Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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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

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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 health iii 14! attendance Miss Grace Lee has had charge of the City School Health Department for four years. Miss Lee, after graduating from St. Luke’s Hospital, Chicago, was active for nineteen months in the Red Cross during the World War. Upon returning from France she took a post-graduate course in the Michael Reese Hospital. Following this she organized and was supervisor of the Pediatric Department of St. Luke’s Hospital for four years. The health department is an important factor in our school. Grade school children are examined regularly, preventing many Miss Lee Mrs. Hoskins cases of serious diseases. Our school is also fortunate in receiving aid from various city organizations. Funds have been provided to take care of emergency tonsil and adenoid operations, and to furnish glasses to those who could not afford them. We extend thanks to these groups for their help to both the school and the children. Mrs. Hoskins has been our attendance officer for twelve years. Her duties extend beyond those ordinarily associated with her work. The dominant type of her service is that of “relief”, on which she works with the trustee of the township. In addition to keeping the school records free from excessive absences, Mrs. Hoskins takes care of children in need of books, clothing, and parental care. She has been an active member of the Whiting Relief and Aid Hoard for ten years. Our school has a well qualified and efficient office staff. Miss Lucille Graf, a graduate of ‘24, serves as secretary to Mr. Borden. Mrs Campbell has been secretary to the school board for nine years. Miss Helen Keckich, of the class of ‘29 acts as secretary' to Mr. Grubb. Office Staff: Mrs. Campbell, Miss Keckich, Miss Graf