Edison High School - Edisonian Yearbook (Lake Station, IN)

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Building project What a year for all; changes to come The new Senior High section is now in its final stages of development if not already finished. After five years of planning and three years of consid- eration by the Board, the school was dated May, 1976 and is expected to be completed by the start of this school year. The 5.12 million dollar building is under contract by a variety of firms. Along with the new structure, there is a new gymnasium, better equipped science classrooms, instructional areas for English, math, history and business, as well as, a new library and food service area. The school is designed for a close campus arrangement. There will be air conditioning in both school sections. The Athletic Department will have a new football field, track, baseball field, and practice fields. Tennis courts and a handball court are also being provided. The bleachers at the field will seat some 2,500. The new facility is being referred to as a school within a school.

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EVENTS OF THE YEAR Many events that took place here at Edison were accepted by the student with enthusiasm. The Navy Band performed for the school and the really enjoyed their music. Homecoming 76 came and went like the previous years. The thrill of floats, parade, the football game, and the big dance brought friends together. The Student Council and DECA sponsored a Christmas convocation that proved to be funny. Yet helpful, because the money and canned goods the students donated were given to needy families for Christmas. The Sweetheart proved to be very successful, ' the theme A Time For Us was appropriate for the 78 couples who attended. Construction of the new school moved along very quickly, giving next year ' s seniors a new school. And the last dance of the year, Prom, passed by quickly. The Seniors realized that this va s the last dance of the year. Over The Rainbow was the theme and 75 couples attended. The post-prom was held in Woodland Park Hall in Portage. Graduation led the Seniors on their way to their future.

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1. Two unidentified workers pose for a picture in front of the new school entrance which will be located on the north side. 2. The northwest corner of the new facil- ity. 3. New English and language area during the 5th month of construction. 4. Architectural rendering of the building. 5. Construction crews work on business, math, and science areas. 6. The science and business area in the early fall. 7. The new gymnasium being worked on in the early fall of ' 76. 8. The choir and band facilities in the early stages of construction. 9. A worker installs piping.