Auburn High School - Follies Yearbook (Auburn, IN)

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Life is made up of little things, little things such as heating plants and bicycle par ks. One of our most efficient and indispensable units, the heat- ing plant, furnishes warmth to both the high school and the Alumni gym. Because of its bi- cycle park, A. H. S. has cleared the sidewalks and the street for both community and student use. The Auburn Alumni Gymnasium was com- pleted in 1925. This gym stands as a monument to the loyalty and generosity of the graduates of the Auburn schools and to the Alumni Asso- ciation. It was through their untiring efforts that the money for this new building was provided. It is 92 feet by 122 feet and has a playing floor 48 feet by 80 feet. When chairs are placed on the floor, the gym can seat over 3,000 people. Each year the gym is used for many school functions — basketball games, gym classes, com- mencement exercises, pep sessions and speakers, among others. In addition to its school uses, it has been the scene of many community affairs. Farm organizations have held meetings, shows, and demonstrations there. Patriotic events such as recruiting rallies, graduation classes of air raid wardens and fire watchers, concerts by bands (once even the U. S. Marine Band), and political rallies have been held here. Page 11

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An aerial view shows A. H. S. in the midst oi its community surroundings. If we look at this picture and let our imaginations travel a little, some very interesting thoughts will come to mind. We actually see the students come forth from every nook and cranny of the community, from all walks of life, to band together in one com- mon purpose — education. We know that the school is kept running properly by taxes which the people of Auburn pay. Therefore it is a co- operative affair. If, in our mind ' s eye, we can put countries in place of students and families in Auburn, and put in place of the school a world court or some world institution to work for the common good of the peoples of the world, then we have inter- nationalism. Can this be done? Once the people were very skeptical about such a complex in- stitution as a public school system. Look at it now. Can it be done again? At least we realize that A. H. S has become a great influence in Auburn by molding its fu- ture citizens; and the people of this community look upon it with pride and favor. Page 10

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The Eckhart Fublic Library was the gift of Mr. Charles Eckhart to the city of Auburn in 1910. Each year many books have been added and today it contains over 14,000 volumes, including all types of literature as well as current magazines and news- papers. The Library is very generous toward the students of A. H. S., who may, at any time, study and do reference work there. On the second floor of this building is an audi- torium where meetings, musical concerts, etc., may be held. At present the room is equipped and used by the Red Cross as a work room in which to make surgical dressings. Its location in a full city block containing a foun- tain and various trees typical of northern Indiana, make it one of the attractive spots of Auburn. The community is indebted to Mr. Eckhart for his various gifts to the city and feels that this Library is his greatest and best. Page 12