Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, January 24, 1926, Page 13

ee Righ School Section Three VOL. XXXV Che Casper HIGH SCHOOL SECTION r Crilnime-Herald fhe Casper Sunday Tribune and The Casper Herald | (nye — CASPER, WYOMING, SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 1926 ~ HIGH SCHOOL SECTION ~NEW HIGH SCHOOL OPENING MARKS EPOCH IN GROWTH ND PROGRESS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY CARRIED OUT AT GORNERSTONE LAYING Opening This Week Holds Vivid Reminder of Masonic Grand Lodge Rites in Dedicat- ing New Structure. Formal-opening in Casper this week of one of the finest high school buildings in the entire west, marking another epoch in the expansion and progress of public education here, carries a reminder of impressive ceremonies carried out March 31, 1925, at the cornerstone laying by the Lodge of Ancient and Accepted Masons. primarily for schoo) use, public in- tereet in the pbuilding has been em- phasized by iuclusion of a great au ditorium which will be available for many meetiigs and entertainments. Tc building, it was announced to- G y, will be lighted up Wednesday night for inspection by she public. Singing of the “Star Spangied Ban ner” by hundreds of school children, led by the high school cadet band, provided a stirring scene as the cor- nerstone was lowered into place by a steel crane. After the last noten were cung the store hung a few inches from its resting place. More trowelfuls of cement were placed un derneath by the grand lodge officials and as they left the platform that hac been erected for the occasion, the chains © gain creaked In the steel block and tackle and the corner- stone rested plumb and level on the foundation that had been prepared for it. ‘Zhe solemn rites that have been used by’ the ancient lodge for cen- turies in the laying of cornerstones vere in charge of Charles H. Town- send. president of the schcol board and appointeu deputy grand m. ‘ter for the occasion by Grand Master Ira Kirby, of Buffalo. Mr. Tuwnsend is a past g~and master of the order. The granite cornerstone had been polished and smoothed to a gloss in its faces by operative stoncmasons and the numerals “1924” destenatirg th: year in which construction s.art- ed were carved on the side facing -he street. When a boz containin uments and records descriptive of this period n Ja. per had heen rleced ins'de the stone by Lew M. Gay. ADEQUATE SIMPLE FLEXIBLE NOISELESS DURABLE heating service. doc., ECONOMICAL Grand Although built prans treasurer of the ludye, a siub © stone was set In pace over fk ind ea. gran otficer covered the slab with a trowelful of cement until the remaining « filled. More cement underneath the stone by acting Grand Master Townsend. in front of the platform and on * sides stood the high .chool ta- nd with uncovered heads, wear- their white aprons, members uf two Casper onic lodges Behind these de! the formed a semi circ! ranged the hundreds of school chil- dren and adult spectators in such nun.bers as to completely take all standing space fronting the building the street and on the opposite ‘awn, ‘The ceremony was preceded by a ade of the high school band and © members to the high Fs cadet corps and the !od rom the Maronic temr school. Music by the band on the grounds was the first part of the ceremony. “America” was played and sung by the spectators éafter which prayer was offered by L. A. Reed, grand iodge chaplain, Grand. secretary J. M. Lowndes read the list of docu- ments and articles to be enclosed in the stone. ‘These papers, similar to thore us: ually placed in cornerstones for the enlightenment of people of far dis- tant ages, consisted of: Copies of the Casper Daily Tribune and Herald, the high school paper, “The Messenger,” the high school dally program for 1924 and 1925; the list of names of the senior. class, list of high school organizations and of- TRIBUTE PAID HIGH SCHOOL BYEDUCATOR Dean C. R. Maxwell, represen tative of the North Central Asso- cfation of Universities and High Schools, after inspecting the Na- trona County High school last week, was enthusiastic in his commendation .not only of the new building and its equipment but also of the general deport- ment of ‘the entire student body. Mr. Maxwell said that he had never visited a school where the conduct of the students im: pressed him so favorably. It 1s upon Mr. Maxwell's recommenda- tion that the high school Is accredited or non-accredited. Phere:is no doubt of his report to. the association. The. high hool here has been on the ecredited list ever since the old building was*erected. ficers, names of the directors of the Casper public schools, the high school annual for 18: » finaheial state ment of the Natrona county high school, annual report of the board of education made June, 1924, copy of the salary schedule, school cafe- teria chips, “History of Natrona County” written by A./}. Mokler; a four-ounce bottle of Salt Creek crude oil, and the 1924 proceedings of the grand lodge of Wyoming. When these papers were read, George B. Nelson, grand architect of the order, presented a mason's square to Frank ’S. Knictle, deputy grand master, a mason’s level to Senior Grand Warden, B. B. Brooks, and a mason's plumb to M. P. Wheeler, junior grand warden. These officers tested the stone and reported that “the stonemasons have done their work well,” The ritual ceremonies then con- sisted of the pouring of corn, wine and?oil from silver containers over the top of the stone to sisnify nour- ‘shment, refreshment and joy and happiness. This rite was performed by Deputy Grand Master Townsend, Grand Lectured J. C. Zolnoski; Sen: for Grand Warden B. 3. Brooks and Spacious Auditorium of Casper’s Handsome New $750,000 High School Building, Seating 1,700, Seen from the Stage J ALL BUT FEW OF FACULTY OF FORTY TEACHERS TO CONDUCT CLASSES IN NEW STRUCTURE Junior Grand Warden Marior Wheeler. A proclamation was by Grand Marshal J. R. Healy. Other grand lodge Marons participated were: & Wa Guy ; Junior Grand Warden P.C. en, Senior Grand ard Dana V (Continued on Pace Three) THE DUNHAM | HEATING SERVICE It supplies complete heating satisfaction—maximum comfort. 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The name Dunham stands for progress in the science of heating, for quality in product, for integrity in manufacture and in service, and for an idealism that is interpreted by conservative business prin- ciples which‘are as clean cut and straightforward as they are resourceful. A Dunham System means heating service to the owner. That*is what he buys. He invests his cash in certain metallic fittings, etc., but he does not buy those parts that he may possess them, but that The bill of sale lists visibilities, yet he is buying, (P. O. Box 477) Phone 1569-W . n Berg, Junior -G See read who aden Stew trand i|Office of Superintendent Moved to Building but That of Principal Will Remain in Voeational High. With the completion of the new Natrona County High School ‘building, A. A. Slade, superintendent of schools, moved his office from the Vocational building to thg main floor of the new institution. S. R. Bumann, principal of the high school, retains his office inthe Vocational building. Here are the teachers who, with the exception of the Ma manual training and physical edu- ry F, Sharp, English-public cation departments, will hold classes | speaking. in the new buildin Joanna Kyle, Edna “Mae Healy, Bertha Sihler, supervisor of art.| Frances Paul, oR mngasie Mac Agnow, supervisor of)” stary Bloodgood, Nell Jones, Ivy Eleanor Schneider, music Doe peepee eg ats, caawel sp Hugh E. Palmer, band and or. ; s ciate valk Nina Shaffer, Ubrar Bean C. Morgan, supervisor of | Ruth Judson, assi hysical Mrs, Ruth McIntire. Emelia Skarra, high school girls’ | girls, i | hysical education Carolyn Snyder, hore, Bess Boy 300 UNIFORMS Margaret Long es, home economics E. M. Wyatt, supervisor of manual raining. Harvey N, Hyde, mechanical draw- ng Homer J. Lee, manual training. Joseph Longfield, auto mechanies W. H. Anderson, Nellfe M. Conyy, ypewriting-shorthand. | Amy Jack, bookkeeping, commer. Jones, penmanship- aa Three hundred | hére were sur Dani ish uniforms, 1th Leslie MeRill, French-Spanish is_pald by the state and two-thirds Edna Wo Olive Joy, | by the cadets themselves. The uni rances Ferts, ide, | forms are a light blue color and of label Sheldon a’ felt "material bes NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING — IS PRIDE OF CASPER This supplement of the Tribune-Herald is commemorate to the completion and oceupaneysof the pride of C | trona county the state of Wyoming—the new ma County High School—magnificent and imposing new edifice of | learning, built by the people of this county at a cost of three quarters of a million dollars. he structure stands out pre-eminently as one of the most modern and finely equipped institutfons of its kind in the Unit ed States. Nothing has been left undone to make it conform with the latest and most advanced ideas of High school construction. | The architects were authorized to inspect and visit many cities throughout the United States to gather the latest: ideas and specifications used in modern hi i school building and from this information they sifted w! was deemed the best and around this skeleton was drafted the plans used for the Natrona County High School. ‘rom the viewpoint of the artist, the building is a gem— embodying lines of symetry and ‘grace that are pleasing and artistic. Prom the standpoint of durability and strength, noth ing has been pared ‘to make it a lasting monument, dedicated to the advanced learning of the youth of this county ments within*wee the latest and most approved an asset to Casper, This supplement will find’a welcome in not alone Casper, but also in every school district in the state. The members of évery school board in Wyoming will receive a copy of this edi tion, also all Chambers of Commerce and civic bodies, in order that they will see and read of this new N edifice. Its appoint Its auditorium trona count @ d IN CASPER AACHITECTURALTRIUMPH SCORED IN IMPOSING STRUCTURE HERE Construction and Equipment Also Hold Cause for Appreciation of Taxpayers’ Action in Voting Large Bond Issue. Built upon a solid foundation that lies beneath the treacherous upper layer of earth, and calculated to meet every test to which it may be placed, Wyoming’s finest high ; school building has been completed. When the commer- cial department is moved into the new Natrona County High School Monday, all the reoms of the magnificent ice will be filled uready completed, w considered : us the best way t t jon ! Garbutt, Weidner and the architects were mos 4 drawing the 1 and made ,to the count taining infec mod bulldir © magnitude and effictency {ved this new h school was to school students in ie ide f ties. Th old Ligh sct Ulding as a high school p use the old high school together] The edifice cover arly a : with the vocational building for the | tire block 14 flush wi tudents of the Junior high sol. | three streets With the exception of gymnasium and manual training and one special class all work will be carried on in the new high echool building. The utional building will be devoted to these classes and to the work of the Junior high school tudents The courses tance Ninth and as the bi vor have given high school ‘atrona County was construc ta The greater was voted for th mse by erty owners of Casper. Ma The school authorities fom an extended period had been faced with the problem of building schools here and dox the \pr nievement emphasizing a syr y which {s present thre the entire structure fast enough to take care of the tn-| The high creasing population. The plan “to| “tea probably than bulld a new high scHool which also] ing in Casper, It is three stories in would take care of the sexenth and eighth grades, thus leaving more rsom in the grade school bulldings height, not ineluding the basemen Three double doors surrounded By (Continued on Page Two) NATRONA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Has just cause to be proud of its modern inter-commu- nicating Telephone System and Program System, both of which are the last word in efficiency and up-to- dateness. The entire Western Electric: inter-communicating Telephone System, including all wiring, installation and equipment in both the new building and Voca- tional building, also the complete Stromberg Program System, including wiring and equipment, were in- stalled entirely by a home company.: The Electric Supply and Construction Company This Casper company also furnished and installed all lighting fixtures (including. new Auditorium), and Westinghouse lamps in the new schéol building, and is also justly proud of the completed work. A home company equipped to do everything electrical—no job too large or too small and the same care and attention in workmanship always given Practically every large building in Casper has been: wired and electrically equipped by us and we have yet to receive a single complaint. Electric Supply and Construction Company 257 South Center Phone 483-W