Dorset High School - Reflector Yearbook (Dorset, OH)

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A Century of Highlights of Dorset, Ol1io's Eclu- cational System as H559 REFLECTQR szsazlfhg 1 9 3 6 S 1929. I L PUBLISHED BY THE A sENloR CLASS OF DORSET CENTRALIZED SCHOOL DORSET, ol-no

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The following men were largely responsible for bringing about what it was at that time: G. S. Burgett, J. E. VVilderson, S. ltlellinger, VV. T. Cook, Warren Osborne, R. P. Bently, and A. VV. Rood as board members, C. B. Kennedy, Clerk g R. A. Burgett, as treasurer, W. M. Johnson, archi- tcctg C. L. Andrews, building contractor, E. BI. Burroughs, steam heating system 3 VV. N. Parks and J. J. Bruehlman as superintendents of the school. In 1913, about S100 worth of apparatus was added to the laboratory, and books valued at were presented to the school library. By 1920-21, the building had become inadequate, so the School Board planned an addition, including an auditorium and gymnasium. Several bond issues were defeated and the Board was forced to omit the addition of the gymnasium and auditorium. They then issued bonds for SB20,000, which was passed. Thus the addition was made including the rooms now occupied by the Juniors, third and fourth grades, and the Manual Training Department. Since that date there have been gradual improvements. At the present time, we have the entire twelve grades: first and second grades' in one room g third and fourth together, fifth and sixth together, and seventh and eighth grades together. Each high school group has its own respective room. ltlusic, Manual Arts, and Domestic Science are among the important additions in subjects for study since 1913. In the summer of 1926, electricity was installed in the building, and, in 1927, the water system was also installed. VVQ hope to have indoor rest- rooms included in future improvement. May as muclrprogress be made in coming years as has been made in the past!