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Of the class of 1923, Dorothy Kniskern and Anne Cowan were awarded State Scholarships as a result of their high average standing on the College Entrance Diplomas. They were among the five highest in Delaware County.
Fifteen more seats had to be placed in the High School study room during the Thanksgiving Vacation. The High School registration, separate from the grades, was 66 during the past year. The total registration was over 170, showing the steady growth in attendance.
The scholarship record of the grades has been relatively high compared with the High School. About 90 percent of the entire eight grades were promoted. This speaks well for the efficiency of our grade teachers, who are not afraid to work overtime if necessary for the success of the scholars in their charge. The attendance of the whole school has been nearly 85 per cent, which shows that the attendance law is quite rigidly enforced.
During the last year the three who attained the highest average standing in each grade and the five highest in High School for each month were published as Class Leaders, while the Honor Roll, which was printed, consisted of all who attained an average of above 80 per cent. The scholars have been as eager as ever in watching for their monthly reports to see whether they were among the Class Leaders or on the Honor Roll. The percentage of scholars in the grades or High School who were successfull each month in having their names on one of these lists has been very high.
The Annual Prize Speaking Contest was held March 28, 1924. The Auditorium was well filled to greet the contestants who numbered 12, seven girls and five boys. The excellent showing of the scholars reflected the careful and diligent training of Mrs. J. B. Rich. The High School Orchestra, under the capable leadership of Mr. G. C. Wirtz, added much to the enjoyment of the contest.
On Friday evening, April 11, 1924, the Senior Class
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put on a play entitled "Kicked Out of College." The success of the play was due quite largely to the efforts of Miss Elizabeth Ward, the Preceptress. the Auditorium was crowded, and the sentiment seemed to be that it was one of the best acted plays ever given by our High School.
Our basket ball season was eminently successful. We lost only one game and that was to Delaware Academy, the Champions of Delaware County. The Hobart High School team won the Championship of Eastern Delaware County. Our fine basketball court, one of the best in the county, si in almost constant use during the winter and is very much enjoyed by all the grades as well as the High School. We had a very successful girls basket ball team this year.
In base ball we did not have a very strong team on account of the fact that we had to break in many new players and also on account of the sickness of some of our best players. However, we hope to have a stronger team next year.
The Athletic Association was successfully maintained during the year by the loyal co-operation of the scholars and the enthusiastic support of the citizens of the village. The various athletic teams were financed during the year and there is a good balance on hand of about $153 to help the teams next year and to give assistance in installing shower baths in the basement where a large space has been excavated by the boys for that prupose. This will add materially to the spirit of our future athletic teams, who will represent Hobart High School on court and diamond.
The Senior Class has been successful financially. It has turned over to the curtain fund over $90, which completed the payment on the beautiful plush curtain which has been installed. The curtain cost $350 plus the transportation charges and cost of installation.
A spirit of determination, concentration, and independence
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The 1924 Almedian - South Kortright Central School Yearbooks - SKCS 1924 Almedian
