South Whitley High School - Reflector Yearbook (South Whitley, IN)

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pride of our superinteiuietits, Mr. Strain and Mr. Wells. Many able teachers have as-sisted in the building up and niaintaininu our Hiyh ScIuk)!, and are wurthy (jf mention, but time forbid.s. We can otdy congratulate ourselve.s upon tlic able coips of teachers now in charge. As long as our present superintendent is witli us, we feel all is well. Miss Hop- kins carries us onward as her name indicates, and if any of us need tanning, we have our Tanner.

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Mr. M. L. Galbreath was Dr. Merrinian ' s successor in the office of Trustee and took a great interest in the South Whitley Schools. He secured Mr. Tapy for Super- intendent, and he proved to be the right man for the place. The school grew in interest and in numbers. Financial conditions improved and Mr. Galbreath became able to give a seven months ' school. This was followed by a six weeks ' select school. In ( 1895) the town was incorporated, and the schools passed from the direction of the township trustee to that of a board composed of three members. The board was able to give an eight months ' school, and later eight and a half months. The school numbered eighty some, and was given a four years ' course of study. In 1897 the High School was commissioned from the Indiana State University, thereby enabling its graduates to enter this and other colleges of equal rank, without e.x- amination. Eight classes graduated during Mr. Tapy ' s superintend- ency. In 1892 a class of two; in 189.3 the class numbered six; 1894, seven; 1895, ten; 1896, six; 1897, sixteen; 1898, six; 1899, six. 0. H. Bowman succeeded Mr. Tapy, and in 1900 a class of ten graduated. In 1901, a class of six; 1902, fourteen; 1903, nine. The enrollment of the High School at this time exceeded ninety. In the fall of 1903, Mr. Colbi-ed took charge of the school. The school began with ninety-six in attendance, more than a third of these dropped out, and since that time the school has numbered about the same as at the Present time. In 1904 a class of ten graduated. In 1905, seven; in 1906, ten; 1907, ten. Mr. Strain, a graduate of Marietta College, succeeded Mr. Colbred. In 1908 a class of nine graduated; in 1909, twelve; 1910, ten. In the fall of 1910, our present superintendent, Mr. W. W. Wells, a graduate of the State Normal, took charge of the school, and in 1911 the graduating class numbered seven. The largest class that graduated from the South Whitley High School was the class of 1897, that numbered sixteen. Comparing the numbers who have graduated during these years, it is significant to note, that although the school is not so large, the number who finish the course remains about the same. In 1896, 1898 and 1899 but six graduated. The lowest number, who have graduated since the school was reduced in size, is seven in 1905 and in 1911. While ten and twelve graduated in the other years. This shows the interest is rather increasing than otherwise. It speaks for our superintendents. The present members of the High School are fortunate in- deed. We belong to a school that can be proud of its records, a school that has steadily advanced until it ranks favorably with schools in larger places. Since we entered the High School, the high standard has been maintained, and we can speak with justifiable

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sEkNior glass okfigers. Briant Edwards President. A fellow of infinite jest and most excellent fancy. President of class, Debating Club ' ll- ' 12. Base Ball, ' 11- ' 12. Basket Ball, ' 09- ' 10- ' ll- ' 12. Arthur Hardy Vice President. An eye like Mars to threaten and command. Vice President of class. Edi- tor-in-Chief of Annual. Basket Ball ' 11- ' 12. Lulu Howenstein Secretary. Her smile, her manner, all who saw admired. Secretary of class. Glee Club, ' 11- ' 12. Girls ' Wesley Graham, Treasurer. Brevity is the great charm of eloquence. Treasurer of class. Athletic editor and as- sistant editor of Annual. Cap- tain of Base Ball ' 11- ' 12. Basket Ball ' 09- ' 10- ' ll- ' 12. Debating Club, ' 11- ' 12. Orator at County Contest ' 11- ' 12.