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

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19Z8 - - BLACK AND GOLD - - 19281 Wlaen Willard V. Way, a prominent Perrysburg lawyer. died in 1875, he left a sum of money, from which the interest amounting to S1200 every four years, is to help some worthy student through college, He also left 315,000 to the town for the purpose of providing a library. In 1881 the council act- ed and appointed Miss Hulburd as librarian and installed the first collection of books in her home. In 1892 the present building was dedicated with 4000 books. . . Perrysburg High School is one of the few schools in this section that is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, and her standards are maintained each year by a competent faculty. In l925 our High School became a member of the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools. Alletter was received recently by Mr. Riggle from the State Department of Education stating that Perrysburg High School is unqualifiedly recommended that it has a clear record. The High School has two literary societies, the Athenian and the Phi Sig- ma, and annually a contest between the two societies is held, wherein much friendly rivalry is displayed. , The curriculum and equipment of the High School, including physical training and gym equipment, is improving this year. 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 the faculty put forth their ef- forts to make this school one of the best and may they always continue to do so. s --PagelOf-

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1928 - - BLACK AND GOLD - - 1928 troops within the fort. After futile attempts, the enemy departed for an attack on Fort Stevenson. A mile above the Fort is Buttonwood Island, and on it the Indians were as- sembled by the government in 1833 to be vaccinated and then deported west. Another mile up and on the opposite side of the river is Turkey Foot Rock. It is said that Turkey Foot sat dying on that rock, administering war paint before going to the happy hunting grounds when he was suddenly shot. In memory of the dead of Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia and Pennsylvania who fell at Fort Meigs, a monument was erected at Port Meigs. It was dedicated September 1, 1908 with inspiring ceremonies. It is a simple, magnificent, stone column, symbolic of the patriotic spirit, love and gratitude for those who died in their duty. The history of Perrysburg High School dates back to 1849 and was founded by A. D. Wright. who was also its first superintendent and principal. Their first structure was brick, 60x90. The schedule then was very different from what it is today. It included algebra, geometry, surveying, orthography, rhetoric, elocution, physiology, natural, mental, and moral philosohpy, botany, Zoology, mineralogy, history, bookkeeping, science of government, composi- tion and declamation, Latin and Greek, drawing, painting, and piano. In 1868 the building was enlarged but destroyed by fire in 1894. The present building, built in 1895, was enlarged in 1917. In 1849, the first year of our sch'ool, the enrollment was 50, today it is 250 in the High School and nearly 600 in the grade school. --Page9--

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