Evening journal., 1914-09-29
URGE A LARGER
CITY HIGH School
Subject Comes Up Again in
Report by Professor
A. H. Berlin
COMMITTEE TO
CONSIDER CHANGE

In his report to the Board of Edu-
cation last night, Professor A. H..
Berlin, principal OF the Wilmington
High School, pointed out the demand
for increased room in that school, as
all parts of the building are now oc-
cupied with the exception of few
rooms in the basement and on the
fourth floor.
The communication started a dis
cussiOn among the members of the
board relative to the need of an ad-
dition TO the High School building,
and superintendent of Schools Cliff
ford J. Scott stated that such an
addition would be needed III the near
future.
During the discussion President
Samuel II. Baynard and DR.. Thomas
o. Cooper pointed out that the rooms
in the building which are at present
unoccupied are impracucable for
school purposes.
After the report was read, DR..
Cooper declared that he agreed with
Professor Berlin in everything con-
tanned in the report.
Superintendent Scott stated that
the need for larger quarters would
come sooner than the members ex-
pected, and declared he did not think
the present building would be large
enough to accommodate the February
! class. He added that in the nexi
I few years he looked for minimum
enrolment of at least 2OOO students
President Baynard agreed thai
more room was needed at the schoO
on account of the rapid growth, bui
suggested that as there is much pre-
: liminary work to be done, the matter
be referred to the committee of thu
whole. The motion prevailed. Pro
fessor Berlin's report follows:
Mr.. Thomas O. Cooper, Chairman Hig
School Committee.
The High School was promptly organ
lied with a full program of study dun
ing the opening week. which has contir
ued with slight notifications, so tina
the least possible time has been lost i
beginning the definite work Of the schoo
The attendance is the largest in its hi.
tory, and there We're present today l0O
pupids, of whom 5l2 are boys and 40
are girls. This shows a slight excess
boys which is unusual in High Scho'
enrollments.
The nonresident pupils thus far nun
/ Der %.
The lunch service has been in exec
lent condition from the beginning. 1t
prompt and the food OF good qualit,
The patronage is large and constant
Increasing.
The notifications in courses of stud
decided upon during the summer HAY
been carefully inaugurated, so as
, prevent any conflicts with the cour
z previously selected by the pupils,
The growth of the school demands il
/ creased school room, for all parts
the building with the exception of a fe
= rooms in the basement and a part of Il
= fourth floor are occupied. ] wou
J therefore earnestly suggest that the
brarv room in the second story
? seated with desks SO that it may
5 used to better advantage. II could thu
be used for n study hall, which is vel
, much needed. as well as for recitation
! examinations, chorus work, illustrate
lectures, etc. feel confident that tn
e improvement would add much 10 q
p efficiency of the school.
would also respectfully ask for
3 apnropriation of $40 for stamps for t
e Office. Respectfully submitted.
3 lsienedl A. IL. Berlin.
e The board received a communicate,
q from the executive committee of Il
r Old Home Week celebration, asking #
the cooperation Of principals al
teachers OF the various schools in ma
S ing announcements to the pupils abo
r the masked carnival on Friday evenil
/. of the celebration week. The commi
}, tee stated that they believed the ch
- dren would impart the informati
Il among their relatives and friends al
e thus give more. publicity to it tn
s could be obtained in any other wa
+ The request was referred TO Preside
8 Baynard. who is the representative
II the Board of Education on the comm
n tee.
n James Logue, chairman of the finan
Il committee, asked that an order
- $3.50 be drawn 20 the account of t
ID Union National Bank as interest
or bonds in series c. falling due on Oct
ne Der l. The request was granted.
I'M Two applications as ianiiors were
ad ceived aud referred to the fuel a
a. ianitor committee The apnlicai
he We're: Robert Adams. No. BOG HI
be Fourteenth street. and Andrew Train
II No. 3l3 East Sixth street.
no GARD OF THANKS.
- We desire 70 extend our heartfelt thai
g. TO an those who contributed flowers and
tended their sympathy TO MS during our