OFFICERS OF THE BOARD W. M. Brown, Pres.
INSTRUCTORS E. E. Coad, Principal Alfred Thompson, Ph. D. J. C. Booth, B.S., M.D. Mrs. E. E. Coad
WHY SECURE AN ACADEMIC EDUCATION? "Many have not a proper conception of the purposes of education, and consequently are led to discourage all education in advance of the "three R's." They do not understand that the real end of education is the development of mental power, without which there can be no hope of great success in life. Mind culture is second in importance only to soul culture, but we must learn to think by thinking, just as truly as we must "learn to do by doing." The function of the schools is to develop mind power in the student by leading him to think. The eight years' course of study provided for the common schools, excellent though it is, is not sufficient for the needs of any young man or woman. The work of the common schools is almost entirely fundamental, and an education that stops with the eighth grade is like the foundation of a building without the superstructure. Again, the common school course is completed before the mind of the pupil is sufficiently mature to do its most effective work. Because of their greater maturity of mind, students in the high school grades will accomplish nearly or quite as much in the three of four years of academic study as in the entire eight years of common school work."
CALENDAR 1904-5 1904 Monday, September 26,
First term begins.
1905 Friday, March 17, Second
term ends.
Commencement, Sunday,
June 11, Baccalaureate sermon.
HOLIDAYS Thanksgiving, November
24 and 25.
Graduating Class, Santiam Academy,
about 1904 THE SANTIAM ACADEMY Just half a century ago the Santiam Academy was established at Lebanon. Its situation is ideal. Lebanon is a live, progressive town of 1500 inhabitants. It has an electric light system, and the cool and pure waters of the Santiam River is utilized by the Water Works. The same river furnishes abundant water power for the mills and factories. Lebanon is the centre of one of the richest agricultural regions of the Willamette valley. It has a good public school, good churches, and the intellectual and moral tone of the place is far above the average of most of the western towns. The last is a consideration of the first importance to parents having children to educate. SURROUNDINGS The Academy campus, - a tract of ten acres - is one of the most beautiful in the State. Giant cedars and pines arch the walks, while immence maples almost conceal the building under their dense foliage. Study is especially delightful where the beauty of nature abounds as here. For fifty years the Academy has been closely related to the progress and developement of the town of its birth. The students who went forth from the Academy, there wholly or partially equipped for their life work, form no small proportion of the potent influence that took the once little village and made it the energetic and enterprising town it now is. More than that, students have gone throughout the state and other states and justly won honor and unquestioned reputation. Wherever they have gone they have used their influence for honesty, moralty, and material educational development. These facts reflect credit upon the Institution and stimulate present effort. PURPOSE The purpose of the Academy is determined by the needs of the community. It is a secondary school; it fills the gap between the public school of the town and a college or university course. There are three classes of students, the needs of which the Academy purposes to meet. First, for those that expect to take a college or university course, a full High School course is provided. Graduation therefrom will entitle any student to enter the Freshman class in any college or university in the state. Second, for the benefit and accomodation of those who desire to prepare themselves for taking teachers' examination, a one-year course in the subjects required is provided. Third, for those desiring a pracital business education, a thorough and comprehensive course is provided. In all work thoroughness will be insisted upon. All work will be supplemented by written tests and rigid examinations at the end of each term. Standing will depend equally upon recitation and examination grades. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS To enter the first academic year, applicants must have completed the eighth grade of public school work, or its equivalent. All students entering the Teachers' Preparatory or Business Course must at least be graded as high as eighth grade. Students will be admitted at any time during the school year, but it is especially desired that they enter at the very first of the year. It is difficult to properly classify them at other times. DISCIPLINE Firmness, tempered with a sympathetic knowledge of student life, will be used in the discipline of the school. Prompt obedience will be required in every case. All students are expected to conform to the courtesies of good society. ATHLETICS Success in school work depends very much upon physical health. Considerable attention will be paid to athletics and physical culture. A competent person has been secured to take charge of the physical culture classes. "A unit means a study running one year - thirty-six weeks - five times a week, with recitations forty minutes long." For entrance to the Freshman class of the University of Oregon fifteen units are required As much liberty as possible in the choice of studies will be allowed. The following is a list of subjects with the units credited by the State University: "English, four units; Algebra, one and a half units; Geometry, Plain and Solid, one and a half units; History, two units; Physical Geography, one unit; Botany or Physics, one unit; Latin, two units. The balance of the fifteen units may be made up from the following: Latin, one or two units; German, one or two units; Botany, one unit; Physics or Chemestry, one unit; History, American and Constitution, one unit; Zoology, one-half unit; Astronomy, one-half unit, Geology, one-half unit; Physiology, one-half unit; Higher Arithmetic, one-half unit; Elementary Political Economy, one-half unit; Book-keeping, one-half unit." BUSINESS COURSE Book-keeping, Theory of Accounts, English, Spelling, Penmanship, Business Letters and Forms. TEACHERS' PREPARATORY COURSE This course will include all studies required in examination for County Teachers' Certificates. There will be nothing taught that will antagonize any religious belief. At the same time no effort will be spared to encourage moral, upright Christian life. All students are expected to attend the morning exercises. LECTURES An interesting series of Lectures by prominent men of the state is being arranged for the coming year. These Lectures should be heard by every one in Lebanon for they will interest all alike. Rabbi Wise of Portland; Pres. P. L. Campbell of the University of Oregon; B. F. Mulkey, Pres. of the Ashland Normal School, are among those we expect in the near future. All are experienced platform men and crowded houses greet them everywhere. LITERARY SOCIETIES The value of literary work cannot be overestimated. It is of infinite value to the student to be able to think and express his thoughts while standing before an audience. At least one literary society will be maintained. LIBRARY The school has an excellent reference library, to which all students have access. Many additions will be made to the library during the year. COURSE OF STUDY FIRST YEAR: Higher Lessons in English with Ninth Grade classics; Esentials of Algebra, Physical Geography, completed; Higher Arithmetic completed; Greek and Roman History. SECOND YEAR: Elements of Rhetoric and English composition, with grade classics; Essentials of Algebra, completed first half of the year; Geometry the remaining half; Physiology; European History (Mediaeval and Modern;) First year Latin. THIRD YEAR: English Literature and grade classics; Geometry completed; Caesar with Latin composition; English History; Botany or Geology. FOURTH YEAR: American Literature, Government of the American people, American History; Political Economy or Astronomy, Cicero, Latin composition. MUSIC A music teacher has not yet been secured, but an experienced and competent teacher will be secured to fill this important position. For further particulars, enquire of or write to E. E. Coad, Principal, LEBANON, OREGON. TUITION Full
term - $10 Unless other arrangements are made with the Principal, tuition should be paid at the beginning of each term. In case of sickness extending over two weeks, tuition for time of absence will be credited on the next term. Tuition cannot be refunded for any other cause of absence. Good board at reasonable rates can be secured.
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