El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-21

The others seemed to be satisfied
with the existing arrangement.
On the third pOint-part time
versus Gary duplicate class plan
the verdict stood five for the Gary
plan, two for part time. and one
undecided because OF lack OF ex-
perience with the part time plan
Two Schools OvercrOwded.
It should be stated here that in
at least two schools the Alamo and
Beall, the new system was begun
under the most unfavorable condi-
tions. In these two schools the
enrolment was so much larger
than we had expected that We were
not prepared with sufficient class
rooms. equipment or playground
space, and these conditions have
not vet been greatly improved, es-
pecially at Beall school 1t is also
worthy OF note that the principal
of Aoy school. who has tried the
Gary plan for nearly one and one
half years, was enthusiastically IN
favor of it on all of the three points
mentioned as reasons for our
change OF plan.
Recommendations.
In view Of the findings which
have been made through this IN
vestigation, il seems best TO make
the following recommendations;
First, that the present plan pc
continued for the remainder Of the
wear at Alta Vista AOy, Bailey,
san Jacinto and Villas schools,
since the principals Of these schools
are satisfied that the Cay plan in
general is as good or better than
the old plan for their schools;
second. that because OF unfaVor-
able conditions existing at Alamo,
Beall and Lamar, these scnools
should return to the old plan,
classes EneTe
needed, at the beginning Of the sec
ond term in January; third, tnat,
next Nay, the patrons OF eacn
school district be asked TO state
their preference for the old or nav
plan OF organization
Principals Are Correct.
Personally, / believe that the
majority of the principals are cor
rect in their verdict for the new
plan. but 1 also believe that, IN
order to make q success OF TINS OF
any other new departure, II IS nee
essary to have at least q majority
of the school patrons with US a
vote on the question will enable
MS to ascertain the feelings Of the
people on the matter, and the nee
essary preparations can then De
made for the following year
By making a few exchanges OF
teachers through some OF the
schools the special teachers az
Alamo. Beall and Lamar can pc
nsed 10 an vacancies now exist
ing: SO that no teacher need lose
her position because Of the changes
recommended
eff II had not been for the grsatly
increased attendance. I would not nav
iystem," Supt Tighe stated, sIteI
,ss5ing his report TT would have
cen nv plan to gradually INTRODUCES
he system, one school at a Tune ~
rider to thoroughly test II. " men ~, ~
tarted in I thought We would nay nay
he cooperatfon of everyone Ny
IDEAS now are incorporated in my rec
lamentations I have made.
Proceedings Of Meeting.
The discussion of the Gary system
vas first prompted by the suggestion
4 president z. NJ Whitaker that the
uII stenographic report of the exam
nation of principals be given 10 the
ress. -
A majority OF the principals: II was
,ointed out, had declared In favor OF
you viii notice" said trustee C. B;
Itevens. that not one said they had
ad complaints from patrons. .;a
rustee Crawford HarTie, in view OF
he adverse criticism that has oeen
card concerning the system"
Drill in BlOOmers-
The question Of whether high school
iris should drill on the school grounds
a bloomers and whether high school
adets should be permitted TO be in d.
ect charge of the drill work, came up
OF consideration. 1t was decided that
he work should go on as it has in the
asst with the understanding that,
-hen the girls are drilled by cadets
Irs. Margaret Stevens. the physical d.
sctor, should be present
Miss Winkler Protests
The matter came up first during the
arlier part of the session, when let
sr from Miss Myra WinlSler. county
nperintendent of education, was read
rotesting against permitting cadets 10
rill the girls. She stated that her two
ieces were members Of the physical
aiming class and she did not desire
lem to be drilled by cadets When she
,ok it up with Prof. A. H Hughey he
ad stated. she said, that if she took
lie girls out Of the class they would
lse credit for the work.
Considerable Complaint.
Later in the session, Supt Tighe
rOuRht I'D the question. There has