Upper Columbia Academy - Echo Log Yearbook (Spangle, WA)

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YAKIMA VALLEY ACADEMY Yriiliiilllflflldl Xfdliiiitby ACQJCMBY Cdliifellllfliidllf' The Purpose of the Academy The object of the school is to train workers for the cause of God. All persons of good moral character without regard to religious exeprience or belief are admitted to its classes on equal terms. The only requirements are that all cheerfully comply with the regulations of the school. For Parents It sometimes happens that children make complaints to their parents concerning school matters in which they feel they are misused. Parents are asked to notify the management in matters of this kind, and withhold their judgment until proper investi- gation can be made. A little carefulness along these lines often prevents unhappy consequences. Rather than to send much spendnig money to your children for them to spend unwisely, it is better to place it in thc business ofiice to be given them as they need it. If it is your wish that your children be allowed to draw any money from the bus- iness oiiice on your deposits, be sure to notify the ofiice to that effect. Encourage your children to make as few trips home as possible aside from the regular vacations. Every diversion of any kind detracts from successful school work. When you send your boy or girl to us, if there are habits or traits of character which need special watching, it would be of great advantage to us of you would ac- quaint the management with the matter, that we may be of the greatest assistance possible. Who Admitted to the Academy. The school is open to all worthy persons of either sex who come for the purpose of doing earnest, faithful work.. Those who have little to study, who are careless in their deportment, who are addicted to the use of tobacco or liquors, who use profane language, or indulge in card playing and improper associations, will not knowingly be admitted or retained. Harmful literature, including books and magazines of fiction and cheap and popular music, will not be allowed in the homes. Whether students make a profession of religion or not, all will be expected to give due respect to the Word of God, and to observe the regulations of the institution. Candidates for admis- sion who are strangers to the faculty will be required to furnish testimonials as to moral character. The Students Pledge It is distinctly understood that every student who presents himself for admission to the Academy thereby pledges himself to observe all its regulations. If this pledge is broken, it is also understood that by such infraction he forfeits membership, and if longer retained, it is only by the forbearance of the board and faculty. It is also a part of the student's contract that he will, to the best of his ability, perform all duties assigned to him in connecion with the school and the home. 29

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THE PITCANOOK Board of Trustees M. L. RICE, Chairman W. G. MCCREADY, Secretary P. W. OCHS H. C. KEPHART J. T. JACOBS H. E. WILLOUGHBY MANUEL MATSON JOHN NERNESS Chairman of the County Commissioners, Yakima County 'mpyg' ' '15-.si .- csY!fl?' fl . I , ,i H. J. BAss H. B. WILCOX ELEANOR ROBERTS Principal and Preceptor Preceptress Business Manager Science English Bible Mathematics Piano F. G. YOUNG Mus. SMITH Bible Matron History Sewing German Mas. H. B. WILCOX Accountant 2

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THE PITCANOOK GENERAL REGULATIONS These regulations govern all students of the Academy during the entire school year. No student will be tolerated in the membership of the academy who either publicly or privately seeks to disseminate immoral, infidel, or atheistic ideals among his fellow students. Any student leaving school or dropping any class during the course of the sem- ester will be charged for the full period unless due notice is given of such change. Each student will be required to pay damages done by him to the property of the institution. The management will not be held responsible for any unauthorized pur- chase by the students. Punctual attendance at all regular exercises in the school is expected. Unavoid- able absences will be excused if presented in writing within the time specified by the action and advisement of the faculty. Firearms are not necessary in schools: students must leave them at home. On no occasion will students of diiferent sex be allowed to visit one another's rooms. Occasionally receptions are held when teachers and students may come together for social improvement. - Gentlemen shall not escort ladies on the street or to or from public gatherings. All students are expected to maintain a proper degree of reserve in their assoc- iation with the opposite sex. Improper association, sentimentalism, and flirtation are contrary to the usage of good society. Home and village students are expected to attend regular chapel exercises on school days, Friday evening students' meetings, the Sabbath school and regular Sab- bath services. Students are expected to deport themselves in such a manner as will be in harmony with the sacred character of these services Visiting billiard rooms, theaters, movies, or gambling places or any entertainment of an objectional character is strictly forbidden. The modern trend is to make the school a community center. Actual experience has shown that better cooperation and better understanding result when both resident and home students are placed as fully as possible on the same basis. Entertainments and social gatherings will take the place of parties and local mixed gatherings. Attendance at social functions will be permitted only upon approval of the prin- cipal. Those arranging for such gatherings should submit the program and names of individuals concerned at least three days before the time. Automobile riding by couples, day or night, will not be permitted. Finger rings and other unecessary jewelry will not be worn. If you bring things of this character into the school, the business manager will deposit them in the safe for you until the close of school. A student failing to make a passing grade in two studies during the same term will be reported to the faculty for action in relation to his' further connection with the school. Students are not permitted to be in the kitchen, dining room, or laundry unless employed there at the time. Since the domestic work is part payment of the student's expenses, faithfulness is expected on the part of each, and anyone found interfering with another while at his work will be subject to discipline at the discretion of the one in charge. It is preferable that automobiles should be left at home. However, if they are brought, satisfactory arrangements must be made with the ofiice. 30