Fordson High School - Fleur de Lis Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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A Massive Structure Another part of the administration build- ing, the loading dock, brings in much equipment used by the students; such as, all the books and furniture. This part of the building also houses the school buses for Dearborn schools. The greenhouse and lovely garden pro- vide a popular setting for all those In- terested in the various fields of horticulture. The dear old tower itself, as it stands proudly erect, symbolizes everything good for all Fordson students. Few are the gra- duates who have not shed a tear upon leaving it. In the ever-popular stadium, the athletes give out all they have for old Fordson. It is a setting where students must keep Fordson's good name by reflecting good sportsmanship in aiming for unity among all high schools.

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 WE INTRODUCE STEVIE, CLASS OF 1970 This is Stevie. He's just a little tot, but someday he'll graduate with the class of 1970. He doesn't know much about what's going on in Fordson now. In fact, when we were taking our first legal drink from the Senior Fountain, his daddy was passing out cigars. There's no doubt that times will change before his diapers are traded in on a blue cap and gown, but maybe we older folks can give him a peek at this merry-go-round we call Fordson. Of course, Stevie may drive a rocket rod to school, spend summer vacations on Mars, and belong to the Inter- planetary Hi-V, but much of his life yill be similar to ours. The congestion in main hall, the noise during lunch hours, the way the radiators work only when the windows are open— these things may have gone when Fordson is 50 years old, instead of a mere 30. But the wonderful spirit of these days will live even after Stevie graduates . . .Within these next pages Stevie will find some of the highlights of our last year here. Our Building and Campus 5

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Houses Us The nucleus of all School Board ac- tivity in Dearborn exists here in the administration building, where the Su- perintendent of Schools has his office and ail school affairs take shape. A $50 ,000 project, the ultra-modern bandroom provides a home for the musical ly- inclined students and Fordson's rapidly growing band and orchestra. It is furnished with all n lodern facilities. As important as the old tower itself, the industrial section takes on ail varieties of activities, readying young men for all walks of life with industrial aspects. With a strong touch of English accent, the entrance to the auditorium excels in importance, where many of the school ac- tivities occur. It is used for city affairs, also.