Mr. H. P. Smith, Superintendent
B.A.; M.A. State University of Iowa. Post Graduate work in Chicago University and Iowa State University
Mr. H. P. Smith, who has been for four years at the head of the Newton Schools, has certainly proven himself a very efficient Superindent.His ability and comprehensive knowledge of school problems has won him the respect of not only the teachers and pupils, but of the business men and patrons of the school.
The four years have witnessed a very material growth in the school system. The Lincoln school, with accommodations for ten teachers and three hundred pupils, has been completed. Kindergartens have been established and a school nurse employed who devotes her entire time to the interests of the health of the pupils. Organized Physical Training for the girls of all grades has been introduced and a teacher hired to have charge of that work.
Other improvements have been planned for the coming year of 1916-1917. A man will be employed who will not only coach the High School Athletics but will devote much time to the boys in the Grades.
A four year course in Household Arts and also a four year course in Agriculture will be inaugurated in the High School and Chemistry will also be taught.
These added Departments, together with those already doing efficient work will make our High School the equal of any in the State
Miss Lucy E. Hall, Principal
Ph. B. Drake University. Post Graduate work in Chicago University and University of Wisconsin
The pre-requisit of a most efficient service is an honest desire to render it. Miss Hall has that desire. She is the embodiment of the spirit of usefulness. She is never too tired to do the work that is urgent. She plans it, executes it, completes it in a masterful way, lays it aside--and is ready for the next duty call. In season and out of season she has given her time and energy to the service of the High School.
"With reason firm, with temperate will,
Endurance, foresight, strength and skill,
A perfect woman, nobly planned,
To warn, to comfort and comand."