Union High School - Gold U Yearbook (Dugger, IN)

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X1 rf' DUGGER GRADE SCHOOL Eight CASS GRADE SCHOOL

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A f A1 f 'fl THE I-ICCSIEIL On January the first, Mr. H. M. Collins took over the office of trustee to serve the people for four years. Mr. Collins has an- nounced publicly many times that he was for good schools and at all times he was ready to co-operate with pupils, teachers and patrons to promote any interest which would better the conditions and raise the standard of our schools. Mr. Collins is a youthful man, in the prime of life and we consider him abreast of the times. It is deeply felt by his many friends that we will enjoy a term of pro- gress and that our schools will reach a high standard in the plane of education during the term he is in office. Mr. Charles Hale has served as trustee of Cass township for eight years. At all times he has shown great interest in our schools. It was through his untiring efforts and the support of good citizens that the present Union High School was erected, a High School of the people, by the people and for the people of Cas-s Township. It was Mr. Hale's desire to leave the commun- ity a good school building with a High School which would be looked upon as a monument to his good work. The desire was accomplished and Mr. Hale retired from office perfectly satisfied, having accom- plished his desire. His only regret was that he could not have done more to promote the educational standard of the entire town- ship. Seven

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fmf Q 297 Q J ,h ' fc g HISTORY For many years the town of Dugger supported its own system of schools. At the same time there was a high school at Cass. As time went on and the great coal field of this community developed, the school population outgrew the school buildings. A condition arose at Dugger similar to con- ditions in dozens of towns in this state. In order to promote better schools, it was necessary to return to the township system. It was seen by all interested patrons that Cass Township needed a large school building that would serve as a community center, and take care of the educational interests of all the boys and girls. Thewar came on, and building was postponed. After the war, again plans were made and a suitable sight was selected, six acres of ground was purchased, and the present Union High School was erected. The building is strictly modern and is being provided in such a way as to take care of every interest of the boys and girls of Cass Township. The school is grow- ing very rapidly and will soon have an enrollment of three or four hundred. This beautiful building can be viewed from many places in Cass Town- ship and many students are glad to take advantage of the opportunity offered in the way of education. The plan of the High School is a strict Senior High School, offering a course of study that will appeal to the youth of today. English, History, Mathematics, Botany, Geography, Manual Training, Domestic Science, Latin, Bookkeeping, Typewriting, Music, Orchestra, Agricultural Clubs and Athletics -are the many things that make up the course. The spirit of co-operation for community interest is stronger now in Cass Township than ever was known and it is the desire of all to cultivate this spirit, so that the best of fruit may come from it in all future years. Nine f .sec 1 on :fl l X ,il 'lla 7 1 Z J i THE I-100511511 . gxv l ifx 1 nl il?