Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-08-23
The Berryville High School

We have just taken from press a
catalogue, prepared by Prof. J. p.
Neff, principal of the Berryyille High
School, in which the advantages to
be derived by pupils attending said
school preparing for college or bust
ness are presented, together with Oh
jects and aims of the Institution, the
government and the courses Of study
to be pursued by the scholars in each
grade.
From the Introductory reu arks in
the catalogue We quote the following
which gives d short outline of the
history and work of the public school
system in Virginia:
The Public School System of Nlr-
ginia was inaugurated IN 1870. At
that time and for some time thereaf-
ter, there was 10 considerable oppo-
sition and antipathy to the schools.
This sentiment was due, in part, to
the imperfection and consequent in
efficiency to the system; and, in part,
TO belief that 1t was. socially, hu-
initiating 10 attend them.
Notwithstanding the innumerable
difficulties against which the system
has had TO contend, it has grown:
not only in efficiency, but also 10
general favor. 1t has been greatly
perfected under the skilful direction
and management of our best educa-
tors; 50 that where they are properly
graded and conducted, they offer SUI
perior advantages.
The public schools are feeding
the Colleges and L Universities, and
almost the universal testimony from
these institutions is that students
from high schools are better prepar-
ed than any others.
1.-The annual expenditure for the
maintenance of the public school sys-
tenn Of Virginia amounts TO nearly
S2,000,0O0, engaging the services Of
5000 teachers and 1000 officers.
This large outlay of money and the
employment of these workers show
the States appreciation Of the i'm
portant bearing of public education
upon her progress and prosperity.
The objects and aims of the school
are, lst-To prepare for College and
University; 2nd-To impart a thor
ough English education; 3rd-To
prepare teachers.
In regard to the government of
the school Prof. Neff correctly saws
to parents: The school is yours. 1,
will be largely what You WILT. You
cannot but be DESTROYS of its success.
and the best results can be obtained
by the intelligent cooperation Of the
teachers and parents; we, therefore,
request YOU to communicate to Us. at
all times, concerning your children.
when such might prove beneficial to
their interest and to support our
plans for their improvement"
In coming to Berryville 70 take
charge of the Berryville High school.
Prof. Neff brings with him very
high recommendation as an educator.
and the manner in which be has al
ready taken hold Of the affairs of the
school. shows that be has It's welfare
At heart, and he should De supported
by the patrons of the school in his
efforts to upbuild the institution and
place it on the same level with SINH
lar institutions, which our sister
cities, Winchester and Charlestown.
so proudly boast of.
The following is the corp Of in
structors for the ensuing year:
j. p. Neff, NJ. s, Principal-High
School Department.
Mrs. /. VI. Glover Fourth and
Fifth Grammar Grades.
Miss Mamie Phillips-Second and
Third Grammar Grades.
Miss Emma Fourth Pri-
mary and First Grammar Grades.
Miss Halle Broaddus-Second
and Third Primary Grades.
Mrs. j. +. Neff-First Primary
Grade.