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Ransom 55 1922 Ulu All, Grrrtingl Men pride themselves upon their geneological treesg why should not I likewise be proud of my descent? Read, and you shall see that I have reason to cherish the memories of my own past and the history of my forebears. The ground upon which I dwell is saturated with associations dear to thousands whose happiest memories cluster about my broad campus with its noble trees and velvet greensward. In earlier days, my predecessor here, the old Fort Scott Normal, was the training school of the finest and best youth of the whole region, and its memory is dear to hundreds of teachers, lawyers, business men and women, now scattered from coast to coast, but with affection still deeply rooted in the spot whence they derived training and inspiration. I was born in the Old Central. My lusty childhood was pass- ed under the charge of Principals Bowen, Moore and Lansdon, in four upper rooms of the old Stout building at Wall and National. Not until the late nineties did I come to this site after the State Normals had sapped the life of the Fort Scott Normal: and the two old buildings standing where I now stand, were turned over to me. That was a proud moment to have a home of my own! Only once since have I thrilled as I thrilled on that morning when Principal Lansdon opened our first session in a genuine high school building. Those worn old buildings would seem dismal and mean to me now, and my children would rebel at the race, through weather fair or foul, between buildings al change of classes. But we were happy! I saw principals come and principals go-Lansdon, Hammer., Stotesberry, John Hughes. Then a change! I awoke one fall lo find myself homeless! The faithful old buildings had worn out, and were condemned. The next two yea1's were strange ones. By that time I, like the old woman in the shoe, didn't know what to do with all my children. But we l'ound a refuge in Convention Hall and a neighboring store-room, and for two years, with Principals Meek and Devlin, we buzzed and hummed through a confused existence, alternately roasted and congealed as the weather blew hot or cold. Then came the great adventure! We entered into a home not only our own, but planned and built for us, this splendid, fire- proof building that never fails to thrill me with pride. Through nine years, with Principals Devlin, Rees Hughes, and Shideler, we have waxed ever stronger, and for three years, we have shared our quarters with our latest pride, Fort Scott Junior College. Already one of the wings so wisely provided for, has been built, and I have premonition of further change: for again even this generous space is overflowing, and Oliver-Twist-like we cry for more. Never fear, we shall find l'00IIl for all. Ever I brood tenderly for a space over my departing elder children whom each spring I send out to life with a heartfelt Fare Well! Then, each autumn, I turn with an equally heart- felt Welcome! to the eager youth entering my halls. Parting or meeting, I live only in, and for, and through you, my children, past and present. To you all, my heurt's greeting! FORT SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL.
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