Harding High School - Quiver Yearbook (Marion, OH)

Page 12 text:

Make a model before thou buildest is an old proverb that really expresses the preparation that went into the planning for Marion Harding High School, the most modern, new high school of its size in the state of Ohio. When in 1942 Gerald lrons of the School Housing Commission made a survey of the Marion Schools, the necessity for added facilities became apparent, and the first step was taken forthe fulfillment of dreams that had been in the minds of educators and public spirited citizens for years. Harding was part of a general con- struction plan that included a new iunior high school, the remodeling of two others, and additions to elementary buildings. The purchase of the Indian Mounds made additional space available for this plant that covers some forty acres. We all love a parade when it is for a lofty purpose and a strike that serves to instill good will for a cause. Such demonstrations as you see pictured helped to pass two much needed bond issues. Money so realized, in addition to that which came from the sale of Old Central, the one time high school, was placed on interest. The planning of special sections of the building was accomplished with the patient ef- forts of Mr. A. C. May, then Principal of Harding, and Mr. Cecil Gabler, his able successor, in endless consultation with faculty members who best knew what would make for most effective labs and classroom spaces. Special features include the Health Center, Biology Green House, Foundry and Woodworking in the Industrial Arts, separate laborato- ries for each science department, Homemaking Unit, Machine and Auto Shops, modern Art room, multilevel Music room, radio facilities with WMRN, publications offices, and an electrical kitchen to mention only a few. Ground was broken November 16, 1951 in a public ceremony, the first shovel of dirt being lifted appropriately by Supt. Lester L. Dickey who along with farsighted Board of Education members kept constant check upon construction. It was the source of community pride to watch the rapid building of this modern structure for it was actually com- pleted, after getting under way December 3, 1951, on June 30, 1953. Landscaping men continued to get plenty of suntan as they worked throughout the heat of the summer.

Page 11 text:

COl1l'eI1I'S Acnvmssz Music Dra t Publication Organiz t' CLASSES: Honors Seniors Ju Sophomores ATHLETICS: Football Basketball Other Sports Intramurals COMMUNITY I.IFE: Advertising Snapshots More to co

Page 13 text:

X5c , ix' , 'QN5 -. ' 5, Y sung v. ' 'N' A it 'wtf 1 f, .' fs , 3 M1 it ai 515511 NY' A 05.1 A 'waits ,.. - . .. J' ,,, fi!!! FW 7 -- 114 i 4--Ty -I V M , Q :tiff-vb ' if .fp1!Fs tell T' !.Q'S4 -is-1-17. r 11 w,'39 . r EE'c5 ,.l 4, ' W, i 5 r..j I, ti. ll- 'ff ,: W -sa! ft' my . gy. J., , v,s.55.,4. gil- uri.. g, .hrs-' , l 11.4, H- - , .. Q- ,, - +4 X ,.m,, . .4...w, A - - ...L . '. -if L- - - ' W-J . - Ts, - -5- L, - ,.....s1 ,,s,,s., Lf- '- w s ,. . A QB if ' 4- wat' 'J-Q-W' .--' -Eng-'s'w'v- .'xi : fE3,a'i'?i e ' ' ' P if -fs - Ll 1 -wg -A 'i'ft '-'E' - ' :? ?ls- 12.1.FTi1r : 0- 1' ' ' ' ' - ' ' ' ' ' ' 'T XA-1'9L , 1- V-.. an . , s... - 4- .. , 3,..:.' ' it . 'V 'L f ,af i'-.cf-fe53ge'.s.'f Zvi- 'W--LI 'y' i 'ef' e ' A A ' :-- .:. i -f gff:--'gg .,-,ffL-'f-ef V Y... --Q, 1 . , V , .- ,:.--.,,... , A P ..-. -so 'Ins 1-eLi:::lf7A k l f ' 4-fist.--' 9 657.5 ,iirl facts Supervising the construction of a building is a hard and tedious iob. This task was ably handled by Mr. E. Paul Huffman, Business Manager of the City Schools and Clerk ofthe Board of Education. Among the many tasks were handling the funds, checking building standards, and making sure the best equip- ment was placed in the finished building. Mr. Huffman did all these things and many more to give Marion's taxpayers a sound, sturdily constructed building. 5 ,. 7,7 -, ' '- lf. Y: 1 5 I : - :gli vcr' . l . T F' 44.1 p . A lgures ,-,.fe 'i ,, ' , ,gd fi 35 - . X 21 sz. V N' HB! sa Muvu v-A Number of Acres In Campus .......... 40 W,,i ' ,iff v Wi 72' ' L Number of bricks. ............. 260,000 v Bsigugiiif 'flu HMA .lflf l W, - . -J 4-7' Total Number of Cubic Feet .... 2,300,000 G- ll-.'g55l.3'.Tl,i' ii i,,1,-- 'f In fi!-Yi,:,: Cost per cubic foot. .,......... . . . .596 2 1' 417-glflx 'I ifv,f-fm iii gib f fagggli- 1, -W ' ' Type of heating ..... , 4 . . .Gas or Oil up ' W rv, - V, b., 5, Number of rooms ...,. . . . . . . . . . . .70 ,, 3 1 f Vr::'l 1.l'l ' 'A55T'5 ' -5 Auditorium floor space .,..... l06X99 feet 'I ' 1 , 5' 'F ' if 1 D - 1-fig-ififfff Physical Education and .A Storage facilities .......... l7OXi68 feet 4' 'fl7 --f'..,QgP A , , '-.f , Dramatic stage facilities ...,... 47Xl 8 feet V-Q: TTL fs-Tail AL :m A Total cost of Marion Harding. . .52,950,000 SEVEN