Lockport Township High School - Lock Yearbook (Lockport, IL)

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The oldest school building in Lockport, Lockport Central Grade School, is one of 'four town's great centers of elementary learning. Construction of the new addition to Kelvin Grove .Iunior High School progressed as the need for physi- cal facilities became necessary. pl- '-wav' inf-if ' . 1 , .,' 8,5-c. a, A , - ax, Qlix One of the factors in determining the greatness of a nation is the quality of the education of its youth. Schools are essential in our society for de- veloping individuals to their fullest potential and forvmaintaining national strength and welfare. The schools in 'tour townl' have created a healthy, intellectual atmosphere for the process of higher learning. They provide for social adjust- ment, character training, understanding and ap- preciating Democracy, health guidance, and career guidance, all of which add to our cultural heritage. From the time a child is very small until the time he has reached his highest degree of formal education, the school instills in him, his basic beliefs, desires and his purpose in life with the discovery of new and greater truths. The educa- tional system of Lockport has produced and will continue to produce the type of American we can be proud to claim. '

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l Home life plays a big part in our town. It isn'tjust the housesg it's the wonderful families in them that make these dwellings homes. The families are en- thusiastic especially where their children are con- cerned. The Lockport families have spirit and take pride in our town. There is both cooperation and a close bond between neighbors. When a tornado struck on August 26, the people of Lockport helped each other above and beyond the call of duty. This unity has transformed the houses of Lockport into homes, homes where family devotion and brotherly love tackle and overcome any dilemma that pre- sents itself. .- . 1 ,I V-. A 23. 3 T One of the most indestructable forces is the family, The Moulthrop family, Reverend George Moulthrop, his wife Shirley, and their three children, Dave, julie, and Peter set a fine example for the citizens of Hour town. On August 26,l965, a tornado completely stripped the roof from the home of Leroy and Marie Lawrence, members of the East and Central faculties.

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, .swf The morning of August 27, 1965, saw the citizens of Lock- port surveying the damage created by the tornado of the previous night. As the people stood with tears in their eyes, they beheld the sight of the demolished structures of both the St. Dennis and First Methodist Churches. The question of, but why the churches? occupied their minds. The determination of the people to continue to worship their Creator was shown when the parishioners of St. Dennis began to hold their services in the Lockport Central audi- torium. Lockport has many churches of all faiths. No matter how new, how old, how ornate, or how simple each may be, they are all beautiful because of the people that worship within these spiritual walls. The altar of the First Congregational Church. The queen of light and her star girls during the annual Lucia Festival at the Evangelical Swedish Covenant Church.