Chehalis High School - Chehalin Yearbook (Chehalis, WA)

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THE CRIMSON AND GRAY ANNUAL 13 History of the High School The Chehalis High School is three decades old. Since its establishment thirty- two years ago, it has advanced rapidly until it is now considered one of the largest schools in Southwest Washington. Chehalis had its first school in 1885, which was opened in a little old building on Main Street. The work was limited to the first eight grades. There were but fifty pupils and two teachers, Miss Etta Ackerman, who had the first and second primary grades, and Mr. J. T. Forrest, who was superintendent, had the upper grades. In the spring of 1885, the district voted on a new building, but voted it down by a decisive majority. ln 1886 Mr. Forrest bought The Chehalis Bee and started a campaign for a new school building. After two years the new building was built in the field, known as the School block, on Market Street, directly opposite the City Hall and Library. This school held both the grades and a three-year high school, which was accredited by the University of Washingtoii. The first class graduated in 1891. They were Maude Newland, Amasa S. Loomis and Fred A. Newland. The class graduating in 1893 were Emma Welton-Miller, Melva N. Forrest, Au- gusta Lucas-Bond, and Lillie Parker. During the hard times there was a short session of six months' school. Classes were held in 1891,1893,1895,1897,1898 and 1899. Superintendent Forrest resigned in 1899, and was succeeded by J. S. McPhaill, who served one year only. In 1900 the first High School Annual was published, which merely consisted of the pictures of several of the graduated classes. Succeeding Mr. McPhaill was L. H. Leach, who resigned in 1903. The next super- intendent was Mr. F. S. Thompson, who served until 1907. Mr. F. H. Huntworth was elected next. In 1909 the High School building was moved out on Market Street, between Second and Third Streets, and was made into a grade school, now known as the Cascade school. At this time the present High School building was erected. There were many improvements made in this building. The laboratory equipment was enlarged, and a Manual Training and Domestic Science department installed. In 1910 Mr. E. T. Duffield was elected superintendent, and during his term he raised the school to a high standard of efficiency. Mr. R. E. Cook, who succeeded Mr. Duffield in 1914, and who is our present su- perintendent, has maintained an equally high standard. The High School has made rapid progress during its thirty-two years of existence. There were approximately ten pupils in 1889, and there are now three hundred, show- ing the advancement which has been made. ln view of these facts, Chehalis may Well be proud of its High School. -L. B. y22.

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THE CRINISON AND GRAY ANNUAL Prologue Though our school days have been many and we have had much enjoyment and gained some knowledge, the last four years of our school days have been the hardest and the best. In that four years we have enjoyed many social functions, our athletes have been almost undefeated, and we have gained the most practical education of our school life. During the War all school activities were suspended and did not open again until 1919-1920, when we Won many honors and have continued to do so. There has been no Crimson and Gray Annual for the past three years. In that time fate may bring about many changes,-some good, and some better. NVith this fact in mind the Class of '21 wishes to give the students a record of these changes and to keep the memory freshened of their beloved friends and High School days. If after you have read this ,21 edition of The Crimson and Gray you feel that you are closer associated with the old school and that you have a better understanding and love for your old classmates, this book shall have accomplished its purpose.

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