Attica High School - Crimson Yearbook (Attica, IN)

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We, the Crimson Staff of 1950, take great pleasure in dedicating this Crimson to Mrs. McKinney, who has devoted much of her time in developing an efficient commercial department and making this yearbook a success.

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OUR TOWN Attica was laid out in 1825, the first plat being filed by Dan Stump. The original plat extended from the corner of Brady and Washington streets west on the latter to the river front, thence north to Perry Streetg thence east to the alley running west of the Revere House, thence south on a direct line to the place of beginning. It was primarily a river front town, but shortly after 1825 it enjoyed a boom in manufacturing. The Wabash and Erie Canal was constructed to Attica and had much to do with Attica's rapid growth. The Wabash Railroad constructed through Attica in 1857 brought Attica out of a standstill which had begun ten years earlier following the boom. Attica was first incorporated as a town at the June session of the Board of Com- missioners, 1849, and on June 25, the qualified voters assembled and elected the first Board of Trustees. The city obtained its charter in 1866 and on the third Monday in June of that year the first election was held. The industries of OUR TOWN have grown and spread throughout the years and to- day it is largely an industrial city. As OUR TOWN has advanced and will continue to advance, so the youth of Attica High will advance, holding not only cherished nuemories of their wonderful school and activities, but also looking forward with great expectation and high hopes for their part in OUR TOWN.

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ADMINISTRATION The Board of Education has effectively carried out another successful school year. Through their wisdom and good judgment they have provided many facilities for our education, culture, and recreation. We sincerely thank them for the untiring effort they have put forth for our educational benefit. Superintendent G. E. Ebbertt, a capable and energetic personality, has been more than superintendent to the students of A. H. S. He has been our friend to whom we could look for advice and help, whether on problems regarding ourselves or some school activity. Principal Kenneth C. Shafer has shown his devotion to youth and interest in activi- ty in his success in leading us through another year. OUR TOWN is indeed fortunate in having an Administration so well qualified for the position which it holds.