Harding High School - Quiver Yearbook (Marion, OH)

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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.

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EIGHT 'Pl wa opened Some came in the evening, some came in the morning. Some came when invited, most came with- out warning. No matter when the curious and in- terested came, each found a hearty welcome await- ing him at the Open House held the week of August 24, 1953. Harding's Student Council played official host assisted by the many students who volunteered to learn their way around so they could find any who became lost in the corridors of Marion's newest building. The usual inquiry was, Where am l, please? It was puzzling to come in by one of the four entrances and know just which direction to turn, for, as we have learned, the plan resembles a hollow square, the north and west sides of the square comprising the two-story academic or class- room wings. All the laboratory and vocational cle- partments are in the south wing of the structure. Many people sat down to rest and look over the brochures which were given each visitor as he en- tered, forthe evenings and afternoons were warm, in fact the heat of excitement, coupled with the c-Q, weather, discouraged many a the complete tour, which- took The administrative offices, to the building made one a flower show, for friends of generous with their best tions. lt was unfortunate camera not have been in action, at night for colors of flowers and walls Marion Service Club Y-Men's Clubs held luncheons during this week ia the school lunch room and were favorably impres- sed with not only facilities, but food. Another opportunity to visit the building for a day and a night was given March 19 when the second Open House gave patrons of our school an opportunity to come to see how gratefully we are using their educational gift to us. Kiwanis, Lions, Exchange, Altrusa, fUl'3'lj,