Sugar Grove High School - Torch Yearbook (Sugar Grove, PA)

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is AlP'lL.It3 LEA 1 E21 PRINCIPAL'S SUMMARY ln submitting the accompanying report, an effort has been made to present as concisely as possible a review of the progress of the joint Vocational School during the school year of 1935-1936. School opened on September third with an enrollment of ninety-six pupils: There was no change in the teaching cpersonnel except that a part time music instructor was added. A very creditable start was ma e along the lines of organized choral work, orchestral work, instru- mental music, and assembly chorus. To meet classification requirements, the school program was organized on the basis of approximately one hour periods. The curriculum as now offered meets the entrance require- ments of the majority of colleges. The Sixth Annual Community Fair under the direction of the joint Vocational School and the Community Fair Association took place September 12, 13, and 14. In all departments there was a decided improvement in the quality of the exhibits over those of previous years. Our High School Library, which has been completely reorganized and all books classified and listed on a scientific basis, now contains 620 volumes excluding supplementary texts. Fifty- one new volumes were added this year from the 3550.00 allocated for this purpose. These books were selected with care both in the interest of economy and efhciency. The H. W. Xvilson Standard Catalog for High School Libraries was bought from fees accumulated on past due books. The library work has been carried on satisfactorily by two pupil-librarians under teacher supervision. The final payment was made on the dramatic equipment purchased in 1934. The equip- ment consists of curtains, borders, a set of flats, and two strip lights. A few new flats were bought by the Class of 1935. Other recently acquired equipment includes a four drawer File, a permanent record system, a rotary lettergraph, a modern fire alarm system, sixteen correct postural desks, a bass drum, new lunch dishes, and bleachers and a furnace for the gymnasium. A standard ring has also been adopted. The Home Economics Department introduced the school lunch as part of its curricular work. The athletic rogram, which included basketball, soccer, and baseball, was entirely financed from the proceed? of basketball games. Financing athletics in the average high school is a difficult task. Through the co-operation of the teachers owning automobiles, the cost of trans- portation was minimized. It is our hope that next year our athletes may be transported by bus as those of neighboring schools have been this year. The dramatic ability of the High School students was utilized in the production of New Fires on November 26, 1935. It was greeted by a small but appreciative audience. The pageant, The Kingdom of Books, has been selected for the commencement program. The members of the Class of 1936 are to be commended in undertaking the publication of the Maple Leaf, our first year book. May the pictures, summaries, and records set forth in the following pages establish a permanent record of the scenes, friends, and fellowships which together give Vocational High a warm spot in your hearts. May it also create a desire for the ennobling of the principles for which your Alma Mater stands. ALLAN H. FRANK, Principal of Vocational School 115135

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131 1? DEDICATION To Mr. Allan H. Frank, our Principal and Class Adviser, we, the Class of nineteen hundred thirty- six, dedicate this, the initial volume of the 'iMaple Leaf, in gratitude for his constant helpfulness, his true comradeship, his noble inspiration to us. All tongues speak Well of him.

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FACULTY ALLAN H. FRANK Principal English and Latin T. R. SPONSLER Assistant Principal Vocational Agriculture EDYVIN D. FROST Mathematics and Science HELEN F. RANSOM Vocational Home Economics ARDATH CHANDLER Music ANIELIA EDIN Social Studies and English