Wellston High School - X Ray Yearbook (Wellston, OH)

Page 5 text:

Wellston High School 3 Top Row JOSEPHINE MAXWELL Denison, B. S. Mathematics, Phys. Ed. RUTH BRALEY Otterbein, A.B. English LELANDJENKINS Ohio, Dipl, in Ind. Ed. Manual Training BESS McCALL Ohio State, B.S. in Ed. Science MARY RILEY Kentucky State, A.B. Latin, Public Speaking The Faculty Second Row RALPH RAACH Hillsdale, A.B. Phys. Ed. D. H. WILLIAMS Ohio Northern, B.M. Music FONTELLA BELL Ohio, A.B. French, Am. Lit., Journalism CLARENCE RICE Ohio State, B.C.E. Mech. Drawing TILBERRY DIXON Bliss, B.S. in Ed. Commercial Third Row ORPHA McCLAIN Office Training Office RUTH REED Ohio, A.B. History PHILIP DYE Denison, B.S. Science FRANCES JACKSON Miami. Ohio State Home Economics MARGARET GEORGE Ohio, A.B. English Hobbies of Faculty Show It's Human 1 FACULTIES are queer organisms! They delight in holding pupils in abject terror one minute and in being exceptionally nice to them the next. Apparently Wellston High School pupils are easy to get along with, for By KATHLEEN MORROW the teachers seem to be loath to leave. For the year 1928-29, only two additions were made to the already efficient staff. Mr. Raach, of Hillsdale, came to impart his prowess in athletics to our humble but willing minds, and in- cidentally to teach us history, while Mr. Higley, of Ohio State University and the University of California, came to he general handyman. Sometimes, we think the life of a (Continued on page 45)

Page 4 text:

When Are We Educated? 2 The X-Ray When is one educated? In a strict sense one is never educated, for the process of learning is never completed. Yet there comes a time when one’s behavior is modified as a result of his learning, and he approximates the ideals which we, in accordance with the standards of the present day, have established for an educated person. If an individual works at legitimate, productive employment, sanely conserves his health, holds worthy home membership, is a real citizen, and, as a crowning accomplishment, possesses a genuinely sound character,—that individual may be said to be truly educated. W. G. SCARBERRY Superintendent Rio Grande College Ohio University Increasing the Efficiency of Instruction The cost of operation in the average high school has increased rapidly in recent years, due partly to compulsory attendance and partly to enriched curricula. Costs seem to have about reached the limit, even with a generous equalization fund provided by the State. Two solutions of the problem are possible. The curricula may be simplified, dropping many elective and vocational courses and retaining only those required for college preparation. The other way out is through more efficient methods of instruction and use of equipment. Wellston High School is already planning to meet the problem. Careful measurement of achievement leads us to believe that larger classes are possible. If the number of students per teacher is increased, teachers must be relieved of clerical duties and much of the burden of marking papers. Standardized tests substituted for the old style examinations save time and provide a more scientific measure of achievement. The increasing use of students in checking apparatus, as assistants in library and laboratory and in managing teams and activities will not only aid in carrying on normal school life, but is valuable training to students. The use of these and other efficient methods of instruction should make it possible to retain present curricula. BERNARD R. HIGLEY Principal Ohio State University, B.Sc. University of Southern California, M.A. ha zatio Tv

Page 6 text:

4 The X-Ray Senior Trace Ky OLIVl HERE we are, folks! S-e-n-i-o-r-s, Seniors. Look us over! Do we have all the marks of dignified winners of diplomas? Those small boys whom you see in our midst have been stunted in growth by the many cares of SENIORS. Daily, for four years, have we gathered in our assemblies to start a new day filled with experiences of all kinds, such as grade cards, tests, and irate teachers. Now that we have arrived at the final goal, we are somewhat dazed and inclined to wonder what it’s all about. It seems but yesterday we were back in the ranks of the freshmen. HELEN BARBEE Entered from Byer 3; Mishna 3, 4; Commercial Club 4. A little girl Quite demure. But willing to work you may be sure. MARY BIERHUP Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 4; Commercial Club 4. Mary, Mary. Quite contrary Doesn’t fit this maid; She’s ahcays willing and ready To give us any aid. DORA BELLE BLAGG Commercial Club 4; X-Ray 4. Dora Belle’s a Quiet lass. A worthy member of any class. ARDYCE BOWLING Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3; Debate 4; Light-nin 4. Ardyee with his Southern drawl Has Quite a studious way: He always finds the time for work; And of course a time for play. HIRAM CALLAHAN Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Belle of Barcelona 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Football 3, 4, All-Ssutheastern Half; Track 1, 2, 3; Class Play; Class President 3, 4; Hi-Times 1. Hiram goes to Jackson Almost night and day. We wonder what’s the attraction— Why, with Mary he must play. MARJORIE HARPER Basketball 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Cary 4; Class Treasurer 4; Class Prophecy. Sink ’em high! Sink ’em low! Yea, Harper. Let’s go! WILLIAM PATTERSON Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 1, 2; Belle of Barcelona 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, Captain 4; Baseball 4; X-Ray 4; Vice President 3; Secretary 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. William always the ready and rough. At football he certainly knows his stuff. FRANK SELLERS Football 2, 3, 4; X-Ray 3; Treasurer 3; Vice President 4; Class Will; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 2; Belle of Barcelona 3; Debate 4; Commercial Club 4; Basketball 2. 3, 4. Who’s the cutest boy in W. . S.f Little Frankie Sellers. Yes! Yes! Yes!