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Zdedication In the course of time, places may change and buildings may disappear, but memories can never be erased. An institution that has achieved greamess is far more than a structure of brick and steel. The essence of such an or- ganization will live forever in the hearts of those parents, students, and teachers who have loved it. A high school does much more than serve as basic educational preparation for the responsibilities of adult life; it molds and develops and stimulates the potential abilities of the individuals who attend it. Its true function goes far deeper than the flash of a marching band or the thrill of an athletic event; it broadens youth's scope of life in the world and even the universe. It simul- taneously provides challenge and fulfillment. Actually, the school exists only in the people who have worked for its success; such things transcend mere geographical and structural locations. We see Chadron Prep as a living spirit undestroyed by any physical change. It is with deepest love and appreciation that we, the Class of 1961, ded- icate the EAGLE'S TALE to the Memory of Chadron Prep High School.
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J(istonj The sun rose. It spread its light over a land that was yet unclaimed by the white man. But the settlers came; they brought their wives and children, and they made this land their home. With the growth of family life, there was a need for stores and homes and churches and schools. So it was that, at the be- ginning of the twentieth century, the sun shone on an area that was searching for cultural and educational development. In 1910 when the State Board of Education toured this area, several towns earnestly tried to secure the fourth State Normal School. Chadron had previously purchased the grounds and building which formerly had belonged to the Congregational Academy. Chadron’s offer to the Board was an 80-acre tract of land and the old Academy building. Later in the year the State Legislature designated Chadron as the location for the new school. On June 15, 1910, a large crowd of citizens watched the driving of the first stake. Chadron's dream was realized. With the Normal School came the establishment of an elementary school for the education of practice teachers. During the summer of 1911 the first session of the Model School, as the elementary school was then called, was held in the Chadron City High School building. For the fall session grades 2,4, 6, 8 were held in the West Ward School building; each class was limited to fifteen pupils and had a long waiting list. Dean Stockdale, the director, walked daily between the West Ward building and the Normal for his classes, as did the practice teachers. When the first unit of the east wing of the present Administration Building was completed in 1913, the Model School was moved there, and a full grade school (grades 1-8) was organized. When the east wing was entirely completed, the ninth and tenth grades were installed in the northeast corner rooms; the lower grades were held on the ground floor of this wing. At this time the eleventh and twelfth graders mingled freely with the college students. Because they had no home room, they were considered to be part of the college student body. These juniors and seniors were called First and Second Preps to distinguish them from college students. They participated in all college activities such as athletics and musical organizations. When the west wing of the Administration Building was completed, the ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades were moved to an assembly room in that wing on the second floor. At that time the twelfth graders still had no home room, but they reported twice a day for roll call. The Training School building was finished in 1926. At that time grades K-9 were moved to the new building, and the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades were finally a unified group in the west section of the second floor. The school then became a K-12 school with a kindergarten and the 6-3-3 arrangement. It was the first school in Western Nebraska to be organized in this way. The school was of great benefit to students who had been unable to finish high school; because of the close contact with students of college age, people often returned to finish high school after an absence of several years. It was not uncommon to have a 21-year-old senior in Normal High. The name of the school has changed many times during the course of years. From Model School it changed to Practice School, Training School, Prep School, and Campus Laboratory School. Normal High and Chadron Prep High have been used for reference to the high school only. This criterion ex- pressed the qualities of the Model High School: But for what is the Model High noted to everyone? For wonderful grades For fine behavior For first-class activities For real musicians For good organizations And plenty of pep From the beginning, the curriculum has been large and varied. Cooking and sewing were taught to fifth and sixth graders and then later moved to the high school. Courses in manual arts and foreign lan- guages were soon established. The orchestra, which was started in 1927, won first place at the Western
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