Barstow School - Weathercock Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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To Mr. Gates: For the selfless and tireless channeling of your talents and energies for our benefit .... For your imaginative, yet practical ideas in helping us with problems of all kinds .... For your contageous optimism .... For your innate good humor no matter how many times we interrupt you .... For your modesty and true desire that your many accomplishments remain unknown .... For your ability to find the time, knowledge, strength, and willingness for every task .... For your constant devotion to Barstow .... We, the staff, dedicate this issue of The Weathercock.

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1 in- wner West- ming s sec: xciate tham. duate l, for rdded easing :ports mated. nized, . The : very 1 The hand- 1 and :pered idents health : with name, trstow :lit-rcafter became .in incorporated, non-profit institution, hcailttl by ri Board of Trustees and with Miss Witham as 113 principal. THE MOVE TO 4950 CHERRY STREET The third phase of Barstow's history began in 1924 with the completion of a new and beautiful site, quite large and well-equipped, at Fiftieth and Cherry. Because of Barstows unlimited reputation, a reception after the dedi- cation of the new site was attended by honorary trustees from Smith, Wellesley, and Radcliffe. It was at this location that sports activities were diversified, art and music de- partments bettered, and a home economics department in- troduced. A science laboratory and nursery school were also added, along with the present traditions of Tree Day, Senior Day, the Athletic Banquet, and the Freshman- Sophomore Play Contest. After Miss Witham's departure three principals, Mrs. Williuns, Miss Kendig, and Miss Turner followed before the Board of Trustees secured the services of Mr. Richard H. Sears, the present headmaster. Mr. Sears brought with him new educational challenge and inspiration, along with new plans of expansion. In 1954 the Shields' property at 5110 Cherry was purchased to be utilized for classrooms for the primary grades, and for social and athletic activities. THE MOVE TO THE PRESENT LOCATION In May of 1959 another step toward a bigger and better Barstow was made when forty-two acres of land at 115th and State Line were purchased for the building of the new Barstow, which now includes a spacious auditorium, a large gymnasium, and a language laboratory, in addition to all the features of the old school. Thus began the fourth and latest phase of Barstow's history. The first classes were held there in the spring of 1962, when a successful merg- ing of the old traditions with the new site took place. A BRIGHT FUTURE Thus, with the new school the ever-present ideals, spirit, and traditions will continue to grow and be upheld by each and every student, and her horizons will be broad- ened by each year which succeeds her memorable days here at Barstow School. The third Barstow School ai 4950 Cherry from 1924 io 1962. J

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