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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
6
The Monticello Public School, finished in 1924, boasts modern heating and ventilation, bright lighting, spacious classrooms and labs, a large gym and auditorium with dressing rooms, and a well equipped stage. It includes movie machines and slides for instruction, with a focus on cleanliness and comfort.
Monticello High School is highlighted as the top Class B Iowa school in three consecutive Iowa Academic Contests, with a recent second place finish. The institution belongs to the North Central Association for fifteen years, offering a Normal Training department and active National Honor Society membership. The education catalog lists Normal Training, commercial, college preparatory, and general tracks with elective options and specialized courses in home making, manual training, typing, business, teaching, science, history, and dramatics.
The article notes the 1934-35 seasons saw champions in football basketball and track. The 1935-36 football team went six wins two losses and one tie while basketball won the Jones County tournament. It praises Monti spirit and lessons in sportsmanship from the gridiron court and track.
A list presents reasons for attending high school including preparing for life and opportunities, gaining social contacts, developing fairness through competition, and learning independent thinking. It frames education as knowing how to use one’s abilities.
A gymnasium for 600 spectators and an auditorium for 500 or more provide seating. The grounds are landscaped with a large playground and football field, offering an excellent environment for the school minded child.
Sixteen teachers serve in junior and senior high at the school. All hold a master's degree or have extra training beyond the regular degree. They teach only within their subject areas and offer curricular and extracurricular activities led by the faculty. Music, vocal, instrumental, and physical training are covered by qualified staff.
The article outlines strong offerings in band orchestra glee clubs dramatics debate and various dancing. Private instruction is free for band and orchestra pupils and some instruments are provided at no cost. Speech classes stage plays and teach makeup acting and other stage skills. The M Club, the largest school group, rewards major M letters by a point system open to all students.
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