Jefferson High School - J Yearbook (Jefferson, WI)

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CO (Opposite page bottom left and left) From 1907 to 1924, three fires destroyed school buildings, the most destructive fire occurring in 1924. (Below left) Floor plans show additional classroom space added to the original 1968 high school building. (Below) The sign in front of the school, which was donated by the Student Council in 1968, now serves as a bulletin for future events at the high school. (Opposite page top and left) What is now known as the middle school was once a religious institute and then the high school. The building was added onto in 1957 by Bray Associates. (Opposite page bottom right) Additions to the high school, including these north classrooms and the auditorium, were completed in 1976. Thei 3

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School notes its century of progress, achievement Jefferson has long been concerned with the quality of education given to its students, and this concern continues with the present high standards associated with this community’s educational system. The Jefferson school system originated with a log cabin on the west side of Jefferson in the 1830’s, and has experienced many changes since. Today’s modern buildings represented by the senior high with its impressive auditorium and up-to-date computer facilities, and West Elementary School were preceeded by various other log and brick structures, including the present day East Elementary School, which opened in 1940, and the middle school, which opened in 1925, after a fire destroyed it the year before. The population of Jefferson schools has grown considerably. In 1864, four students graduated from the high school. In 1937 all of the schools together contained 451 pupils. There are now 1836 students in the public school system. Jefferson continues to grow with the constantly changing world. TABLE OF CONTENTS Theme 2 Special Events 20 Organizations 36 Sports 64 Faculty 86 Classes 102 Index 162 2 Theme

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JHS goes through several stages of development The current Jefferson Senior High School began construction in 1962. The cost of the school was $900,000 or $12.75 a square foot. As years progressed, new additions became a reality. In 1969 the pool was completed, along with the industrial arts rooms at the south end of the building. In 1976 the auditorium, band and choir rooms, the library, and more classrooms were added to the north side of the building. At the 1964 dedication program, architect Lawrence Monberg remarked that the city of Jefferson could be proud of its forward look concerning its educational system. Many have contributed to make this building possible. Members of city government, School Board members, townspeople, and the educational staff have all provided the support needed to guarantee educational success. Commented Dr. Phelps, president of the School Board: “The community itself through the CPA and our auditorium, with our educational system, is turning around to concentrate on our new academic climate and society. This is not happening by accident. This is happening through the dedication of School Board members, administrators, and professional teachers who have dedicated themselves toward academic excellence.” 4 Theme