The story of StreatorBeing an account of the growth of its institutions civic, social and industrial, with special reference to its manufacturing and business interests; together with an outline of its early history and life sketches of some of its leading citizens . Some Noted Schoolmasters. P>ut Strtator ha- not been satisti*d to restcontent with her externals of education. Herschool boards have been remarkable for the liave all been superintendents here. The pres-ent incumbent is Prof. J. G. Moore, who is re-taining all the old values and applying them tonew conditions. High Qualificatio
The story of StreatorBeing an account of the growth of its institutions civic, social and industrial, with special reference to its manufacturing and business interests; together with an outline of its early history and life sketches of some of its leading citizens . Some Noted Schoolmasters. P>ut Strtator ha- not been satisti*d to restcontent with her externals of education. Herschool boards have been remarkable for the liave all been superintendents here. The pres-ent incumbent is Prof. J. G. Moore, who is re-taining all the old values and applying them tonew conditions. High Qualification of Teachers. The course of study jjursued combines allthe wisdom of these school experts. The courseis worked out by subjects by a committee ofteachers in co-operation with the superintend-ent, and the work i)rinted in a manual. It is amost thorough going system, and not commonly 64 THE STORY OF STREATOR. used except in cities of large size. There are sixty-five teacliers employed, andthe requirements are high. No teacher can beengaged who has not two years training, in ad- training school for teachers. As a result of ailthese activities the schools of Streator are re-cognized in the school world as among the mostadvanced, and ambitious teachers are anxious. The Garfield School. dition to the high school course. In addition tothe regular force, supervisors are also em]iloyedin manual training, in music, art and the do-mestic arts. There is also maintained a citv to come here for the value of the experience inits schools. The total enrollment of pupils forI he current year is 2,300. STREATORS SPLENDID HIGH SCHOOL The High School has a record that is evenmore distinguished. First, it has the memoryof the revered iiliilanthropist, Col. Rali)h Plumbwho gave the building to the city. Then it hasa proud line of educators to look back on whosenames are an honorable tradition. First is thename of Prof. Rinaldo Williams, which shineswith a gentle and benignant lustre, o\er the dis-tan
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