“ALLEN is located in the extreme northeast corner of Pontotoc County. In fact, it is a joint district and laps over into Hughes County. The District embraces the incorporated town of Allen and quite a bit of outlying territory with a valuation of more than $840,000. The wealth consists of farm lands, real estate in town and several industries, including several producing oil wells and two refi neries.

Allen boasts of many community organizations. Among them are four churches, several lodges, a Chamber of Commerce and many clubs such as the Delphian Club and the Patrons Club that have been very active in supporting the school and its activities.

The Allen schools are housed in three buildings, the High School, the Lincoln School and Baker Branch School. The High School building is a new modern structure with eleven rooms including a gymnasium and auditorium.

Lincoln School is a ten room stone building. It is situated on a large tract of ground which furnishes plenty of playground facilities.

Baker Branch School is the wing in Hughes County. A school truck brings all the children above the fourth grade into the town schools, leaving only the primary taught at this school. It is a one room wooden structure.

The organization of the school centers around the school board, which is made up of J. K. Malone, President; C. E. Caldwell, Secretary; Frits Johnson, Treasurer, and N. S. Olivo, member. The Board employs the superintendent and then hires the teachers on the recommendation of the superintendent. The internal organization is worked out by the superintendent and teachers to comply as nearly as possible with the state course of study and the suggestions of the High School Inspector. The High School is accredited for 19 1-2 units.

The faculty consists of T. K. Treadwell, supt.; Mrs. E. C. Johnson, prin.of the High School; Dale Boren, prin. Lincoln school; Mrs. Virgil Luke; Jewel Andrews, Alta Turner, Francis Smith, Zana Leonard, Neva Neal, Vera Sewell, Mrs. T. K. Treadwell, Mrs. George Adams, Josie Chiles, and Mrs. N. S. Roberson. Of these one holds a degree, 5 have life certificates, 4 hold two year state certifi cates and two hold county first grade certificates. All have done some college work and all but three have had previous experience in teaching. Twelve out of the fourteen have done most of their college work at East Central.

Aside from the regular academic work, time has been found for many student activities. Although athletics have not been featured, the school has been very successful in its contests this year. The football team was developed from practically inexperienced material until it won 4 out of 8 of its games and tied two. Among the teams defeated by Allen were Holdenville, Wapanuka, and Davis. The ward school also had a strong team winning 3 out of fi ve unoffi cial games.

The school has both boys’ and girls’ basket ball teams. The boys have won 5 out of 9 games played and the girls are still undefeated. The students have had an opportunity to play tennis and volley ball and the school expects to produce one of the strongest baseball teams in this section of the state.

At the beginning of the term, the students decided to meet once a week to engage in various activities. Accordingly a number of Clubs were formed such as Public Speaking, Story Telling, Music, Nature Study and Physical Education. It was optional with the pupil as to which organization he joined. A great deal of enthusiasm and friendly rivalry has been engendered through the Clubs.

Quite a bit has been accomplished in literary activities. Debating and literary programs have been frequent in both grades and high school during the year. The ward school also held a community carnival, a Columbus Day program, Christmas program and many class programs. While the high school observed education week and tree planting day at which time trees were planted on the grounds of the schools by the students and the patrons, a community dinner was spread at the noon hour.

This community enjoys the distinction of having more pupils in high school than any community this size in this part of the state probably. The enrolment has reached 126 up to the present time this year. Out of 33 eighth grade graduates last year, 29 of them entered high school here this year. And out of the 22 high school graduates of last year, 18 of them entered colleges or universities this year. There are 12 seniors in this class.

Working under adverse conditions, in many ways Allen schools have accomplished much through the efforts of the officers, teachers and patrons. This has been one of the best years in the history of the school.”