Hillsdale School - Telescope Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Because of inodequofe dining room space for the in- creasing number of students of both LOTspeich and Hillsdale, and because of the need for a new library and science lab in The respective schools, Founders Hall was built. After years of construction, if was dedicated in October of 1959. This spacious building has broughf innumerable ad- vonfoges to both schools. It is now possible for Lots- peich 0nd Hillsdole to eat simultaneously. Eight fu- bles 0nd sixfeen benches unfold from the wall to provide eating space. The benches can also be used alone for seating of assemblies. Founders Hall is also used for speech and dance classes, schoo! parfies, concerts, meetings, and as- semblies. The completion of this building was the First step in enlarging fhe school To Fit The growing needs of the student body.

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Twenty-nine years ago when Hillsdole was beginning its life as a school, a young women was also beginning her iife of service as a teacher. She assumed duties as the school secretary and the Spanish and music teacher; RC1- pidiy becoming an integral port of the school, she organ- ized the hrst Miracle Play and for several years song a solo in it. In the steady precess of growing with Hiilsdale, Mrs. Atkinson has become deeply rooted in the heart of the school as well as in the hearts of the students. Most current Hillsdole students first met Mrs. Atkinson as their lower school math teacher, which she has been for the last several years Repeatedly asked to be c1 class ad- viser because of her warm patience and understanding, Mrs. Atkinson is always willing to heEp those who seek her wise guidance Regardless of whether one has direct con- tact with her in the classroom, her permeating strength makes her a constant and invaluable friend of students and faculty alike. in addition to her many outstanding contributions to the school, Mrs. Atkinson has also been important at home. She has been a devoted wife and has raised five children. She will always remain pre-eminent in our memory of Hillsr dole us the women who gave years of herself in oitruistic service and loyalty to her school, her students, and her family. She is, indeed, a living tradition, a tradition which shall never be forgotten. With great pride and oHectEon, we, the class of 1963, dedicate this yearbook to Mrs Richard Atkinson, who has meant so much to each of us for her continual eFtorts to help make Hillsdale what it is today. A Living9Tradition

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With the addition of the new kitchen, the cooks are now able to prepare and serve well balanced meals within two hours to the students of both Lotspeich and Hills- dale. The modern equipment provides an eFFicient pro- cess by which these meals can be prepared and served. Two large onk-in ice boxes and three deep freezes 0L low ample storage space for the food. The steam cook- er, baking ovens, and grill aid the speed with which the meals are prepared. A separate room is equipped with on adequate number of dishwashers to clean the dirty dishes in a short time. Not only is the equipment excellent, but the kitchen staff is invaluable. These two factors combine to pro- duce a cheerful and pleasant atmosphere in the kitch- en. The helptuiness and personal interest in preparing the food is evident in the high quality of our meals. Twice as large as the old stage in the gym. the present stage Kfqpilitiesv donated byche Pcrent-Teacher Associu$m I :. r 2-2 has proven highly adaptable in meeting widely varied needs, rdon velvet curtain was donated to the school as a senior gittt f V W such as upper school orols, student assemblies, and dramas. by the graduating class of 1960. h H These can be effectively presented because of excellent lighting a w 7 :74 ngeb '1' b.1925;- 1,46;qu ,