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Keystone Gazette May 29 1903, page 1
THE BELLEFONTE ACADEMY
Now a Self-Supporting Institution - 115 Students
"Bellefonte by reason of its healthfulness and beauty, its delightful society and the wholesome morel atmosphere prevailing, is an Ideal place for the training and development of the youth. It is not surprising, then, to learn of the increasing popularity of the Academy with the students of the county and those who are coming in larger numbers from a distance every year. We feel proud of our Academy as we recall how it has struggled for years to establish a successful footing, competing, as it has done, without a cent of endowment, with the leading preparatory schools of the country which are richly endowed and possessed of the finest properties and equipment that money can buy. The Academy stands on the hill to-day a self-supporting institution, with a corps of nine teachers, most of them graduates of leading universities of this country, France and Germany, and an attendance of about 11 5 students representing many centres of influence in the United States. We say we feel proud of an institution that has been placed on a successful basis through the faithful and untiring efforts of Rev. J. P. Hughes and his son. And now we are informed that Prof. Jas. R. Hughes, the principal, has decided, after careful consideration, to take the most commendable step, possibly, in the history of the school. The work is so complicated and the responsibilities so great, that the entire attention of the principal is required to see that the highest interests of the Academy a re conserved at all times. Mr. Hughes will, therefore, do very little teaching next year, but superintend the work of the school in all the departments, coming into closer touch with the teachers and pupils and, also, devoting a reasonable amount of time in improving the general condition of the property. This is a great step forward, and we wish Head Master Hughes the very richest success in all his worthy efforts. Surely the town and county will support him in his endeavor to establish a preparatory school here second to none. What an opportune moment for some benevolent friend of education with means to step in and give the Academy buildings and grounds that would sent a thrill of pride and gratitude through everyone interested And what a genuine cause for celebration it would be as the year 1905, the centennial year of the Academy, would roll around to have a property thus improved. Mr. Hughes has engaged another teacher for next tear. Mr. B. H. Sharpe, of State College, is the man excelling both in scholarship and in athletics. He will assist in mathematics and direct the football, basketball and base-ball life of the school. The students are hailing this acquisition to the faculty with delight. There will be t en instructors in all at the Academy. The future is indeed, bright for that institution."
Democratic Watchman June 19 1903, page 4
THE ACADEMY CLOSES
"The final examinations at the Bellefonte Academy were completed yesterday and today the several instructors will depart for their various homes for the summer vacation. Fifteen young men and women passed successful examinations and will enter the following of learning at the beginning of the fall term on the Academy's certificate: To Pennsylvania State College, John Hogsett, of Uniontown; Ralph Van Valin, Unionville; Charles Bower, Howard; Reese Thomas, Lanford; William Humphreys, Logansport, Ind., and Robert Fairlamb, Harrisburg. Washington & Jefferson, Roy McCandless, Butter; Herbert McIntosh, Pittsburg; Earle Quigley, Butler, and Jas. Pratt, Unionville. Princeton, Philip Weaver, Bellefonte. Trinity, H. Laird Curtin, Roland. Miss Eleanor Ardell will go to Mt. Holyoke, Mass.; Miss Jennie Harper to the Woman's College, at Baltimore, and Miss Mary Thomas to Wilson College. When the Academy opens in the fall will be with all the old instructors and in addition Bayard Heston Sharpe, of West Chester, who was one of the graduates from State College this week"
Democratic Watchman June 19 1903, page 8
THE D. A. R. PRIZE
"The essay contest for the ten dollar prize offered by the Bellefonte Chapter, D. A. R., was held at the Bellefonte Academy Monday afternoon. Those who took part in the contest were Robert Fairlamb, Elliott Vanderenter, Durbin Gray, Stanley Valentine, Walter Furst, Mary Thomas and Marion Rumberger. The judges were Mrs. Fred Reynolds, Mrs. James A. Beaver and Mrs. George Israel Brown. All of the essays read showed considerable thought and study in preparation and the judges had some trouble in deciding on the most meritorious. They finally agreed to divide the prize between Marion Rumberger and Stanley Valentine and in a neat and pleasantly worded speech Mrs. Reynolds announced the decision and presented to each of the successful ones a $5 gold piece."
Democratic Watchman June 19 1903, page 8
THE ACADEMY'S RECEPTION
"The annual reception at the Bellefonte Academy was held last Friday evening. The weather being unfavorable for an out door fete the reception was held on the spacious porch and in the class rooms. Appropriate decorations of bunting, plants and flowers adorned every nock and corner while Christy Smith's orchestra was present to discourse music for the occasion. During the evening, from 8 until 10 o'clock several hundred people visited the seat of learning on the hill.
On the arrival of the guests they were met by a committee composed of the following young men who acted as ushers: Jas. Pratt, of Unionville; Philip Weaver, of Bellefonte; Roy McCandless, of Butler, and Herbert McIntosh, of Pittsburg. They were then received by Rev. James P. Hughes and his son, James R. Hughes, who conducted them to the reception committee composed of the following ladies: Mrs. James B. Hughes, Miss Helen E. Overton and Miss Isabelle S. Hill.
After the reception the students gave a dance in the armory which lasted away into the morning hours. The patronesses for the dance were Mrs. Wilbur F. Reeder, Mrs. J. L. Spangler, Mrs. J. L. Montgomery, Mrs. John M. Dale, Mrs. M. Burnett, Mrs. L. T. Munson and Miss Alice Wilson. The committee in charge included Messes Wilson Gephart, G. C. Harris W. H. Montgomery, M. A. Mitchell and Elliot Vanderenter. Music was furnished by the Stopper & Fiske orchestra, of Williamsport "
Democratic Watchman July 3 1903, page 3
THE ACADEMY RECEPTION
"A large and very delightful reception was that given at the Bellefonte Academy, Tuesday evening, June 30th, by Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hughes, and Miss Overton.
The annual academy reception at commencement time has become one of the brilliant functions of the year, but it is pre-eminently for the students and their friends and is naturally participated in largely by the young people and those most closely interested in them. On Tuesday evening it was alumni of years stand and friends, perhaps not so young in years as the June graduate; but even younger in enthusiasm and zest to enjoy. Education knows no distinctions of age or beauty and is the surest basis for congeniality and real enjoyment. Added to this there was everything in the environment to insure pleasure - music by Smiths orchestra, grounds beautiful with Japanese lanterns, flowers galore, is the ladies hair, in their hands, in vases, on tables; even the men; so shy the last month, smiled on the occasion.
In the receiving line were Mr. James P. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Hughes, Mrs. Charles Hughes of Baltimore, Md., her sister, Miss Graham, Miss Ortali Hughes. About three hundred guests were present. Dr. and Mrs. Dimm, of Mifflinburg, being among those from out of town. Mrs. Dimm, nee Miss Snodgrass is well known here as a visitor at the home of Mr. F. Potts Green.
It seems very fitting that this charming reception should close the most successful year in the history of the Academy, for the hosts and hostesses who made Tuesday evening's success are the same personalities that have made the Academy one of the best college preparatory schools in the State."
Democratic Watchman July 24 1903, page 4
A GROWING INSTITUTION
"The Bellefonte Academy will re-open on Wednesday, September 9th, with the largest and strongest faculty in its history and the prospect of a very interesting year.
The faculty will be composed as follows:
Rev. J. P. - Hughes, - A. M., principal emeritus, mathematics and book-keeping.
James R. Hughes, A. M., head master, English and oratory.
Helen E. Canfield Overton, preceptress, superintendent of primary department.
Isabella S. Hill, Ph. B., English, rhetoric and literature.
Kate Stewart Davis, modern languages.
Edward H. Myers, B. S., higher - mathematics and physics.
William P. Wharton, A. B., history and ancient languages.
Bayard H. Sharpe, B. S. mathematies and chemistry, and general director of athletics.
Mary Eleanor Ardell, assistant in primary department.
Jennie Mildred Harper, assistant in primary department.
With the above strong corps of teachers supplied with the best apparatus, and the school rooms repainted and re-papered doubtless a larger number of students than ever will be attracted to the Academy. Surely this school deserves united support."
Keystone Gazette July 24 1903, page 8
"Prof. James R. Hughes of the Bellefonte Academy left this week for Butler and other places throughout the State. The Academy is well enough advertised, but he takes the precaution of going and looking up any applicants that want to be admitted to the school, so that in the future they will have no trouble. His school will be large this year which is very gratifying."
Democratic Watchman August 28 1903, page 8
"On Wednesday, Sept. 9th, the Bellefonte Academy will open for the fall term. It is a matter of more than passing interest to the people of this community, not alone because of the educational advantages offered, but because the era of prosperity and usefulness the institution has entered. There will be a largely increased teaching force at the Academy and the class rooms and dormitories have been made more cheerful by thorough remodeling. New paint and paper, with a large collection of pictures add much to the attractiveness of the Academy interior."
Democratic Watchman December 25 1903, page 8
"The Bellefonte Academy has at present the proud distinction of having forty-seven graduates in attendance at sixteen different schools of higher education in the county. They are distributed as follows: Penna. State, 22; Princeton, N. J. 3; Trinity, Conn., 3; Bryn Mawr, 2; Wilson, 2 ; Frederick, Md., 2; Delaware, Ohio, 2; Yale, 1; Cornell, 1; ; University of Maryland, 1; Western University Penna., 1; Haverford, 1 ; Lafayette. 1; Woman's College, Baltimore, 1; West Point, 1; Jefferson Medical College, 2; West Chester Normal, 2."
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