Longmeadow High School - Masacksic Yearbook (Longmeadow, MA)

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How to Build A 2.8 Million $ Addition A special Town Meeting was held in October of 1971 to discuss and vote upon the issue of an ad- dition to the High School. Opponents to the addition felt that present facilities could be used in better ways; they did not feel that the expenditure was called for. The proposal was defeated. At another meeting in June of 1972 the proposal gained addi- tional support because the State would assume 15 percent more of the costs. This time the proposal was passed with an allocation of 2.8 million dollars. The main ele- ments of the addition involve more gym facilities and a pool, a new library, Open Classrooms, new science labs, and renovation of existing areas into a new Fine Arts department. Students in Longmeadow are fortunate in having access to such excellent facilities. However, it should be remembered that a building is only a physical struc- ture — it is the students who are most important. mr

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$1,276.00 = This year, the average cost per student in the High School is $1, 276. This monetary value in no way represents the possibilities of growth and experience which one may encounter. The outcome of one ' s learning experience de- pends upon the individual and how much time and effort he is willing to contribute. Students have the opportunity to build themselves and establish individu- al identities. Some students are able to gain more than others in their four years at the High School.