Belleville Township High School - Bellevinois Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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B.T.H.S. teamwork The Officials The Players The Game The Sponsors Instruction increases inborn worth, and right dis¬ cipline strengthens the heart. — Horace There is no more sure tie between friends than when they are united in their objects and wishes. — Cicero

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If you be a lover of instruction you will be well - instructed. — Socrates 6

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over the years growing pains The main building, the heart of B.T.H.S., was erected in 1917. In the same year the shops building, which also houses the cafe teria, was built. When built in 1918 the present girls’ gym was intended for the boys’ athletic program. Because of overcrowded conditions the pres¬ ent Field House was erected in 1936. The center of the fine arts program is the auditorium buildina which was constructed o in 1924. In 1933 the library building was added to the campus of B.T.H.S. In this building are located the language and social studies de¬ partments and a well-stocked library. In 1946, the Junior College buildings were added to accomodate the college program. B.T.H.S. is still growing rapidly. The years to come will see new additions to the pres¬ ent campus in order to accomodate an ever- increasing student population.