installing an adequate heating plant, and building new roof on school building? ” was defeated. The vote was 36 for and 48 against.
March 23, 1916 Meeting of the School Board – The School Board met Monday night. C. R. Wick resigned and Dr. Richardson was appointed to fill the vacancy. He and the new member, R. E. Marsh, were received into office. The board reorganized with Dr. L. F. Richardson, chairman. The board authorized the payment of $4,000 of bonds May 1st. Bills were allowed and other routine business received attention. The board adjoined to meet March 31st to elect teachers.
May 25, 1916 The School Exhibits – The manual training and domestic science exhibits at the school building last Thursday attracted many visitors. The domestic science students served refreshments and exhibited samples of their products, all of which were highly appreciated by patrons and visitors. The manual training exhibition was of great interest. The exhibit includes the following: Chicken brooder – Vern Holland, Library table – George Weese, Library table – Courtney Coles, Work bench – Millard Stratton, Sleds – Harold Marsh, William Ball, Bertha Ball, Vern Holland, Leo Cooper, Pearl Fever. Parasol racks – Lowell Hattery, Lloyd Holland, Bread board – Leo Cooper, Harry Stier, Book rack – Courtney Coles, Cedar chest – Charles Byerly, Pedestal – Charles Byerly, Hall trees – Dewey Kern, Virgil Randall, Harold Marsh, Necktie rack – Cecil Jones, Thermometer – Lester Moore, Towel rack – Cecil Jones, Bird cage – Millard Stratton, Foot stool – William Ball, Millard Stratton, Piano bench – Lowell Hattery, Magazine holder – Pearl Wax, Writing desk – Carrol Byerly, Table – Lloyd Holland and Joe Stanton, Supply table – Lloyd Holland, Sleeve board – William Ball, Nail holder – Courtney Coles, Screen – Harry Stier, Plate rails – William Ball, Harry Stier, Millard Stratton, Stand – Harry Stier, Stool – Carrol Byerly.
The manual training exhibit is still on view at school building and will be on view Saturday. Supt. Kirk will be present Saturday to answer questions and explain the work which is of superior class, being good enough to rank with the finished work of the cabinet makers. The exhibit is for those people of town and country and the country people are especially invited. The exhibit is interesting to all homemakers. The boys worked an hour each day of their regular school time. Supt. Kirk himself directs the manual training and the results accomplished are a credit to him and the Collins School.
May 25, 1916 Graduation Exercises of Collins High School – Four students of the Collins High School graduated this year: Mabel Tribby, Dewey Kern, Virgil Randall, and Truman Stanton. The graduation exercises were held in the opera house Friday evening. The house was filled, many having to be content with standing room. The graduates seated on the stage, were accompanied by Supt. Kirk, Dr. Richardson, chairman of the board of education, and the orator of the evening, W. A. Price. Supt. Kirk presented the class and Dr. R. C. Roberson, member of the board of education delivered the diplomas to the graduates.
May 25, 1916 Alumni Banquet – After graduating exercises the High School Alumni Association met at the High School building for the annual banquet. About 100 were present. Arthur A. Vasey presided and welcomed the class of 1916. The response was by Truman Stanton in the form of a toast to the “Alumni Association. ” Other toasts were, “Our Schools ” by Miss Persis Fertig, “Our Town ” by Dr. R. C.