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Brief History of Old nP. H. S.n i HE first building in Pekin in which high school studies were taught was on Ann Eliza Street. It was a tumble down brick building in 1859 when Mr. Blenkiron took charge of the work. The studies given were Algebra, Geometry, History—Ancient and Modern, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Etymology, and some Physics and Chemistry. Latin and German were not taught, for it seems the State Laws forbade the teaching of any foreign language in the public schools. The pupils who wanted languages were compelled to go to private schools, or, if the teacher was willing, he could teach such studies outside the school hours. (Mr. Blenkiron was one of the willing ones and so taught Latin after four o’clock.) If any experimental work was necessary the students and teacher were supposed to make their own apparatus, as none was furnished the school. The pupils put up with all sorts of inconveniences, such as, a crowded and poorly heated room, and a nearly collapsable building. At last the Old Brick” became so dangerous that thoughts were directed to a new building. In 1865 the citizens were appealed to for support and enough money was collected to go ahead with a new structure. Some financial difficulty arose after the foundation was laid and further progress was stopped until 1867. Because of the long delay one of the teachers wrote a poem, two lines of which I will quote: The foundation stands in big bug town. But the castle is in the air.” This poem caused much merriment at the time and will long be used in jest by the old citizens. During the year before mentioned the edifice was completed and a more up-to-date structure could not have been erected. New studies, such as Rhetoric, Bookkeeping, Botany, Zoology, Latin and German, were introduced. These additional subjects of course increased the attendance and necessitated the employment of more teachers. One morning in 1890 every one was surprised to learn that the High School building was afire. Every effort was made to save it but to no avail.
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Songs % Tune, “The Grand Old Flag” ’Tis the red and the white That to us are all right, And victorious above may it wave, ’Tis the emblem of the school we love And its honor we strive to save. Every heart beats right for the red and the white And we hope that you’ll show your might. Shall old acquaintance be forgot, Keep your eye on the red and white. Pekin, Pekin High School, It’s all the same, Winning or loosing we’re always game. No other school can endeavor, We’ll cheer forever: Jack Kraeger, ’07 Tune, Harvard Pekin, Pekin High!
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