North Side High School - Legend Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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■§. j A :i J 1399577 • • • North Side • • • Student Life 4 Academic 16 Activities 36 Athletics 70 People 96 Faculty 98 Seniors -. 106 Juniors 138 Sophomores 146 Advertising 156

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Four Decades Ago . Mellowed with age, she stands as a symbol of ser- vice, knowledfie. and security. To the citizens of Fort Wayne in 1927, North Side High School was a modern won ler, with her massive white pillars, her towering dome, her 3500-capacity gymnasium, and her swimming pool. Architect Charles Weatherhogg began plans for the much-needed building, and in 1925, Max Irmscher and Sons, Inc.. began construction. Labor Day, 1927, Principal Milton H. Northrop opened Domeland ' s doors to the public. The first Student Council con- ducted tours for 10,000 citizens, amazing them with explanations of the ultra-modern chemistry labs and physical education equipment. The following day, 786 students, most transferring from downtown Central High, entered the fifty-eight classrooms to begin the activities that would inscribe the legend of the first year. The faces from that year are gone, styles have changed, courses added, and renovations made; but North ' s outstanding reputation remains. Her students still excel, and her teacher s maintain their dedication. Yes, the story still continues — the legend of the fortieth year. % 5- L ' ' T?. TTtltT T ? t ?. T. •». ■ifXlS flfp-tj -

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. . . opened her doors, welcoming new students from Inspired by the beautiful gardens along the St. Joe River, the school board chose the site to flower forever with youth. September 7, 1927, these knicker-clad youths crowded the boardwalk leading from State St. to the doors of the new school. Some walked, many rode bicycles, which they parked in the bicycle room (room 119), and a lucky few drove cars. They struggled with locker combinations, a change from the old lock-and-key, and met Mr. Northrop, principal, and Miss Reynard, dean of girls. The shine of the polished floors, the smell of fresh paint, and the fru.stration from the huge build- ing added to the excitement of the flrst day. Cer- tainly, though, the students were filled with antici- pation of an awaiting adventure. ■ 1 Bought for ten dollars, this 1925 Model-T transported its owner, Harold Shie (class o-f ' 32), to and from North Side. A student pauses and looks in on activities. frieTids, and opportunities for a fine education at North Side. One of eight buses takes on part of the 280 riders that arrive and depart from school on the yellow coaches.