Teachers 1882-1898, Leon, Iowa

Leon, Iowa area — From old scrapbook

History of Leon Public School [second half of the article, see bottom for link to first half]
By Miss Sue E. Bell

July 3, 1882, B. F. Miller was elected principal for the next school year.

On June 18, 1883, S. M. Mowatt was elected principal, and was in charge of the school for the next seven years. The following teachers taught in 1883: Mrs. Reed, Mrs. M. B. Harvey, Eva Kirkpatrick, Esther Sanger, Sarah Johnson, Nellie Parris, assistant principal.

In 1884 the same teachers, with the exception that Grace Arnold took Mrs. Reed's place.

In 1885 W. J. Edwards was assistant principal. The same teachers taught, with the exception of W. M. Scott who took Grace Arnold's place, and Jessie Forrey was elected teacher.

In 1886 Susie Young was assistant principal. The new teachers were: Olive Logan, Cora Brooks.

In 1887 Miss May Wilson was assistant principal. The other teachers were: Emma Roy, Jennie Haskett, M. B. Harvey, Elva Noble, Cora Brooks, Esther Sanger.

On September 17, 1888, the following studies were introduced in the Public schools: Ray's Higher Arithmetic, Ray's New Practical Arithmetic, Eclectic U. S. History, Harvey's Revised Grammar, Eclectic Geography. Teachers in 1888: Emma Roy, Kate Hall, Henrietta Vogt, M. B. Harvey, Jennie Haskett, Esther Sanger, Lillian Howard, assistant principal.

In 1889 V. R McGinnis was elected assistant principal. The teachers were: Eva Kirkpatrick, Jennie Haskett, Mrs. Reed, Kate Hall, Lillian Howard, Emma Roy.

May 10, 1890, A. L. Lyon was elected superintendent of all the schools for two years, and V. R. McGinnis was elected principal of the High school. Teachers for 1890: Mrs. M. P. Lindsey, Mrs. Haskett, Hortense Dilsaver, Mary Parrish, Lillian Howard, J. E. Cummins.

Those who taught in 1891: Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. Haskett, Hortense Dilsaver, Mary Parrish, Kate James, John Parrish, Cora Brooks.

May 2, 1892, V. R. McGinnis was elected principal and J. M. Howell assistant principal for two years. The teachers for this year were: Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. Haskett, Eva Kirkpatrick, Mary Parrish, Homer Dye, Hattie Drake, F. R. Porter.

Prof. M. Schoenert was elected musical director. Teachers in 1893: Mrs. Linsey, Mary Martin, Mrs. Haskett, Mary Parrish, Eva Kirkpatrick, Mabel Horner, Hattie Drake.

M. Schoenert was re-elected musical director.

April 2, 1894, Sam L. Darrah was elected principal for the following four years. The teachers were: Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. Haskett, Mary Martin, Mary Parrish, Eva Kirkpatrick, Mabel Horner, Carrie Hoffman, Hattie Drake, assistant principal.

April 1, 1885, M. Schoenert resigned and Miss Mame Penniwell was elected to fill his place. Teachers in 1895 were the same as in 1894. The new south school house was built in the summer of 1895, S. L. Lorey being the contractor.

In 1896 Miss Helen Radnish was elected first assistant principal and Miss Virginia McKee second assistant principal. Teachers at the North school house were: Mrs. Stuart, Henrietta Vogt, Eva Kirkpatrick, Mary Parrish, Ophie Clark, Mrs. Lindsey. South school house: Hallie Moore, Mae Lorey, Ella Kemp, musical director, Mabel Horner, elocution teacher.

In 1897 Miss Mamie Allen was elected first assistant principal and Harriet Shields second assistant principal. Teachers at the North school: Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. Roy, Claudie Clapp, Henrietta Vogt, Mrs. Stewart. South school house: Eva Kirkpatrick, Hallie Moore, Mae Lorey, Ella Kemp, musical director.

In 1898 Miss Mamie Allen was reelected first assistant principal and Miss Maggie Young second assistant principal. Teachers — North school house: Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. L. Roy, Ethel Bowman, Henrietta Vogt, Hoyle Gilreath. South school house: Hattie Kirkpatrick, Hallie Moore, Mae Lorey.

The schools since 1853 have progressed rapidly. The teachers are more competent than in former years.

The scholars numbered fifteen in the first school and they number nearly 500 at the present time, which goes to prove that the knowledge is more complete at this age than before.

Note: The first half of this article may be found at this link.