Streator Township High School - Hardscrabble Yearbook (Streator, IL)

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Cyfafdmbbze, LL.W-... '35 The School The vacancies were filled this year by the following people: Miss Rob- bins, Miss Martin, Miss Riegel, Miss Lampe, Mr. Baumler, Mr. Brix, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Purnell, Mr. Schramm, Mr. Snow. Due to an epidemic of scarlet fever, a school nurse, Mrs. Bartells, was engaged at the beginning of the second semester. The duties of her office are to examine all students returning to school after an absence and those who show any symptoms of illness during the day. . Under the direction of Mrs. Leonard and Mrs. Ambler, excellent meals have been served at noon for students and teachers. The cafeteria has proved very convenient for students living in the country or a great distance from school and those having shortlunch periods. Due to the retirement of Mr. Butcher, a new janitor, Mr. Dell, has been engaged. Streator Township Public Evening School In September, 1934, the Streator Township Adult Evening School, which had long been a cherished plan of Mr. C. L. Jordan, Superintendent of the Streator Township High School became a reality. The purpose of this institution was to enable adults to further their education in various fields without charge, thereby improving their use- fulness to the community. Its inauguration, like that of the many similar schools which had been established throughout the country during the past few years, was in response to the ever-increasing need for wider knowledge, which modern conditions demand. This need is felt, not only in work, but in the constructive use of leisure, either acquired or enforced. The program of courses, developed upon firm, tested educational foundations, was at the same time elastic enough so that instruction was as nearly adapted to individual needs as was possible. Courses were given in the following departments: Commercial, Home-making, Art, Academic, Industrial, Agricultural, and Modern Problems. Under the guidance of Mr. Linden L. Mulford, director of the evening school, results of the first year exceeded all expectation. Although the budget was planned for only 250 students, a total enrollment of nearly 700 attended. In spite of this large enrollment, the cost of the institution was below the budget provided. This closes another chapter in the record of the progress of Streator High School. l115l

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A: Ogeardscrabhlez '35 The School History c Three hundred years ago the lirst secondary school known as the Boston Latin School was founded. Many changes have taken place in secondary education during these three hundred years. The secondary school was followed by academies and later on by public high schools. Subject matter has been changed and institutions enlarged to make the training offered available and adaptable to all. The high school today is recognized as one of the vitally important factors in the training of youth. The high school has always been an important institution in Streator. The first high school of Streator was organized in 1875. It was the third high school in Illinois organized under the township system. This school was lirst located above the present office of the Times Press. In 1877 the school was moved to the old Methodist Church where the present Baptist parsonage is now situated. A new building in 1882 was the gift of Colonel Ralph Plumb and in 1902 an addition was built to this. This addition consisted of an assembly hall, laboratories, gymnasium, and an oiiice. In 1923 this building was torn down to be replaced by a new structure, dedicated in 1925. The original course of study included: English, French, German, Greek, Latin, sciences, taught from text books only, mathematics, con- sisting of, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and astronomy. One year of history and four years of drawing were compulsory, and two languages other than English were required for graduation. In the past sixty years the enrollment of the school has grown to such an extent that the faculty now numbers forty-two. There have been many additions to the course of study during this time. This year, three new subjects have been added. A Secretarial Training course, consisting of type, shorthand, bookkeeping, and general secretarial practice, is under the supervision of Miss Halsey, General Mathematics, under the guidance of Miss Ferguson, and Library Training under the direction of Miss Lampe. The purpose of this library course is to train pupils in library work, such as cataloguing, reference work, and the checking of over-due books. The attendance this year has been carefully checked by the Dean of Boys, Mr. Charleton, and the Dean of Girls, Miss Nachtrieb. A marked improvement in attendance can be seen over other years due to their efforts. They have been assisted in their offices by other faculty mem- bers and upper classmen. The Deans have also been assisted by Mr. Conner, the personnel officer. X141

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anna or A Er-. Cgeardsmabblo '35 DR. A. L. ROBERTS President MR. FRANK HARRISON Secretary MR. JOHN B. PATTERSON MR. E. J. PITTMAN MR. JAMES SOLON Board of Education 4 The Board of Education with Dr. A. L. Roberts as President served satisfactorily during the past year. At the election held in April, Mr. K. A. Chamberlain was chosen to succeed Mr. Harrison while Mr. Solon was re-elected for another term. SECRETARIES MARGARET TKACH MILDRED GRENNAN U61 '