Adlai E Stevenson High School - Ambassador Yearbook (Prarie View, IL)

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I his was done so that more mon- ey could be used for academics. A bi-level academic wing is being built on the east side of the build- ing, along with an enlarged music area. The skybridge in the front en- trance has also sharply c school’s profile, giving a more “Memory is more indelible than ink.” — Anita Loos Tnenty-tno years ago on the first day, students gave their teachers corsages and boutonnieres (above). Steel framework for the auxiliary gym is being erect- ed at right. In the same picture, a corner of the pool can be seen at lower right, and the area in the fore- ground became the auto shop. 4

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 Wall murals, like the one of Adlai Stevenson at right, were once familiar to all of the hall- ways. Today the walls are painted solid colors, finding a parking space in 1965 was never a problem (above). Notice that there is no foot- ball Held yet. “I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.” — Oliver W. Holmes

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wwmwfBim “The challenge for the modern architect is the same as the challenge for all of us to make out of the ordinary something out-of-the-ordinary.” — Patrick Nuttgens Yellow arrows were taped on the hall floors to mark the direction of the nearest exit during con- struction (above left). ABOVE: Workers arc moving earth before flooring the new gym. LEFT: The new east (front) wing of the building as it appeared early in construction. 5