Jefferson High School - J Yearbook (Jefferson, WI)

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(Opposite page top left) The new west entrance addition includes the auditorium, district offices, and a parking garage. (Opposite page top right) Workers lay foundation for the new wing, designed by Lawrence Monberg and Associates. (Opposite page bottom left) Plantings enhance the school’s front entrance. (Opposite page bottom right) A new library holding 13,000 books replaces library space once occupying the I.R. room. (Top left) The eagle mascot at the entrance was donated by Jefferson’s 1967 graduating class, whose president was Mr. Brandel. (Top right) What is now “freshman hall” was once outside the Jefferson High School building. (Left) High school plans include a large entryway with skylights and an attractive circular main office, presided over by the new building's first principal Mr. Wilson. Theme 5

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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

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Area school one-hundred year story is catalogued Area schools have been the foundation of Jefferson High School, and their history must be noted. Area parochial schools have been important to Jefferson. St. John’s Catholic School was built in 1955 and boasted 372 students in that year, with enrollment this year holding at 151. St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran School was built in 1865, with the present school being built sixty years later. Recent enrollments reached 223. St. Peter’s Lutheran School, built in 1957, taught 63 students. Jefferson’s East and West Elementary schools both held a little over three hundred students each. Sullivan Elementary noted about 250 students, with the middle school noting an enrollment of over 300. Mr. Wayne Sheil was principal at East Side Elementary, with Mr. William Bluege heading West Elementary, Mr. Dan Wenkman Sullivan Elementary, and Mr. Allan Peters the middle school. The middle school (above), built in 1925, was first presided over by Principal Gordon Mertenson. (Right) Jefferson Senior High School tallied an enrollment of 678 for the past year. 6 Theme