The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-26
HIGH SCHOOL MATTERS
correspondence By Miss Nevada
johnson, Reporter OF The
Student Body

Last vacation the trustees had
many much needed improvements
made on the High School. The as
sembly room is especially improved.
Much of the plaster was lacking from
both walls and ceiling, and most of
what remained was not particularly
stable. This broken plaster, besides
presenting very untidy appearance,
was none too safe. for many of the
students had some pretty narrow es-
capes. But now. as steel ceilings
and walls have been put in, we can
do more efficient work. for, as one
OF our trustees expressed it. we
can keep u eyes on our books
instead of the ceiling. No
need to strain our eyes to see
board work now. New black boards
and good chalk have made it pos
slble to see the work from all parts
OF the room. These new renovations,
together with comfortable adjust
able seats, which are practically new,
have made this room an attractive
one.
The recitation room is the apart
ment the Normals formerly occu-
pied. No improvements we're nee
essary here. as the new blackboards
and ceiling, and neatly papered walls
are still in good condition. The only
change made was the removing of
the old seats and putting in of the
ones which were in Mr.. Keeps room
last year.
The former recitation room has
been turned into a commercial de-
partment. Steel ceilings and walls,
and blackboards have been furnished.
The seats have been removed, and
tables and chairs put in their place.
Two typewriters, one of which is a
new Underwood, have been added to
the two that were. there. A mania
is abroad on the part of most of the
students for commercial work. Con-
%sequently. the tables and typewriters
are always occupied, giving this room
a business-like air. Studies are now
being carried on regularly in all
rooms. We would like to have visi-
tors at any time. The school in
vites inspection.
The faculty has been reinforced
by the addition of a third teacher.
This makes it possible for more sub
jects to be added to our course, and
many of the subjects which we're
given. especially in the commercial
line, to be taught more thoroughly.
Domestic science, trigonometry,
stenography ii, typewriting IL, adj
vanced algebra and general science
have been added. Commercial Eng
fish is taught as a separate subject
instead of in connection with pen
manship and spelling, as previously.
This new regime gives more time for
the instruction of each of these sub
jects.
We are very fortunate in our
teachers. All three are specialists
in their particular lines-Mr. Ham,
principal, in mathematics; Miss De
Flon, vice principal, in English; and
Miss Snyder. commercial teacher
along commercial lines. Each OF
them has the ability to keep order,
and discipline is now one of the lead
ing characteristic of the High School.
Much interest is being shown by
the scholars in organizing the stu
dent body. The first steps were
taken in this direction Friday after
school hours, when the following Of
icers were elected: President OF
the student body. Angelo Frank;
Secretary, Gladys Hicks; Treasurer,
Della Rattazzi; Reporter, Nevada
johnson. Mr.. Frank has already
appointed a committe of three to
draft a constitution and bylaws for
the student body. Through this or
carnations we hope to create interest
and enthusiasm along all lines of ac-
tivity particularly belonging to High
School students.