Wilson Central School - Crest Yearbook (Wilson, NY)

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A HUNDRED YEARS OF PROGRESS Continued from page 11 In 1888, the catalogue of the school printed another set of rules for school conduct which seem of interest: No pupil shall, on or around the school premises, use or write any unchaste language, or use tobacco in any form. Nor shall pupils in this school building, in the yard, or in the vicinity of the school, indulge in scufliing, loud hal- looing, or rudeness of any kind, nor in throwing snowballs, stones or any other missiles that may endanger property, or tend to vex or annoy each other. In 1889, a brick annex was added to the old Collegiate Institute building and the primary department was moved into it. This was probably the time when the Pettit Street school was abandoned, although it has been impossible to prove. The students of these days recall the morning assem- blies, especially under Mr. Hustleby. They were required to give extemporaneous one or two minute speeches on any of numerous subjects. The examples given were on the potato, on a mosquito, a sleigh-ride and a mule. There were Friday afternoon exercises under Mr. Luther and once a term every pupil had to recite a poem and also to write an essay and read it from the stage. Mr. Hustleby is credited by many of his former students for doing a great deal to build up the school and especially in bringing older boys back to finish their education. There were a great many school socials, minstrel shows and other entertainmmts for the purpose of raising money to buy a piano. It was finally purchased in March, 1895, for the sum of 825000. A Musical, Literary and Debating society was organized at this time. There were usually debating societies in the school, however here are some interesting topics debated at this particular time: That woman does more good for mankind by quiet influence than by public electioneeringf' that all women who pay taxes shall vote, and that a diligent student will gain more from reading than by observation. This last was decided in the negative. There was also quite a drive for better attendance. In September 1894, a long list of pupils who had been absent one or more times the previous week was published in the Star with an exhortation for better cooperation by the parents, and in 1895 a truant officer was hired for 81.00 per day when needed. This probably was a result of the Compulsory Education Law of 1894 which made parents liable for fine or imprisonment or both. Much was done to raise the academic standard, and a board resolution was passed that all pupils were to study spelling until they could pass with a 90 per cent mark. Mr. Hustleby must have been a good teacher and used unusual methods to impress his students. Stories are told of marching a class around and around the stove while they repeated a rule until it was learned. In this period the title of preceptress was abolished, and changed to assistant principal. In June 1895, the school celebrated its fiftieth anniver- sary with special ceremonies. The graduation exercises were held on Wednesday, June 24th, in the Baptist Church. There were only two graduates, Minnie Sarah Sutherland, and Clarence Elmer Johnson. On Thursday morning the school was opened for visitation, and then in the afternoon and evening there were many speeches and musical selections by the students, faculty and for- mer students. The jubilee had been advertised in the Wil- son Star in the following words: Jubilee-June 18, 1896 at 7:30-at which time every- one is expected to 'tell a story' of old school days, 'sing a song,' 'speak a piece,' or 'whistle' or take the conse- quences. All old friends, new friends, or just everyday all the time friends are invited, none must wait a special invitation, but fly here, ride here, wheel here, tumble here, walk here, roll here, jump here, anyway to get here, and come to have a good time and have it. On June 24, 1896, the Wilson Alumni Association was first organized with Burt M. Pettit, president, C. E. John- son, vice-presidentg and Arthur D. Pease as secretary- treasurer. This first attempt reported in the Wilson Star must have been short-lived as the present association dates back to 1901. The plan for a teacher training class was revived by Mr. Hustleby, and they evidently had a class for at least a couple of years. The old Collegiate Institute had been designated by the Board of Regents to instruct such a class, but in the early years of the Union Free School there is no record of such a class. After a few years Mr. Hustle- by's attempt must have lapsed, because the Training Class of 1899-1900 formed by Mr. Scheck is the first one that most people remember. It was taught by Miss Alvira Martin for several years. There had to be at least ten students to have such a class so there was a lapse of two or three years about 1923, and finally the plan to have such a class was abolished in the fall of 1930. Training Classes in the various schools served a very definite pur- pose in preparation of teachers because the State Normal Schools were unable to meet the growing demand for tea- chers as compulsory education laws were more rigidly enforced. However in comparing teacher training with those days and the present, it must be stated, in passing that some pupils who failed to make the regular high school course were able to graduate through credits gained by joining the training class. This might be the place to make a statement about salaries offered the teachers in the early days of the Un- ion School. In 1872 the primary teachers of the village re- ceived SB6 per week in summer and 87 in the winter, while the rural primary teachers received a dollar less per week. In 1878 the board voted to make these rural salaries 84 in summer and S5 in winter. The principal's salary aver- aged around 81,000 and the preceptress 8500. These same salaries were still in effect in the early part of the nineteen hundreds. As far back as 1887 the state had begun to work for more uniform licensing of teachers, and the school commissioners voluntarily adopted standardized tests sent from Albany. At that time there were three grades of certificates, first, second and third. Later tea- chers with normal school training were licensed for life. Since 1941 high school teachers must have a Master's Degree in order to obtain a permanent license. With the-ee increased demands in the education of teachers, Wilson salaries rose rather abruptly in the 1920's and 1930's until an elementary teacher started at S900 and high school teacher at 81100, thus receiving as much as the principals of former times. The general in-service training was started by a Tea- chers' Institute in Ithaca in 1843. By 1885 attendance was compulsory and pay while attending was mandated by Albany. Many of the Institutes for this area were held at Niagara Falls and in the early 1900's many were held in Wilson because this was the only school building large enough in this Supervisory District. Teachers from all over the area came for one week, and the town was thrown open to them. Many items of thanks for cooperation on the part of the citizens were inserted in the Wilson Star by the Board of Education. Such institutes were complete- Continued on page 15