The Plains High School - Yearbook (The Plains, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 28 of the 1920 volume:

(Mi? jHmtnii Sutlftm paitiB rljonl 192D uln iiur flriuripal. 3. A. ijinra. wljoar untiring labora.drrp Emotion to our arljool and aplrndid lradrrabip toward Ijiglfpr and brttrr tlfinga, Ijanr rndparrd Ifim to all, tt|ia tt|p firat Annual of (5h? Jllainfi Srliiuil 3Ja affrrtionatrlii Irdiratrd SCHOOL BUILDINGS. PAST AND I RE?ENT. On the site of what is now the Courtney home there stood in 186? a log schoolhouse, surrounded by primitive forests. This was lighted by three windows on two sides and with eight small panes in each. The door was small and the blackboard consisted of slates standing on the floor along the wall. An old-fashioned stove with four lids warmed the school, which was attended bv about sixty pupi's. When but few scattered settlers lived at The Plains, fortmrW known as Wolf’s Plains, a small school building stood on the farm now owned by Levi Ha'e. A log school house was later erected near the mound bv the cement-block residence owned bv Joseph Evans. This was replaced by a small frame school building on the mound. When the mines were opened many years later, the increase of population made another building necessary. The frame building on Hocking hill was next added. Next the two-story, two-room frame school house near Mine No. 10 was built. Increase of population caused the renting of the Lyon’s building, the Mathenv building, the Webb building, and finally, the temporary use of the M. E. Church, pending the completion of our present brick school building. The Lyons, Mathenv and Webb buildings were all store rooms and very unsuitable for school purposes. For some vear«, The Plains member of Athens Township Board of Education. Mr. Joseph Evans, had waged a tire’ess fight for proper school facilities for The Plains. The people becoming aroused b” repeated defeat of his proposals for reb'ef elected a second member of the board. The struggle for a building continued against strong opposition from other narts of the township. The intensity of this struggle is shown by official records. An election to bond the town- ship for $15,000 for a building was defeated March 11, 1014, bv 18 votes. Following this, on August 15, 1914. a vote was taken on a $16,000 bond issue which wa«= lost by a tic vHc. The board next proposed a $7,000 issue which was defeated bv opposition of The Plains voters who believed such a building would be too small, and cast 125 votes for and 101 against. On June 25, 1915, a $16,000’bond issue was lost by 41 votes. On July 22, 1916, the Board of Education decided to submit the question to the voters a fifth time on the issu- ance of $16,000 of bonds. The board, by vote of three to one, decided on giving this “last chance” to The Plains, the members being Joseph Evans, Harry A. Tipton, Homer Graves, John T. Hope, and Fred Bougher. The voters on Aug. 21, 1916, voting for the fifth time in a little over two years, decided in favor of the issue by a majority of 12 votes. The present, modern, tight-room brick structure with base- ment was erected by Contractor Chas. P. Kircher in 1917. This building is semi-fireproof construction, with excellent work- manship throughout. The rooms are fully up to legal requirements in size, lighting, ventilation and heating. Two hot-air Staunton Heater Company furnaces supply heat, which is forced to all parts of the buildings by a motor-driven fan. Every rooms and corridor of the structure is electrically lighted. This 'highly desirable feature was secured through the efforts of Prin. Pearly Gaskill, who showed the board the necessity of a lighting system to make the building useful for social center work and visual aids for class instruction and for entertainment purposes. For the first two years the basement was left unfinished, but need for more room led the board to have practically all basement finishing completed this school vear. Cement block closets and cement walks have been added this year. An audi- torium, stage, office, cloak rooms, apparatus room, etc., add to the usefulness of the building for school and social purposes. Irene Gabriel and Mildred Poling. JOKES. Victor Howard—“If I should kiss you would you call your pa- rents?” Maude Thorne—“Will it be necessary to kiss the whole family?” Andrew Hamus, sitting with his feet in the aisle and chewing gum. Mrs. Tompkins—“Andrew, take that gum out of your mouth and put your feet in.” Mr. Bryson—“Gerald, why haven’t you your lesson?” Gerald—“It wasn’t hard to learn, but awfully easy to forget. Maude Thorne—“What makes your hands so warm. Ellis?” Ellis—“There’s is a little spark of love still burning.” Clara—“Ethel, can you name some things that are dangerous and have horns?” Ethel—“Automobiles.” Miss Brohard, in English Class—“I will run over the list of names, and if anyone is absent just hold up your hand.” SUPERINTENDENT PEARLEY GASKILL Founder and first principal of The Plains Junior High School, the first chartered Junior High School in Ohio. Mr. Gaskill was born near McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio. His elementary schooling was obtained in the rural schools of Elk 'town- ship. Some High School work in the McArthur High School was followed by advanced work in various normals, including one term at Antioch College. Private study and reading enabled Mr. Gaskill to procure professional elementary and high school certificate. A successful career as educator and excellent grades from the State Board of School Examiners procured for Mr. Gaskill both Common School and High School state life certificates. After his marriage, Mr. Gaskill pursued collegiate work at Ohio University till rewarded in 1915 with the degree of B. of S. in Ed. Mr. Gaskill has taught nearly a quarter of a century in rural, graded, and High Schools, and as school principal and superintendent in both city and rural schools. This page is donated by Principal J. A. Hines, in honor of former Principal and present Superintendent Pearly Gaskill. THE PLAINS TEACHERS. ... T°? £ ,w left to right: Miss Edith B. Brohard, High School English: Miss Alice E. George, Sixth Grade. Middle Row, left to right: Miss Alice M. Shannon, First Grade; Miss lvalue Beekman, Fourth Grade; Miss Ella V. Shannon, Third Grade. L2. er, R.OWi left to„ ripht: Principal J. A. Hines, High School Mathematics; Miss Ethel Anderson, Second Grade; Miss Fern Syx, Fifth Grade; Mrs. Alma Tompkins, High School History, Civics, and Music; Mr. D. N. Bryson, High Scnool Science, Manual Training, and Athletics. The Plains teachers, except Miss Anderson and Miss Geo-ge, have from two to four years of normal or college work completed. Three hold life certificates, viz., Misses Alice and Ella Shannon, and Mis.s Brohard. Each teacher in the corps has a record of successful teach- ing experience. Nearly every teacher has specialized in the depart- ment of work done, giving the school an unusually high per cent of skilled instructors. All are growing, effective, and loyal workers. The deserved high standing and reputation of the school is due to meritorious work of the teachers, verifying the adage “As the teacher is, so is the school.” This nage is donated by Mr. and Mrs. Pearly Gaskill and sons, Dwight and Rdey, in honor of The Plains Teachers. Teacher’s cranky, Pupils few7; Questions flying, Zeros, too. What’s the matter? Don’t you know? Monday morning, Always so. Mr. Hines—“Does anyone know why Victor was absent from school today?” Anna J.—“He was fixing up for his picture, I think.” Left to right—Victor Dale Howard, Anna Pearl Jettison, Jennie Irene Gabriel HISTORY OF1 THE SENIOR CLASS. In the fall of 1919 we reported at The Plains High School ns Seniors, and took up our studies with vigor. Our class has only three members, Victor Dale Howard, Anna Pearl Jellison, and Jennie Irene Gabriel. What we lack in numbers we try to make up in quality. Our teachers are: Prin. J. A. Hines, who teaches us mathemat- ics; Mr. D. M. Bryson, who is our science and manual training teacher; Mrs. Tompkins teaches history; Miss Fulton, who taught our Eng- lish the first semester, and was then compelled to give up her work by illness; and for the last semester. Miss Brohard as English teacher. We like all of our teachers very much. Our clais organized March 11, 1929, by electing the following officers: Victor Howard, president; Anna Jellison, secretary; Irene Gabriel, treasurer; and Mr. Bryson, class teacher. The Seniors and Juniors decided on Crimson and White as class colors, Carnation for class flower, and Work as their motto. We dedicated the Annual to Mr. Hines, our principal, whom we all love because of his kindness and his great interest in The Plaines Jr. H. S. We all stand up well in our studies and of course graduate with flying colors. We intend to complete a four-year High School course because we see its advantage. CLASS PROPHECY TENTH YEAR GRADUATES. Prophecy of the Senior Class of 1920, The Plains High School. After completing my High School work at The Plains, I bade adieu to my classmates the following summer and went to New York. Here I secured a position as stenographer, drawing a fine salary of $57.00 per week. I stayed in this place about four years. Then 1 returned home expecting to visit my classmates, but was sadly dis- appointed. I was informed that Irene was in Europe and that Victor had joined the navy. I spent a few days at my home and then returned to New York. By the time I got there I had determined to become a Red Cross nurse. I then took an eighteen months’ course in training, enlisted, and soon orders came for me to go across, as extra help was needed over there. On June 5th we sailed aboard the good ship “Washington,” whose captain greeted us very cordially. I thought he looked very familiar and soon it dawned upon me that it was my old schoolmate, Victor Howard, now Capt. Howard, if you please. Arriving in Europe, we were taken to a large hospital where I met and recognized Mr. Bryson, once our class teacher, but now a famous surgeon. One day a very beautiful young lady was brought to the hospital. The driver of the ambulance said he saw her fall from her horse as he was on his way to the battlefields. He had turned and brought her back to the hospital at once. She had a broken arm and a dislocated shoulder. When she regained conscious- ness we began to talk, and I at once recognized my old schoolmate, Ircme Gabriel. She told me her horse, becoming frightened at the ambulance, had thrown her. When she recovered, the surgeon gave me a furlough and I ac- companied her to New York. We crossed on the same ship that carried me to Europe. The voyage afforded many opportunities for talking over our old school days. Reaching New York, we bade adieu to Captain Howard, and took a train for home. Everyone was very much surprised to see us. While at home, my discharge came, and with it a letter saying they were discharging nurses, as the war was over. I then returned to New York and took up my former work. A TEACHER’S LIFE. Teachee, Teachee, All day teachee, Markee papers, Nerves all creepy. No one Kissee, No one hugee; Poor old Maidee, No ore lovee. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL-NINTH GRADE. Top Row, left to right: Mildred Poling, Ellis McDonald. Second Row from top: Lela Coon, George Keeton, Maud Thorne. Third Row from top: Thelma Hawk, Thelma Keeton, Marie Davis. Pupils now enrolled, but not in picture: Beatrice Bougher, Edwin Burdette, Vera Burdette. „ _ , , , , ,. „. This page is donated by C. E. Starr, dealer m general merchandise, The Plains, O. CLASS HISTORY NINTH YEAR. On September ninth, 1919, our class entered The Plains Junior High School as Seniors. We entered upon our work with a deter- mination to succeed. During the first few weeks most of us became a little discour- aged, but we have kept on working until now, we feel like we can manage the final exams. Our class contains only ten members, but we are a studious bunch, doing all we can for the good of our school. This year we found our teachers to be entirely new: They are: Mr. Hines, Principal, and teacher of Mathematics; Mr. Bryson, teacher of Science and Manual Training; Mrs. Alma Thompkins, History, Music and Home Economics; Miss Mary Fulton was our English teacher the first semester, but on account of illness she was compelled to give up her work. We were all disappointed when we learned she was not to be with us the second semester. She was a good teacher, and was well liked by all the students. After the holidays. Miss Edith Brohard took up the work as English teacher. She is liked by all her pupils, because of her kind disposition and earnest labor. We organized our c ss, March 1st, electing the following officers: Presi- dent. George Keeton; Secretary, Mildren Poling; Treasurer, Lela Coen. Class Flower— Carnation. Class Colors—Crimson and White. Class Motto—“Work.” Class Teacher—Miss Brohard. We are sorry to see school close for the Summer vacation, as we will see less of each other, and of our teachers whom we have learned to love. However, we expect to return next fall, and pursue our schcol work through additional years. We aie confident, our Board of Education will add to the present course of study till we have completed preparation for college in Our Own Hume School. Marie Davis CLASS PROPHECY. One evening after school. I started for a stroll. I had not gone very far when I saw a small, black object lying directly in front of me. I stopped and picked it up. Imagine mv surprise when upon exam- ining it, I found it to be a curious shaped mirror. As I was turning it in different directions, so as to determine its exact nature, I accidentally pressed a small button. “What do you wish to know?” a shrill voice asked. “I am a magic glass. By merely looking into me any person may see the events of the futui’e.” If that be so, then show me the future cf the members of the Senior Class.” “•You may have your desire. Only gaze into the mirror.” The first scene was in a hospital along the Rio Grande River in Texas. A beautiful young nurse was taking care of a wounded soldier. She looked up and I recognized Thelma Hawk. T hen I saw the interior of a large department store. It was sale clay, and a busy throng of people kept crowding and pushing their way toward the waist stand. Presently the clerk reached un to ar- range a pile of goods, and I saw that she was one of my old class- mates. Beatrice Boucher. The scenes fol’cwed each other ranidly. I was lork:ng next unon a public recital in New York City. The splendid building was filled with richly dressed people. As the chief star of the evening was an- nounced, a general clapping of hands took place. Presently, a tall slender girl appeared unon the stage, s she lifted her violin to play I saw that it was none other than Mildred Poling. Next was a view of a beautiful country h me. The grounds and walks surrounding it we''e carefully and artistically arranged. As I watched, a woman came slowly down the sfens and gazed about he” with a general air of appreciation. It was Maude Thorne, the great writer of nature stories. This was followed hv an entirely different picture. It was a tiny school house, which stood awav rut in a country district. Thelma Keeton the teacher, was iec:t:no- a class in Arithmetic. The children were all busy, so I concluded that she was making a decided success. Then there appeared a lawyer’s ffico in Chicago. The stenogra- pher, busy at her work, turned as the office dror opened, and I saw that the attorney was George Keetcn, while his stenographer was Lela Coon. A wonderful orchard scene was then shown. It was spring- time. and the trees were gorgeous with their delicate colorings of white and pink? When the owner came in’o v:ew, it proved to be Ellis McDonald. One other member of our class was also working in the orchard. It was Marie Davies, who had become an expert upon agricultural lines. Wh n I saw a clothes-pin factory, I was anxious to learn what it had to do with the story. But I soon found out when I saw Edwin Burdette plying his trade. He hoped to secure a better position, but was unable to do so cn account of his light weight. Just at this time, a strange old man came along, and asked me if I had seen anything of a black mirror. “There it is,” he said, as he snatched it from my hand and immediately disappeared. Senior Class. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL—EIGHTH GRADE. Top Row: Andy Hanus, Helen Jewett, Clara Gaskins, Elizabeth Schmidt, Edna bumgardner, Vergene Shields. S cord ko : Paul Roby, Mike Brindo, Mae McCallister, John Gabriel, Herschel Darnell. Third Row: Glen Channel, Delphine Keeton, Cecil Hale, Gerald Adams. One not in picture—Vivian Stage. This page is donated by Mike Krivesti, in honor of The Plains School. JUNIOR HISTORY. On the morning of Sept. 4th, 1918, twenty-five of us crossed the threshold of the P. H. S. and entered upon the duties assigned to us as Freshmen. The faculty was composed of Prin. Pearly Gaskill, Miss Lucy Evans, and Miss Brohard. We had many trials and tribulations during the year, but with the help of our teachers we overcame them. The Sophomores thought us a verv green bunch, but we were deter- mined to show them we would make cur mark. After a fine vacation we returned to school last September as Sophomores. Although our class had dwindled to the number of eighteen, it still remained a real live bunch. We found we were to have an entirely new corps of teachers, as follows: Mr. J. A. Hines, Principal, and teacher of Mathematics; M’. D M. Brvron, Science and Manual Training teacher; Mrs. Tomp- kins, History, Music and Home Economcis; and Miss Fulton, teacher of English during first semester, and Miss Brohard, second semester. Our class organized early in the year, choosing the following officers: President, Mae McAllister; Secretary, Edna Bumgardncr; Treasurer, Elizabeth Schmidt. Class Colors—Blue and White. Class Flower—Violet. Class Motto—Efficiency. Class Teacher—Miss Brohard. (Keep an eye on the Juniors.) SEVENTH GRADE PICTURE. Junior High School. Back Row, left to right: Franklin Cook, Culver Tate, Lloyd Thorne, Everett Gaskins, Thelma Noble, Ada Jewett, Garnet Day, Hazel Hunter, Anna Schmidt, Earl Thompson, Blanche Cochran. Third Row: Paul Tipton, Orvan Potts, Peter Barkie, James Gabriel, Roy Donelson, Delphin Cline, Andrew Popovich, James Moore, Gerald McHarg, Vir- ginia Thompson. Second Row: Robert McCallister, Hayes Shrieves. Eldon Hawk, Joseph Char- ney, Alma Hale, Helen Coley, Lois Day, Alice Tate, John Hanus, Willard Hamer. Front Row: Floyd Bumgardner. Clifford Potts, Dorothy Ball, Marie Ale- sHre, Gertrude McClain, Ellen Parfitt, Nellie Barker, Elizabeth Barto, Anna Vesselo, Anna Billie. Joseph Brindo, Andrew Dukeman. Those not in the picture: Ben Vargo, James Gabriel, Virgil Thompson, Michael Kachman Donald Gabriel, Letha Gould, Dorothy Cade. This page is donated by Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Tipton, in honor of our son, Paul, and niece, Mildred Poling. FRESHMEN HISTORY. We, the Freshmen, fifty-five strong, entered P. H. S., Sept. 9th, 1919, determined to make our first year in the Junior High a profita- ble one. We organized our c'ass with Joseph Charney as President, Frank- lin Cook, Secretary; Marie Aleshire, Treasurer. Although we have often met with difficult tasks, we usually master them, with the help of four teachers, who, Toy their kindness, have won a warm place in the hearts of all the Freshmen. For various reasons, five of our number have been compelled to leave our ranks, but with fifty remaining, we expect to rank high in “quality” as well as “quantity.” Keep an eye on the Freshmen and watch us progress. Class Motto—Nihil sine labore. Class Colors—Orange and Black. Class Flower—Pansy. Class Teacher—Mr. Bryson. SIXTH GRADE PICTURE. Alice E. George. Teacher. Top Row: Marie Schmidt, Avinel Day, S Ivia Hunter, Mary Kahman, Otho Brooks, Lawrence Davis, Marietta Goodman, Wilbur Branson, Gordon Williams, Shando Barkie, Henry Hutchins, George Ulichney. Second Row: Margaret Jewett, Gwen Roberts, Gather.ne Tremko, Michael Vessalo, Elizabeth Kahman, John Slater, Belle Cheadle, Gilbert Ball, Russell Michaels, Susie Middler, Helen Roby. Third Row: Mary Stadler, Mary Blasko, Ellen Billie, Albin Popovich, Helen Gaskins, Mary Vesselo, Guilford McGlone, Dale Channel, Alfred Hawk, Michael Dukeman, Frances Brooks. Names of those who were not in picture: John Potts, Miley Powell, Mable Bradshaw, Mildred Gould, Sylvia Huston, Marguerite McGee, Gay McDonald, Josephine Vargo. This page is donated by Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Channell, in honor of our sons, Glen Roy and Dale Primrose. A little bit of writing Scribbled on a cuff, Will help one to remember Seme real important stuff. FIFTH GRADE PICTURE. Fern Syx, Teacher. Top Row: Julia Moner, Captolia Whetstone. Ollie Hanning, Earl Hannin- Shelby McAllister, James Smith, Susan Coley, Roscoe Savely, Harold Branson, Raymond Potts. Second Row from top: Lucile Tate, George Stabler, Gemvhve Shriev-s Joseph Kovach, Oscar McGee, Everett Cade, Chester Hanning William B ad- shaw, Harold Barstow. ,, Th.ird Row from top: Dorothy Day, William Finney, Nelle Bumgardner, Catherine Tate, Alex New, Albert Hutchins, Stanley Potts, Carroll Thorne Pupils enrolled, but not in picture: Bertha Vargo, George Moxin, Mathew Tremko, Ihomas Goodfellow. This page is donated by Miss Brohard and Miss Syx, in honor of Fifth Grade and High School. SMILESCOPE. Can You Imagine? Thelma being a Hawk? Maude being a Thorne? Frank being a cook? Dorothy being a Ball? Glenn being a Channel? Joseph being a Lyon? Thelma being Noble? Alma being Hale? Andy Hannis keeping his feet under his own desk? Miss Brohard and Miss Syx going to Nelsonville without Mi- ll---and Steve? Anna not getting letters from Texas? Edna keeping still for five minutes? Marie forgetting Willie? Lela getting sharper on Whetstone? Ellis missing school? FOURTH GRADE PICTURE. IVALUE BEEKMAN, TEACHER. Top Row: Willo Darnell, Vienna Mattison, Stephen Dukeman, Paul Ulicney, Mertie West, Carrie Potts, Herman Lyons, James Goodfellow. Second Row: Stella Gabriel, Lawrence Preston, Paul Vesselo, Ellen Hayduk, Joseph Ulichney, Giorjje Coley, Marpraret Tremko, Angie May Douglas, Frances Third Row: Florence Gabriel, Winnie Cline, Balo Kovach, Arthur Tate, Ros- coe Finney, Andrew Nelson, Marion Whetstone, Audra Taylor. Enrolled, but not in picture: Hazel Glass. . pl-„ This page is donated by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Martin, in honor of The I lams School. WANT AD COLUMN. Wanted by Mrs. Tompkins—An excuse for chewing gum in Wanted by Mr. Bryson—Someone to help my wife with the Sat- urday’s work, so that I can have a vacation. . Wanted by Miss Brohard—A later morning train on the Hocking Valiev Wanted by Miss Syx—A new powder puff. Wanted bv Ellis—Someone to pinch me. Wanted by Gecrec—A little longer assignments. Wanted by Edwin—A new rattlebox. Wanted bv Victor—To talk to Maude. Wanted by Thelma Hawk—To see John. Wanted bv Marie—A letter from Willie. Wanted bv Thelma Keeton—Someone to do my talking. Wanted by Mildred — Something to make my hair black and rtr a’r ht.. Wanted bv Lela—Different Class Colors. Wante'1 by Beatrice—To second the motion made by Iola. Wanted bv Trene—Someone to tune the school piano. Wanted by Maude—To keep from talking to Victor. Wanted bv Anna—Letters from Alphonse. THIRD GRADE PICTURE. Ella V. Shannon, Teacher. Top Row: Harvey Bland, Vienna Johnson, Charles Noble, Joseph Kcpes Elizabeth Moxin, Andrew Barkie, Denzel Phillips, Maxine Lewis, Joseph Vesselo Harold Jewett. Second Row: Herman Barnes, Florence Tate, Frederick Bum Gardner Agnes Novotni. Donald Barstow, Mary Christian, Loren Cade, Ruth Darnell Andrew Vargo, Orland McGee, John Ulichny. Third Row: Thomas Porter, Maxine Howard, Violet Christian, Edna Cheadle Leonard Gabriel, Ruby Parfitt, Helen Kovach, Anna Middler, Harry Douglass’ Mary Tate. This page is donated by Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Lewis, in honor of our daughter, Maxine. SOME FORMER STUDENTS. The following students of past year’s service in the World’s War: Leslie Davis, John Frazier, Ernest Whitlatch, Herman Howard, Pearl Phillips, Homer Canter, Thomas Gabrill, Joseph Dukeman and John Dukeman. William Alderman Matheny secured his elementary schooling at The Plains and taught in The Plains schools. He graduated from Ohio University and from Clark University. Mr. Matheny organized (he Department of Civic Biology, in Ohio University, of which he is head. He is an able and deservedly popular professor. He has in operation a very successful apiary, and in other lines turns his bio- logical studies to practical account. Mr. Clarence Matheny is professor of Science at Miami College at Oxford, Ohio. Mrs. Della Connett Hixon is Vice-President of the Federation of Women’s Leagues, with headquarters at Cambridge, Ohio. She also travels and lectures. Space does not permit mention of others. Marie Davis. SECOND GRADE PICTURE. Miss Ethel Anderson, Teacher. Back Row, left to right: Flora Barki, Andrew Thomas, Lewie Barki, Lewis Rjley, Paul McGlone, Melvin Thompson, Mary Hooba, Esther Smith, Warren llan- ning, Marcell Buffington. Second Row: Rosanna Christ'an, Gladys Novotni. Mary Br'.ndo. Harold Jewett, Frank Cheadle, Alberta Brooks, Alice Tremko, Wino Mattison, Margaret Goley, Helen Barker, Samuel Gabriel, Bessie Burdett. Third Row: Esther New, Harry Phillips, Frederica Nida, Luther Gasins, James Popovich, Anna Vallo, Virginia Shannon, Clifford Ball, Fenzell Pinney, Wend ill Nagle, Mike Moxin. Pupils not in picture: William Glass, Paul Preston. This page donated by Miss Ethel Anderson in honor of the Second Grade pupils. equipment for science, manual training and DOMESTIC SCIENCES OR ARTS. The laboratory is well equipped for courses in Agriculture and General Science, and has need of but few pieces to meet state require- ments for a second prade High School. The Manual Training equip- ment is of good quality and assortment, but is not sufficient to permit throwing this course open to all beys who desire to take it. There has been considei’able Domestic Science equipment secured, but cooking has not been undertaken for want of suitable quarters. Plain sewing with supplies furnished by the students has been given in rrades above the sixth for three years. The board has authorized purchase of eouipment necessary for a second grade High School This is expected before opening of school next year. Nearly all the present laboratory and other equipment has been purchased with money raised bv the school and community. FIRST GRADE PICTURE. Alice M. Shannon, Teacher. Top Row: John Parfitt, Evelyn Christian. Mary Hayduk, Ethel Powell, Lucile Bland, Stanley Thompson, Florence Bradshaw, Carl Potts, Edward John- son, Dorothy Brickcr, Mary Munda, and Margaret Kepes. Second Row: Charles Tate, Clara Stalder. Robert Moore, Raymond McMil'm, Max Woxin, Helen Kepes, Frances Potts, Delmar Buffington, Grace Gabriel, John Ulichny. Third Row: Vera Krivesti, Edith McGlone, Thomas Brooks, Olive Taylor, Clarence Hunter, John West, Dow Nelson, Russell Jellison, Paul Hooba, Frank Douglass, Esther Powell, William Tate, Helen Shust. Fourth Row: Clarence Glass, Goldie Glass, Walter McDonald, Helen Mc- Donald. This page donated by Joseph Evans, in honor of The Public Schools—the Hope of a Free Country. A TOAST TO THE P. H. S. We love to meet In friendship sweet We love to part in wrath, We love to talk. We love to balk, We love the aftermath. We love our school, We love each rule, We love our fellow creatures. By stars above We swear we love Our class and all our teachers. PUPILS IN HOME ECONOMICS CLASS. Top Row, left to right: Clara Gaskins, Elizabeth Schmidt, Helen Jewett, Vergene Shields, Ada Jewett, Garnet Day, Maude Thorne, Anna Jellison, Thelma Hawk, May McAllister, Thelma Keeton. Second Row from top: Edna Bumgardner, Marie Davis, Alma Hale, Lela Coon, Irene Gabriel, Hazel Hunter, Anna Schmidt, Helen Coley, Anna Vesselo, Blanche Cochran. Third Row from top: Alice Tate, Lois Day, Anna Billie, Delpha Cline, Ellen Parfitt, Nellie Barker, Elizabeth Barto, Dorothy Ball, Marie Aleshire, Thelma Noble, Gertrude McClain, Virginia Thompson, Mildred Poling. Pupils enrolled, but not in picture: Beatrice Bougher, Vera Burdette, Vivian Stage, Letha Gould, Dorothy Cade. This page is donated by Mr. John Harrison, in honor of his grandchildren, Marie and Evelyin Aleshire. HOME ECONOMIC. Mrs. Alma Tompkins, Teacher. Forty girls have enjoyed the Home Economics work this year. They have not only enjoyed it, but have profited by the work also. Owing to the lack of proper equipment, most of the time for this class has been taken up with sewing. Under the guidance of their teacher, Mrs. Tompkins, the girls have done a great deal of crocheting, embroidering, hemstitching, and plain sewing. Our kitchen equipmeut consists of a range, a sixty-piece set of d'shes, spoons, kettles, pans, dishpans, towels, and other kitchen uten- siles. Next year we hope to be able to do much more work in Home Economics. THE PLAINS SCHOOL GROUND. The grounds comprise sixteen city lots in a rectangle about three hundred by four hundred feet. It has good natural drainage and is nearly all in sod. Trees have been set all around the outer edge of the grounds. The school grounds are centrally located and are suffi- cient for present needs for buildings and playgrounds, but offer no opportunity for gardening or work in agriculture to form an impor- tant part of the school curriculum of the future. Anna Jellison. MANUAL TRAINING CLASS. Mr. Bryson, Teacher. Standing: Cecil Hale, John Gabriel, Delphin Keeton, Herchel Darnell, Victor Howard. Sitting: Ellis McDonald, Mr. Bryson (tacher), George Keeton. This page is donated by Mr. O. C. Tinker, dealer in general merchandise, The Plains, O. MANUAL TRAINING. At the beginning of the school year the school board purchased some manual training equipment, including a saw, plane, drill, square, and several other tools. These, with what the school already had, made it possible to do some Manual Training work. The first problem completed was a tool box, and the excellent grade of work done by the boys of the ninth and tenth grades on this problem was very commendable. It showed ability in being able to construct a necessary part of the equipment of any Manual Training shop. Later on, other problems were taken up and completed, and all of the work has shown skill and deserves encouragement. On account cf lack of equipment and limitation in the program there has been no great amount of work done, but it is a start, and with more equipment and time this course will grow into a valuable part of the school curriculum. The problems completed this year includes a tool box, equipment for basketball, six tie racks and five magazine racks. ATHLETICS. The Athletics of The Plains School are a valuable asset to the school curriculum. There is nothing that will bring about more genuine school spirit than a sufficient amount of wholesome athletic sports. Baseball has always been the leading game of the school and the men of the community have gained quite a reputation in this greatest of all American games. Only one game of baseball was played last fall with an outside team. As most of our players were from the eighth grade, and the visitors were well along in High School, the game was at no time very much in doubt. It is hoped that the boys can be matched against seme local teams before school closes for the summer vacation. An at'emDt has been made during the past school year to intro- duce basketball and volley ball into the Athletic course. During the first semester the girls in the High School raised $15 to puchase a basketball and baskets. A building located on the school grounds was turned into a basketball floor. Baskets were purchased and at the beginning of the second semester everything was arranged for practice. During the next two months quite a let of valuable training was obtained, not only by the girls in their basket ball, but also by the boys on this same floor in their game of volley ball, from which they gained considerable benefit and amusement. Since this is the first time this phase of athletics has been en- couraged here, too much could not be expected, but it is hoped that next year more time can be given, and a greater interest shown in the mastering of sports. BASEBALL. First team line-up: Catcher, Joseph Lvons; pitchers, Ellis McDonald and Victor How- ard; first base, Gerald Adams; second base, Andy Hanus; third base, Joseph Charney: shortstop, Ellis McDonald or Victor Howard; left field, Mike Brindo; center field, Paul Tipton. WATCH US GROW. This page is donated by Mr. and Mrs. John Popovitch, in honor of our chil- dren, Andrew, Albin, James and Albert. THE PARENT TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION. The Plains School Parent-Teachers’ Association was organized February 8, 1919. Officers were elected as follows: Mrs. Harry Tip- ton, President; Mrs. John Gabriel. First Vice-President; Miss Ethel Ball, Secretary; Mr. Orla Porter, Treasurer. The Association on organizing voted to affiliate with the National Parent-Teachers’ Association. The constitution of the national or- ganization, requiring the School Principal to act as Second Vice-Pres- ident, Mrs. Tipton appointed Principal Pearly Gaskill Second Vice- President. The Asscoiation has four meetings in the remaining part of the year. The last meeting of the year will serve to illustrate the work of the Association in the social life of the community. The program was as follows: 1. Opening Address—District Superintendent of Schools A. H. Vernon, who led in singing some patriotic and old-time songs. 2. The Semi-Annual Promotion of Pupils, with Reasons for Its Recent Adoption in The Plains Schools—Pearly Gaskill. 3. Violin numbers by Orla C. Porter, accompanied bv Miss Agnca Davis. 4. Scout songs by Girl Scouts. 5. Piano selections by Miss Agnes Davis. 6. Folk games by First and Second Grades. 7. Closing son—America. The Association met for reorganization January 7th, 1920, at the school house. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Harry Tipton, President; Miss Fern Svx, Vice-President; Mr. D. M. Bryson, Secretary-Treasurer; Prin. J. A. Hines, by the constitution, becoming Second Vice-President. An entertainment committee was elected and a membership campaign planned which added many to the member- ship of the organization. The March meeting of the Association was largely attended, fol- lowing a Visiting Day, at which time many parents observed the class work in the various grades. The pupils of Grades 1-4, under the direction of their teachers, Misses Alice M. Shannon, Ethel An- derson, Ella V. Shannon and lvalue Beekman, gave a pleasing pro- gram. The school auditorium seating only a few hundred it was necessary to dismiss the upper grades during the program. The Association at its business session was addressed by County Superin- tendent Alex Root, who had spent the earlier part of the day visiting and inspecting the High School. The importance of Parent-Teacher Association work was empha- sized, the splendid work and progress of The Plains schools com- mended and accounted for in large measure bv co-operation of teach- ers and school patrons in organized support of the schools. A resolu- tion endorsing action of the Board of Education in declaring its in- tention to pay the best salaries possible under our new school revenue law was adopted. The Plains school having within a year or two lost some of its highly qualified teachers because of low salaries, in- sists on salaries that will induce the best teachers to remain in our local schools. This Association, by petitions and delegations, has repeatedly sought from the legislature relief for our sorely distressed schools. The record of the Association is one of co-operation and loyalty to the schools, and never of hindrance to school progress. This page is donated by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nida, in honor of our daughter, Frederica. THE PLAINS COMMUNITY. The Plains is beautifully situated on a valley tableland on the west side of the Hocking River, about four miles northwest of Ath- ens. This table or “Plains” is about one mile wide by two miles long with an elevation of fifty to seventy-five feet ahove the river’s flood plain. A bed of quicksand lying thirty to forty feet below the surface furnishes an inexhaustible supply of cold water of the best quality. The community has a population approximating one thousand. These are largely home owners, and in most cases a plot of ground sufficient for gardening and poultry surrounds the home, which is gen- erally located in a well-kept lawn. The principal industry is mining. The numerous mines in easy reach of The Plains and the large unde- veloped coal area of the community assures the permanance and pros- perity of the community for decades to come. Several stores, a post office, barber shop, small broom factory, several church organizations, Sundav schools, athletic and other organizations minister to the temporal, religious, and social needs of the community. The people of this community are industrious and have given abundant proofs of their willingness to serve local, state and national needs. The school community owes much to the faithful labors and tire- less zeal of the two men. Through long years these men have given generously of their time, effort, and monev to advance the school opportunities of The Plains. They have battled against unyielding opposition and borne bitter criticism, but sense of duty and loyal support of friends of pood schools kept them fighting till victory for the schools of The Plains has been fairly won. Among these deserving honor at our hands, Mr. Joseph Evans and Mr. Harry A. Tipton should be remembered as BENEFACTORS OF THE PLAINS SCHOOLS. This pa're is donated by Mr. and Mrs. Oria C. Porter, in honor of our nephews, Thomas Porter and Chester Porter. THE PLAINS SCHOOL LIBRARY. The Library of three years ago contained only half a dozen books. There are now about eight hundred books in the school library. The growth has been due to donations by individuals, purchase by the school with money raised by the school and purchase by the Board of Education of books for the school. The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have helped in building up the Library. In history, science, literature and miscellaneous books we have a fair supply of books. In poetry, we need many additions. Much remains to be done to complete the different departments of the Li- brary. The Board of Education has authorized the purchase of equipment needed to make the school a second grade High School, and this will be done doubtless before school opens next year. Lela Coon. POETRY. Sit still and study; that’s the rule When you belong to The Plains High School. Brohard, Bryson, Hartley and Hines, They are the ones that tend to the lines. They drive us forward to a higher class, And make us study if we want to pass. It won’t be long till examinations begin Then we’ll see if the race we win. We sit and study all day long, But we will not always sing the same song; We shall be paid for the work we have done When school time is past and vacation has come. Miss Brohard. our Class Teacher, is as smart as a toad. She surely does put over, the road; And Mr. Bryson, who teaches Hygiene, Has a prettier goatee than was ever seen. Miss Hartley to teach us has iust begun, But we surely do have a lot of fun ; She teaches us nothing but American History, But the wav she does it is still a mystery. Mr. Hines teacher us Arithmetic. And if we are bad he uses the stick. His hair is white, his suit is black, But in the Gray matter there is no lack. (Andrew Hands.) HONOR ROLL. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Whetstone Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ulichr. y Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bumgardner Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McGlone Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stalder Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Smith Mr. and Mrs. W. U. Finney Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dukeman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howard Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cade Mr. and Mrs Samuel Gabriel Dr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Nelson Mr. Frank Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Powell Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tate Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Christian Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Brool;3 Mr. and Mrs. John Krivesti Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Finney Mr. and Mrs. John Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. John Gabriel, Sr Mrs. Mandy Hanning Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gaskins Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Tavlor Mr. and Mrs. Nisbeth Smith Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Hawk Mr. and Mrs. Robert Noble Mr. and Mrs. Alex New Mr. and Mrs. Linzy McClain Mr. Everett West Mr. and Mrs. John Brindo Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jellison Mr. and Mrs. Zell Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hannus m “ j S- Frank T on'pson Mr. and Mrs. Robe.t McAllister Mr. John Davien Mrs. Margaret Barstow Mr. and Mrs. Will Hamer Mr. W llbur Powell Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Whitlatch Mr. and Mrs. Oscar McGee M.. and Mrs. Orley Shrieves Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Goodfellow Mrs. Margaret Varner Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barker Mr. Frank Hutchins Mr. and Mrs. Willis Jewett Mr. and Mrs. William Tate Mr. and Mrs. George Coley Mr. Paul Coley Mr. and Mrs. George Gabriel, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Cook Mr. and Mrs. Benton Potts Mi'. John J. Fader Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Potts Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kovach Mr. and Mrs. Ed Michael Mr. and Mrs. John Potts Mi. and Mrs. George Thorne ,1 • find Mrs. Bert Adams Mr. and Mrs. August Olson Mr and Mrs. D. M. Bryson John Hamer Mr. Stephen Popovich Mr ai?fj. Mrs. Harry Porter Miss Alice George Miss lvalue Beekman Mr- 2n Mrs. L. N. Hale M-. an-I Mrs. Listen Guess Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Savely M . and Mrs. Samuel Darnell iVL. John Hawkins Mr. George Ball Mtss Alice Shannon Miss Ella Shannon Mr. and Mrs. James Parfitt Mr and Mrs. J. M. McHarg ■