United Township High School - Skyline Yearbook (East Moline, IL)

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CALENDAR 1916-1917 September 5-9 ...................................Registration Days September 11 .......................First Semester Begins October 6.............................Freshman Initiation October 13.....................................Senior Party October 21 ....................................Junior Party October 21..............................First Term Closes October 28..................................Sophomore Party November 17..........................................Freshman Party November 29.....................Parents’ and Patrons’ Day November 29............................Second Term Closes November 30-December 3 ..................Thanksgiving Recess December 3................................. Illinois Day December 16-January 1.............................Christmas Recess January 24..............................Third Term Closes January 25-26 .......................................Semester Examinations January 26..............................First Semester Closes January 29....................................Second Semester Begins February 22......................................Washington’s Birthday March 9............................... Fourth Term Closes March 23..............................Szwartzkopensky Lecture March 26......................................Musical Concert March 30..............................................Kalailu Dance April 6.........................Parents’ and Patrons’ Day April 6......................................Japanese Lecture April 7-15.................................. .Easter Recess April 17 .........................................Augustana Debate April 27....................................Fifth Term Closes April 27..............................................Kalailu Dance May 18................................ Senior Class Play May 26.................................................Senior Picnic May 30............................. .... Decoration Day June 1..................................Sixth Term Closes June 1................................................Kalailu Dance June 3..........................................Baccalaureate Sunday June 4-5...................... . .Semester Examinations June 6..............................................Class Day June 6.................................................Junior Reception June 6........................................Second Semester Closes June 7 . ......................................Senior Party June 8...........................................Commencement

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ANNOUNCEMENT The “Key” opens the door admitting its readers into the secrets and mysteries of High School life. As this is our first attempt, no doubt a close observer may find mistakes, but we hope you will overlook them and remember that we put forth the best there was in us to make it as nearly perfect as possible. As editor-in-chief, I wish to express at this time my heartfelt thanks to those of my classmates who have so faithfully assisted me in bringing this book successfully to a close. It has been a long, hard pull, but we are not disappointed in the results. To the business manager, Orville Washburn, is due many thanks, for he has certainly done his part in shouldering the financial burden of our undertaking. To our Principal and the teachers, we also extend many thanks for their cheerful readiness and willingness to help advise us when we were troubled. I repeat, that I thank you one and all for the hearty appreciation of our first attempt to leave to East Moline High School, something that will speak for itself. LELA TRYON, ’17.

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SCHOOL HISTORY In the fall of 1908 five eighth grade graduates returned to school in the Lincoln building for high school work. Mr. D. B. Hoffman taught them together with his eighth grade work. In 1910 Miss Hedwig Roesner was added to the faculty, she being Mr. Hoffman’s assistant. Miss Millie Beck was also employed at this time as instructor of music. In 1912, Miss Eleanor B. Scott was chosen to succeed Miss Roesner, and on account of the increase in attendance and the enlargement of the course, Miss Helen D. Story was added to the faculty. On June 11, 1912, part of South Moline and Hampton Townships voted to organize a township high school district, and the following board was elected: President, H. S. Crossley, and members, C. W. Hink, A. D. Taft, L. F. Haemer, William Noden, G. W. Walker and George Stang. The board remained the same the following year, and, on account of litigation concerning the township high school law did not take an active part in conducting the high school until 1914. In 1913 the Lincoln building was enlarged to accommodate the increase in attendance both in the grades and high school, and Miss Ina McCurdy was chosen to succeed Miss Scott. In 1914 the township high school law was declared constitutional by the supreme court, and the following board was elected and took over the high school established by District No. 37: President, A. F. Griffith and members, T. B. Chambers, L. F. Haemer, T. J. Schafer, George Stang, A. D. Taft and C. W. Hink. In May, 1914, the school was recognized by the High School Visitor as a fully accredited high school with 17 credits. At this time Mr. F. R. Liddil was added to the faculty. In February, 1915, the school was recognized by the State Department of Public Instruction as a standard four-year high school. In the spring of 1915 Miss Adah Milligan and Mr. E. D. Abbott were chosen to succeed Miss McCurdy and Miss Story. The school board elected at this time was as follows: President, Dr. E. A. Soule, and members, T. B. Chambers, L. F. Haemer, T. J. Schafer, George Stang, W. E. Taylor and C. W. Hink. This board also served during 1916-1917. During the summer of 1915 the United Township High School District voted bonds for a new high school building, and work was commenced on the present structure in the fall. In the spring of 1916 Mr. E. D. Abbott was chosen principal to succeed Mr. Hoffman, who had served continually in that position since 1908. Mr. Hoffman deserves much credit for his work in building up the school. Miss Martha O. Foss was elected to succeed Mr. Liddil and Miss Ernestine Savage, Miss Verna Butzer and Miss Byrdie Butzer were added to the faculty. The fall of 1916 found the school in its new home with several new courses added to the curriculum. In March, 1917, the school gained recognition by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and now ranks with the other high schools of the county for all that is best in high school work.