The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-05

building in a manner approved by the
parents of those Immediately concern
ed, with whom the responsibility must
always rest for the direction and con-
troll of their children when free from
the restraints of the school.
Under existing conditions, however, in
order that there may be no misunder-
standing on the part of parents regard
ing the status of secret fraternities in
the Topeka high school, and in order
that the distinction between authorized
and unauthorized student organizations
may be made clear. it is recommended
that the following statement be adopted
as expressing the we'll considered judg-
ment of the board of education:
The intimate relationship which ex-
lists between the home and the school
makes it exceedingly desirable that
there should be a good understanding
and teachers in order that the combined
wisdom of the school and the home may
be applied to direct the activities of
young people in practices which will
preserve the capacity natural to the
period of youth, for the rational enjoy
ment of appropriate forms of amuse-
ment; cultivate an aptitude for the
wholesome discipline of the school; and
Torrance of the duties and for the en-
joyment of the pleasures of mature life.
Plan to Stop Organizations.
Therefore, with confidence in the good
judgment of parents in matters pertain
ing to the welfare of their children, with
full confidence also in the loyalty of our
young people to high ideals of honor
and duty, and desiring to create and to
preserve in our splendid high school
conditions which win bring the greatest
possible benefits to all without distinc-
ton, promote good fellowship and
broad minded sympathy, encourage
habits of moderation and self restraint,
and produce the highest type of man
hood and womanhood. through the disci-
pline of daily duties faithfully perform
ed; it is earnestly recommended that
membership of high school students in
the secret organizatio known as fra
ternities and sororities be discouraged
in all reasonable ways by parents and
teachers, and that such organizations of
this character as now exist be discon-
tinued, in order that a possible hind
rance to the successful operation of the
school may be removed.
the board of education can not as
sumo the responsibility of recognizing,
endorsing, or approving any organiza-
ton which is not subject to complete
supervision and control by school Off
GERS and teachers in respect to conStitu-
tor conditions of membership, place
and time of meeting, and all proceed
ings.
In connection with the public schools,
which are open without discrimination
to all citizens, and which are thorough
~ democratic IN character ana purpose,
no organization can be encouraged or
tolerated which is exclusive in member
ship, secret in its proceedings and con-
Stitution detrimental in tendency to the
best interests of the public schools, or
acknowledging allegiance to the man
agement or control of any person or
persons not directly responsible to the
board of education.
Parents and patrons of the public
schools are hereby notified that secret
frat6Tnifi6S and S0TnritiPS in COnnRc-
ton with the schools are not author
lied nor approved by the board of
education; and they are advised that
young people who are pupils in the
schools should not be permitted by
parents to become members of any
organizat atoms not authorized and APP
proved by the board and under the
supervision of principal and teachers
unless the parents themselves are
willing to assume the full responsible
ity for the consequences of such mem
bership.
This statement is made with the
public schools from possible elements
of faction and discord, that they may
continue to merit the confidence of the
people by exerting a unifying in
sending into the citizenship from year
to year increasing numbers of young
men and young women thoroughly
prepared for the duties and the priv
lioSeS OF c1C1Z6nSn1p III the CITY, state,
and nation by performing the duties
and sharing in the privileges of the
citizenship of the school.
Committees Are Named.
President Frank E. Mallory an
nounced the following committees for
the ensuing year:
Finance-EdWard Wilder, chairman;
J. w. Gleed, c.. c. Nicholson.
Buildings and Grounds-W. H Will
son, chairman; c. c. Nicholson, Edward
Wilder, T. F. Carver, D. L. Hoatson,
Samuel Zimmerman.
Textbooks and Supplies-T. F. Carver,
chairman; w H. Wilson, Samuel Zin-
norman.
Rules and Regulations-E. E. Miller,
chairman; D. L. Hoatson, ]. D. Norton
Teachers and Salaries-J. D. Norton,
chairman E. E. Miller, F. E. Mallory,
]. W. Gleed, c. F. Hardy, E. E. Roude-
bush.
insurance. F. Hardy. chairman;
E. E. Roudebush. F. E Mallory.
Parks and Decorations - Edward
Wilder. chairman; Mrs. Clement Smith,
L. D. Whittemore.
The amount of insurance carried by
the schools of the city was discussed.
1t showed that the premiums paid last
wear amounted to 50 200 per year. Mr..
Hardy, chairman of the Insurance com
mittee, is of the opinion that the board
is not carrying too much insurance and
he is opposed to any reduction. He
stated that he had investigated the mat
ter. There seems to be feeling among
the members of the board that the in
surance ought to be cut down.
Philadelphia and Return $1,000, Santa
Fe.
Account of 1. o. o. F.. Sovereign Grand
Lodge. Tickets on sale Sept. 14-15-16,