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Report Of The Principal Of The High School

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Day
9
Month
September
Year
1898
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Public Domain
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To the Board of Educaüon of the City of Ann Arbor: I have the honor to submit to you the following report: The work of the High School has been assuccessful as could be expected when we have been deprived of the skillful guidance and watchful care of our Superintendent, Walter S. Perry, who had given twenty-seven of the best years of his life to the upbuilding of this school. The teachers have endeavored to carry on the work of the school along the lines already laid down by such careful hands. The enrollment of the 3'ear was substantially the same as that of last year. There was, however, a marked increase in the numbers enrolled in the flrst and second years. The excess of boys over girls was even more marked than usual. ENGLISÏI. In accordance wlth the suggestion made by Supt. Perry in his last report, the number of hours given to the study of English was increased. As this increase was experimental in its character, it was decided to limit it to the tenth grade pupils. So far it seems to be a success. MATHEMATICS. The number of failures on the part of pupils in advanced mathematics and mathematical sciences has been the cause of much anxiety. A long and careful investigation has shown that in the majority of cases failure was due to a lack of knowledge of the more elementary mathematics. A determined etïort has therefore been made to see to it that the elementary work is well done before the pupil is allowed to take up the advanced studies. It Is too soon to speak of results now, but from what has already occurred I think we are justified in looking for a greatly improved state of afl'airs hereafter. TUE PERRY MEMORIAL SCHOI-AUSHIP. The alumni and friends of the High School have undertaken to raise a fund for a memorial to Supt. Perry. This memorial is to be in the form of scholarships to assist worthy graduates of the school In pursuing their studies in the University of Michigan. The amount available for each person is limited to $125 for one year. I am glad to say that the committee in charge has met with such success as to be able to notify the teachers that three students could be assisted next year. The teachers cordingly chose that number of graduates to become beneficiarles of the fund. Great pains was taken, and always will be taken, to see that the holders of the scholarships not only stand in need of financial help, but also are of such moral and intellectual character as will ensure the best use of the assistance given. No one who knew Supt. Perry can doubt for a moment this is the form of memorial which he would have chosen for himself. The friends of the school, therefore, who feel disposed to contribute to this fund, can have the assurance that their money is put to a good use in assisting needy students, and at the same time that they are honoring the memory of the noble man who put so much of his own life into the schools of this city. STATISTICS. The number of pupils in each of the branches taught in the High School is given below: Ñames of those neither absent nor tardy: FOB THBEE TEARS. Fleda J. Anderson, Lucile Stone. FOR TWO YEARS. Louise Georg. FOR ONE YEAR. Egmont Arnold, Elma Bailey, Alfred Finney, Rudolph Glatzell, Harold Gorsline, Albert Hinsdale, Nellie Hamilton, Christine Halier, Frederick Isbell, Geo. Keedle, Edgar Manwaring, Allura Rudd, George Seybold, Lydia Stollsteimer, Almenia Tinker, Raymond Van Dom, Lyle Whitsit. PUBLIC EXHIBITION. The annual Junior Exhibition was held on April 8th. The programme was as follows: Cuba Edwin R. Braun, Dixboro Learning a Foreien Language.,.. Sessie J. Carson, Ann Arbor Oharacter Albert S. Benham, Chilaon Is It Anybody'8 Business? Ora A. Harmon, Ann Arbor Lieutenant Cushina: Thürlow E. Coon, Ann Arbor University Settlements Louise H. Tatlock, Ann Arbor History's Help...Harlow D. Grose, Ann Arbor The Monroe Doctrine Elmer E. McPhee, Newberry The Chinese as They Are Eva M. Wood, Ann Arbor The Graduating Exercises were held on June 24. The programme was as follows: Problems of Great Cities Fleda J. Anderson, Midland The Price of Success Guy Bates, Nettle Lake, Ohio An Anglo-American Alliance Alleu M. Broomhall, Ann Arbor Yesterday, To-day and To-morrow ..M. Ethel Baucroft, Ann Arbor ïoodwinked Henry J. Brown, Ann Arbor A Sample of French Justice - Markham Cheever, Ann Arbor The Romance of the Sea Lucile V. Matchett, Ann Arbor How Oregon was Saved Willis L. Gelston, Ann Arbor Poetry and History Lucile C. Stone, Ann Arbor Individual Rcsponsibility Philip L. Schenk, Ann Arbor Town List of Graduates, 1898: CLASSICAL COURSE. M. Ethel Banoroft, Elizabeth S. Brown, Uenry J. Brown, Jr.; Willis L. Gelston, Christine H. Haller, Lillian M. Hillman, Szra C. Knapp, Lucile V. Matchett, R. Burns Otis, Hugh ftl. Parrish, Philip L. Schenk, Lucile C. Stone, Daniel D. Schurtz, J. Walter Vaughan. latín course. Blanche E. Abbott, Fleda J. Anderson, ï'aye Bodmer, Allen M. Broomhall, Henry J. Brown, Jr.; Nellie M. Hamilton, M. Allen Hoyt, Caroline Klingman, Lucile V. Matchett, E. Olive McNanghton, Christine H. Haller, Lucile C. Stone, Cora Wagner, Mary L. Weidemann. ENGLISH PREPARATORY COURSE. Harriet M. Cornwell, Thos. U. Fuller, Anna G. Matteson, Robert B. Maclach an, Louise E. Richard. ENGLISH COMMERCIAL COURSE. Clara E. Bedford, Willis Kent, Mary Sheffold, Henry Schnierle, Cora M. Wise. SCIENTIFIC COURSE. Guy Bates, Allen M. Broomhall, Fred Bury, Edwin C. Clapp, Markham Cheever, John H. Crosby, Richard D. T. Hollister, Genevra S. Hoadley, Jessie M. lorton, Roscoe Huston, Leila E. Kelly, Slizabeth C. Pennell, Gracia B. Rhead, Lulu A. Saddler, Thomas D. Sanford, Otto S. Schairer, Henry Schnierle, John B. Taylor. ENGINEERING COURSE. Fred S. Clevenger, Robert Hall, Lawrence C. Whitlark. , Certiflcates of Pcoflciency in Bookkeeping have been given to the following: Maud J. Moss, Marie J. Schaeberle. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. The Alumni Association held its annual reunión and banquet on Friday evening, June 24. In accordance wlth the provisions of the new constitution the following board of directors was chosen: J. E. Beal, class of '78; Alice Porter, class of '7G; Lucy Chapín, class of "76; Cari F. Braun, class of '93; Louis P. Jocelyn. The board elects its own officers. Respectfully submitted, Principal.

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