changes going on at the present time we found it advisable to drop one half year in Commercial Geography and substitute English History which did not alter the course of study.
We wish to further state to the patrons of our school that the Inspector when making his visit here, stated to the Board that he was surprised to find as good a school, one that is being kept up in such excellent condition, commending Mr. Kirk for his method of keeping the records and outlines, and stating that he seldom ever found a high school with as good records. The fact that our school has been placed on the accredited list without a change of the course of study and without restrictions should give us reason to feel proud of the management of our school. C. G. Vasey, Pres.
May 23, 1918 Friday evening was graduation week. First came the baccalaureate or class sermon on Sunday delivered by Rev. Moore of the Christian Church and held in the Methodist Church. On Wednesday the public were invited to inspect the work of the Domestic Science and Manual Training classes. The crowning day of the week and in fact of the school year and to many of the pupils of their public school education came on Friday when the graduation or commencement exercises and alumni banquet were held for the class of 1918 held in the Methodist church Fri. evening May 17. Charles W. Lyon, an attorney of Des Monies, and who was superintendent of the Collins Public Schools 1897, was the principal speaker of the evening and gave the address. The diplomas were presented to the graduates by the President of the school board C. G. Vasey in a few well-chosen words benefiting the occasion.
The Alumni banquet at the close in the basement of the church was also an enjoyable occasion. H. L. Mead was master of ceremonies and was thoroughly at home in that capacity. The names of the 1918 graduates are: Mary Bates, Susan Brown, George Weese, Lowell Hattery, Clarence Jones, and Carroll Byerly. Courtney Coles enlisted in service in his junior year.
March, 13, 1919 School elections: C. C. Chambers and W. H. Holmes were elected.
March, 25, 1919 March 25 Collins High School Agriculture class and their teacher walked out to the Carr farm to study mules. We found Amos Carr and his men ready to exhibit and explain the desirable and undesirable points considered in the raising and buying of the Cotton, Sugar, Mammoth, Mine, Andalusian and Contractor mules.
April 3, 1919 The ball game Friday afternoon between the high school team and business men of Collins was won by the former by the score of 8 to 6. Many good plays were made but the business men were out of practice. There may be more similar games later on.
April, 1919 To Rural Patrons of Collins Public Schools: Because of the large number of rural students now attending the Collins school, the enrollment in certain grades have reached the capacity of the room. Admission next September will be in the order of the receipt of written application made by the parent and filed with the superintendent. This application should be made now that students now attending may be certain of admission. C. W. Kirk, supt.