University of West Georgia - Chieftain Yearbook (Carrollton, GA)

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3 We qiffirfib THE AGGIES, NINETEEN TWENTY-NINE ew Faculty l...-l I. S. INGRAM ........................................ History University of Georgia: Peabody College LUTHER HARIXION ..............,.................. LliQ'l'IFllIl'1ll'I' University of Georgia. FRANK DENNIS .... .......................... 1 lfanagcr Poultry Plant University of Georgia. CLARA NQLEN ....................................... . . . English Athens College: University of Alabama. SARA PETTY ........................................ D01lIF.YfIf Sfimzrr University of Georgia. J. C. LUCKY ................ Matlzmzatifs, Dirvrfor of .elflzlrfirx University of Georgia. I. C. BONNER .......................... Science, Shop and DISCIflIllUl'I-U11 University of Georgia: University of Texas. GQRDON IVIADDOX .................. .. ............,... Agrirzzlfzzrr' JULIA BRISCOE ...................... , ............ CIOIIIIIIPVCICII Course Atlanta Business College: Peabody College. MRS. JCE A. AYCQCK ....... . .............. .. flfusif LaGrange College ZIILMA BARR . . . ............ ........ . . . Sf'C'l'f'fUl'j' Bowdon College' MRS. MATTIE UNDERVVOOD . .. . .... IIIGIWOII Dinizig Hall Mrs. Rebecca Clark llfatron

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E36 as at Q at 45205205 THE AGGIES, NINETEEN TWENTY-NINE fllwllails fa Cut Faculty A farewell to our faculty so dear Those true friends whose interest, love and cheer Have led up patiently thru tour long years. Until the shining' portals we have neared. lfpholding ideals nohle and true Teaching by preeept and example too The art of making of lite a song As on the highway we'pass along. So today our hearts in anthem raise To our faculty we give our love and praise, The golden memories that are our portion lVe realize are the fruits of their devotion.

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i tal Us K- H e all alba Tl-IE AGGIES, NINETEEN TWENTY-NINE false ,,. reef? N' ' Qt ' Facts About A. SL M. The Fourth District Agricultural and Mechanical School is situated west of Carrollton on the main Bankhead highway. lt was established for the purpose of giving boys and girls opportunity of getting an education best suited to their individual reeds, capacities, and interest. So naturally one expects to find the curiculum liberal and fifty per cent vocational. As stated above, the school is co-educational and it is a secondary School of excellent facilities. The schoool easily accommodates sixty girls and sixty boys making a total of one hundred and twenty pupils. The plant is well equipped and has a valuation of two hundred thousand dollars. ,The school has had three Principals, Professor J. H. Melson, who served con- tinuously for thirteen years, l. S, lngram, the present Principal, and Mrs. Ingram, the wife of the present Principal who served -in the absence of Mr. Ingram, during the year 1925-26. The school succeeded from its initial opening date, lt has amply justifiefl the purpose of its establishment, and the dream of its founder has been more than fulfilled. lt is interesting to note that four hundred have graduated from the school and they are found in the various walks of life as follows: Lawyers 3, Teachers 85, Merchants 5, Editors 2, Home Makers 32, Minister I, Machanist 1, in Col- lege ao, Farmers Go, Business 14.2, Salesman 2o, County Agents 3, Doctors 1, Lheniist I, Nurse 3, Home Demonstration Agent 1, Professor Melson makes the intciesting statement that the combined salaries of each graduation class following the nrst year of their graduation has been more than the yearly appropriation from the State. The school remains open practically the entire year. More than two hundred teachers enroll in the Summer School, Summer camps for Girls' Clubs and Vi omen's Clubs are always held and they are all well attended. The institution ranks as an A-grade accredited high school, The school offers courses in Agricul- ture, Domestic Scieice, Shop Drawing, Literary work, Business Courses, Music and Expression. ln the academic work, Mathematics, Science and English are the principal subjects stressed. The faculty is well selected and each member is chosen for his particular work in a chosen field, Care is taken by the administration to get away from inass instruction, Effort is made to develop the individual, Such a policy has brought success to the school. 3 ' A new Alumni gymnasium has been conpletedg new poultry houses have been built and many improvements on the campus, These improvements are in line with other expansive programs which will assure the school greater usefulness and influence. V Q Thus at the close of the 231'Cl year, the enrollment reaches 216, More than hfty seniors will graduate this year, Carroll and adjoining counties have a number of the graduates who are bringing' honor and blessings to these counties through their service.