Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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. . . Hoskinson, Superintendent HISTORY OF WHIIING HIGH In 1896 when the first class completed the work of the eighth grade those who wished to continue their education were obliged to attend high school in neighboring towns. At this time the schools of Whiting and East Chicago were united under one system. At the close of the year of 1898 eight pupils were attending neighboring high schools and the townspeople decided this was a sufficient number to start a high school in Whiting. This was done and Mrs. Florence Homan was chosen as the first superintendent. Three recitation rooms were equipped for high school work in the old school building which formerly stood at the corner of Oliver and 119th Streets. A large room was converted into a study hall and the alcove adjoining was fitted up with a reading table and book cases. Finally a science room was arranged and the necessary apparatus supplied. The faculty at this time consisted of three teachers besides Mr. Hughes, the principal. The subjects offered met the bare requirements of a high school course. The first year there were no graduates and the enrollment of the school consisted of four juniors, three sophomores, and one freshman. In the year 1900 Mr. Hughes accepted the position of superintendent and Mr. John C. Hall was elected principal. The graduating class of 1901 consisted of three members and the class following of one member. Two years later Mr. Hughes left Whiting and Mr. Hall took up the duties of superintendent with Mr. Schacht serving as principal. During the year new departments of study were added, among which Pair 5

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L .C. Grubb, Principal were manual training aiul a commercial course. A number of new teachers were also added to the faculty. In 1906 Mr. Schacht resigned as principal and Mr. Holliday took his place. The corner stone of the present high school was laid in 1909, and there was great rejoicing by the students and teachers when the building was completed and ready for occupancy in September, 1910. The following year Mr. Holliday succeeded Mr. Hall as superintendent and Mr. Whiteman accepted the position of principal. The class of 1913, which consisted of sixty members when it entered high school, was the largest class up to that time. The next year Mr. Whiteman was succeeded by Mr. Curry as principal and in 1915 Mr. Hoskinson replaced Mr. Holliday as superintendent. Mr. Grubb, who had been teaching in the science department since 1914, became principal when Mr. Curry resigned in 1917. During recent years new departments have been added, the curriculum continually revised and modern methods employed to the extent that Whiting High School stands today as one of the most modern and up-to-date high schools in the State. In scholastic attainment, athletic sports, and competitive activities of every nature our school has maintained a position of leadership and excellence of which we are justly proud. We point with pride to the achievements and success of her students both of the past and present. rage 7