Jennings High School - Bulldogs Growl Yearbook (Jennings, LA)

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'fyecv ‘Sci This school term of 1962-63 marks the eleventh year that Jennings High School has been in its present location. That fall term, 1952, saw 367 high school students register to take up studies in a modern, beautiful school. After a decade plus one, that number has risen to 572 and is on the steady increase. Passers-by notice Thespian patio

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The original building containing auditorium and farm shop was erected in 1951 at the cost of $549,212.00. In addition to the twenty three regular classrooms there are Home Economics, Commerce, Science, and Library departments. Total square feet amounts to 56,999. Other improvements of gym, cinder track, and parking lots bring the total value of our school to $866,205. 00.

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£(eve tt “fyeei o£ Sewice basketball teams and P. E. classes. The gym was finished in 1956 just in time for the state play-off with DeLaSalle. In 1958 the track field, after minor repairs from Audrey damage, was first used. Various trees and shrubs have been planted during the years enhancing the beauty of the building which we lovingly call JHS. One of the best tracks in Southwestern Louisiana beautiful landscape. Bus stop and practice area for cheerleaders and majorettes