New Holland High School - Leoninus Yearbook (New Holland, PA)

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Page Four L- ,W Lbecbcafion We, the class of 53 , would like to dedicate this Leoninus to you, Miss Elizabeth Troxell. We cannot begin to thank you for all the fine words, contributions, and hours of free time you have given to us so willingly. Being our class room advisor for the four years of our high school life has ranked you as being a dependable and patient teacher. Your personality and deep sincerity have won you the gratitude of each one of our class members. Yes, Miss Troxell, We dedicate this yearbook in sincere appreciation for all the cooperation and guidance you have so gratefully given to us. Through your efforts we have attained our goal in our high school career. ,l....i.i-

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V l l 3 lr f t C 00 L6 OP? I The first regular established school in the village of New Holland was founded in 1786, and lays claim to being the first Free Schoolv in Pennsylvania. The founder of the school was Rev. Frederick Melsheimer. This first institution was a German and English school, in which both the German and English languages were spoken and taught. The budding project was begun after subscriptions amounting to 97 pounds, had been taken. These subscriptions were paid with logs, materials and labor. Several other subscriptions were taken later 1 to defray expenses. i Dedication for the first school was held December 26, 1787. The program began with a proces- sion of the scholars, masters, singers, trustees and elders. In 1841 this early schoolhouse was discarded because of the Common School Law of 1835, which went into effect. A new building, which was the Methodist Meeting House enlarged, equipped and di- vided into four rooms, served as the school until 1875. During the summer of 1874, a new school was erected. This was a two-story brick building with a clock tower, basement, four rooms, and a directors' room. In 1913, a two-story additon was erected on the southeast corner, fronting Main Street. The present school building was finished in the spring of 1925. This structure consisted of 12 rooms, auditorium, basement, and office. A two-acre playground was added at that time. ' February 16, 1938 finds the community dedicating an addition to this building. This annex makes i it possible to meet the broader needs of education. Home Making, Industrial Arts, Music, Business ' Education, the regular classical courses and Health Education can be taught more effectively with the i added space and equipment. 3 Page Three i l 1 l 1 l 1 ,

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S.- ,A lalarecia fi on As we, the class of nineteen hundred and fifty-three, leave the halls of New Holland High School, we realize that our school ties are left behind us. However, the memory of friends and teachers who have been close to us will long' be cherished. We appreciate the part they have played in endearing our school life to us. We feel a particular sense of gratitude to Miss Vir- ginia M. Hoffman, for helping us to make this, our yearbook, a success. This year, Miss Hoffman has sacrificed her time to help and guide us. Without her help, we would not have been able to pub- lish our yearbook successfully. Many times when we thought all was hopeless, it was she who boosted our morale. Although we cannot fully thank her for all she has done in our behalf, we take this opportunity to voice our sincere appre- ciation to our very capable leader . . . Miss Hoffman. Paqe Five