Provo High School - Provost Yearbook (Provo, UT)

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

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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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 Superintcndent H. Aldous Dixon B. W. McAllister Junior Principal H. R. Atkin Principal H. W. Peterson Assistant Principal