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

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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

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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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PxlF'lLnE l ALUMNI MESSAGE It is with a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction that the Alumni Association contributes this page for publication in this issue of the Maple Leaf. Every member of our Association takes a personal interest and pride in the advancement of our school and looks upon each new venture with a great deal of enthusiasm and interest. In view of the fact that the Class of 1936 will be the new members of our Association, we wish to congratulate them on their foresight and progressive spirit in publishing this, the first year book of Sugar Grove joint Vocational School. Perhaps it might be of interest to mention some of the points relative to the formation and progress of our Association. The Sugar Grove Township High School Alumni Association was ormed in 1909 at Chandlers Valley, with the following officers chosen: Bruce Wrathall, President: Earl Lawson, Vice-Presidentg Adah Peterson, Secretaryg and Ross Porter, Treasurer. The Sugar Grove High School Alumni Association was formed in l9l9 with the following officers chosen: Allan Frank, Presidentg Esther johnson, Secretary, H. j. Hartley, Treasurer, and Alfreda Abbott, Historian. These two groups operated separately until 1932, the second year following the establish- ment of the joint Vocational School. At that time the combined Association was formed. Ol the lgresent membership the Sugar Grove Township Alumni Association has furnished 103 mem ers, the Sugar Grove Alumni Association 173 members. Since 1932 there have been added 75 members, making a total membership of 351. Our members are located not only in all sections of the United States, but also in foreign countries. They are engaged in a wide variety of occupations-teaching, religious work, nurs- ing, farming, trades, and various forms of commercial enterprises. The purpose of our Association is primarily social. We have an annual meeting, usually on commencement night, at which time it is customary to give a banquet in honor of the grad- uating class to welcome them as members of the Association. A short business session follows the banquet for the election of ollicers and transaction of other necessary business. The fact that we meet only once a year leads us to believe that we should have a greater attendance at our annual banquet. Our suggestion is that each of the more active alumni assist either by giving those members unaccustomed to attend a personal notification of this function, or by helping the secretary verify the addresses of such members. Our ofhcers for the present year are as follows: President, Bruce Wrathallp Vice-Presi- dent, Allan Frank, and Secretary and Treasurer, Mildred Hunt. Bnucs WRATHALL, President, Alumni Association 'IIHIEIE1