Perrysburg High School - Black and Gold Yearbook (Perrysburg, OH)

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BLACK AND GOLD . J-. 5 M- . 2 . Perrysburg High School is the only school in this section that is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, and her standards are maintained year after year by a very competent faculty. In 1925, we became a mem- ber of the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools. I August 25, 1875, Willard V. Way died, leaving about 315,000 to the village, the interest on which was to be used solely for the purchase of books, and the balance for a library building and equipment, to be expended as the council of Perrysburg might deem best. So, on April 25, 1881, the council appointed Miss Hulburd as librarian and in- stalled the first collection of books, consisting of about one thousand volumes in her home, where it continued until 1892. On November 23, 1892, when the present building was dedicated, there were no less than four thosand volumes on the shelves. Also, W. V. Way left a sum of money from which the interest, amounting to S1,200, is taken every four years to put one of the high school students through college. The student chosen must rank one of the three highest of the class. Perrysburg High School stands high in its ranking of athletics and contests of various types. The high school is known for its true sportsmanship, fair play, and loyal support. The student body and faculty put forth their efforts to make this school one of the best. May the students of Perrysburg High School always uphold the high standards of their school, and always show their loyal support to P. H. S. T 1927 -

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BLACK AND GOLD 5 -f1'?'5 i - E --w Miss Mary Jones, principal of the primary school, Mrs. C. J. Wright, teacher of draw- ing and painting and Mrs. T. Robertson, teacher of piano. The schedule in the begin- ning of this high school varied greatly from the present one, it included algebra, geo- metry, surveying, orthography, rhetoric, elocution, physiology, natural, mental and moral philosophy, botany, Zoology, mineralogy, history, bookkeeping, science of government, composition and declamation, latin and g1'eek. Because of the increase of students entering P. H. S. every year, the building was enlarged in 1868 only to be destroyed by fire in 1894. The present building was built in 1895 and enlarged in 1917. In 1915, manual training and domestic science were in- troducd. In 1917, when the school was enlarged, these subjects were intensified. The Domestic Science Room was equipped by Miss Sally Libbey. Our library which was installed in 1920-21, was principally the gift of Col. George Greenhalgh. Mrs. W. S. Walbridge gave a flag staff and colors to the school. The high school enrollment has increased very rapidly. In the first year of our school, 1849, the students numbered fifty. Today they number about eight hundred, two hundred and twenty being high school students. The high school has two literary societies, the Athenian and Phi Sigma. Every spring, when contest time comes around, there is much friendly rivalry shown. This year, to the original contest which consisted of essay, oration, reading and debate, a vocal solo, boys' vocal duet and girls' vocal duet were added. -- 1927 -+-

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BLACK AND GOLD Chifta in thv Srhnnl lfN 'EU During the school year of 1926-'27 Attorney George Greenhalgh, a member of the Board of Education, was very instrumental in raising a fund of five hundred and ninety-five dollars to be used in purchasing steel lockers and playground equipment. Following is a list of the names of the patrons that contributed to this fund: Mrs. Jay K. Secor W. W. Knight Donald R. Acklin K Walter S. Miller Mrs. James Bell Mrs. Robert C. Pew Mrs. Edward Ford Henry L. Thompson George R. Ford Mrs. Thomas H. Tracy Rathburn Fuller W. S. Walbridgc Mr. and Mrs. George Greenhalgh Alice L. VValbridge Mrs. Hardee Sidney Spitzer Agnes Hardee Walter Hyatt Thirty steel lockers have been purchased and placed in the shower rooms. Six swings, a giant stride, slide, overhead ladder, an ocean wave and jumping standards have been erected upon the playground. The Board of Education, the faculty and children appreciate these fine gifts to the school. It displays a fine public spirit on the part of the donors, which will not be for- gotten by the boys and girls of the Public School. --- 1927 -1