La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

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lakes that afforded cool drinking water for thirsty sojourners. An abundance of game in their camps, made this spot not only the best but the most ideal camping ground along the trails. A little to the south and west of the lake region there was a natural opening between two bodies of timber through which travelers going either wav emerged upon a broad prairie. A French explorer making his way through this region was impressed with the scene and with the poetic instinct of his race called it I.aPorte (The Portal). Those who passed this way were inspired by the beauty of the wild flowers and the sparkling waters to believe that this was more than a mere “place with a name”. It is no wonder then, that pioneers were attracted to this place. From 1833 settlers increased so rapidly and the village of I.aPorte grew so unfalteringly that a town was incorporated. This was followed by the erection of public buildings and the installation of public officers. The coming of the railroad greatly increased the prosperity of the growing community center. It was not long until the thriving town of I.aPorte could boast a newspaper and a daily mail. Public education was fos- tered by the erection and maintenance of a grade school. In 1865, al- most thirty years after the community was established, a high school course was added. This forward step in Education did much to bring about our present opportunity for high attainments. I.aPorte has made itself a good neighbor in its relations with other towns and cities, and has shown a wealth of ability through its citizens in many branches of life. When the call came for men during the Civil and World Wars, I.aPorte willingly contributed her share. Aside from having representations in Congress, many worth-while men have rendered invaluable public service. “The Maple City” invites ambitious citizens to make their homes here and to enjoy the benefits accruing from its general prosperity. Quiet dawn rising in the Fast repeats its message to the world. Nestled in its paradise, a beautiful, thriving city breaths up a prayer to the Manitou who has kept it in its growing years, and has blessed it in its various enterprises. But this city does not breathe that prayer alone, for out of the realms of phantom and mystery, of influence and time comes that welcome symbol of truth, honesty, sincerity and success —the Noble Savage. —Edwin Steei.r. Eight

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