The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-08-03
Irle Outlines Advantages Of
City High School in Folder

Inc many types OF training ano
conveniences offered in Glasgow
high school are outlined in a folder
"A Modern School for Modern
Training" prepared by Superin-
tendent R. L. Irle for prospective
pupils.
Through training and the COM
petition of a larger student body are
stressed by Mr.. Irle.
Besides such training in all the
college preparatory subjects which
opens the way for such professions
as engineering, education, law, med
icine and nursing, school offers
special training for the vacations
of agriculture, auto mechanics,
commercial pursuits and home
making he states.
IAN auto mechanics shop, a farm
shop, a sheet metal shop, a wood
shop, all completely equipped with
good tools. are located on the
schoolgroundS. Glasgow is the only
school in northeastern Montana
that employs three full time shop
Instructors Many boys now in the
army have written to their instruct
ors and told them how much they
appreciate the practical training re-
ceived in our school shops. In ad-
dition. there is a special room for
mechanical drawing. This subject
is open to both boys and girls.
Work Part-time
There is also a part-time depart
ment for those seniors who wish to
get practical training, as well as
a money while attending school,"
Last year, "a students were employ
ed in part-time jobs earning from 81
to SIS a week. An experienced man
will be coordinator of the class with
two experienced women directing
commercial subjects.
Training in agriculture is not
confined to book learning" Mr.. Irle
continues. Boys are taken on field
trips to inspect the best herds and
crops and those who excel in judg-
ing are sent to state contests.
OlILS lllltltSbtu III llOlllC llldhlllk
will enjoy the work in the home
economics department. which is
by two w~ell-trained women
degrees in the subject. 1t is
equipped with both electric and gas
ranges. eight sewing machines and
other equipment. Practice in cam
ing. care of children, household
budgets, kitchen planning. home
making and many other practical
problems are discussed.
Both band and high school chorus
this year will meet during school
hours so pupils coming to Glasgow
by bus may participate in these
activities.
Two full time teachers again will
teach health and physical education
subjects.
Dormitory Is Equipped
For boys living too far from
Glasgow for daily transportation,
4 completely equipped dormitory is
provided. The past year, a faculty
member and his wife had living
quarters in the dormitory and sup
arvised its operation.
The school hot lunch program,
'or students transported by bus or
living a distance from the school,
will be continued. Three women are
Employed to operate the hot lunch
department..
Students activities r many.
Glasgow completes in Montana
Class A sports. as one of the 16
argest high schools in the state. A
'ull gridiron schedule has been
up; about 20 basketball
James will be played the coming
.eason. School intramural basket
)all gives every boy and girl who
to a chance to play.
Have School Plays
The Dramatics club sponsors two
ull-length plays and many one-act
productions every year. Class part
es and dances and other special
vents are staged.
Glasgow high school has been
designated as a vocational training
enter for mature young men or
women who have been handicapped
" a lack of eighth grade education
nd still wish to get high school
Mr.. Irle adds. The school
S one of the first in which a state
Irogram of vocational guidance was
ried. It has also been rated by the
cooperative Study of Secondary
as well as being recogniz-
d in a National Survey of Second
Education.
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