Cowley College - Tiger Daze Yearbook (Arkansas City, KS)

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Old high school provides glimpse of college's history by Lois Crane, Janet Campbell The historic high school, or Red Schoolhouse, as it is sometimes called, was built in 1891 of a com- bination of red mortar and limestone from Silverdale. Un- fortunately, the mortar was not waterproof, and the colors ran when it rained. The building took on a pink tint. The structure has seen a lot of ac- tivity in its 90 years, including being listed in the National Register of Historic Places and being dubbed an official state landmark. In 1891, the 'Red Schoolhouse' had instructors who were all graduates of first-class colleges, according to Kansas Country Living magazine. The school was to teach the best modern methods for all boys and girls living in the vacinity. During renovation, which started in 1980, many items of historic interest have been found. Dee Austin, foreman of the Landmark Co., which was in charge of the renovation, found on 1899 nickel. Pencils, chalk, and erasers from yesteryear have also been discovered. Graffiti ex- pressing such sentiments as Yea, 1899, Freshman 1911, and Class of 1914 were found on the walls. We've rebuilt existing structures to meet our needs, rather than rebuilding new ones, said Sid Regnier, dean of administration. We've already paid for the utilities and upkeep on these structures, and if we adapt what we have to meet our needs, it iust makes sense that we can use our resources wisely. Regnier said that Phase I of the restoration included refurbishing the exterior of the building and preser- ving the bell tower. Phase II dealt with work on the interiors of the first and second floors. Phase lll, the last of the series, involved all other renovations necessary to make the structure sound again, including special facilities for the handicapped. Among the classes that moved into the historic high school after renovation are cosmetology, police science, and medical lab technology. HISTORIC HANDIWORK-This photo shows the intricate carving that went in- to some of the exterior decorations of the historic high school. lPhoto by David Bartonj 2 REPLAY!HistoriC High School EMPTY HALLS-A construction worker tries to decide where to begin renovation of the historic high school into a new building for the college. lPhoto by David Bartonj

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REFLECTIONS OF THE PAST-ln this unique photo, an exterior shot of the historic high school is superimposed on a carving adorning one of its cornices. iPhoto by David Bartonj WHERE ARE THEY NOW?-One may won- der it the empty chairs in this room of the historic high school resulted from the students being towed away. fPhoto by David Bartonj M REPLAY!Historic Hugh School 3 X f RW TE PARK ING 7:00 AM soo PM UNAUTHOFNZED CARS ww. BE TOWED AWAY