Elwood Community High School - Crescent Yearbook (Elwood, IN)

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11111 ' all W 1 1 g.. L. x n 1 1 . I il, 'L 4 gggyhf, , r , ' , 1 Lv 1,6 1.4. A 1 i 1f41 qix 1 , 1 11' ' 1 1 , 1 1 1 Q 9. i , A, 4 . .5 1 fy jill' is , 9. ,y I .I I f 1 y, i 4 I , I X I U4 nl! . s 561 - - - x . inqlq ll V95 f f if . W I ' asvwg Ti 1 X! nu! .M f p , li' V V? ,fl i N 1' ll, l ssx , 'L5l . J ZW?ii imyxp Q F ,I l 1, 'l 1 if ' 11.1, rf ff D M N -W 1 352 iltlistorg of Gut Schools THE foundation for the first commissioned high school in Elwood was laid in 1888 under the administration of Herman F. Willkie, who was then the superintendent. In 1890 the high school consisted of 42 students and a course of two years duration under the leadership of T. F. Fitzgibbon. In 1891 there were approximately 52 students. It was at this time that Mr. Fitzgibbon sent in a petition for a state commis- sion for the Elwood High School. L. H. Jones, at that time superintendent of the Indianapolis schools, was delegated to visit the classes of Elwood in behalf of the State Board of Education. He reported favorably and in the fall of 1892 Elwood High school received its commission. At this time a four-year course was adopted and the courses of study were greatly enlarged. In 1893 it was decided to erect a new building which was suited for the anticipated growth. The classes were then held in the Linwood building while the new building progressed. There was an unavoidable delay in the creation of the new building, and the classes were then held in the Odd- Fellows' hall. The facilities were scarce and at times, owing to the cramped position, a few classes were held in a barber shop. On February 1, 1895, the new school was completed and the students were installed in the new building, and took up their work in what is now the Central building. It was then regarded as the finest in the county. The high school and grades were both in this building until September, 1915, when the present up-to-date building was completed. This present building is under the supervision of Mr. Smith, and the leadership of Mr. Hillis. The courses that can be pursued by the students are the ones preparatory for .a college entrance course, a business course, a vocational or an industrial course The faculty is composed of a fine teaching staff, and, under their guidance, the students are making great progress in their everyday school life. The school is well equipped with all the modern devices and is fully capable of holding its own with the other schools of its type. Each year brings new improvements to the school which enable it to maintain a high standard. The-success of the students who have graduated from prove that the Elwood School 'ilegexcellent one. +,.1'n '1 vid gk' x'-5 W xlg x' N if ff , , . ,, 'n Fin i ff, ' Ulf' 'isa if li 1 l. QQi,f 1 if ' 'dll l , uf ' 5 4 0 'F 1. v pill ml , F X 12, It .1 If 1 si W 3 f . .., .ll 1 f A , p 1 s f . , B N - Q F1 l l4 .Q ll 7 ' fl N ' uv' . ' , - l 1. t' fl - . ' ill I , .ll 'L 'lluslu sl al l wil X f .s i x E.H.S. and the cherished memories ofjcgthese students of their dear old Alma Mater ! 'J su 1' ? '-.v X ' ., ug awbm fiL i ll ji M if 'fu' 1 5,5 , X, is V X X VN K IW. W f7f l gill f A ll . N 1f ,F Q1 X at

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