Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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The Reflector ADMINISTRATION Mr. L. C. Grubb, our principal, came to Whiting High School in 1912 as a teacher of science. He received his bachelor degree from Dc Pauw Univers- ity and has taken extended graduate courses at the Chicago and Indiana Uni- versities. He is completing his twelfth year as principal, and during that time much progress has been made in our school. In 1917, when Mr. Grubb first as- sumed his present position as principal, Whiting High had an enrollment of 250 students under the four year plan. Now, with a three year high school, the enroll- ment is 575. Throughout the years that Mr. Grubb has been our very efficient leader, many new departments have been added to our school system, until now we have one of the finest high schools in Indiana. We have excelled not only in scholastic standing hut in athletics, music, drama, and all extra-curricular activities as well. We arc proud that these honors have been made possible through the help of Mr. Grubb, whose main interest is so completely centered with the student body. A student council is organized every year in order to ass st our principal in getting student opinions and helpful suggestions on the various subjects that are of interest to the student body. This council consists of the class presidents and two additional representatives from each class. Mr. L. C. Grliuj Student Council—Sitting—R. Hale, J. Kukacki, B. Bradoo, I.. Bailey, M. Martioli Standing—K. Mallick, C. Nicholson, F. F.mken, S. Fowdy

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The Reflector Mr. W. W. Borden arc called together tor the purpose of d Several changes in administration came with Mr. Borden. Chief among these was the introduction of the 6-3-3 plan. Of almost equal importance was the inauguration of a schedule of regu- lar faculty meetings. Once each month all teachers in the Whiting City Schools iscussing professional matters of interest to all. ADMINISTRATION Mr. W. W. Borden, a man of wide experience and education, came to us as superintendent of the Whiting Schools in the fall of 1031. to take the place left by the resignation of Mr. Hoskinson. He was graduated from Wooster Col- lege with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and later attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Education at the University of Ohio. In 1925 he received his Mas- ter of Arts degree at Columbus Uni- versity. and was given a special diploma for work in Educational Administration Mr. Borden had been superintendent of schools in South Bend. Indiana, for 12 years prior to the present school year. Whiting schools arc fortunate in having such efficient members on the Board of Education. At the beginning of this school year. Mr. Salapski was chosen president; Dr. Bransky. treasurer; and Mr. Gambril, secretary. The great interest and untiring attention of these men have helped to place our school system among the best in Indiana. Board of Education: (). E. Bransky, J. Ross Gambril, John Salapski.

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The Reflector Mi JUNiOR HIGH SCHOOL Ground was broken for th • Junior High School huiiding in th? spring of 1922, and by February, 1923. the first classes were in session. It was not until the tall of that year, however, that the entire building was open for school work. At first, the grades ranged from the fourth, up to and including the eighth. Later, in 1927, when the Pri- mary building was built, the lower grades were removed to the McGregor building. This left the Junior High School building to the junior and senior high school students. At the beginning of this year, the entire system was reorganized and the 9th grade was classified with the 7th and 8th grades, making the Junior High School unit as it generally accepted throughout the countrv. The success of . F. L. Riordan £ jL . this organization in the Whiting schools, even within so short a time, indicates its value. The Junior High consists of thirteen regular home room groups, and thirteen others which are given instruction in typewriting, domestic science and woodshop. Each home room teacher has charge of a club, and students are encouraged to par- ticipate in activities of their own selection. Mr. E. L. Riordan. principal of the Junior High, was transferred from the science department of the high school to this position in 1924 Since that time. Mr. Riordan has accomplished much toward making the Junior High one of the finest schools in our system. It is with pride that we point to the achievemcn in this branch of our organization. Junior High School Building f