The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-05-15
SCHOOL NOTES

Mrs. Cassell and guest, Miss Grant
wore visitors in the 7th grade Monday
The girls OF the fifth grade surpris-
sdstheir teacher, Miss Harden, at the
home Of Lucille Smith Thursday eve
ming Of last week. The Misses Bird
ston, Gullickson and Iverson were
also entertained at this time. A
dainty four course luncheon was serv-
ed and the remaining time spent with
games and music.
Mr.. Smith, representing DC Heath
d Co. was a visitor at the high school
Monday. He is a new man in the
territory.
Among the things of recent interest
to our school was the fire in the
neighboring yard last week. Every
one was on hand and excitement was
the rule. We had a chance to try out
our fre-extinguishers with good re-
suits.
At a recent meeting of the Board of
Education, a resolution was passed
which embodies the cancellation of
u contract with the National Manual
Training Corporation. 1t is thought
that we can secure the materials at a
lower price and will not DO held down
by q fixed course in grades and high
school but a allow the boy
leewap in the shape of optional work.
This change is in line with the at
tempt to make the work still more
practical.
State examinations begin next week.
Our annual commencement exercises
will be held at the City Hall in the
evening OF Thursday, May 29th. The
Bacca]aureate Sermon will be preach
ed by Rev. S. Hitchcock Sunday eve
ming the 25th, the services being held
in the Methodist church.
Frank Ray and Arthur Wood were
sent to Fargo last Saturday to repre-
sent the high school an the Inter
scholastic Athletic Meet which was
held under the direction of the A. c.
Although the boys brought back no
medals, they report a good time and a
firm determination to get revenge on
their opponents at the meet in Valley
City the oath. All the boys who have
been training will be taken to Valley
City and it is hoped that a good dele
cation may go along to ''root"
Theodore Meader has been compel
led to leave school for the year and is
reported in serious condition. We
shall miss him and that he may find
strength and health to enable him to
return to his grade next year.
Russell Mcclellan was been out for
several weeks helping in spring seed
ing and returned to finish the year.
Word has been received from Fran
els WEIGH, who taught our It'll grade
before going ty Glen Ullin, that she
is to teach there next year.
Miss Orr is to spend a portion of
her summer vacation attending sum-
mer school at Ypsilanti, Mich.
We understand that Miss Harden
ana Miss Bridston are intending to
pass the summer at the Yellowstone
National Park.
We were favored with a visit by Mr.
Ehred, Pres of the Board, Friday.
Our school carnival has been post.
poned till fall owing to the nearness
OF the final examinations.
Hogan Kraabel is making an oak
music cabinet in manual training.
The ladies of the faculty attended
the reception at the home of A.. Nj.
Mclaughlin last Tuesday.
The state school law has been SC
changed that high school graduate.
nave to attend a state summer schoo,
IN aodltlon to the pursuing of the
special subjects prescribed in order
that their high school diplomas ma,
be accredited as second grade
teachers certificates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Houseman visited tn,
Washburn and Gray schools Monday
The high school Athletic Assn is
preparing to hold a dance in the Cit,
Hall Friday night for the benefit O
athletics.
Among the names of blue card win
ners last week should have appeared
Fern Erickson, Ruth Smith, Georg,
klovstad, Frank Carpenter and Haze
Ocean.
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