Pawnee High School - Indian Echoes Yearbook (Pawnee, IL)

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Telephones and P.H.S. Have Seen Many Changes In 1875 Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. The early telephones could only be used up to distances of a few miles—if you shouted! But all of that quickly changed due to long distance lines between Boston and New York in 1884. The first coast-to-coast line was established in 1915 between New York and San Francisco. And in 1916 Pawnee Township High School was completely rebuilt after being struck by lightning Old School Building The Telephone 2 and burning to the ground. The school colors were maroon and blue and the yearbook was known as the Spectator. The students were offered courses in English, mathematics, science, biology, Latin, public speaking. There were 100 students enrolled in Pawnee Township, 16 of these students were seniors. Football and basketball were the popular sports. Besides sports, the students also put on five plays. Some of the popular songs were “The Little Love Bees, Honey Man,” and “I Stood on the Bridge at Midnight.” The telephones of the era were simple and consisted of 1-4 digit numbers. Today the phone is much more complicated and advanced. The break-up of AT T is one of the most important events in telephone history since the first cross-country telephone call in 1915. Pawnee Township High School has changed its name to Pawnee High School. The student enrollment has more than doubled and there are 56 graduating seniors. The courses offered have also increased, with elective courses including graphics, photography, art, many science and English classes, etc. Sportswise, Pawnee lived up to its winning tradition once again this year.

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(217) 625-2471 Pawnee High School 810 North Fourth Street Pawnee, Illinois 62558 Volume 50

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P.H.S. in 1949 The tradition of a school play was revived with the presentation of “You Can't Take It With You , on March 30th and 31st. Some of the popular songs of the year included “Beat It , “Jump”, “Footloose” and “Authority Song”. The telephones of today have gone from the simple styles of the early 1900's to phones that look like cartoon characters, bubble gym machines and the more traditional styles. Just as telephones have vastly improved, we believe that our school system has changed and added many improvements. Pawnee High School Band Basketball Team Members of 1949 We believe that communication Is the basis of understanding. Just as the telephone has brought about world-wide opportunities for sharing ideas, thoughts, and feelings, also we hope that by communicating from P.H.S. to parents, community members, and beyond that we will promote a good feeling and spirit about Pawnee High School. 3