Provo High School - Provost Yearbook (Provo, UT)

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v‘iM!4W‘!‘i; ivv% v :4 I) H S x: : : xx : YY : i I t T:‘ V : 1 Y YY : YY V: V: tj XJ :; it : : 2 Y : : tt it .• 5 : : ) i’ : : XX xj xx x x : : YY : : : i Pi : : x :t fY Provo Post, May 27, 1918. “Closing exercises for the High School were held last evening. In his report Superintendent Eggertsen reviewed the work done by the school to help the Red Cross and other war time organizations. He said, ‘Every suggestion and call by the government as well as by the local officers has been nobly acted upon by our teachers and students’.” “The first issue of the Provo High School annual, “The White and Green,” has just been distributed. It is a beautiful book of 96 pages printed in two colors, profusely illustrated with scenes of school life.” Provo Herald, March 21, 1919. “Plans are being drawn by architects for the new High School gymnasium. The exact spot for the building has not yet been selected, but it is expected it will be erected on the block where the Central now stands.” Provo Post, May, 1919. “Provo will have a four year high school. The Board of Education plans to offer courses which will prepare our students for entrance to the best universities. Provo Herald, September 1919. “The High School started last week with an enrollment of 246 students compared with 129 the first day the school opened seven years ago. A night school has been organized. There are 47 students attending these classes.” Provo Herald, June, 1920. “Superintendent L. E. Eggertsen resigns after long efficient services in the Provo Schools. September, 1920. “The Provo High School begins this year under the direction of Superintendent H. A. Dixon and Principal H. R. Atkin. For the first time in its history the school offers a full four year course. On the faculty are teachers who have been with the high school through practically all of its struggling years. Among these are Mr. S. P. Eggertsen, head of the History department, and Mrs. Jennie Wilkins of the English department. Among other teachers who have been with the school several years are Samuel Biddulph, L. B. Harmon, and J. W. Mortimer. Many new teachers have been added to the faculty to care for the enlarged curriculum and the greater number of students expected.” Provo Herald, May 20, 1921. “The first class to be graduated from the Provo High School, ioxL j.f-nm the school room to real life. This, too, is the initial graduating class''?)! ift? ffew high school building, one of the finest in the intermountain region. There are four boys and fourteen girls in this class. The enrollment of the high school this year was 800.” Provo Herald, September 1921. “Provo High School begins with many new departments. The enrollment has exceeded the 1,000 mark. The faculty has been enlarged to 37 members. The swimming pool and gymnasium are much appreciated. The outlook is good for a splendid school year.” ”:’J CCCCOnCCCC,.. .!CCCCCC CCCO..|. ’ ♦ • ••• 4...............................................................................................

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 •j. TT : i :o: ft October 3, 1914. “Provo High School defeats East Side High 5 to 1 in baseball.” Provo Post, October 15, 1914. “The Domestic Science department last week received some gifts of fine silverware from several business houses and individuals.” Provo Herald, May 2. 1914. “The Provo High School athletes were given a banquet by the Board of Education last evening. It was served by the domestic science girls. Principal Arch M. Thurman in a talk set forth the fact that the football team had won seven out of eight games, and that the basketball team was accounted by athletic authorities to be one of the best in the state.” : : I : V : I i : ft : : YY : : u .U. ft X.;. ft V ft if ft i ft ft: Provo Herald, May 24, 1915. “Superintendent Eggertsen stated in his report at the commencement exercises that there were enrolled in the High School the first year 129 pupils; in the second year 147; and the present year 178. There have been issued 117 certificates of credit for completion of two years work. He also said that the equipment of the Domestic Science department is the best in the state.” Provo Post, September 12, 1915. “The Provo High School is now on its fourth year. From three rooms on the top floor without even a regular study room, the school has grown until today the Central building is used to its capacity. The faculty has been enlarged from three to nine members. Two new departments, Oral Expression and Wood Work, have been added this year.” November 2, 1915. “A successful “tag-day” for the benefit of the new Manual Training department of the high school was conducted yesterday.” Provo Herald, May 8, 1916. “Monday was clean-up day at the local high school. Yesterday the school boys gave the “drones” who did not help, a free hair-cut.” Provo Post, February 14. 1917. “The sixth annual Veteran Day was held at the Central school on Lincoln’s birthday.” i Provo Herald, April 30, 1917. “Superintendent Eggertsen is made principal of the High School.” May, 1917. “The Domestic Art and Manual training departments of the local high school are giving a very commendable exhibit this week.” Provo Herald, November 1917. “The Provo High School has been TTT TtrfsSetPfoT a week so the students may help the farmers harvest their crops.” March 15, 1918. “Friday evening the annual White and Green ball was given in the Mozart.” Provo Herald, April 1918. ,‘The High School enjoyed a unique program this morning when the Ninth year class buried the Tenth years in effigy. The Freshmen also presented a beautiful school flag to the school.” ;o: :o:

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ADMINISTRATIVE GREETINGS FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION JOHN W. FARRER, President