Superintendent of all Public Schools in Traverse City
	Mr. I. B. Gilbert:  Mr. Gilbert, superintendent of the public schools in the city, was born July 5. 1870, at Memphis, Michigan.  His early youth was spent on the farm of his father in Memphis.  He attended the public schools of that city, where he was a very diligent student.  After mastering the different branches of studies taught there, he engaged in teaching.  A few years later he took up a course at Olivet, from which college he graduated in 1895, receiving his degree in natural science.  The next few months were spent in the Agricultural College of Michigan, pursuing the study of chemistry.  Soon after, he entered Harvard, for the summer term, and in the fall of the same year accepted a position as principal of the high school of St. Johns. He remained here one year, when a more desirable place was offered him at Imlay City.  After two years he again moved, this time to Northville to remain but one year.  Returning to St. Johns the following year, he assumed the superintendent's position and held it for three years.  At the end of this time Traverse City was in need of a superintendent, and Mr. Gilbert was asked to fill the vacancy.  In 1902 he took up his residence in Traverse City.  Under his supervision the schools have greatly advanced, until today, they are among the best in the state. In disposition Mr. Gilbert is genial and very approachable.  Among the pupils he is known as a man with a wonderful memory, especially regarding names and dates.  His broadminded and sterling views have been displayed to a good advantage in the work which he has accomplished, and in the tact with which he has undertaken it.  In future years, as Mr. Gilbert follows the course of his profession, he will have only the good will and respect of the scholars and teachers in Traverse City.
	Principal of Traverse City High School
	Mr. R. L. Nye: Mr. Nye was born in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan.  Most of his early life, however, was spent on a farm at Bear Lake, Manistee County.  He answered the roll call in the district school, working of the farm summers when old enough.  After teaching three terms in rural schools he entered the Ferris Institute at Big Rapids.  After two years there and a year at Alma College, he taught in the former institution for two years, and then spent tow years at the University of Michigan, specializing in mathematics.  He went from there to take charge of the mathematics department in the High School of Battle Creek, which position he held for four years.  In the fall of 1902 he accepted the position which he now holds as principal of the High School of Traverse City. In the capacity of principal he has done much to merit praise.  It has been his aim to bring before the students such ideals, be they lives of great me or simply noble thoughts, as would tend to develop character--indeed, he has himself been the ideal of many.  He places a great deal of stress on that very important element of high school education, public speaking, we venture to say, that no one has ever given better support to the various school enterprises than has Mr. Nye.  It is with great pleasure we dedicate the Black and Gold to him.
	Teachers
	Alma Brown:  Miss Alma Brown, who now teaches ninth and tenth English and German in our high school, was born near Bellevue, Michigan.  Her early schooling was obtained in the district school near her home.  After two years of successful teaching she entered Olivet College, graduating in 1905. In her zeal to prove worthy of her trust, Miss Brown's health failed, making it necessary to take a two month's rest.  She returned after the spring vacation.  Her light-hearted, cheerful manner has won her many friends, who wish her nothing but success in the future, whether here or elsewhere.
	Harlan A. Davis:  Professor Harlan A. Davis, instructor in Physics, Physiology, Civics and Athletics, is a welcome addtion to our faculty.  He graduated from Olivet college in the spring of '06 and came here in the fall. As a teacher he has established a reputation beyond reproach and as a foot-ball coach--well, just ask the boys, and they will tell you how, by administering a rigid course of training, he produced a team that suffered but one defeat during the whole season.  Mr. Davis possesses that remarkable personality which enables him to be one of the fellows and yet command respect and attention in the classroom.
	Lauretta M. Ferguson:  One our our most popular teachers is Miss Lauretta M. Ferguson, instructor in English and Ancient History.  She came to the high school in January, 1906, and has since proven herself to be an excellent and capable teacher.  She won the respect and friendship of her pupils from the first by her bright and interesting method of teaching. She was born in the village of King, Province of Ontario, Canada.  Her parents moved to Michigan where she obtained her early schooling.  She then went to the Ypsilanti normal and from there to the University of Michigan, graduating in 1902.  While at college she specialized in History and English.
	Rose C. Hess:  Mrs. Rose C. Hess was born in a pretty little village in Van Rensaeler County, (now called Rensaeler County), New York. Her home was on the river Hudson near the Catskill Mountains and it was in these picturesque surroundings that she spent her early life.  She received her early education in Constantine, Michigan, graduating from the high school of that place in 1888.  In 1898 she received the Ph. B. degree from University of Michigan.  Mrs. Hess is now completing her second successful year of teaching German language in Traverse City High School.
	H. N. Hornbeck:  It has been the aim of the board of education to obtain as strong a teacher as possible for each position in the high school.  They chose well when they chose Prof. H. N. Hornbeck as head of our departments of chemistry and botany.  Through his efforts the department of chemistry has been well equipped for experimental work, making it possible to substitute practical work for routine of the text book.  This same principle of experimental work, he applied to botany, maintaining that experience is the best teacher. Mr. Hornbeck was born in Newaygo County, Michigan.  He graduated from M. A. C. in the spring of 1904.  In the fall of the same year he took the position which he now so ably hills in our high school.
	Marie McLaughlin: Miss Marie McLauglin, who home is near Martin, in Allegan county, came to Traverse City in March of the year 1999, fresh from Ypsilanti State Normal.  For two years she taught in the seventh and eighth grades respectively, after which she entered the high school as teacher of mathematics, which position she has ever since retained.  As a teacher of mathematics, Miss McLaughlin holds her own with the best of them, and should she at any time leave the school she would be greatly missed.  Her long experience as a teacher is proof of her ability.
	H. G. Ruggles:  Mr. H. J. Ruggles was born in Bronson, Michigan, where he attended the public schools.  He entered the high school, but did not complete the course, as he decided to take up work in the St. Mary's of business college of that place.  He graduated from St. Mary's and then entered the State Normal at Ypsilanti, from which he graduated. Mr. Ruggles is now completing his second year as head of the Commercial department of the high school.  During these two years he has won the respect and esteem of the student body.
	Agnes Thompson: Miss Agnes Thompson, in charge of the Latin department, is one of the most efficient teachers in the high school.  She teaches, not only the Latin language, but also strives to give her pupils an idea of principles of the law and government, and the family and religious customs of the Romans.  Her orderly and extremely interesting classes are a reflection of her strong personality. Miss Thompson was born at Flowerfield, in the southern part of Michigan.  She attended school at Constantine and after completing her high school course there, entered Olivet.  She graduated from Olivet in the spring of 1903, and accepted the position of teacher of Latin here in the fall of the same year.
	Jessie M. Vivian:  Miss Jessie Vivian, teacher of English in the high school, was born at Monroe, Michigan.  She is a graduate of the University of Michigan.  During the four years she has spent here she has proven herself a patient and faithful worker. Miss Vivian is a person of mild and pleasant disposition and is a very interesting conversationalist.  One endearing trait in her character is her willingness to do for others.  When trials beset us on every hand of the publication of The Black and Gold, she was ever a steadfast friend to whom we could go for help and suggestions.
	F. B. Wiley: Mr. Fordyce B. Wiley was born at Brighton, Michigan.  By perseverance and hard work, he earned his way through college.  He spent four years at Kalamazoo, and graduated from there, June 20, 1906, with his B. S.  During the summer of 1905 and 1906, he attended the University of Chicago, where he obtained his second degree as Bachelor of Science, Sept. 1 '06.  In the fall of '06, he took a position in our high school, as teacher of History and English.  He is one of the most prominent men of the faculty.  His has been a hard row to hoe.  Few are able to fathom the depths of his nature, but by those, who have succeeded, he is held as a man to be trusted and honored.
	The janitor was the next person after the above list of teachers.  So, he remains there, he obviously was more to them then 'just a janitor' and so shall it appear here. Harvey C. Curtis:  Who is it that has always been on tap when school begun in the fall to make the school house shipshape for business?  Who is it that keeps the lawn mowed and cleaned?  Who is it that keeps us warm in the cold, cold winter? Why. it's Mr. Harvey C. Curtis, our janitor. He has and ever shall have the good will and best wishes of the naughty sevens.  *note: from what I see when reading this 1907 yearbook is that the class called themselves the 'sevens' used with different adverbs.
	Music and Drawing: No Bios
	Miss Elizabeth Hooker: Teacher of music in the city schools.
	Miss Marion Pratt: Teacher of drawing in the city schools.