Menard Memorial High School - Menardian Yearbook (Alexandria, LA)

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Basketball and Handball Courts QA,

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Reel' Hall Cafeteria NARITS Rev. Louis Menardls dream of a high school for boys has been more than realized. ln September, 1893, the Brothers of the Sacred Heart opened its doors. These facilities soon proved to be inadequate, so a new building was constructed in 1915. However, in November, 1923, disaster struck the institution when fire swept through the build- ing. Thus, plans were laid for the present campus. Classes were held in temporary quarters until the building was ready in 1924. The present student body of 320 has already made plans for a new high school necessary.

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57. im 45. l 3- is l ,Q- J 'Pg' Y 5' 'L ' J 1 f' 'W -if x Q. Xi ff filfffv S11 S tile! When alumni get together, memories that seem to mean the most to them are those of athletics, school activities, friendships, and services they rendered. The extracurricular pro- gram of their school seems to have given them so much that they now value and recall with affection and feeling of nostalgia. But actually it's the courses the school offers that pay off in helping them get Where they are today. When they are really assessing the worth of the academic program and not just remi- niscing. then they admit that what they learned in the classroom and laboratory had the greatest intrinsic worth. The curriculum is continuously revised to meet the needs of changing times and students. Many Commercial, vocational, and general courses have been added. Our school was fitted to our students in 1925, and it has kept abreast of the times, presenting to its students a modern program of studies.