Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 237, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 October 1912 — High School Notes. [ARTICLE]

High School Notes.

The seniors take up civil government this week. .. .... A high school orchestra, consisting of ten members, was organized this The athletic association held a meeting and elected new officers Wednesday. The exemption rule went into effect Monday. It applies to the whole high school and all pupils making an average of 91 per cent in their studies and abiding by a few restrictions as to deportment, are exempt from semester examinations. The four members of the senior German class, who are reading Hermann and Dorothea had their first recitation Monday evening School will be closed next week, owing to the teachers’ institute. All is quiet in the freshman room. The high school pupils were dismissed Tuesday afternoon to attend the democratic speech by Senator Shively. Annabel Wartena, of the sophomore class, has left school on account of her health. -

The high school students assembled Wednesday morning and listened to the September report Mr. Dean also gave a few encouraging remarks to the football boys, pertaining to the schedule of the game. Although no games are set as yet several letters have been sent to different teams and Mr. Dean feels confident of a good schedule.