Crown Point High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Crown Point, IN)

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History extends Over a 100 years The history of Crown Point High School encompasses more than 100 years. From 1835 to 1836, Harriet Warner taught three students in her home. Her dedication served as an in¬ spiration for education in Crown Point. A few years later a building referred to as “the little black log cabin,” was constructed and served as a settlement school until 1842. In 1878 a square building was erected at the corner of what is now North Street and North East Street. This building served as the Crown Point High School for many years. It was here that the first formal commencement was held in 1882. In 1911 another high school was erected on South Court Street where South Ward, a former grade school had existed and where the YMCA now ex¬ ists. This school equipped with a gym¬ nasium, an auditorium, and larger classrooms with better lighting and ven¬ tilation. As time past, the ever increas¬ ing enrollment again necessitated con¬ struction of portable buildings to house manual training, band, and junior high school classes. In 1939 a site was chosen for the con- strucation of a new school. Consisting of fourteen acres the site was located on West Joliet Street. In the fall of 1941 the new school was ready for occupation. The portable band building was moved from it’s original place, enlarged, and located near the south entrance of the building. Directly across from the band portable was the Home Economics Cot¬ tage which was complete with kitchen, living room, bedroom, and sewing room. Eighteen years passed without change. In 1959 another change took place, the addition of new classrooms, a music department, a physical education department, and a gym. Finally in 1974 the school assumed a new look with the addition of more classrooms, an auditorium, an auxiliary gym, a pool, and a new track and foot¬ ball field. In 1982, Crown Point School graduated the class of 1982, its 100th graduating class. The school has come a long, long way from its origin in “the lit¬ tle black log cabin,” to a school to which the class of 1982 was proud “to be loyal and ever true.” 8 — History

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The picture taken on a very snowy day (op¬ posite page top left) displays one of the Christmas cards students from Crown Point High School made in art class under the super¬ vision of Mrs. Donna Pancini for the Chamber of Commerce. Jenny Durant (opposite page top right) works on a laboratory assignment in Mr. Robert Con- ard’s chemistry class. Donna Krieter (opposite page bottom left) sits down to eat during the guest meal prepared by foods’ classes. Carol Warren and Jeff Magallanes (opposite page middle right) work on an assignment dur¬ ing graphics. Susie Shaw (opposite page bottom) works on a ceiling painting in Mrs. Ceci Sachs’ art class. Terri Parker (top) works on her water color painting in Mr. Larry Bock’s art class. Bob Raschka, a violinist, and Steve Howell, a trombone player, (bottom) made all-state for orchestra and band respectively. During the 1960’s, a new king Of music, rock, and modern ideas And opinions emerged. Clothing worn to lively drive-ins Was shockingly bright. Faculty expanded and up-dated Their teaching methods, with an Increase in open communication, And, as always, an emphasis on Basic educational skills, Plus a touch of class. The 70’s and early 80’s were a Special time for all students and Faculty at Crown Point High School. Most of us daily enjoy listening to Stereos, and watching T.V.’s. On Weekends many students go to Movies, parties, or school sporting events. Today we’re a large group, Having grown from 6 to 2,000, yet Together, at Crown Point High School, We’ve created a special, intricate community Each year through the century, Individuals have added, Quality, Creativity, and Uniqueness, Creating, with care, 100 years of class. 7

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’• 3f«ME ks- • ' ' i This view of Crown Point High School (opposite page top) photographed in the fall of 1981, features the main entrance and the auditorium. Crown Point’s first school (opposite page bot¬ tom) was photographed from the 1916 high school yearbook. The old Crown Point High School (top left), erected in 1911, is now known as the YMCA. Photo was taken from the 1916 yearbook. This view (top right) shows Crown Point High School as it appeared in the 1959 yearbook. This picture (middle) shows Crown Point High School as it appeared in the 1945 yearbook. John Krogstie (bottom) uses one of the modern Apple Computers, available to students at Crown Point High School. History—9