Kirkwood High School - K Log Yearbook (Kirkwood, IL)

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school district 367, to decide on the question of a new high school building. Such an election was held and the proposition favoring the building carried. The contract for its erection was let on June 18, 1912, at a cost of S15,000. School opened in September 1915 with three 'high school teachers in charge. The old south building had been moved back on the premises and later was converted into a gymnasium. Although very small, it served for a number of years. In 1927, the patrons of the school felt an adequate gymnasium was a necessity if Kirkwood High School was to continue basketball competition with the near-by schools, Therefore in July 1927, a petition was again filed with the school board, this time with over two hundred signatures. This petition asked for a special election to see whether or not a gymnasium should be built. This election was held July 14, 1927 and the proposal ,to build such a building carried by a large majority.This structure was built of red brick at a total cost of Sl8,000. It was formally dedicated December 15, 1927. The record of the athletic activities of Kirkwood High School is one of which the patrons, teachers, and the stu- dents are proud.All realize,of eourse,that athletics is not the most important thing in high school life.Howcver,it has its place in building high standards of good sportsmanship, and clean fair play with each other and neighboring teams. Our teams in both basketball and track have hung up some records which will be hard to beat. In 1950, two courses, Agriculture, and Home Economics were placed under Smith Hughes state supervision. Being no longer needed as a gymnasium, the little old south school house was again remodelled and this time equipped as a farm mechanics building to be used by the classes in agricu1ture.It is still serving in that capacity at the present time, The year 1957 brought another much needed course to the high school curriculum. This commercial course has proved very popular with the students. With the addition of this course, the faculty was increased to six members. After a thorough canvas of financial conditions and other phases of high school affairs it was deemed advisable by the board of directors to bring before the voters of Tompkins Township the need of a high school district in the township. This was decided upon, favorably, in an election April 6, 1957. Thcrefore,when school opened in September i957 it opened as Kirkwood Township High School in district 150. Through the interest and cooperation of patrons,teach- ers, studcnts,and board of education this school strives to maintain a high standard and enjoys a reputation as one of the outstanding high schools in Western Illinois.

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