Mount Vernon High School - Forum Yearbook (Mount Vernon, OH)

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Foreword The year 1858 was one of uncertainty and indecision. Everywhere people were discussing secession and slavery. However, despite the turmoil throughout the country, men of vision and understanding realized the necessity of providing better facilities for secondary education in Mount Vernon. That year the foundation for what was to become the first high school in the city was started on the grounds where the present high school is located. Today, one hundred years later, there are still men and women with the same vision and purpose who are looking forward to even greater achievements in the present educational system, and planning for better schools for the boys and girls of the com- munity. As we step across the threshold of an- other century, let us take time to reflect on the past and look into the faces and read about the high school life of our ancestors. If we look through the roster of all the graduates from Mount Vernon High School, we will find that the names of several fam- ilies appear through four or five genera- tions; and many of us will take pride in looking at pictures of our pretty grand- mothers as they appeared in their lace ruffled dresses on commencement day fifty years ago. Nostalgically we may recall some of our own happy times at entertain- ments or athletic contests. To thank everyone who has helped with the publication of this book would be im- possible. AH the men and women who were asked to give us the slighest informa- tion, did so willingly and enthusiastically. There were those who worked so diligently on the roster of graduates, and those who provided pictures and historical material. Because of lack of funds and space much of the material sent in could not be used. We thank those who helped with the mail- ing lists and proof reading. We appreciate the work of the present Forum staff who worked so industriously on their part of the book while the centennial editor delved into the archives. Our apologies go to the faculty who were patient about interruptions of photogra- phers and subscription agents. We would like to thank all the people who telephoned or wrote letters commend- ing this project. Through those media many pleasant acquaintances were made and old friendships renewed. Last but not least we want to thank all those who had faith enough in the centen- nial venture to pay in advance for a book that had not even gone to press. We sincerely hope that the realization is equal to the anticipation. Sara Mary Cannon

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Centennial Contents i ormer Classes 15-62 ydthletics in the Past ... 63-80 Organizations and the Arts ... 8I-105