin Manual Training and Drawing Domestic Science Music 2-5 SEVENTH YEAH Itequired Units Modern History Geometry Physical Education 1-5 Elective Units English Latin French Commercial Law Stenography and Typewriting Music 2-5 TWELFTH YEAH itequired Units American History and Civics Physics Physical Education 1-5 Elective Units American History and Civics Physics Physical Education 1-5 English Latin French Advanced Algebra or Social Studies Stenography and Typewriting Manual Arts or Domestic Arts Music 2-5 English Latin French Solid Geometry or Reviews Stenography and Typewriting Manual Arts or Domestic Arts Music 2-5 NOTES Sixteen units will be required as the minimum for graduation. It is recommended that students who secure an average standing of 85, or more, carry five full unit subjects. English the first two years includes Public Speaking and Dramatics. At least three units of English are required. By special permission an elective may be substituted. A course will not be offered unless a class of fair size desire to take it. Physical Education may be required for more than one day a week. Rhetorical work is required of all students. Page Six

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PRAIRIE DU CHIEN HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION President THEO. ZIEL HENRY OTTO CHAS. GRELLE Page Five

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It was just eleven years ago—the year 1910—that the first annual of Prairie High School was published. The publication of this first “Prairie Dog” was inspired by no other than Mr. Gunderson, who had come to us that year to begin his work. Every year since, with but one exception, the Junior Class has put out the yearbook started by the class of 1911. And during this period of time the work and influence of Mr. Gunderson has been felt in all aspects of the school life and in all the school activities. When our first annual was published, our High School faculty consisted of three members. The number, during the years since, has been increased from three to nine, and the number of grade teachers, too, has been enlarged. It will be remembered that all teachers in both grades and in High School were not qualified for their work, and that as a result of Mr. Gunderson’s efforts, normal school graduates only are accepted as grade teachers and university graduates as High School teachers. This fact gave our schools a high rank and placed us on the list of the North Central Association of Accredited Schools. The general condition kept on improving from year to year under his careful supervision and these improvements were manifested in various ways. The school enrollment increased. (In 1911 there were seventy-five pupils in High School.) A music and drawing teacher was added to the number of the faculty. Equipment was added in every building. And finally, when a great need of room was evident, and when it was necessary that new departments be introduced to make our school up-to-date, the construction of the new building was begun. The wrecking of the old grade building, which had become almost prohibitive for school use, and the erection of I he new building brought conditions that were trying and which demanded careful attention. With the new building, however, came the institution of the new departments. Domestic Science and Domestic Art for girls was installed; Manual Training was added for boys; the Commercial Department, which has been previously a part of the High School course, was enlarged and better equipped; and Physical Education became a part of the curriculum. One of the greatest assets of the school which has been of great concern to Mr. Gunderson is the library. In 1909 it was composed of several shelves of books kept under lock and key. From year to year with the funds available he has made a most careful selection of books for all grades and for all departments of the school, until the library has grown to four thousand volumes which have been classified and catalogued. The beautiful lawn about the school buildings is the result of his untiring efforts. Many of us remember when the front yard of our old High School was a mud puddle and when there were no schrubs or flowers and very little sidewalk. During the past twelve years Mr. Gunderson has served as Superintendent of Schools, as Principal of the High School, and as teacher of Mathematics. And for several years he was manager and coach of athletics. As Superintendent he has worked for only the highest and the best in everything; as Principal he has labored to found a very high standard of school work and to maintain a lofty moral standard; and as a teacher he has been most thorough in the class room and in the discipline of the student body. Best of all, he has instilled in the hearts and minds of those who have worked with him a love for the true values of life, which, after all, is the duty of the real teacher. It is with a feeling of deepest regret that we learned of Mr. Gunderson’s intention to leave his work at Prairie du Chien to another. His twelve years with us have been years of service unselfishly rendered and we feel, somehow, that he is the soul of our school. His high ideals have permeated every niche and corner and his influence for the best has been felt in every noble undertaking. The Junior class editing volume eleven of the annual this year understand and appreciate all the work that has been done on the “Prairie Dog” in previous years, and that it has always rece'ved the stimulus and the hearty support of Mr. Gunderson. The memory of his twelve years at Prairie du Chien—years of the sincerest devotion to his. work—will always be treasured and held dear to us. We can only wish him the very best of success and happiness in his new position and the assurance of our love and good will. Page Seven