Fort Myers High School - Caloosahatchian Yearbook (Fort Myers, FL)

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AFTER FIFTY YEARS Mrs. Conover registers new students. School spirit plays a great part in the lives of the Fort Myers High School stu- dents. This spirit is shown hy the rousing support ot the athletic program and the eager participation in all school activities. Being a student in one ot the best high schools in the country is a fact that is ap- preciated and valued 1) the students of MHS. Many students willingly give up their time for projects to better the school. The boys and girls are always ready to help new pupils or to offer a cheerful word. There is also a strong tradition ol cooperation and a friendK- attitude be- tween faculty and students, even though the school is much larger now than in the early days. This congenial atmosphere still exists between the two. This points out the efforts of both to work together smoothK- and efficienth

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MHS majorettes add spirit to pep rallies. Our school has a history of expansion and development. This school we have now has come a long way from the first liigh school. Money for the first high school was donated b ' .Andrew Gwynne, and with this money was ])uilt one small build- ing and playground. . s time went on, many locations were used. Enrollment grew as many people came to this area. The teaching staff increa.sed rapidly in quantity and also in qualit} ' . Many new and advanced subjects were added to the curriculum. School clubs, social and ser- vice alike, were organized. Athletic pro- grams were not overlooked and now stu- dents had a chance to participate in art, glee club, band, and publications. Our present school is a cjuite large and capable institution of learning. The students now number 1430 and are very ably taught by a faculty of 58. MHS is continualK devel- oping and expanding to provide better ed- ucation for its students. Df Campus And Enrollment Modern MHS Campus is spacious and functional.

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Teachers join in the fun of pep ralhes. Df Cooperation And Loyalty Our cheerleaders add color and sparkle to games.