Saline High School - Salinian Yearbook (Saline, MI)

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Interesting Facts About Saline High School Con't. DEPARTMENTAL INSTRUCTION WAS ADOPTED IN 1940. Teachers with specialized training in definite fields began to work in their own fields. The homemaking instructor, Mrs. Washburn, devotes her entire time to homemaking courses. Mr. Burgess handles all the agriculture which demands nearly all of his time. The shop courses have become more useful, and have utilized the full time of an in- structor, Mr. Roy McIntyre. The academic work has been assumed by teachers that have earned their Bachelor of Science Degree in a given field. Teachers of English in the elementary grades, and the high school have developed an English curriculum that is both practical and fundamental. A mathematics curriculum is being worked out that will place a greater emphasis on the fundamentals as well as the uses of mathematics. Industry is demanding a better type of mathematics for schools. Individual differences are dealt with through the knowledge ex- tended the teachers by a testing program provided by the University of Michigan. Preparation for life is planned by teachers trained in guidance work. SALINE HAS MODERN SCHOOL BUILDING. A new modern school plant was erected in 1950 at a cost of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The bonds bearing four and three-fourths per cent interest are not call bonds, and run until 1950 before all are retired. Each year the school district pays nearly ten thousand dollars interest and principal on the bonds, which at present is about half the amount of teacher salaries. The tax rate for school operation is five and one- half mills, and the debt service amounts to eight, and one-half mills. This tax rate is much less than many Michigan schools. SALINE PURCHASING COMMITTEE. The purchasing committee, lmembers of the Board of Educationj have complete charge of the purchasing of all equipment, supplies, maintenance, teachers salaries, and all expenditures for the school. Due precaution is used in reducing all purchases to the minimum. Some seventy tons of coal were saved this year over some years of the past by repairs in the heating system. Stringent reduction in the use of paper has resulted since the Attack on Pearl Harbor. SOME SALINE TEACHERS HAVE LEFT THE SYSTEM. Saline School suffers some dis- advantages by being located in the War Industry Area. Rents, clothing, food, and all living costs have increased at a tremendous rate. During the school year of 1941-42, five Saline teachers left the school to assume employment in larger school systems paying much higher salaries. Two men accepted employment in industry at nearly twice their former salary. Replacements have been in each instance with a personnel that has proved highly satisfactory in every manner. Increases in salaries has encouraged the present faculty to sign contracts for the new year of 1942-45. ADUDT CLASSES THRIVE THIS YEAR. The Saline School has been the co munity center for a large number of adult classes. The classes have been taught by mem- bers of the Saline faculty, by Dr. Prout, member of the Saline Board of Educa- tion, and by out-of-town instructors, all of whom gave of their time without pay The classes included Junior Red Cross, Agriculture, Nutrition, First-Aid, Police- fire training classes, Airplane modeling, Canteen Work and Boy Scouting. TH STUDENT BODY AND RACUITY COOPERATE IN WAR EFFORTS. The student body have accepted responsibility by helping develop air-raid drills. They are exe- cuted with exacting seriousness. Pupils and teachers work together to achieve high standards of work. Teachers, superintendent, and custodian have all coop- erated in handling varied groups, and large crowds for everything needed by the community. Schools are placed with greater responsibility than in World War I. Superintendents are not only requested to handle such items as sugar rationing, stamp and bond sales, but they are told in positive terms exactly what to do and when.

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THE SALINIAN of SALINE HIGH SCHOOL cw PUBLISHED BY The Journalism Club INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SAIJNE HIGH SCHOOL by Supt. H. A. Bearss THE LOCATION IS NEAR THE CULTURAL CENTERS. Saline is located on U.S. 112 ten miles west of Ypsilanti, and nine miles south of Ann Arbor. The University of Michigan and the Michigan State Normal College lend their influences through active contact of visiting professors to the Saline School. The residents of Saline and its vicinity are known to possess a fine culture. The well kept farms and freshly painted dwellings and churches indicate a thrifty neighborhood. SALINE IS AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL. Saline has been an accredited school by the University of Michigan since 1909. In 1941 the University of Michigan inspector says, 'in particular I wish to commend the fine spirit manifested by both teach- ers and pupils, the progressive curriculum you have established, the orderly and efficient system of records you have adopted, the apparent enviable relationship you have developed in connection with your community and its affairs.' SAIINE SCHOOL PREPARES MANY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR COLLEGE. A fine representation of Saline High School graduates matriculate each year in the Michigan State Normal College, the University of Michigan, Michigan State College, Albion College, Cleary College, Adrian College and other colleges and Universi- ties. The sixteen teachers are not only technically trained to do their work to a good advantage, but they show an ardent interest with a fine student body. One hundred and thirty-seven pupils are non-resident pupils and about two hundred and sixty pupils live within the city of Saline.

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Hubert A. Bearss, Sup't. Univ. Michigan--M.A. Chicago School of Music-- A.B. Mich. State Normal--B.S. Am. Gov't., Economics, Band k Mechanical Drawing George Lemkn Gran Rapids Jr. College lestern State Teachers College--B.S. Mathematics Vir inia lee 8 Mich. State Normal--AvB. English and Speech . Uv ?x I if 3312 5 iWl1Bgg , x K X R1 of . an h 1 A wr' f?fy swore 'Rv 1 xg v asf , s 3 2 5 1 gm-W ' e . ,W xfifc Y ' K Ax ly tkxaawr 1 N59 Q 1 Q Ski n -iif Nt Q - K' , . 5 ax 44 ' 'C , x J kA-'e A NK fx' ,' . , xl X, n. yew-e-1 ,., N Roy Mclntzre Western S ate--B.S. Shop Marjorie Deverna Cleary College--B.C.S Mich. State Normal-- B.S. Commercial Henry Burgess Mich. State Normal Mich. State--A.B. Agriculture, Physi CB