Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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f nnattt 1920 Annual ALOnq THE OLD ST. JOE Nine

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ppttnattt 192B Ammal fitting, however, that they should do physically what they were compelled to do mentally — climb to unusual heights to meet their teachers on a corresponding level. The new building (now the Samuel Strong School) was dedicated in January ol ' 93, and the class of that year was the first to graduate from the new school. Some of the most notable changes in High School work, which began to manifest them- selves then, and which we still adhere to, were the prominent - place given to history and literature, the high standard required for graduation, and the introduction of new branches of study. At this time, the grammar grades were removed from the High School and the building was devoted entirely to High School work. New teachers were also secured, making a total of ten for the High School. The assembly room with a seating capacity of over two hundred, and four recitation rooms constituted the second floor, while four more recitation rooms, with cloak rooms adjacent, the library and superintendent ' s office occupied the first. A chemical laboratory and a physical science room were fitted with the necessary appliances for studying those subjects in a mod- ern and systematic manner. This building was heated and venti- lated by the Smead system and lighted by gas. This school was used until 1912. the last class to graduate from it, being at that date. The present building was occupied in September, 1912. The dedication exercises were held in a session room. Friday eve- ning, November 22, 1912. Because of the lack of a large audi- torium, the exercises were to be simple, until the auditorium to the south could be completed, in which event there were to be larger and more formal dedication exercises. During the past two years there have been additions to Elkhart High School which are outstanding to us. The first really big event was the completion of our Gymnasium, one of the finest in the state. We will all remember how much this was needed and how thankful we felt when it was really fin- ished. The next outstanding addition was that of our Audito- rium, which was dedicated Thursday evening. April, 1925, by the School Board. We also realize how fortunate we are to have this work of art and beauty which has been needed for so many years and which we all agree is the finest and best in northern Indiana. We hope and know that Elkhart High School will continue to grow and improve and have the very best success that such an institute well deserves where Knowledge is Power. —LOTA WEBB. Eight

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pennant h2b Annual N HONOR 0 HAVILAH BEARD5LEY 1795 — f85G Who JDurchased section 5 of tfie Indians In isas anclini83E laid out the orioinaf jpidd of Elkhart. Built tlie jiirst savamiU in 183Z .the first carding mill in 1835 the second flour mill in i8 5, thefirst j a e.r mill in 1874. Erect€. J By Nc-JDJiew ALBERT R. BEARD5LEY 1913 THE BEARDSLEy monumETlT Ten