South Side High School - Totem Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Master of Minds Philemon Pormont became the fath- er of all secondary schoolmasters in 1635. For decades the head master was a man with a long white beard, terminating in a point; and, when he stroked his beard to the point, it was a sign for the boys to stand clear. With the growth within the schools the number of teachers increased, and eventually one was chosen to govern the entire institution. In this way has developed our modern principal. South Side's own head master, R. Nelson Snider, who has governed the destinies of South Side's multitudes since 1926, has all the qualities which make one a good leader. He is popular with his students because he is interested in all extra-curricular activities, is concerned with their individual problems and plans for the future, and is in favor of modern methods of punishment — re- p eal of the hickory stick and appeal to the students' mentality. Mistress of Minding Although secondary schools began in 1635, girls did not attend them until 1790. Then they were allowed to at- tend only from April 20 to October 20. High schools did not become co-edu- cational until Central High School of Chicago was founded in 1856. After 1875 high schools grew rapidly, and soon a need was realized for someone to guide the students in their social activities and other e.xtra-curricular work. Today the larger schools and colleges have two deans, one for the boys, the other for the girls. Small high schools have none, while those of South Side's size usually have one, a dean of girls. Miss Martha Pittenger has filled this position in South Side since 1922. She has always held a high position in the hearts of our boys, as well as girls, because of her fairness, sound judgment, and willingness to co- operate to the fullest extent in making the students' extra-curricular activities successful. By ELLIS LOCHNER

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