North Side High School - Legend Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Growth and war expanded horizons in second decade North ' s world expanded in its second decade. The 1939 Legend had as its theme Service— the happiness of doing, an indication of students ' concerns. They had tin can hops to collect food for the needy, participated in activities such as Boosters and Student Council to serve the needs of the school, and studied in classes the skills needed for jobs and useful lives. A company in Cincinnati sponsored an essay contest in which the prize was a free trip to the 1939 World ' s Fair. The essay topic: The Importance of Solid Fuel in the Development of America ' s Commerce. Plans to construct a permanent stadium were outlined in 1939, but they were not carried out completely until the 1970 renovation. As the country moved into the war years, Redskins did their part. Purchase of war stamps and bonds totaled $150,000 in 1943, enough to buy a pursuit plane which was named Redskin Raider. Legionnaires gave assemblies on patriotism, and military drill classes held army-type marches. Many former students gave their lives for the country. The school honored them by placing their names on a plaque in the second-floor circle and planting elm trees in their memory in front of the building. A peace day pow-wow marked the end of the war. North students received a minute-man flag for their patriotism and effort in selling bonds. We had many outstanding athletes from 1938-1947. The cross country team captured the state championship in 1938 and three times in a row from 1942 through 1944. The track team won city and sectional titles in 1939, 1943, 1945, and 1947. The football team won the state championship in 1938. Girls ' sports were popular and competitive. The long jump was called the broad jump then. A series of girls ' one-act plays was presented as part of the Back to School program in 1945.

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The Marching Redskins have served North throughout her years and once broadcast a concert on WOWO. Gym suits have become more casual, but calisthenics and their timing get the same results today. Sometimes called The Princess, Miss Victoria Gross became Mrs. Young during her many years at North.

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i J nil igfr J The skill of ball-throwing was of interest when girls had the Daisies ' Softball team as models. Homerooms and organizations had competitions to encourage purchase of war bonds and stamps. The stadium is named Chambers Field in honor of Rolla Chambers, shown here with the 1943 state champion cross country team. North ' s Minute Man flag for patriotic efforts is held by Mr. Northrop and Superintendent Merle Abbett.