Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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the reflector encc which the atlmmistr«ilion The Reflector staff has selected the Century of Progress idea as the theme of this book. The great exposition which is being held at our very doorway is making us more conscious of the remarkable development that has taken place during the past century, in every field of civilization. Education has contributed much and has been a controlling factor in the great advance of science and progress. This graduating class has benefited by the experience and knowledge of the previous generation. You stand as an example of the finished product of the modern high school. You have enjoyed privileges and advantages far beyond the fondest hopes of your parents and forefathers. Through modern curriculum offerings and extra-curricular opportunities, your school life has been changed from a period of scholastic drudgery to a happy yet highly profitable experi-average student regrets to leave behind. The Class of 1933 has been a most aggressive and active group. You have been leaders in the activities of the school. It is with much regret that we bid you adieu as you graduate from Whiting High School. L. C. GRUBB, Principal The Student Council is made up of the class presidents, one student elected from each class, and a representative from each home room. The purpose of this council is to assist the principal in getting student opinions on problems of the school. Sealed: J. Campbell, I. Toth, M. Gambril, C. Feeney, K. Maliek, M. Stanton, 1. Sencliak, C. Franken. Standing: I.. Wasliewski, C. Mullaney, V. Harmon, I.. Eidson, A. Wajvoda, F.. Kacer, V. Hansen. eleven

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the reflector Mr. W. W. Horden i tr«ilion ..r— m You are to be congratulated upon the completion of your high school career, and your parents are to be commended for making it possible for you to reach this goal. We regret that some of those who started out with you on this educational journey have been lost on the way. You arc graduating at a time when our country is in the throes of a great economic adjustment. Because of this situation, society will demand more and better trained individuals; therefore, I urge you to continue your education in college. If it is not possible to go on to college, then you should make every use of your high school training that you can. We trust that the agencies that have contributed to your education, especially the school, have developed in you the proper attitude toward life—such as loyalty, honesty, courage, belief in self, and the like. These are more important than history, algebra and Latin. Let me urge you to put into your life enthusiastic effort, a willingness to cooperate, a desire for high ideals, and you will get there from a pleasurable and profitable experience. W. W. BORDEN, Superintendent The Whiting schools are fortunate in having a very efficient Hoard of Education. I)r. Bransky was chosen president for this year, Mr. Salapski, secretary, and Mr. (jambril, treasurer. The untiring efforts of these men are continually being expended for the best interests of the school. J’nard of Education: O. E. Bransky, J. Ross Gambril, John Salapski

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the reflector junior high school Work was begun on the Junior High School building in spring, 1922. In February of 1923, at the beginning of the second semester, classes met for the first time, but the entire building was not ready for classes until September of that year. When it first came fully into use, the grades, from the fourth to the eighth inclusive, were housed in the building. However, in 1927 a new Primary building was completed and the lower grades were moved to the McGregor building. In the fall of 1931 the entire school system was reorganized, a new system being put into use in which the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades were assigned to this building. Tihs improvement made our system of the type generally approved throughout the country. The Junior High is made up of fourteen regular home room groups. Thirteen groups are given advanced vocational instruction. The students arc encouraged to take part in extra curricular activities for which purpose clubs hav - been instituted. Those already well organized arc: Science Club, Nature Club, Pep Club, MacDowell Club, Travel Club, Journalism Club, Readers Club, Health Club. Mr. E. L. Riordan, principal of the Junior High, was assigned this position in 1924, being transferred from the science department. In the nine years he has been head of this department, he has done much toward making the Junior High a perfectly organized sector of the school system. Junior High School