The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02

II, MISS Virginia Dodd is IN charge
Of this school.
Next came New Bethel, with one
of the smallest exhibits Of the day,
but the writer wishes to say that this
exhibit means something to the COM
munity in which it was prepared for
the work was Of the very best type,
and it showed that the teacher had
spent time and patience with her pu-
pills in the preparation Of this exhibit.
This school is in charge of Miss
Florence George.
Next came Rocky, which did not
appear until late in the morning, but
it is well worth time and space to
mention, for the work was Of the very
best and consisted of general school
work, needle work and a fine cake.
We are not surprised at this fine ex-
hibit, for Prof. A. S. Daniels is at
the throttle, and always leads his
school to higher aims and ideals
Good for Rocky and her able teacher
Next came Mena, with a splendid
exhibit, not so large as some Of the
smaller schools. but showed time and
care in preparation. There is no use
60 mention why we think that Mena is
awake, for the entire county and state
is well acquainted with the Mena
good school spirit. There is no town
or city in the grand old state Of Ar
kansas that loves good schools better
than Mena. Hurrah for Mena and
her good schools and able teachers
Next came Mable Hill, another
country school, which we are bound
TO acknowledge had a fine showing
among so many other schools This
exhibit consisted of the very best gen
eral school work Of all the grammar
Grades. This work was prepared un-
der the supervision 20 Miss Ella Fets
Passing into. the third and fourth
Grade room we find the work Of Two
Mile school. which consisted Of work
from the entire school, a piece Of
work from each pupil, and banner
that is well worth mentioning 1t
was made of pale blue satin and bore
the name of the school and district
number in large bold red letters.
Amos Musgrave is the keeper Of this
school.
Next we found Rich Mountain
school, and the writer is frank to say
that this is the only one room school
exhibit which caused any uneasiness
in his mind as to who would get first
place. This too, consisted Of work
from the entire school and piece of
work from every pupil Two Mile
and Rich Mountain were in very close
rivalry, yet this will only serve for a
closer rivalry at our next big school
rally. Miss FTlossie Rogers is in
charge of the Rich Mountain school.
Next came Grannis, with her SPLEEN
did exhibit consisting of all grades
and High school work The exhibit
held a new phase of work especially
in the ninth grade algebra, such as
casting out of numbers. The primary
work was well represented with
quantity of construction work Gran
Of the county are familiar with, good
mis- too, has a record which the people
school interest and able teachers
This school is under the supervision of
Prof c. f. Sherman.
Next comes Vandervoort with one
Of Of the largest exhibits of the day.
1t was well displayed and occupied
one side of the large room. This was
one of the most complete exhibits yet
mentioned. 1t carried with it some
thing that goes to make a complete
school Every room was well and
equally represented with work from
almost every pupil, and it consisted of
some of the most technical workman
ship, such as chair cushions, fine
needle work, patches on overalls
bingham dresses bread making. and
construction work of all kinds from
Che primary department and general
school work thruout the grammar and
high school grades. This school is
under the supervision Of Miss Ruth
Wiley.
Last but not least of all schools to
be represented is Old Potter This
was a splendid exhibit, consisting of
a variety of fine school work, which
showed to the people that Old Potter
is still alive to school work This
school is looked upon as a school that
is able to make one Of the very best
showings edueationally, and is under
the supervision of Mrs. M. S. Hays.
There was % schools represented
at this rally, with the very best ex-
hibits that could be prepared, and ac-
eerding to the writer's opinion. this is
one of the greatest shown Us that
Polk county has ever made
Next came the judging Of the work
of the various schools. Superintend-
emit Morden secured Prof G. C. Ellis
to judge the work of the various
schools. Prof. Ellis passed his iudg-
ment satisfactory as far as we know.
County Superintendent Morden
passed upon the floats
After the Judging Of the school
work and the floats, the people were
assembled in the assembly hall and
for a few minutes listened to some
splendid piano solos given by Miss
Johnnie Villines, after which Super
intendent Morden made an interest
ing address complimenting the vari-
GUS schools for their interest shown
by their exhibits. also calling the at
tention OF the people to the petition
which is now being circulated thru
out the state for a constitutional
amendment for betterment Of schools.
Next came Prof. G. C. Ellis, super
intendent of Scott county schools,
with a short address complimenting
the people of Polk county for their
splendid interest educationally Then
the prizes Were announced for the
entire exhibit
Afternoon the people were called
together to watch the athletic per-
fomances.
The following is list Of prize win
ners;
Best Float, one room school. first.
Two Mile,
Best Float, two or more room
school, first, Hatfield.
Best Float, High school first, Hat
field.