The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12

One of the most successful terms of
school Rcynoldsvillc has ever had. closed
last Thursday. and because We took
occasion tO make n few complimentary
rcnarks two weeks ago on the success
uf the term and sound few notes Of
praise for the efficient work of our prin-
cipal, Prof. G.. w. Lcnkcrd, who is
deserving Of far more than was then
said. T.. G.. Reynolds. the Rcynoldsvillc
correspondent for the punXsutawuCy
.SpirH. "kicks" and says 'thc plain
every day facts" will not boar TUE
STAR out in many Of the assertions
made. II IL generally known in Rcyn-
oldsvillc that II the Spirit correspond
cnt would state "thc plain every day
facts" that the readers of that paper
would not be- led to believe that
the Rcynoldsvillc schools were not
success during the past term. We
believe that II the editor of the Spirit
knew the sentiment Of our people in
general and the facts" Of the ease
in particular, that he would not allow
an article to appear in his paper that
reflects, not only ON man who has per-
formed his duty faithfully and zcalously,
with marked degree Of success, but
which also reflects on one Of the best
schools of Jefferson county. The peo-
pie Of Reynoidsvillc know the whyfore
ot the "kick." There may be few
people in this place, beside the Spirit
correspondent, who were dissatisfied
during the present term, but 1t would
I've remarkable II there were not, how
ever, we have failed to meet the scores
Of people who cannot coincide with THE
we have met with scores Of people who
think IL IL shame and an outrage, and
are justly indignant, that the above
mentioned correspondent should attack
Prof. Lenkerd. Our people in general
unhesitatingly say that the schools have
awakened more interest in educational
matters this year than ever before. The
school was managed all right. The
principal kept the management, how
ever, in his own hands and did not hand
it over to several small boys.
The correspondent makes some asser-
tions that are not strictly the truth,
which, no, doubt, are the result of mis-
statements given to him. He says,
I'VE have what is supposed to be the
free school system, and yet in spite of
this proud boast, there Is scarcely a
week goes by that parents are not forced
TO contribute for something connected
with our schools. Children are forced
to ask for money for this and that
which must be forthcoming or they
will consider themselves disgraced in
the eyes of the other scholars This
is false, and If any parents were
compelled to contribute for "this and
that" their offspring simply worked
them for pin money. Soon after
the school term began singing book.
were needed. The principal ant
teachers contributed literally for tn,
books and collection was taken VI
in each room for the purpose OF buying
the books. We understand that wa,
the only time pupils were asked to con
tribute for anything during the term
OF course all the scholars who attended
the lecture course during the term hat
to pay for their tickets, four good en-
tertainments for Is cents each, and tn,
three commencement entertainment
cost another II cents apiece. We un
derstand the principal reports the re
ceipts and expenditures of all enter
tainments to the school board.
We feel positive of one thing and tina
is that the article from the Reyn
oldsville correspondent will not hav,
any serious effect on the school board o
Reynoldsville, for they are wise enough
to see for themselves that Prof. Lenker'
has made a success Of his first tern
here, and that it would be a mistake Il
make change in the principalship mex
year, and we don't believe the schoo
board has any intention of making an.
change, Notwithstanding the Spiri
correspondents earnest wish that the.
will do so.
n. l.. Strong, Esq, our present effii
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