Phoenix Union High School - Phoenician Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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Histor of Our School FIFTY GOLDEN YEABS have left their mark on our Phoenix Union High School . . . the mark of distinction, of progress. ln the half century of its life, this institution has been a leader in educational practices, has won an enviable position among the nation's schools. From a humble beginning in 1895, with an enrollment of 90 students, the Phoenix Union High School has in its 50 years given diplomas to 13,692 seniors. Enrollment was at its peak in 1938, with 5219 students, the year before North Phoenix High School was built. Our enrollment since then has averaged approximately 3900. Our school began its life in the old Central School located on the block bounded by Central, Van Buren, First Avenue, and Monroe. Hershell H. Brown was principal, and there were four other teachers. ln 1898 the school was moved to the Churchill residence, which we know as the Fourth Building. By now George Blount had become principal. He was a ven- erable gentleman with a flowing gray beard. ln 1889 the building was given an addition, to include science laboratories and an assembly hall. By 1908 there were 302 students and 13 teachers. That year Loyd Elliott, now NPHS principal, was valedictorian. Alvin K. Stabler was principal, and Wes Knorpp and George Shipp were editors of the first school magazine, The Record. A new teacher, C. L. Michael, joined the faculty. Three buildings were added in 1912, all facing Van Buren. Three more new teachers arrived: Ethel Bosenberry, Nellie B. Wilkinson, and Margaret Hurley. Thane B. Cook was now principal. He was succeeded in 1918 by Daniel F. lantzen, who remained until 1925, when E. W. Montgomery arrived from Indiana to become principal. That year plans were laid for building the stadium and the Eighth Building, erected in 1929. ln 1941 the New Gym was completed. Finally, in 1944, the Qld Fourth was condemned . . . and students left for other classrooms. But the old pioneer building remains as a warehouse and a part of the campus. 1 1101

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