Wells High School - Correlator Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Social Experiences We Go to Camp New World Citizens Norihwestem Settlemeni SETTLEMENT HOUSES lt is the aim ot the neighborhood settlement houses to provide a center tor higher civic and social lite. ln this statement are embodied the principles from which these community centers have developed. ln tultilling this aim they have brought the youth ot the community together and guided them in recreational and educational activities. A ln their spacious halls the youth ot the community gather tor evenings ot tun and dancing. The neigh- borhood houses provide courses in home training and cultural advancement. They maintain summer camps for under privileged children. They guide and sponsor debates on educational topics. They otter classes where the youth are taught the requirements for good citizenship. By participating in these social and edu- cational activities the student becomes a good citizen oi his school as Well as ot his community. 9 Laird House St. Stephens Above: Erie Neighborhood House Below: Chicago Commons

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St. Maria Holy Trinity Hoyne Avenue St. Iohn Ccxntius Si. Stanislaus IQELI Emerson House Union League Boys Club St. Boniface Evangelical Kostka CEIQLJS AND Holy Innocence St. Columbkille RELIGIOUS RELATIONS From the early years the churches have been the cent ot religious and social activities in the community. Now with the advent of modern times, the churches have tour it necessary to widen their functions tc include socic educational and recreational activities. The churches have included classes in craft Work, dr' matics, choirwork, Welfare, and vacation schools. Anothr type oi social activity is represented by the Catholic You Organization consisting ot a Boys Division and a Gtr Division. Through these groups the young folks increas their circle oi triends and develop their special interest The close contact with the world into which they will soc be thrust is strengthened by these social relations. 'W ith these beneficial groups being formed in tl churches and cooperating with the schools, we look tc ward to the day when the youth of the community will s betore the world an excellent example ot young manhoc and young Wornanhood. 8

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Space to Play The Polish Roman Catholic Union Eckhart Park Library The community of Wells High offers many profitable occa- sions for the students to occupy their leisure time whether that time be educational or recreational. It has become habitual with the students to carry into school life Whatever they do in the community or visa versa. The parks of the Wells High community have excellent libraries with a very wide selection of books for increasing one's knowledge, and facilities for many sports which students, Who are not candi- dates for inter-scholastic teams, are urged to participate in. These public institutions for recreation also have classes for both tap and ballroom dancing, swimming and other en- joyments. Attending neighborhood motion picture theatres is another means of using leisure time, for today the movie industry is bringing to life many historical names. The Polish Roman Catholic Union with its museum offers many enjoyable hours of viewing the achievements, medals, books, money, relics of the World War, paintings, and many other objects relating to Poland and its history. CQMMUNITY Dramatics Movies War Medals and Exhibits Polish Women's Alliance