Fairmont High School - Maple Leaves Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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E .L 1 Q E .. fl US i mx rfffzf TQ!!-Tj sg .A qi Qxxk- Fw ' QL, lg ii! tqv ,- A m el. - ,,,,, e . fl -' D W The Principal Speaks TN? T the time the first high school building was constructed in Fairmont H8965 it enjoyed a singular distinction, for it was said to be the first high school I erected in the State of VVest Virginia which was devoted enclusively to high school work. Today, there are practically three hundred institutions of similar nature within the borders of our state, all of them enjoying such a privilege. Several chapters of interesting history might be written concerning the events which have transpired in the old high school building on Fifth Street. In the brief span of about thirty years, the school had a rapid growthg the graduating class developed from zero in number to one hundred twenty-five. The spacious gym- nasium originally provided on third floor, early gave way to much needed class- rooms: soon every nook and corner was occupied to over-flowing, and yet the boys and girls continued to knock for admission. Eventually the walls of every class- room were fairly bulging because of the vast numbers of ambitious youth who had to be accommodated. The faculty grew in numbers from a half dozen to more than thirty, and reluctantly but surely it was realized that something had to be done. Something was done. Today, we have the answer. ln 1930 we are enjoying the realization of a dream which was fostered in the minds of the patrons and school people of our fair city for a number of years. Such an institution as the one which occupies the knoll in the beautiful Loop Park campus, does not spring up in the night. It is the product of much careful thought and planning. For the greater part of two years the plans were being de- veloped, through the earnest endeavors of an interested Board of Education, an alert Superintendent, and those associated with him. Truly, those who were in- strumental to the greatest degree in this fine work might well be termed Those who make dreams come true. They will long be remembered. But, here we are in our new home. We have had hundreds of visitors, yes thousands of them, locally and from afar. Lavish has been their praise of the splendid plant. Everyone seems delighted with its beauty and dignity, its simplicity and adaptability to the needs of a modern high school. The campus is a beauty spot. It is spacious and finished. It affords oppor- tunity to all for recreation, rest and pleasure. It is a sanctuary for birds. Those who are interested in Nature may find here her crowning glory in the majesty of the giant oaks, the tinkle of the rippling brooks, the undulating surface of grassy knolls, the weeping willows, the gorgeous variety of shrubbery, flowers and plants. We can truly boast of a beautiful setting, finished in every detail to the satisfaction of those who would be most critical. Thus we, the student body and faculty of the Senior High School, find our- selves situated. Is it any wonder that we are cheerful, happy and content? Out of it all should come lovely things, beautiful characters. men and women of great, lofty, and noble ideals and ambitions. This is the challenge which confronts us. Let us face it with a determination to accept the full responsibility and make the best of our rare opportunity. Page Nincleen