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EXCERPTS FROM "THE CITIZEN" and "THE ADVANCE REPORTER"   NEWSPAPERS WALDRON, SCOTT COUNTY, ARKANSAS On 12 January 1907, the town of "Bates" was incorporated. At this time the "Bates" School District was formed, consisting of all that area within the corporate limits of the town of Bates and becoming the third named School District of Scott County. SD "Bates": Formed 12 January 1907. School District #11 - Bates came into being after SD #11 TATE consolidated with Boggs (Logan Co.) SD - #104 and when SD #54 - Coledale and Bates consolidated, the school is located in the town of Bates. On 7 October 1907, the County Clerk in apportioning the School Funds:shows 7 numbered School Districts and three (3) named School Districts, "Bates", Mansfield, and "Waldron" School Districts, "BATES", #54 Coledale, and School District #57-Gipson - on 18 October 1907 - the County Clerk apportioned the School Fund for the Special School District of "Bates" from School Districts #54 and #57. On 3 January 1910 transfers between School Districts were made as follows:   a.  Edward Miller - from School District #57 - Gipson to School District # "Bates"   b.  S. M. Ashford from School District #63 - Pleasant Hill to school District # "Waldron"   c.  Mattie Guthrie from School District #22 - Pine Grove to School District #31 " Abbot"   d.  R.M. Satterfield from School District #45 - Evening Shade to School District #21 " Hon"   e.  James Mack from School District #26 - Cauthron to School District #46 - Center Point #2 On 5 April 1910 transfers between School Districts were made as follows:   a.  W. S. Brown from School District #66 - Johnson Creek to School District #18 "Shiloh".   a.  J. A. Ward from School District #8 - Keener to School District #53 "Buffalo".   b.  James Forest from School District #29 - Weeks to "Bates" School District.   c.  J. L. Minor from School District #36 - Center Point #1 to "Waldron" School District. School District #54 - Gipson and School District "Bates". On 9 January 1913 W. E. Sanders was transferred from School District #54 to "Bates" School District. School Districts #57 - Gipson and "Bates" School Districts. On 8 March 1918 J. S. Cook and others petitioned the County Court to annex School District #57 - Gipson to "Bates" Special School District - The petition was granted and the school was designated "Bates Special". Bates Special became Bates #11 School District when #11 -Tate consolidated with SD #104 (Logan Co.) and when Bates consolidated with SD #54-Coledale. In the school year of 1938-39 Silas Rhoads, Chairman of the County Board of Education Scott County Arkansas, reported that a name had been given to all school districts in Scott County. Prior to this date only three schools had been designated by name: Waldron, Mansfield, and Bates. Bates SD #11 school along with several other school was consolidated with Waldron between 1949 and 1953. At the end of 1954, all Scott County schools had consolidated in one form or another. The Advance Reporter Waldron, Scott County Arkansas Thursday, August 24, 1916 The annual announcement of the Bates High School; Bates, Scott County Arkansas Opened September, 11 and continues 9 months. Expenses Board: * $12.00 to $14.00 per month Tuition: * $2.50 to $3.50 per month Courses: * Eighth; grade prepares for second grade certificate. * First year high school prepares for first grade certificates. * Second year high school prepares for professional certificate. Faculty: * High School Department - A.A. McKeel, Principal * Intermediate Department (by pupils under supervision of Principal), * Primary Department - Miss Page School Board: * President - R.E. Miner * Secretary - James S. Haywood * Treasurer - J.W. Blair " Members - K.D. Johnson, Lee Cibson, A.P. Ellis Patronage solicited. For further information address A.A. McKeel, Principal or James Haywood, Secretary Bates, Arkansas. Description Bates High School is a noteworthy example of a High School that is proven a success. For several years, an advanced course of study has been maintained and extra teachers employed. We have a new brick building just completed, two stories over basement, steam heated. Much of the expense of the High School has been paid through outside tuition. This is evidence enough to show that we have had a good share of the high school students of this and adjoining counties. Much credit for the success of this school is due to the. persistent efforts and cooperation of the faculty and the school board and to the self-sacrificing citizens. of this district, who at a nominal cost have furnished homes for non-resident students who have entered the different vocations of life and by their success are living monuments to our institution. The Course of Study The course of study will follow the outline furnished by the state superintendent, with such changes as may be made by the county superintendent. In general the requirements to enter the High School Department will be the same as those requirements for second grade certificate. Those holding a valid second grade license will be admitted to the first year high school without examination. Those holding a valid first grade license will be admitted to the second year High school without examination. A certificate of promotion will be awarded those certifying the elementary course and a certificate of graduation to those completing the two year high school course. A class will be organized that will meet once a week to do all the required Reading Circle work. In all studies, outlines will be given and students will be taught how to teach the different branches. Lessons will be given daily in penmanship under supervision of the Principal. Textbooks Textbooks will be county series as far as practical with such supplementary books as may be adapted for the grades. Other books for the High Schoo1 wi11 be as follows : Rhectoric and classes - Scott and Denning Arithmetics - Milne's Standard Physical Geography - Maury-Simond Ancient Medieval/ Modern and General History - West Algebra - Milne's Latin - Denison and Harley, Gunnison and Harley, First Latin Book Theory and Practice, State adoption Plain geometry - Wentworth-Smith All school books should be bought for reference. Books may be had here at list price. Tuition and Expenses Tuition and expenses are given on the first page of this folder. Those desiring to enter school here should notify the principal or secretary before the beginning of the term so that a suitable place may be held for them. The Faculty The principal has had three year high school training and two summers in the State Normal of Oklahoma. He has had several years experience teaching, having taught his first school in 1902. He shall endeavor to maintain the high standards of the school brought out by the worthy teacher before him. The assistants have special training for their departments and are well known as successful teachers. Literary Societies A regular time will be decided on for this much neglected work and special efforts will be used to develop your oratorical talents. Location Bates is located in the heart of Poteau Valley, 20 west of Waldron and 14 miles east of Heavener Oklahoma and the Arkansas Western Railroad, and is noted for its school interest, good health, good society, and genuine Southern hospital. There is nothing to encourage extravagance or cause one to idle his time. Last words" if you are anxious to educate your" children, so they may go fourth and face the battles of life, in an easier way they you have had to face them, by all means send them to some good school. There are many good schools in Scott County, Bates High School is one of them. We invite you to come and assure you that you shall have the best we have. Information For further information write A. A. McKeel - Principal or James Haywood Secretary. Spelling Bee's and Literary Societies More attention was given, to orthography than to any other subject.. The spelling classes recited at least twice a day. The class stood in a row and spelled orally. The chief aim of the student was to "turn down", as many of the class as possible and receive "head-marks." At the close of the term of school the one receiving the greatest number of head-marks was awarded a prize of some kind. Friday afternoons were devoted chiefly to spelling matches. Frequently out of these schools grew the old-time neighborhood spelling matches, in which young and old took part. The people for miles around gathered on Saturday night at the old schoolhouse. All those present who wished to participate were arrayed in two opposing lines. Then the teacher "gave out" the words, first to one side and then the other. Each speller who missed a work took his seat. Interest grew as the lines thinned, excitement ran high, and there was great applause for the victor. The champion speller of the neighborhood had the importance in those days that the best football, basketball or baseball player has today. Community literary societies were also big attractions. These societies were open to everyone in the neighborhood. The programs were often of several hours duration and consisted of everything from readings and declamations to debates and bogus courts. Happily some of the rural schools of the county still maintained such community centers into the 1940's. But the spirit was probably not as great as in former times. Advance Reporter, 7 Sept. 1916: County School Contest Literary Declamation Reading Arithmetic & Needle Work Spelling    Map Contest John Gist, Shiloh Merle Taylor, Centerpoint #1 Lucinda Jones, Centerpoint #2 Elmer Cooper, Bates Trudie Thorn, Turkey Ridge Issac York, Centerpoint #1 Piney #56 - Advance Reporter, 31 August, 1916: Miss Lila Harrison accompanied by her pupils went to Black Fork by the wagon route last Friday, (25 August), evening. The two schools, Piney and Black Fork, contested against each other. Piney carried away the honors in all things. Bates School - Page:    Previous  <<   1     2     3     4     5    [6]    7 >>   Next          See the BATES SCHOOL BOOK OF RECIPES     Order Cook Book    Top       Home        Contributions       Yesteryear       Today      Families      Bulletin Board       Contact Us    Copyright © 2004,2005 James Cook. All rights reserved.