Rawlins High School - Roundup Yearbook (Rawlins, WY)

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To Superintendent C. L. Martin, whose enthusiasm and zeal as a teacher, whose interest in all student activities, and whose genial traits of mind and heart have endeared him to all the students of the Rawlins High School, We, the Class of Nintcen Hundred and Seventeen, Dedicate This Book.

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The year 1911 marks an epoch in the history of the R. H. S. Until that time the school was little noticed from the outside as an institution, while enthusiasm was lacking within. The cause of the change, or any rate the hastening of the change, was the fact that a definite curriculum was adopted and athletics were introduced. In that year basket ball was also first instituted in the school, and since that time there has been a team every year. There are marked results. More boys graduate because of their interest in athletics. Our present addition under the name of the Rawlins Polytechnic School arose indirectly from the athletics. The progressive citizens called for a newer and better equipped high school, and in 1914 a vote was taken for this step. The idea received little support and failed to pass. The next year it was brought up again, and passed by a large majority. In the fall of 1916 the new building was opened with an enrollment of 90 students. Our High School is more a success with its excellent curriculum and splendid facilities for athletics—more students graduate every year to take a higher training in some college or university. LOUIS SCHALK, 1918.

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Appreciation To the different teachers and students, whose suggestions and help have in no small way contributed to the success of this Annual, and especially to Miss Henry, whose untiring and zealous effort, in behalf of this book, has facilitated its early completion, we desire to express our sincere thanks and appreciation.