Palmer High School - Terror Trail Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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:sion Through the Years Built in 1890 to replace the former high school building, this towering stone school served high school students of Colorado Springs for fifty years until the present building was opened in 1940. This stone schoolhouse served students for half a century. By the end of the 1930's it was evident that a new building was necessary in order to meet the need for expanded educational facilities. Construction was started on the present high school, one of the Hnest in the state, in 1939 and on May 26, 1940, it was opened for the first time. 6 Opening , VA tv' , - 4 Through these doors pass tomorrow's leaders.

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Executives Are Instrumental in Expanding Program Superintendent of District 11 Schools X Dr. Roy Wasson 5, . . M H,-if As superintendent of schools in Colo- rado Springs since 1942, Dr. Roy Wasson has seen many changes in the educational system of the schools in Col- orado Springs. The total number of schools has grown from fifteen to twenty- six, and the total number of students en- rolled has skyrocketed from 7,302 to nearly 18,000 during the administration of Dr. Wasson. Dr. Wasson received his AB. degree from Cornell University, his MA. degree from Columbia University, and his Ph.D. from Colorado State College of Educa- tion. Because of the large part Dr. Wasson has played in the advancement of the educational system of Colorado Springs, the new Roy Wasson High School has been named in his honor. Principal of New Wasson High School Since coming to C.S.H.S. in 1929, Mr. W. H. Preston has held many important positions, including teacher of business education, athletic coach, guidance coun- selor, business manager, assistant princi- pal, and principal. The oflice of principal has been his assignment since 1953. Mr. Preston received his A.B. degree from Colorado State College of Educa- tion and his lVl.A. degree from Colorado College. Colorado Springs High School attrib- utes part of its success in education to the able leadership of the former educa- tors and their policies which have con- tinued with the administration of Mr. Preston. if . .VT l Jllfl ll. L .-..- .,. Mr. W. H. Preston Y-V x 'll Opening

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Gail Spaulding is up in the air about the remodeled girls' gym. New, new, new is the word for the girls' gym since the remodeling was completed. Girls are enjoying the new lockers, showers, mirrors, telephones, and doors. Sunken lights enhance the attractiveness of the sound- proof ceiling, which absorbs the hubbub of the energetic girls. The fresh coat of paint not only li htens the gym in the daytime, but also creates a sociable atmosphere for evening dances. Using multi-colored lights, the dance classroom is converted, into a suggested sidewalk cafe for school dances. The Terror girls are now fortunate to have their own attractive gym. Having been completed three years ago, the vocational arts building houses the Lever office, the print shop, a modern machine shop, the auto shop, and the crafts class. Classes of this type prepare students for good jobs upon leaving high school. G. Adamcheck, A. Truijilo, R. Pinello, and G. Smith make i repairs on a car in the auto shop. ee e e Opening 7 T