The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1914-03-12

to go on for a time as it is now, not
up to date for the purpose, and erect
more ward schools upon sites not con-
venient to the school patrons? We
must build something. What shall it
be9 More ward schools, or a new
high school
The assembling Of the It'll and sth
grades in central building is en-
tirely practicable as well as desirable.
First, be it remembered that the
pupils in the 9Th grade and below are
quite traetable. A woman principal
can manage and discipline such
school nicely. Some wemen can man
age 18th and sth grades also but at
this point and age it is desirable that
pupils come under the masculine infu-
ence both for discipline and for educa-
ton. Large boys will get further edu-
cationally under a manly man. Pupils
of this age can go to central build
ing with safety.
Vocational teaching can be com
menced in such Junior high school,
A teacher who excels in importing
any one branch can go from room to
room and teach his speciality and by
genius and force, and weight carry
along the lame and hating to
further distance than will be ac-
comphshed when teacher covers the
whole field of study in isolation.
Such a preparation in such
school will encourage many more to
continue into the senior high school.
How often has the fact come home
to you, Mr.. Voter, who did not in
youth appreciate the advantage of
good education, and who quit going to
school in order to go to work and earn
money, that you are handicapped by
the lack Of an extended educationg
How often have you realized that
with more education your value to
yourself, your family and the com
munity would be increased, and in
some cases doubleds Will you deny
opportunity to the next generations
What is the most valuable asset to a
city, state, a nationa Well educated
moral and healthy people.
The amount of the bond issue asked
may brighten the prudent and thought
full voter. It does loom large. But it
is an estimate. The board thinks of
site will cost in the neighborood of
sac, 100000. But it may cost less, and
probably will cost less if the board
pursues the condemnation method
rather than going out and diekering
with individuals and paying whatever
prices are asked. Real estate values
in Kenosha are supposed to be close to
actually when listed for taxation.
The values put on real estate sold to
the city are often double the tax
values.
The present board hopes to utilize
building plans which we've bought and
paid for by a previous board. But be-
fore these plans are followed they will
be inspected and criticised by an cut
side authority versed in schools needs
| They will also be estimated by an out
side authority, reputable in building
erection, to get at reasonable price
which we should pay. We do not
know that the whole amount asked
for will be needed. IF not needed
must we spent the Whole9 think not
The bonds can be issl I'd as needed.
1t we put up a new high school,
let US put up one that is big
enough to cover cur needs for
| twenty years; that is suitable as to
rooms and appointments for the pur-
pose; that is fire proof to prevent pos
sible loss of life; that is sanitary for
the same reason; and that is artistic
as to its exterior, that the whole
community may rejoice in its civic
center, its common property, and not
be ashamed thereat.