The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-09-11
PROF. S. 7. MAY
PROMINENT MADISON EDUCATOR
TAKES PRESIDENCY OF
NORTH DAKOTA NOR
NAL SCHOOL.

In September, 1909, just nine
years ago, Prof. s. T. May came to
Madison from Hawarden, Ia, to be-
come the active head of our system
of public schools, succeeding Supt.
Hess, and from that time until he
handed in his resignation, a few
weeks ago. to become president of
the new state normal school at Dick
inson, N. D.. he and his family have
formed an integral part of the social,
educational and religious life of the
city.
Supt. May came to his labor Inn
bued with ideas of progress and or
ganization which since have been
worked out with great success in our
schools. In line with modern prac-
tice, he established departmental
work and supervised study, and such
other innovations as were considered
practical in every day life. Manual
training and domestic science courses
were added and agriculture intro
duced.
The growth of the city and the OPP
p~ortunities offered students through
a wider range of courses resulted in
a steady increase in the high school.
The enrolment in the high school in
1909 was 154; last year there m
203 names on the records. The eff
cient management OF the part of the
superintendent, the hearty loyalty
and cooperation of the teachers, and
the prestige given our schools, fos-
tered a spirit that assured progress.
Prof. Mays talents were not simply
confined to the building up of the
city schools. As a lecturer on edu-
c~ational subjects, he ranks high
among the educators of the state and
for years he has successfully conduct
ed Institutes in this and other coun-
ties.
During all these years Prof. May
has enjoyed the confidence of school
patrons and his relations with Mad
ison's business men have always been
cordial and pleasant. A booster for
the city. a conscientious Christian
/ gentleman and an active member of
the Methodist church-this Is the
fine record of Prof. May aside from
his school activities.
The Madison board of education
have recommended him for his fine
personal character and his influence
upon young peoples lives. The
business men of the city have admir-
ed him for his scholarly attachments
and because of the fact that he has
always stood for progress.
Prof. May has had a liberal edu-
cation. carrying degrees OF honor
from the University of Iowa and the
College Of Law at Chicago, Ill. He
has been engaged in educational
work for a great many years and
with marked success. 1t is both with
regret and congratulations that the
people of our city bid him and his
family adieu as they go to take up
their duties in broader fields. We
are sorry to lose them. yet rejoice
that Prof. May has made a step up
ward in his chosen vocation. Our
heartiest congratulations and oui
very best wishes are extended to the
whole family.
Prof. May left yesterday for Dick
inson. N. D.. where he has been In.
stalled as president Of the new state
normal. They packed their house
hold goods Saturday and shipped
them to Dickinson. Mrs. May will
attend the state w. C. r. U. conven
tion at Bookings this week in tn,
capacity OF state treasurer. aftel
which she will 60 to Iowa for a shor
: visit before joining Prof. May a
Dickinson.
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