1914 Traverse City School Teachers

Grand Traverse County, Michigan
  Teaching Credentials 

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Supt. L. L. Tyler, L. L. B.

The people of Traverse City are very fortunate in having such a capable man as Mr. Tyler at the heard o the public schools and their appreciation of the fact has been shown in his re-election for two years.  Mr. Tyler is a man of wide experience in teaching and is a splendid example of a self-made man.  He received his early training in the public schools of Michigan altho his people were Easterners.  He was granted a life certificate by the State Board of Examination 1905, and his degree from the University of Michigan.  He spent two summers in Harvard College and Chicago University.  Previous to coming to Traverse City, Mr. Tyler was fro three years superintendent of schools at Three Rivers and principal of Fairmont Academy  (Indiana) for six years.  

From time to time Mrs. Tyler assists in teaching in the High School.  The pupils have found her to be a very interesting as well as capable teacher.

George H. Curtis, A. B. M. A.

Mr. Curtis, principal of the local High School and instructor in mathematics, is a graduate of the Williamston High School.  He was graduated from Albion College in 1889.  He also spent seven summers at the University of Michigan specializing in physics and chemistry and mathematics.  Mr. Curtis has successful filled positions as superintendent of schools at Petersburg and Gaylord and also as principal of the Manistee High School.  He entered upon here his work here in the fall of 1910.  His fair dealings with the students of all ranks has won for him the respect and admiration of all who knows him.

Mr. Glen W. Behler, C. E.

Mr. Behler attended the Ohio State University and specialized in Civil Engineering at the University of Michigan.  Mr. Behler is employed as teacher of manual training in the local high school.  The masterful way in which he handles his work is to be highly commended.

Mr. Brundage B. Pd.

One of the most popular members of the faculty is Mr. Brundage, a graduate of Ypsilanti Normal and of the University of Michigan.  His work here is confined to the two sciences, chemistry and physics.  It has been through his efforts that the efficiency of these departments has been kept as high as that of any other high school in the state despite the lack of necessary equipment and room.

Miss. Carson, A. B.

Miss. Elizabeth Carson, teacher of English X and XI, is a graduate of Bay City High School ad University of Michigan.  Miss Carson has the faculty which few teachers possess of being quite strict in her classes and still be able to win and hold the friendship and admiration of all her pupils.

Mr. Harvey Curtis

While considering the faculty and the students it is only proper that something be said in regard to the man who was here long before these person were to be seen in the halls of the High School.  Mr. Curtis, a veteran of the Civil War, has had charge of the building for some twenty-two years.

Although he has had to endure many pranks and jokes at the hands of the students, his good nature has not as yet been affected.

Mr. Curtis deserves much commendation for his work in keeping a building, which is so sadly out of date, in a good enough condition for the students to at least exist in.

We sincerely hope that Mr. Curtis will change his mind about resigning at the end of the year although we admit he certainly could use the rest.

Mr. Dowden

Mr. Albert Dowden joined the faculty last fall and during the whole year has take an active part in all school activities.  Mr. Dowden is a graduate of the North Bend, Nebraska, High School and Bellview Normal, Omaha.  While at college he was leader in all lines of athletics.  Although this is his first year as a coach, he has produced winning teams in all lines of athletics.  Not only is he a good coach, but as a teacher of History and English his work has been very efficient.

Mr. Guy Durgen

Mr. Guy Durgen, who has charge of the Physical Training in the public schools, is a graduate of the Charlevoix High School and Ypsilanti Normal.  Altho, at present, Mr. Durgen is not directly associated with the high school, we consider him a member of our faculty, owing to the aid he has given us in athletics.

Miss Ebner, B. S.

Miss Georgiaetta Ebner is a graduate of the local high school, class of 1909.  Miss. Ebner specialized in Domestic Science at the Kalamazoo Normal and is now employed as teacher in this branch of learning in the Traverse City schools.  Her charming personality has won her many warm friends.

Miss. Emory, B. S.

Miss Emory is one of the few teachers who have watched the transformation of our class from freshman into seniors.  She graduated Beloit College with the class of 1901.  Her experience as teacher in the Aberdeen High School of Aberdeen, S. D., and the Clinton and Delaware High Schools in Wisconsin has been a great aid to her in her work here.  As a teacher of mathematics, Miss. Emory has few equals.

Mr. Gardner, B. S.

Mr. Griffin, A. B.

Mr. Clair Griffin came to Traverse City High School in 1914, to fill the position left vacant by the resignation of Mr. Voelker.  Mr. Griffin was graduated from the local high school, was Class Orator of the class of 1910 and afterward attended Albion College.  He has proved himself a willing helper in all social functions of the school as well as a capable instructor in Ancient and Modern History.

Miss Hardin

Miss Hardin is a graduate of the Dennison, Ohio, State Normal, in connection with the Ohio University at Athens, Ohio.  Her work here has been a very marked success considering this is her first year as a public teacher.  Art is a study in the local high school has advanced considerably since Miss. Hardin's arrival and is now one of the most popular subjects on the curriculum. 

Mr. Dean Hobart

Among the members of the faculty who thought it best to discontinue his work here during his present year, was Mr. Hobart, a graduate of the local high school.  Mr. Hobart spent two years at M. A. C. and is now a student in the engineering department at the Peru Normal.  During the first semester of the year Mr. Hobart assisted Mr. Gardner, teaching Physical Geography and Botany.  Altho his work here has been rather limited, necessitating his coming in contact with only a few students, Mr. Hobart was a general favorite among those who knew him.

Miss Kehoe, A. B.

Miss Kehoe spent her early days in the corridors of the local high school.  Later after a year of preparatory work at Des Moines, she entered the University of Michigan, specializing in German.  She returned to Traverse City in 1909 to teach the local students in this subject.  Every one who has taken German of Miss Kehoe speaks of her ability as a teacher.

Mr. Lanphear 

Mr. Lamphear graduated from the country school of Missaukee county and from the Manton High School.  Later he took a course at Ferris Institute and was graduated with the class of 1901.  We are very fortunate in having Mr. Lamphear in charge of the commercial department of the local high school, considering the fact that he has held positions in the Drake Business College, Stratton Business College, Buffalo, New York, and Barnes Business College, St. Louis, Missouri.

Miss Mummery, A. B. 

Miss Mummery, teacher of English X and IX is a graduate of Ann Arbor High School and the U. of M.  Miss Mummery's ability to join in with the students during their pastimes and still be able to have them consider her as their superior during class hours, has been a great asset to her work here 

 Miss. Florence Newman, A. B. 

Miss. Newman graduated as valedictorian of the Bryan City High School.  She also graduated from Olivet College where she received her A. B. degree.  Many in the class of 1914 had Miss Newman for teacher during their first year in high school, and the helping hand which she was ever ready to lend during the ensuing years will always be remembered.

Mr. Phillips, A. B.

Mr. Phillips, a graduate of the Cass City High School and of Alma College, entered upon his work here as a teacher of Zoology and Physical Geography at the beginning of the second semester.  Mr. Phillips has shown himself to be one of the most versatile members of the faculty.  Not only is he a good teacher, musician and orator, but he is a very capable base ball coach.

Miss Potts, B. S.

Miss Aurelia Potts is from the Michigan Agricultural College where she took a four years' course, specializing in Domestic Science.  She is now employed as the Domestic Science teacher of the public schools and fills her position in a very efficient manner.

Miss Primeau

Miss Matilda Primeau, teacher of Algebra IX, and Geometry X, is a new member of the faculty.  She has attended the U. of M. and received instruction at the Kalamazoo State Normal and the Ferris Institute.  The esteem in which she is held by her pupils and also the high standard of her classes speak well for her ability as a teacher.

Miss Shafer, Ph. M.

Miss. Shafer is one of the few teachers who have been with us all four years.  She is a graduate of Hillsdale College and also of the University of Chicago.  Miss. Shafer has exceptional ability as an instructor in German having fitted herself for this position by traveling abroad.  He English Literature classes are made interesting by the introduction of many novelties and new ideas along with the regular work.

Mrs. Stone

The chorus this year has a very competent leader in the person of Mrs. Stone of Lowell, Michigan, a graduate of the Thomas Normal Training School, Detroit, and the Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois.  Altho hindered greatly by lack of material, Mrs. Stone has produced a chorus which would be a credit to any high school.

Mr. Voelker, teacher of Ancient History and Modern History, is a graduate of Reed City High School and of Olivet College.  Mr. Voelker came here in the fall of 1911.  His unbounded enthusiasm in everything he undertook immediately won him a place in the hearts of a all students and also had much to do in creating the strong feeling of fellowship that exists in old T. H. S.  It was a hard blow to many when Mr. Voelker suddenly vanished from our mist.