J J Kelly High School - Arrowhead Yearbook (Wise, VA)

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Wise Elementary School Our Schools J. J. Kelly High School was known as Wise High School until 1953, and was Gladeville College before it became Wise High School about 1910. The year 1892—93 marked the first session of Gladeville College which was sup- ported by means of tuition paid by students. The college was a two-story wooden structure. The lower floor w as used for class rooms and the upper floor was a lodge hall. In 1908—09 our present Wise Elementary School was con- structed. It consisted of eleven rooms and an auditorium. In succeeding years the right and left wings were added to the building.

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foreword This book is an attempt to portray the progress made by the high school in Wise from past years to the present . . . and we herewith attempt also to record in word and in picture, life and activities of the school as it has transpired during the session 1953—54. Now, we, the seniors of J. J. Kelly High School, present this book to you.

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. J. J. JCelly High School CMove forward The first school session in J. J. Kelly High School began August 25, 1953. There are 29 classrooms including a Home Economics suite, and a Business Education suite. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 720 with an elaborate lighting system and a concert piano which cost $4,500. On the first floor under the auditorium is the cafeteria in which 190 can eat at one sitting. The gymnasium with a seating capacity of 1,000 for basketball games, is used for physical education six periods each day.