Arcadia High School - Olympian Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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H c ijuxg Yoa The main attraction on campus was the round library, which was raised several feet above the ground on stilts. It earned for Arcadia High such nicknames as Spaceland and Disneyland. WITH THE OPENING of the 1959-60 school year, students were surprised and fascinated by the many distinctive features of the new Arcadia High School, which was designed by Phoenix Architect Mel Ensign. The unique round library, main attraction for many students, was a popular place not only because of the study facilities of- fered there, but also because of the recreation area beneath it. This area was put to good use by the students during both lunch hours, before, and after school. Surrounding the library was a semi-circle of classrooms, which, when completed in I960, made an entire circle. This new addition nearly doubled the number of classrooms on campus. For a few short weeks, empty bookshelves lined the walls of the circular library. Arcadia's unique design was especially oyt anding in this building. semi-circle of classroorhs, more than f Arcadia's classes were held. On the up- floor were the departments of mathematics and English, and on the lower floor, those of science, business, and social studies.

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 UP liMior tl i Past, yd driMlMar(l tli Fixture IN EVERY POSSIBLE WAY, Arcadia High School represents the look of tomorrow, the trend toward progress. First, in her styling, Arcadia has taken a dramatic step forward. The round li- brary and other unique buildings were a source of awe to nearly everyone. Be- ing one of the first of this type in the nation, our school is truly a monument to architectural progress. Under the able direction of Dr. R. E. Bullington, our capable faculty sought practical applications of modern teach- ing methods. General emphasis was placed on class participation and the in- dividual development of each student. Finally, the attitude of everyone con- nected with Arcadia High has been one of progress, of always striving forward toward new frontiers. Because in these and so many other ways, our school is an example of things to come, we dedicate our 1960 Olym- pian progress.

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yw § aw . . Toadied was When completed, the auditorium was used for assemblies, plays and musical productions. Music and drama classes were transferred from their temporary classrooms to this building. STUDENT SERVICE CENTER was the official title given to the administration building. This clover-shaped building on the northwest corner of campus just off the Walk of Olives housed four main centers of activity, the principal's office, guidance center, nurse's office, and bookstore. Early in 1960, the auditorium and the classrooms surround- ing it were completed. At this time fine arts classes, which had previously been meeting in the art building and the cafeteria, were moved to their permanent places. The auditorium itself, with a seating capacity of 1330, was the site of many assemblies and productions, both musical and dramatic. Three circles joined to make the administration building. All school business was transacted in this pleasantly lighted and decorated building.