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BOARDING.
The citizens of Spiceland have always given the stu- dents a hearty welcome by receiving them into their homes. 'The cost of boarding and rooms in private families where everything is furnished can be had for $2.00 to $3.00 a week. Rooms, both furnished and unfurnished, can be had from 25 to 50 cents a week, and table board of excel- lent quality at the rate of $1.50 to $2.00 for the full week.
Thus persons who may live near enough to go home at the end of each week and who wish to economize, may re- duce the cost of living to a very small sum.
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LIST OF STUDENTS.
SENIORS.
Anderson, Elsie
Reece, Jessie
Brandy, Walter
Reeves, Ruby
Duke, Raymond Reeves, Anna
Gano, Alexander Reeves, Era
Griffin, Oran Rifner, Arthur
Gardener, Ruthı Shipman, Roy
Kennard, Elva Stubbs, Arden
Lane, Aura Test, Everett
Patterson, Sadie Thomas, Amy
Pope, Edward Wilson, Paul
Elliott, Susie
JUNIORS.
Bundy, Charles
Hudelson, Arthur
Bundy, Walter Nugen, Frances
Carter, Eber Painter, Myron
-Emminger, Jessie
Simmons, Maude
Hudelson, Hazel Wilson, Lowell-
Wright, Orville
SOPHOMORES.
Bell, Irene
Painter, Levinus
Carmichael, Lulu
Redic, Vida
Gordon, Edna Stubbs, George
Harvey, Everett Wilson, Daniel
Mills, Olive Woodard, Floyd
Wright, Miriam
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FRESHMEN.
Allison, Horace
Land, Elba
Beach, Agnes
McClain, Clifford
Brown, Paul Matthews, Mabel
Chandler, Ethel
Moore, Fred
Darling, Charlie
Ramsdell, Jesse
Daugherty, John
Seaford, Mary
*Walter D. Jones
*Alvin H. Jenkins
*I. Macy Good
C. R. Dixon
Lawrence, Kan
R. G. Boone
Yonkers, NY
Dallas Sisson Spiceland
Mary Ballenger ( Barnard) New Castle
Louisa Wickersham Lewisville, R F DI
Lida Edwards (Saint) New Castle
1872
Lindley H. Johnson Dungsith
*David Henley
*Jacob Hill
Henry W. Painter
New Castle, RF DI
Robert G. Mitchell
Pacific Grove, Cal
Griffin, Harry Place, Ida
Thomas, Pearl Scovell, Macey
NORMAL.
Bridges, Lawrence
Rifner, Etta
Cooper, Sylvia
Rockhill, Howard
Hoover, Claire
Rogers, Edgar
Hoover, Olivan Shaffer, Otis
Harris, Mabel Shiveley, James
Peckenpaugh, Hettie Veach, Charles
Peckenpaugh, Grace Williams, Ethel
Richey, Lee Wright, Ethel
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ALUMNI.
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*Eli U. Cook
John J. Stubbs
Omaha, Neb
1871
Delon, Loma
Sidwell, Bessie
Duke, Estella
Stewart, Carl
English, Leslie
Vandenbark, Hazel
Fields, Ada
Wales, Ada
Greenstreet, Williams, Hassel
Hardy, Madge Wilson, Lucile
Haisley, Claude
IRREGULAR.
Basey, Lona Jones, Barton
English, Fred.
Lane, Roena
Griffin, James
Matthews, Clifford
1873
*Sadie D. Talbert (Wright)
Aaron B. Bell Springtown, Ark
*J. Tilman Hutchins
John Pennington Cincinnati, O
Mary Stubbs ( Painter) New Castle, R F DI
Nathan Williams Oswego, Kan
Carrie Talbert (Newby) Wichita, Kan
1874
Alice Coffin (Russell)
St. Louis
Elvira Spencer (Harold) Indianapols
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J. P. Edwards Anderson
William S. Moffit Kennard
Edwin O. Kennard Pasadena, Cal
Nathan Rosenberger Muscatine, Iowa
W. E. Jackson Knightstown
D. C. Mitchell
Spiceland
1875
W. W. Gregg. Spiceland
William Pidgeon
Bloomington
Irvin Stanley Westfield
1877
Milton Roberts
Lynneville, Iowa
1878
S. Ella Bogue (Dogget) Danville, Va
Belle Chambers (Estes) New Castle
J. Pinkney Mitchell Fresno, Cal
Thomas Mitchell
Knightstown
Flora Moore ( Brady )
Indianapolis
John O. Reed Ann Arbor, Mich
*William S. Seaford
Fannie Thornburg (Parsons) Oak Park, Ill
1879
J. A. Buck
Muncie
Carrie Goodwin (Jeffrey)
New Castle
Thomas Newlin Guilford, N C
1880
J. Edgar Cloud -Chicago
Wm. N. Lamb San Francisco, Cal
Mattie Lamb Outland Amboy
Ada Grace Murphy Chattanooga, Tenn
Ida May Roberts Metamoras, Mexico
Emma Belle Roberts Westfield
*Deceased.
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Frank Symons
Friendswood
1881
Oscar R. Baker Winchester
*Corrie Bogue
Minnie Benedict (Blankenship) Paragon
Carrie Unthank ( Kellum). Indianapolis:
*Jessie Stratton
1882
*Arthur H. Baily
J. Newton Barnard Middletown
Harriet Bogue (Newlin) Irvington
Hattie E. Dickinson Spiceland
Charles Newlin Irvington
1883
Anna Hudelson (Foster) Washington, DC
Ryland Ratliff
Danville
Julia Stafford (Newby) New Castle, R F D 2
Emily Weeks
Mechanicsburg
1884
*Cora Kirk
Ella Stratton ( Hodson ) New Castle, R F D 4
Virginia Griffin (Cory) Dunreith
Isadore Hall (Wilson) Spiceland
William Julian Hastings, Neb
Charles Newby Converse
1885
Mary L. Brown ( Pennington) Spiceland
Alfred Y. King Mt. Vernon, Ill
Oliver C. Steele
Spiceland
Deceased.
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Portland, Me Lamira Trueblood (Kellum)
1886
L. Winnie Bailey (Clement) Haddenfield, N J
Mattie E. Brown Daytona, Fla
Richard Broadbent Elwood
Elbert Griffin Elwood
Alonzo C. Hodson New Castle, R F D 4
*John L. McNew
1887
Herbert T. Baily Spiceland
Clarence H. Beard New Castle
Anna K. Bogue (Shaffer) Benton Harbor, Mich
Lindley Compton Tomah, Wis
Elizabeth S. Hiatt (Genau) Crete, Neb
Abram Miller Woodstock, Canada
Bert Smith Zionsville
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Rhoda Ballenger (Cunningham) Indianapolis
Hannah Brown (Stribbing ) Payton, Iowa
Oryntha Brown (Jester)
Payton, Iowa
*Jessie Butler
Clara G. Edwards ( Knight) St. Louis, Mo
John C. Cook New Castle, R F D 2
Elva Elliott (-Compton ) Tomah, Wis
Achsah E. Ratcliff New Castle
H. H. Rayl Muncie
Charles Stubbs
Kentland
J. A. Greenstreet Richmond
H. H. Ratcliff
Spiceland
1880
Laura Benedict Indianapolis
Blanch Braddock ( McNew) Greenfield
Frank Copeland
Dunreith
Estella Deem ( Kennedy ) Thorntown
Lawrence Gardner
Knightstown
*Deceased.
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Gertrude Gordon (Genaux) Utica, O
Sue Griffin (Evans) Spiceland
Otis Stubbs Lewisville, R F D
· Mary White Pasadena, Cal
1890
L. Etta Butler
Lewisville, R F D
Elmer Deem
Burlington
Edwin B. Ratcliff Spiceland
Bennie Stratton New Castle, R F D I
S. E. Stubbs Wilkinson
1891
Ethel M. Copeland (Lee). Meadville, Pa
Louie Edmunson (Poe) Knightstown
Maurine Gardner (Kern) Cadiz
Charles N. Hardy Markleville
Alice Hiatt (Copeland) Sabina, O
Ernest Sisson Maxwell
Alfred H. Symons North Manchester
Mary M. Teas
Centerville
Charles Titus
Warrington
Herbert D. Woodard Fountain City
1892
Jesse S. Baily Silverton, Col
Clara Brown
Spiceland
Warren T. Evans
Canby, Minn
John B. Greenstreet Lewisville, R F D
Winnie Hinshaw ( Milligan) Winchester
David M. Kemp Kempton
Alice Lawrence Spiceland
Estella Symons Minneapolis, Minn
Alvin Ulrich. Greensboro
1893
Oscar Bogue
Spiceland
Estella Charles Indianapolis
Floy Hill Pasadena, Cal
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Arthur Holloway Oskaloosa, Iowa
Leora Jessup (Parker) Westland
John Miller New Castle
Olen Payne New Castle
Lena Rayl.
Spiceland
George Smith
Knightstown
Orville White
Galena, Kan
1894
Minnie Black ( Moore) Chicago, Ill
Bessie I. Brown Daytona, Fla
Clarence V. Hall
New Castle
Horace Hardy Markleville
Ida Holloway (Kenworthy)
Richmond
Arlie Hood
New Castle
Bertha Jessup
Clay Center, Neb
Elmer Lawrence
Spiceland
Maud M. Shaffer (Payne )
New Castle
Frank Pitts
Indianapolis
Oscar F. Symons
Minneapolis, Minn
1895
Clarence Painter
Terre Haute
Mabel Wright (Garr)
Kokomo
Edgar Cox
Clarkton, N C
*Nellie Ratliff
Howard Henley Tuttle, I T
Maud Wildman (Evans)
Philadelphia, Pa
Frank Hudelson
Mays
Pearl Moffett ( Wood)
Greensboro
1896
Cora Hudson (Bogue) Spiceland
Clara White ( Wildman )
Selina, O
Elsie Hudelson
Greenfield
Anna Morris Lincolnville
Pearl M. James (Tweedy)
Wabash
^Deceased.
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Mabel Newby ( Hood)
New Castle
W. J. Carson
Chicago
Nora Griffin ( Beach Elwood
Theresa Wildman Philadelphia, Pa
Rosco Edwards Snyder
1897
Leoti Applegate (Coffin ) Spiceland
Elva M. Hudson (Hall )
Spiceland
Lois M. Henley Indianapolis
Fanny Hayes Dunreith
Floy Hudelson Greenfield
Josie B. Harlan ( Weatherman).
Dana
Jessie Leaky (Hiatt)
Spiceland R F D
Pearl Millikan (Hardy)
Markleville
Ethel Rifner
Spiceland
Mayme Stafford (Applegate)
Spiceland
Clyde Sisson
Spiceland
Minnie Stratton (Stafford )
New Castle, R F D I
Charles Smith
Washington, DC
Irving White
Lewisville
1898
Clifford Applegate Spiceland
James Holtsciaw
Spiceland
Bavis Nay
Springport
Emory Ratcliff
Plainfield
Gertrude Seaford
Spiceland
Pearl Symons Spiceland
Lelia Smith
Spiceland
Charles A. Beard
New York, NY
Merritt Stafford New Castle, R F D 2
Cora Smith Spiceland
Walter Painter Damascus, O
Bertha Charles
Harlem, Mont
Ernest Shockley Straughn
Elsie Shockley ( Lockridge) Peru
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1899
Bessie Haisley Spiceland
Bertha O. Lawrence Spiceland
Florence O. Macy
Lewisville, R F D
Earl Moffett
Knightstown, R F D 2
Walter T. Pearce New Castle, R F D 2
Orabell Shaffer New Castle, R F D 2
1900
Ethel Applegate Spiceland
Edgar Bazzle Muncie
Susan Benedict (Nay) Springport
Cora Charles (Carson) Logansport
Connie Griffin Alexandria
David W. Gordon
Indianapolis
Guy H. Hall New Lisbon
Clyde Kennedy Richmond
Clarence Macy
Lewisville, R F D
Everest Macy Lewisville, R F D
Carroll Mills Lewisville, R F D
Cecil Newby Englewood, Kan
*Jeanette Rifner
Pernia Thornburg (Griffin)
Carthage
John R. Thompson
Sulphur Springs
1901
Ira E. Bell
Spiceland
Bertha E. Butler
Spiceland
Raymond Byrket Elwood
Jennie Compton Spiceland
Everett Cope Lewisville
Deborah Edwards
Snyder
Ethel Edwards
Snyder
Lillian H. Hayes
Dunreith
Walter B. Harvey
Dunreith
John R. Hinshaw
Greensboro
Everett Macy Lewisville, R F D
*Deceased.
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Georgia Millikan Spiceland
Jennie E. Millikan Spiceland
Homer E. Nugen Lewisville
Cora E. Risk. Spiceland
Robert A. Roberts Bloomington
Grace E. Stewart (Johnson) Greenfield
Russell L. Wright Greensboro
Walter C. Wilson Minsdoka, Idaho
1902
Harley Anderson New Castle, RF DI
Jessie Baily Unfon City, Tenn
Mary Butler Spiceland
Walter Byers Knightstown, R F D 2
Jennie Kirk Spiceland
Gurney Maple Lewisville
Manning Smith Mt. Summit
Rena Thomas
Fountain City
Retta Thomas
Fountain City
Russell Wilson Terre Haute
India Yost ( Cook) Sulphur Springs
1903
Rilla Bartlett
Lewisville
Nellie Beckett
Spiceland
Perrin Holt
Greensboro
Arthur Johnson
Dunreith
Carl Newby
Englewood, Kan
Rupert Redic
Knightstown, R F D
Ralph Stubbs Spiceland
Walter Wright Greensboro
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Elsie Bell
Spiceland
Josephine Beeson
Knightstown
Will Benedict
Mt. Summit
Lawrence Bridges Markleville
Warren Edwards Snyder
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Irl Evans Mt. Summit
Jessie Gordon Spiceland
Ruth Harvey Dunreith
Hazel Heacock (Yockey).
Richmond
Homer Henley
Spiceland
Claire Hoover
Spiceland
Barton Jones
Spiceland
Belva Jordon
Lynn
Guy May
Wilkinson
Pansy Newby Lewisville
Anna Painter
New Castle, R F D
Clara Patterson
New Castle, R F D
Lois Pitts Morristown, R F D
Wendell Pitts -Morristown, R F D
Lawrence Reeves Markleville
Robert Reeves
Wilkinson
Etta Rifner
Spiceland
John Rogers
Mooreland
Herbert Seaford
Spiceland
Ralph Silver
Knightstown
Bernetha Smith
Spiceland
Charles Veach
Mt. Summit
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Ethel Wright
Dunreith
Harold Yockey
Richmond
KNIGHTSTOWN BANNER PRINT.
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1905-1906
SPICELAND ACADEMY AND NORMAL SCHOOL
SPICELAND, INDIANA
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FACULTY AND CALENDAR
For the Academic Year 1906-1907
INSTRUCTORS
HOMER H. COOPER, A. M., Superintendent History and Science
ETHEL PEARSON, B. S. Mathematics and Normal
EMMA KENDALL, A. B. Latin and English
.FRED E. SMITH, D. D. Bible Study HIELEN GARVIN Music
NELLIR APPLEGATE . Elocution and Oratory
CALENDAR
1906
'Fall Terin begins Tuesday, September 25. Fall Term ends Friday, December 21.
1907
Winter Term begins Tuesday, January I. Winter Term ends Friday, March 15. Spring Term begins Tuesday, March 26. Commencement, Friday, June 14.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHARLES B. HARVEY, President EFFIE A. HALL,, Secretary JESSE BELL, Treasurer OSCAR II. BOGUE HARRIETT E. DICKINSON ALVIN PAINTER 1
INSTRUCTORS
For Academic Year 1905-1906
HOMER HI. COOPER, A. M., Superintendent History and Science
WILLIAM A. AUSTIN Mathematics and Normal
EMMA KENDAL.I., A. B. Latin and English
EDWIN B. RATCLIFF Normal
HELEN GARVIN Music
- NELLIE APPLEGATE ' Elocution and Oratory
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: SPICELAND ACADEMY.
HISTORY.
years.
S PICELAND ACADEMY is the oldest academy in charge of the Friends in Indiana. It was char- tered as an academy in 1870, but its history as a Friends' school extends over a period of seventy It is under the control of the Spiceland Monthly Meeting, by which body the Board of Trustees is appointed. The teachers are selected by the Trustees. While the school is under denominational control, it is not sectarian in the least; its foundation rests upon Christian culture; it has been kept under strong Christian influences, and its purpose it to develop practical, earnest, and active Chris- . tian manhood and womanhood.
The first class graduated in 1870. The Alummi Association now enrolls about three hundred members. About three thousand five hundred students have received instruction in the school since its organization as an academy.
LOCATION.
Spiceland Academy is located in the beautiful town of Spiceland, Indiana, in the southern part of Henry county, on the Lake Erie and Western railroad, two miles north of Dunreith, on the Pensylvania railroad. The buildings are situated in the midst of a beautiful grove, adjoining which is a large campus, well adapted to athletic sports.
The interurban street-car line gives connections with surrounding cities.
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ENTRANCE.
Students may enter at any time, but students coming from other schools are required to bring certificates stating their literary and moral standing. In the absence of ap- proved certificate, examinations will be held and students classified accordingly. Classes in Grammar School branches are maintained as demand may justify, affording opportu- nity for preparatory work to students who may not be eligible to regular academic standing.
The conditions for admission to the First Year class are the same as for entrance to the public high schools of this state.
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In general, graduates from non-commissioned high schools of this county can enter the Academy with credit for the number of months' work he has studied in his home school wherein the work is up to the standard of the com- missioned high school.
COURSE OF STUDY
The Academy course of study has been arranged with two purposes in view:
First-It is prepared to conform to the needs and de- sires of all students who may not have the opportunity to pursue a college course, but who desire a practical educa- tion which will prepare them to lead an active and success- ful life.
Second -- It is arranged to enable students to make the necessary preparation for admission in college without examination.
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A FOUR YEARS' COURSE.
For three reasons the course of study has been increased to a four years' course.
1. To increase the advantages of Spiceland Academy as a finishing school for those who will not be able to pur- sue their work in college.
2. To give the pupil a more thorough preparation for any college in the United States.
3. To keep thoroughly up to the very best standard of the educational thought of the day.
THE COURSE IN THREE YEARS.
The course of study is so arranged that any pupil who may wish to complete the course in three years may do so by earnest and faithful work.
Special opportunity will be given those who wish to take advantage of this offer and thus save time and expense. .
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THE ENGLISH COURSE.
The completion of the English Course will entitle one to a certificate of credit. It is intended for those who have no expectation of attending college but who wish to be as well prepared as possible for their work in life.
It is to be understood that the Latin Course is the one required for college entrance requirements.
BIBLE STUDY.
The study of the Bible is considered of so much import- ance that arrangements have been made by which it will be taught in the Academy. The subject will be made an elective one. Credit will be given as in other studies. This will be one of the most valuable studies in the course and it is hoped many will take advantage of the work.
Fred E. Smith has been placed in charge of the work.
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OUTLINE OF COURSE OF STUDY
LATIN COURSE
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER
Latin ( Beginning) Algebra Ancient History Composition and Literature
SECOND SEMESTER
Latin ( Beginning) Algebra Ancient History Composition and Literature
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
Caesar
Algebra Modern History Rhetoric and Literature
*Arithmetic
* Bible Study
SECOND SEMESTER
Physical Geography Plane Geometry Rhetoric and Literature Modern History
Cicero
Plane Geometry American Literature *English History *Botany *Bible Study
Cicero
Solid Geometry American Literature *English History *Botany *Bible Study
SECOND SEMESTER
Botany Solid Geometry American Literature English History
SENIOR FIRST SEMESTER
Physics English Literature United States History Geography (
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English Literature Civics Physics *Business Law
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Advanced classes in any of the lines of study will be formed whenever a sufficient number of pupils desire the higher work. The diploma of the Academy will admit the student to any of the colleges of Indiana or of other States withont entrance examinations.
Higher classes in any subject or classes in subjects not offered will be formed whenever there is sufficient demand, and tuition will be charged at the same rate as for a fourth year study. Satisfactory work in these studies may be substituted for work in regular course, at the discretion of the Superintendent.
The course of study makes provision for a number of electives, thus giving the student an opportunity to select work along the line of his preference. The thirty-two credits required for graduation are distributed among the departments as follows: Latin, seven; English, eight; History, two; Mathematics, six; Science, two; Electives, . seven.
It is especially urged that all pupils take the reglar Latin course of study, and after graduation attend college if possible.
Increased advantages are offered in the arrangements made to take elective work in the following departments: Normal, Music, and Elocution and Oratory.
ENGLISH.
The course in English is made thorough and practical. All the college entrance requirements are studied. Special attention is given to Grammar and Composition leading to Rhetoric. English and American Literature receive careftil attention. The effort is made to rouse a real interest in the
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*Elective
ENGLISH COURSE
Grammar Algebra Ancient History Composition and Literature
Physiology Algebra Ancient History Composition and Literature
Arithmetic Algebra Modern History Rhetoric and Literature
Caesar Plane Geometry Rhetoric and Literature Modern History *Physical Geography *Bible Study
JUNIOR FIRST SEMESTER
Botany Plane Geometry American Literature English History
Virgil English Literature *United States History Physics *Political Economy *Bible Study
Elective English Literature *Civics Physics *Business Law Bible Study
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literature for its own sake and to increase the culture of the student by developing a love for the best in thought and style.
HISTORY.
The course in History is now arranged to conform to the recommendations of the Committee of Seven of the American Historical Association.
Besides the culture value of history, it is to be remen- bered that it is the study which furnishes the student the ideals of character which lead to the highest moral growth. The student should thoroughly understand the institu- tional life of the people studied.
The purposes of history in the Academy are as follows:
First-The development of moral character. History as the study of institutional life and of character teaches us to watch tlie progress of humanity in the rise and fall of nations. Success or failure in national life or in the life of a person will cause us to adopt for ourselves and our country that which has proven of excellent worth. History helps us to avoid the mistakes of other people and nations.
Second -- The teaching of patriotism and the broaden- ing of our interests and sympathies. While we wish to be familiar with our own government and national character we must recognize the broad principle of the universal brotherhood of men.
Third-The development of our powers of judgment. It is here that we especially study the relation between cause and effect. Every statesman has been a student of history. In studying the problems of life which have con-
fronted other people we are greatly aided in the practical solution of the life problems of to-day.
Fourth-The acquirement of useful facts. This, though generally considered of the most importance, is in fact but a subordinate purpose in the study of history.
Fifth -- The gaining of a broad and practical general culture. The work consists of a study of Ancient History in the first year; a special study of Medieval and Modern History in the second year; of English History in the third year; U. S. History and Civil Government in the fourth year.
MATHEMATICS.
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The aim in this study is to introduce the student to mathematical methods and develop in him the power to reason clearly and accurately on any given problem. Alge- bra is studied throughout the first year of the High School and the first hrlf of the second year; Geometry during the last half of the second year and through the third year. A great deal of supplementary work is given in Algebra, and original exercises are introduced as much as possible in Geometry. Astronomy is studied during the winter of the third year. In this subject the work is largely descriptive.
A good six-inch telescope belongs to the Academy.
LATIN.
There is no subject in the Academy which has greater disciplinary value to the pupil than the study of Latin. It trains and strengthens the memory, cultivates and quickens the perception, and develops habits of ready, accurate, and sound thinking.
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A very large per cent. of all the words used in the dictionary will be of Latin origin, therefore some knowl- edge of this subject is absolutely necessary for a correct understanding of our own English language. It gives us a key to a quicker understanding of all that we read or hear. It is essential to all who are to continue the work in col- lege. It is helpful to every professional man. It will give ns a greater appreciation of the Latin writers and speakers. It increases our general culture and contributes to our broader discipline.
.. The course in Latin is required of all who receive a diploma. In special cases, to fit the student for college, equivalent subjects may be substituted.
SCIENCE.
The Academy is supplied with sufficient apparatus to be a valuable aid in the study of the natural sciences. In Physics the subject is illustrated by many simple pieces of apparatus, besides the air pimp, electrical machine, bat- teries; etc. In chemistry students do practical work in the laboratory, which is supplied with necessary chemicals and apparatus. Geology and Mineralogy are illustrated by a collection of more than twelve hundred specimens, pre- sented to the Academy by the Ahunni. In Zoology and Botany, animals and plants are studied from nature, and systems of classifications are made prominent. In all the sciences objects are used as much as possible.
The following are the purposes in Science work:
First-To interest the pupil in the observation of na- inre.
Second-To develop the power of reasoning through the original investigation of the truths of nature. :
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Third-To give a practical knowledge of the elemen- tary principles of those sciences which are now, in a great measure, cansing our rapid progress in the civilization of the world.
NORMAL DEPARTMENT
For several years past special arrangements have been made to give those students desiring to teach, the oppor- tunity of normal instruction during the Spring term. A special normal instructor has been employed, and many students of this and adjoining counties have availed them- selves of this opportunity.
The increasing demand for normal work and for a more. extended course than can be given during the Spring term, has induced the board to add a Normal Department that provides for a full year's work of three terms, as follows:
Fall Term.
Ist Grammar
Ist Arithmetic, ist f. S. History
Physiology
Winter Term.
2d Grammar
2d Arithmetic 2d U. S. History | Ist Geography
*Spring Term. |
Method
Reading
Psychology
2d Geography
*All the common branches are offered in this term.
In the Fall term, classes will be organized with the view of continuing the work throughout the year. Dur- ing the Winter term, those having started in the Fall will advance to the next work in the course.
In the Spring term, classes will be provided for those beginning the Normal work, and for those who have done
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one term's work. It is thus seen that all the legal branches, Psychology and Method, may be had in the spring term.
It is not the purpose of high schools to give students a teacher's knowledge of the legal branches. However, it is known that many high-school graduates desire to teach, This course of Normal work is especially fitted for this class of students, and for students having graduated from comnon schools who wish to get a more comprehensive knowledge of the legal branches, and learn correct meth- ods of teaching them. Psychology, Pedagogy and Method will be given to make work characteristically professional.
In the Normal course it is not intended to conduct a scheme of cramming for examination, but it is our inten- tion to help teachers in their school quite as much as to aid them to get license.
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