Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on November 11, 1935.
Principal Goldsborough of Chesterton High, Now In 25th Year In That Office of School
(BY ROBERT ALLETT)
Principal F.M. Goldsborough is celebrating his 25th anniversary this year as principal and his 30th year as a faculty member of the largest unit in the county educational system, Chesterton high school.
In 1905 Mr. Goldsborough was assistant principal and in 1910 became head of the school which at that time had a high school enrollment of between 40 and 50 pupils. Today, with 291 pupils, Chesterton is second in the county as far as size of the student body is concerned.
Principal Goldsborough received his higher education here in Porter county, having earned his A.B. degree from Valparaiso university in 1922. His faculty at Chesterton numbers 15, of which three are new this fall. Miss Avola Watkins has been placed in charge of the newly organized art department, Miss Beulah Eldridge replaced Miss Elizabeth Zehner in biology and physical education, and Miss Lillian Sayers, formerly of Morgan township, has taken the vacancy left by Miss Elizabeth Bescherer who taught Latin and English.
Miss Bescherer was given a surprise party by members of the classes of 1933, 34 and 35 at the high school Friday night, in celebration of her approaching marriage to Paul T. Copp of Gary. Mr. Copp in 1932 was an instructor in mathematics at Valparaiso university. Miss Bescherer was presented with a dinette set, a table and four chairs by her former pupils.
Prominent activities at Chesterton include debate for both boys and girls, band, orchestra and glee clubs; one of the two Hi-Y clubs in the county, the other being at Valparaiso high school; student council; G.A.A., and of course, sports. While Walter Jones is coach at Chesterton George Lowry is known throughout the county for his interest in and knowledge of athletics.
Mr. Lowry has designed various scorebooks for baseball and basketball which have been accepted for publication by leading companies specializing in athletic equipment.
Chesterton excels in its science courses and is the only school in the county system which boasts a complete chemistry department.
Something special in the line of outside entertainment is being offered to Chesterton high school students this year. Sponsored by the Northwest Assemblies, a series of six programs will be presented, three per semester, and will include appearances of musicians, lecturers and entertainers.
Chesterton graduates of 1935 now attending college are: Barbara Brunk, Oberlin college; Howard Carlso, Morningside, Iowa; John Rooney, Indiana university; Howard Smith, Purdue; and Robert Sabinski Indiana university.
