Caernarvon Township High School - Blugold Yearbook (Morgantown, PA)

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Sl.Xlf66fl ' 4 Mr. Frank Fister was the first principal in 1904 fdate of first high schoolj. The school was held on the second floor of the Parish House. In 1905, two lots, fifty feet wide and two hundred seventy feet deep, were purchased on the main street of Morgantown. Construction on the building began immediately, and it was completed by June 1, 1906. Dedication exercises were held on New Year's Day, 1906. The school directors at this time were Milton O. Curley, President, Henry Hertzler, Treasurer, Frank Hoffman, Secretary, James Roberts, Christian Fisher, and Abram Kurtz. The teachers were: E. W. Billman, High School at Morgantown, Ida A. Teal, Intermediate at Morgantown, Moser K. Zweig, Valley School, Jennie V. Patton, Am' mon's School, Anna B. Early, Mine Hole School, Morris W. Plank, Harmony School. Harmony School. In 1919, Caernarvon Schools were consolidated, at which time all other schools in Caernarvon Township were closed. The school board was not prepared for conf solidation and due to this, different classes were held in different places. The high school was moved to the new building on the second floor. At this time, Mr. Stanley Witwer was principal, also there was only a three year high school. In 1914 a Fire Company was organized in Morgantown. From the very beginning, the firemen looked forward to the time when they could provide the town with a community hall. The consolidation of Caernarvon Township School opened the way for such a building. Because of overcrowding, poor school facilities, and the hesitation of the school board to build, someone sug' gested a iire hall that could be used by the schools. The idea met with approval and the old portion of the present hall was built in 1921. The Caernarvon Board of Edu' cation promptly rented the building, thus providing revenue for the firemen, a community hall for the town, and facilities for a twofteacher high school until 1928, when the present high school building was erected and a Hrst class high school was established. f Annals of Conestoga Valley .j The Lodge Hall, above the store in the center of Morgantown, was also used as a school room. Seventh and eighth grades were taught there. In 1928, land was bought consisting of two acres, one hundred fiftyfthree perches. In order to have money to build, bonds were sold. These bonds were auc- tioned oif and the Elverson National Bank bought them The bank then resold them to private owners. These were to be paid off in groups at five year intervals. In 1933, the first was paid off, and in 1948 the last bond will be paid. This building was built of red bricks and contained- four class rooms and a library. East of the building is a playground and behind the building a tennis court was built. No other recreational facilities were provided. Mr. Allison Fasnacht was the first principal at the new high school. In 1928, the first class was graduated from this four-year high school. In 1941, the Fire Company built an extension to the old building which had been condemned. This building was rented by the school to be used for scholastic purposes. The auditorium provides recreational means for both the schools and the community. Busses bring children to both the grade school and the high school. Before 1945, pupils were transported to the high school from West Nantmeal Township as well as from other districts. Now. however, onlv pupils from Caernarvon Township Elverson, Robeson Township, and Caernarvon Township in Lancaster County attend Through the years many changes have taken place in furthering the advance ment of the Caernarvon School system. Let us hope the parents, as well as the pupils continue to realize the importance of education. Only with this in mind can there be better schools for the children in future years. - MARY McNEAL this school. , I Q1-1-

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