New Athens High School - Vespa Yearbook (New Athens, IL)

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TO THE CLASS OF 1953: Most of you will read this once — the day you receive this Annual. This Annual is one of the outstanding achievements of your high school days. It is a book to be proud of at present — it also is a book that should become more worthwhile and more dear to you as time goes on. Some of you will re-read this in the years to come. On such a future date you can more accurately assess the value of your high school education. To each of you I wish happiness and success and pledge you my help at anytime you might need it. Happiness, to my way of thinking, connotes success. Success does not necessarily bring happiness. If opposed, happiness is all important. I re-read these Annuals almost yearly. At present I know not what I shall remember about the class of ’53. But I know that the memories will be pleasant and rewarding. Don D. Schriner, Principal

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 J zdication We, the Senior Class of 1953, in order to express our deep appreciation for his friendly guidance and his cheerful disposition, take utmost pride in dedicating our Yearbook to Mr. Earl T. Givens.

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HISTORY OF THE NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL New Athens Community High School was organized in 1920, and is located in District No. 68. The first board of education consisted of George Nuernberger, President; George Wirth Jr., Secretary; S. J. Woodward, Henry J. Reuss Jr., and William Eberhardt. In 1922 and 1924 attempts were made to discontinue the high school, but both attempts failed. Our present school building was built in 1931, the gymnasium added in 1938, and the cafeteria was completed in 1951. An industrial arts building is now being built. This year the school has an enrollment of 115 and a faculty of 9.