Granville High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Granville, OH)

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Faculty Milton G. Schiller Lois E, Hiy-th l Beatrice E. McLees Mary E Bratten C. Graydon Shower 12 ig.

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New High School Building Our dream of a new, well-equipped high school building has been realized. For many years, we have cherished the hope that some day Granville would provide educational facilities equal to those of any other community in the State. That day is now here. The past two years have seen an active campaign for a bond issue carried to a successful con- clusion, carefully worked out plans for the new structure and its equipment, and the final completion of the work. As we look upon our new building, we realize that it was planned from the inside, out, or in other words, that utility rather than ornate beauty was the purpose of the planners. The architect, had in mind a style of architecture in harmony and keeping with that of the village. Granville is noted for its air of old New England quaintness. Its public buildings, broad streets, and green hills, all aid in producing this charm. The architect has been successful in his endeavor to perpetuate this harmony. The simple lines of the new building and omission of gaudy decorations so frequently met with, have been the means of producing this effect. As we note the various interior features, we may judge just how successful has been the idea of making the building of maximum usefulness. 'ine lighting, ventilation, and size of class rooms are as near standard as it is possible to make them. The main labora- tory is large and splendidly equipped. The tables and seating arrangement are modeled after the Eastern Plan of having long narrow tables, with the pupils facing the in- structor's desk. The Chemical Laboratory is splendidly equipped with special tables, etc. The Manual Training Shop carries out the new idea of having all work, such as drawing, carpentry, and finishing done in the one large room. The benches, tables, and other equipment are of the latest design. The Home Economics Department was carefully planned to the minutest detail. This includes the sewing, cooking, and dining rooms. The unit kitchenv plan as advocated by the Federal and State Department of Education has been used in our cooking room. This consists of five kitchenettes, each equipped with full enamel gas ranges, Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets, sinks, tables, etc. The department is to be used as a model by the Ohio State Department of Education. Located near the Home Economics Department is the cafeteria, fully equipped for serving hot lunches. The Commercial Department offers facilities for teaching all branches of commercial work. The library-study hall follows out the late idea of combining the two, the large room being equipped with tables and chairs, and with book shelving, and other library equipment lining the walls. Each floor is provided with toilets, the top floor having, in addition, rest rooms and toilets for the teachers. Separate offices for the Superintend- ent, Principal and Board of Education have been provided. The auditorium and gym- nasium follow the Buffalo Plan. This is a combination so arranged that the gymnasium forms the stage of the auditorium. The auditorium, with its corridor, balcony, provides seating accommodation for over five hundred people. The gymnasium is standard size with large windows on three sides, tnus permitting the maximum amount of sunlight and fresh air. Ample locker rooms, shower rooms, toilets, store rooms and Physical Di- rectors office have been provided, each being above the grade level. The janitor's rooms, fuel, heater and meter rooms are all housedin the sub-basement. All of these fine things have cost a large sum of money. The building, equipment, and building site represent an expenditure running well over two hundred thousand dollars. But it is money well spent. We have in our midst complete educational facilities, including kindergarten, six-year elementary school, six-year high school, and a modern university. 11 L,

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Faculty Helen M. Barnes Florence S. Reed C. Stewart Winter Flora A. Churchill Nina B. Shepard 13