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In 1912 there were no school * buses to csrry the pupils to and from school. Instead of a paved walk, there was a mud path. On either side of the road the children viewed --Aft. Salem orchards instead of Mt. Salem homes- The school was almost isolated. If the child lived too faf from school to walk, he came in a buggy or on horseback. Behind the school building there Was a shed where horses could be tied. , Hot lunches were unthought of, except in dreams. A cold sandwich in the dinner pail provided lunch for the hungry child.
Ai we take part in the commencemdfit exercises of the class of ’50 mt minds can but wander to the fontrast between the school days of 1912 and the school days of 1950.
The school building now.has 1.1. class rooms, an auditorium, a library, a Home Ec. department, a shop and a cafeteria. 4 The offering consists of: • 4 years of English; 4 years of Social Studies; 3 years of Math; . 2 years of Science; 2 years of Latin; 4 years of Home Ec.; 4 years of Agriculture; 2 years of Shop; 1 year of Bible and Economics.
Mr. 1). C. Link is principal With 15 teachers assisting him.
There has been a great increase in the salary of the teachers.
In the graduating class of 1950 there are 14 pupils. '
These pupils have comfortable methods of transportation. They have. the opportunity to enjoy good wholesome lunches prepared in the cafeteria.
What is even more important is that these pupils have a greater opportunity of developing their individual abilities through organizations such as Glee Chib, First Aid Club, Library Club, F.H.A. and F.F.A..
Electing capable pupils to the Student Council, and class officers, provides valuable lessons in self
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