Auburn High School - Follies Yearbook (Auburn, IN)

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A means in connecting physical development anij mental growth — North Side Eiiti ' ance. —11-

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The birthplace of school loyaltij, the sparring ground of modern gladiators — Alumni Gym- nasium.

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Summary of Views The high school grounds consist of about one and one-half city blocks located in the 700 and 800 blocks, South Main Street. Most of the area is built upon; only a small amount is left for lawn and play ground. The main building or Mcintosh Building, the heating plant, and the Alumni Gymnasium are located in this area. The grounds on which the Mcintosh building and the heating plant are built were a gift of Mr. William Mcintosh, and consist of the whole 800 block. In appreciation of Mr. Mcintosh ' s gift and his life long interest and participation in education the school city of Auburn named the main building The Mcintosh Building. The structure was erected in 1918. The Alumni Gymnasium was built in 1925 out of funds raised by the Alumni of A. H. S. and Athletic Association money. Since erec- tion, the gymnasium has been in daily use for the physical education program. The Eckhart Public Library, located one block north and one block west of the Mcintosh Building, is used by the high school stu- dents. Arrangement is made by which students may go to the library for study and reading. The building was a gift of Mr. Charles Eck- hart In 1910. The Wood Shop is located on the Junior High School grounds. In a tew years, due to the steady increase in the size of the high school student body, the Mcintosh Building will be extended east until it squares with the heating plant. The original plans of the building call- ed for the extension but war prices at the time of building necessitated curtailing the size. The space between the Mcintosh Building and the Alumni Gym- nasium is cemented and is used as parking space for students ' cars. The arrangement and architecture of the building are pleasing to the eye. The architecture is simple and American and gives an air of quiet dignity. One is attracted and invited to enter. Graduates will remember always the pleasant and profitable days in classrooms and will thrill again wiien they recall some of the royal contests in the gymnasium.