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Steubenville Twp School Histories
Health at the Female Seminary - 1860
The pupils are required to take exercise of various kinds in the open air, whenever the weather will permit, and not be afraid of common exposure. Bathing rooms are included in the building and calisthenics, which is a system of bodily exercises adapted to promote health and graceful motion, is taught as a part of the course. Young ladies are taught to understand their own systems, and guard against many evils to which they are exposed.
Principles - 1860
Every hour brings it appropriate arrangements, of devotion, exercise, study, recreation, refreshment, rest, &c. A correct state of moral and religious feeling will be cultivated, basing their instructions on the Holy Scriptures. The Bible is more or less studied every day; the religious principles inculcated are those common to all Evangelical Protestants. Punishments are few and reluctantly administered.
Terms - 1860
The year begins in the spring, and is divided into two sessions with a vacation at the close of each. Boarding, &c. per quarter, $30.00, tuition, Primary class, $5.00, Junior class, $6.00, Middle class, $7.00 and Senior class, $8.00.
Optional Courses - 1860
Instruction with use of instrument $10.00
Lessons in Painting in Crayon $6.00
Lessons in Drawing & French $4.00
Heated air in chamber $2.00
Painting in Oil $8.00
Heat by fire $4.00
Washing, per dozen (dresses, extra) .40
Advanced payments are required at least for a quarter. It is requested of parents not to furnish their children, while at school, with jewelry or expensive articles of dress of any kind, as they are not allowed to be worn; nor leave them with control of money. Confectioneries, and such eatables, are contraband, as detrimental to health. A young lady should come with an umbrella and overshoes. All expected to attend regularly on the Sabbath such places of worship, as their friends may prefer. Acquaintances are requested not to call on the Sabbath, as visitors are not received on that day.
{Taken from, The Herald Star, June 28, 1873}
The Assemblage Last Night – Intensity of the Heat – Last night, notwithstanding that the mercury indicated the atmosphere of the plains, Gray & Garrett’s hall was filled to its utmost capacity. The following compose the graduating class of 1873:
Ada V. Evans, Belle Evans, Nannie J. Hays, Sallie P. Kells, Kate E. Lindsay, Laura G. Parks, Edson P. McConnell, Robert H. Orr.
From the many valuable essays, all of which justly earned the loud applause, which followed them, we publish the valedictory ... {Article is quite lengthy}
Below: Graduating Class of 1896 – taken from newspaper article, not dated. The figures following the names indicate their average of scholarship:
Oliver Blaney - 87.6 Claire Henry – 76.2
Flora Canby – 89.3 Lenora Kell – 89.6
Annie Carnes – 84.5 Earle Layton – 94.8
Edna Coates – 88.1 Kat Lloyd – 89.7
Mary Curry – 89.3 Roy McClave – 87.5
Walden Clark – 82.6 Eva McNeal – 87.0
Laura Dawson – 82.1 Wolcott Matlack – 90.5
Lenore Drennen – 84.1 Earle Mertz – 86.1
Donald Dennen – 92.8 Nelson Miller – 85.4
Frances Fickes – 86.5 Maud Smith – 89.8
Walter Fickes – 91.9 Ethel Sprague – 91.5
Helen Fickes – 85.9 Harry Shields – 80.4
Ruby Freshwater – 86.6 Thomas Spencer – 84.1
Harry Grier – 89.3 Chester Thompson – 86.1
Clara Hutchinson – 93.9 Emma Wright – 83.0
Minnie Hamilton – 81.4
The following students were not listed in the above newspaper clipping with the graduating class but were listed in the original graduation class program:
John Loup
Philip McGuire
Florence Medley
Pearle Ferguson
Carl Walton
Programme Graduating Class of 1896
Normal and Training School
Anna Dunbar Lizzie Hukil Ella Hinds
Daisy Yocum Mary Watkins
Invocation – Rev. R.A. McKinley, D.D.
Note -It appears that every student graduating had to participate in some manner, which included one or more of the following: essay, chorus, oration, illustration, vocal duet, trio, or music. Presentation of Diplomas by the President of the Board of Education, J.C.M. Floyd, M.D. Benediction offered by Rev. R. B. Pope, D.D.
Historical Sketch of Steubenville’s Educational Institutions, which are noted for a high degree of excellence - Early History of the Schools – The earliest school in Steubenville, of which there is any record, was opened by a Mr. Black, in 1805. In 1807, Bezaleel Wells built what was known as the little red schoolhouse on High Street, and its first teacher was James Thompson. In the winter of 1816-17 it is recorded that there were two schools in Steubenville, one of which was taught by Rev. Jas. B. Finley. In 1818 another school was opened near the head of Washington Street by Mr. Barker, and in 1820 an academy, presided over by Jas. Miller was established on High Street, opposite the Seminary. Rev. Geo. Buchanan, in 1814, opened a classical school on West Market Street. Another quite famous school, of the early days, was Grove Academy, on the west side of Seventh above North Street, presided over by Dr. John Scott. In 1838 the public school system was introduced, and the first board of Education was organized with Dr. C. C. Beatty, Dr. Jno. Andrews and Jas. Means as members. They held their first meeting Oct. 1, 1838, and elected Dr. John Andrews as chairman. The following year lot 413 in Ross addition on South Fourth Street, were purchased and two school buildings were erected thereon, by William Thompson, at a cost of $4,000. By Dec 11th, 1839 these small schools were proved too small and the board fixed the limit of pupils to one hundred and twenty, sixty in female, seventy in primary; and passed a rule that if a pupil was absent two weeks, without good excuse, his place should be filled by waiting applicants. During the next ten years rooms were rented in various churches and private buildings throughout the city to accommodate the growth.
On November 6, 1854, the High School was opened in the Kilgore building on Market Street, and in 1858 "Grove Academy" was purchased for $5,000. April 11th, 1864 Thomas Clark was employed to teach the colored school. This school was carried on for a number of years in a building on Third Street, between North and Dock streets. The study of music was introduced into the schools August 10th, 1865, when Mr. Schofield was employed to teach music in all the schools at $60 per month. {Doyle, 1910}
{Taken from the Daily Herald, June 28, 1873} North Grammar School – Closing Exercises – Yesterday afternoon, the final exercises of the North Grammar school took place in the hall of the new North School building…The following were then promoted from this department to the High School: Arthur Doughtery, Ida Linsay, Frank Maxwell, Nannie Bristor, Bazzie Viers, Ida Richardson, James Taggart, Maggie Shaw, Edward Mahon, Mollie Copeland, Edgar Elliot, Winnie Lowe, James Sutherland, Lavinia Bristor, Bennie Sharp, Lizzie Dungan, James McGowan, Mollie McCauslin, James Irwin, Carrie Wolcott, Emma Cummins, Chas. Hays, John Trainer, Luella Milhouse, Joseph Culberson, Craig Young, Wm. Miller.
Programme of Exercises at the High School
Wednesday June 19, 1878
At 9 o’clock, A.M.
Chorus – {The Distant Land} School
Selection – {Rachel at the well} – Tillie Henke
Declamation – {A Suburban Sketch} Willie S. Mears
Selection – {The Painter who please nobody}Lizzie Moulds
Essay – {Circuses} Agnes G. Biles
Declamation – {Classical Learning, Story} Peter Anderson
Selec’n – {Pan in Wall Street} Mary B. Orr
C. Algebra – Miss Moncrieff
Selection – {Bryant} Fannie McCoy
Selection – {Under the Willows} Kate M. Hammond
Essay – {Flowers} Sallie S. Fickes
Oration – {Young America} John B. England
Selection – {A Rosary of Sonnets} Pamphyla Yocum
Oration – {Perpetuity of our Republic} Mark B. Whitaker
Essay – {The Old Mirror} Josie Hammond
C. Botany – Miss Gilmore
Declamation – {Ad Amicos} Bert H. Evans
Selection – {The Belle of the Ball} Eleanor H. Loomis
Declamation – {Athens} Fletcher C. Chambers
Essay – {The Master’s Touch} Ettie M. Battin
Oration – {Tom Brown’s School Days} Will M. Trainer
Chorus – {The Sunbeams are Glancing} School
Afternoon, 1 ½ o’clock
Chorus – {From Shore to Shore} School
Selection – {Jane Reed} Mary A. Hart
Essay – {Nature’s Picture Gallery} Nettie Leech
Oration – {The Study of Latin} James H. Warner
Essay – {By the Fireside} Ella B. Oxtoby
Oration – {Freedom of Speech} Plummer P. Lewis
Selection – {The Longest Death-Watch} Aggie H. Seybold
B Literature – Miss Sutherland
Essay – {Cases} Georgia Kells
Oration – {The Philosophy of Lying} S. Coe Boyd
Solo – {The Wood Nymph’s Call} Mary M. Fetrow
Esay – {Recording} Jennie Hall
Selection – {Four O’Clocks} Laura Keith
- Astromy – Mr. Rowe
Oration – {Fortune Favors the Brave} James P. Crawford
Essay – {Our Literary Society} Mary A. Howard
Declamation – {Rip Van Winkle} David Osborne
Essay – {The Master-Key} Mary J. Orr
Selection – {High Tide on the Coast of Lincolnshire}
Mamie M. Miller
Solo and Chorus – {The Light of Home} Tillie R. McElvaney and School
NOTE – This was taken exactly as it appears on the original program. No name of high school was printed on the program outline and I assumed it was a Steubenville High School program outline. If you find that is not true, contact the newsletter editor.
A committee of the Steubenville Education Association compiled this History of Education in Steubenville for distribution at the dinner on April 8, 1957. The program out line states, " May it become a pleasant momento of that occasion."
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
1805 – Earliest school in Steubenville – Teacher, Mr. Black. It was located in a frame residence between 5th and Commercial St. on Market St.
1807 – Little Red schoolhouse – Built with funds raised by Bezaleel Wells. Located on S. High St., first teacher was James Thompson.
1814 – First classical school in the West. Rev. George Buchanan established it. It was located on W. Market St. above the Pennsylvania Railroad. One of the pupils was Edwin M. Stanton.
1817 – Two private schools in Steubenville. Rev. J.B. Finley and the other taught by Dr. C.C. Beatty.
1818 – Mr. Baker opened a third school near the head of Washington St.
1820 – An academy was established on the east side of S. High St. It was taught by Prof. J.P. Miller, a seceder minister. Samuel Acherly opened a school on N. 7th St. and Dr. John Scott opened the Grove Academy on 7th St. above North. Boys and girls attended together by private subscription of $2.50 to $5.00 per scholar for six months.
1829 – The famous Steubenville Female Seminary was opened by Dr. C. C. Beatty and his wife. It was located on S. High St. between Adams and South St. This school was for girls only and the first class graduated in 1833. Nearly 5,000 women from Steubenville and other parts of the country were educated. The school closed in 1898.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1825 – Establishment of the state public school system. One-half mill as a school fund, barely enough for three months of school each year.
1838 – Public school introduced. First board of Education: Dr. C.C. Beatty, Dr. John Andrews, and Mr. James Means. Two lots were purchased one on North 4th St., and one on South 4th St. Two brick buildings, each 40 by 50 feet were built at a cost of $2,000 each. The one at 228-332 South 4th St. is still used as a residence today.
1839 – First public schools were opened Nov 11.
1846 – Schools ran continuously through the year.
1853 – Thomas McGrew was elected as acting manager of schools. Teachers were required to attend Institute for 2 hours each week or quit. Textbooks were required and no others were permitted.
1854 – Schools now had four departments: Primary, Secondary, Grammar, and High School. The lower story of Kilgore’s new building on Market St. was used for school.
1855 – Teachers’ certificates required for the first time. W.D. McClain was hired to teach vocal music.
1857 – First free public school library was established.
1858 – More than half the pupils attended school in rented rooms.
1859 – Teachers requesting a raise in their wages. Joseph Buchanan became superintendent of the schools.
1864 – Thomas Clark was employed to teach colored children in a building on Third St., between North & Dock Streets. It accommodated 160 pupils.
1868 – School children gave pennies to help erect the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Union Cemetery.
1870 – Graveyard lots at Forth and South Streets were obtained in 1867 where Grant School was built. It was finished in
1870. The high school was then moved to the third floor of Grant.
1873 – Stanton School was built. Reunion of Female Seminary graduates with 700 alumni present.
1874 – First night school was formed with Dr. D. W. Matlack as teacher.
1882 – Tenor drums were introduced for regulating entrance and exit of children.
1883 – Colored schools were abolished and pupils were distributed among other already existing schools.
1884 – Washington School was built. Garfield School was built.
1888 – 33 scholars were graduated. The High School Commencement Exercises were held at the Opera House on June 14. A total of 505 students graduated from 1860 to 1869.
1891 – Lincoln School was built. It contained three rooms to accommodate 150 children.
1896 – The school board had 12 members. Two of these were Mrs. Sarah Viers Croskey and Mrs. Isabella Humble, who were the first women ever elected to public office in Jefferson County.
1898 – Female Seminary Closed.
1903 – The board bought a site for a high school.
1906 – Old Wells auditorium was ready for annual graduation. W. R. Maurer, high school principle; Josephine Hammon, grammar school principle; Anna Bustard, later high school principle; Edward M. VanCleve was superintendent. The present Wells was built in 1916 and was known as the Wells Annex. It now houses the elementary grades. The original Wells building was destroyed by fire in April 1941.
1911 – A one room school was built on La Belle in 1904. An 8-room school replaced this in 1911 and addition was built on in 1929. It was named Roosevelt School. Buchanan School was first used.
1914 – McKinley School was built on Pleasant Heights.
1918 – Flu epidemic closed all schools from Dec. 3 to 30. Almost 400 reported absent. A class of 84 was graduated from high school, enrollment was 4,026. Largest in history of Steubenville schools up to that date.
1926 – New Harding Jr. High School was built. It had a cafeteria. It was dedicated in May of 1926.
1927 – The new Grant School was dedicated. It was remarkable that it was built in sections so that 900 children still attended school during its construction.
1928 – The Harding Stadium was built at a cost of $28,000.
1932 – Normal School was discontinued because of the depression. Miss E. Core Linch was director from 1926 – 1932. She is now student placement at Bethany College, and the College of Steubenville.
1933 – City schools closed May 12 as an emergency economy move because of the depleted treasury.
1940 – New million dollar high school was dedicated, Steubenville High School (Big Red). It was erected on the old Stanton School site on which school buildings have always stood. It was built to accommodate a maximum of 1,500 students.
1942 – The board voted a retirement age of 70 for all teachers. The city schools played a big role in the war effort. An impressive grand total of $526,287.07 in bonds and war saving stamps was sold in the Victory Loan Drive. The board authorized the use of Harding School siren for air raid warnings; draft boards were permitted to use the H.S. community room for registration draftees; the Red Cross was allowed to set up emergency headquarters in a number of schools.
1955 – By this time, an effort was made and 90% of Steubenville children attended Kindergarten. Classes for slow learners began in 1929; a class for crippled children was started in 1937; then for sight saving class, and 2 classes for deaf were added. There were health services by school nurses, doctors and dentists. There were opportunities for both choral and instrumental music.
SCHOOLS EXISTING IN 1955 AND ENROLLMENT
{Students enrolled} {Age of Building in yr.}
Alikanna & Brier Hill – 143 29
Buena Vista – 113 6
Buchanan – 109 73
Grant – 958 41 (30-Add.)
Garfield – 272 71
Harding – 752 29
Lincoln – 380 65 (41 –Add.)
McKinley – 226 41
Roosevelt – 359 44 (26- Add.)
Washington – 206 41
Wells – 217 41
Steubenville High – 1,265 14
1909 Schools and # of Students Enrolled
Garfield 331
Grant 623
Jefferson 100
Roosevelt (LaBelle Bldg.) 337
Lincoln 337
McKinley (Pleasant Heights) 67
Stanton 470
Washington 380
Wells Grammar 155
Wells High 232
Total - 2,836
NOTE – In 1841, of the 1,363 children between the ages of 4 and 21 years in Steubenville, 685 were male and 678 were female. Boys and girls attended primary school together. Separate schoolrooms were maintained for boys and girls of elementary school and high school, until 1854.
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