Reedsburg High School - Gleaner Yearbook (Reedsburg, WI)

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President—P. R. Schweke Secretary—A. M. Hulburt Committee on Finance, Building, and Grounds Chairman—William Reines A. M. Hulburt, Mrs. Henry Thiemann Committee on Teachers, Instructional Supplies, and Equipment Chairman—William V. Arvold Louis Fuchs, Dr. F. A. Fike Those that give us of their wampum, of their wisdom, of their greatness, are the school board of the village, of the fair and noble village. Chief among them. P. R. Schwelce. Small, but wise he is in all things. He presides at all the councils—argues well among the white men. Skilled he is in trade or barter. Wiseman, too, is A. M. Hulbert, keeper of the books for school board—plans he has for better wigwam—for newer things among the Indians. To help the council in its work, two committees lend their talents. As the Indian braves of old always giving of their spare time, of their efforts, of their genius, all the long days through the winter, they toil for us, the younger Indians. Highest praise to them we owe. for their valor and their service, for their wisdom and their bravery. During the past year, the school board has worked diligently on several outstanding projects. One of their greatest undertakings was the development of plans for a new elementary school building and gymnasium. They hove provided for a building of ample capacity and of the best conditions. Although not yet completed, plans have been made for remodeling the high school building. In accordance with these plans, only high school work will be carried on in the high school building. Various changes in the locotion of certain departments will accompany the remodeling. Due to the fact that the enrollment has increased and that changes go hand in hand with progress, these plans of the school board will be greatly beneficial to the educational system of this city. Another step the school board has taken toward improvement is to provide for more bulletin-board space. In each classroom, some of the blackboard is to be removed and replaced by cork bulletin boards. In the past, teachers and students have been handicapped to some extent by a shortage of bulletin-board space in the classroom. But with the installment of the new bulletin boards, this handicap will be entirely overcome. Much time and effort have been spent on plans not only for improving the educational buildings, but also for improving the educational programs. The school board has seriously considered the possibilities and advantages of a visual education program. They have put forth an organized effort-in the consideration of such a program. A delineascope has been purchased and arrangements have been made to darken several classrooms and the auditorium. The entire school, too, will be fortunate to have the use of a sixteen millimeter projector next year. In the course of the last year, our enterprising board has manifested an enthusiastic interest in further developing the art, music, and physical education programs in the school system. They hope to so arrange the curriculum that the greatest number of people will be able to derive the greatest benefits from these departments. Such sincerity, cooperation, and effort as our school board has displayed will not go unrewarded. Educational progress and the deepest appreciation for their services will be theirs to enjoy. TOP ROW: Dr. Fike. A. M. Hulbert, William Arvold, William Reines. SECOND ROW: Louis Fuchs. Mrs. Henry Thiemann, P. R. Schweke.