Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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Studying in class never ends. Carrying on that tradition, Mr. Metz's Health Now class completes handouts. Dealing with student health problems day after day never becomes dull for West Campus nurse, Mrs. Sally Martin. Football players through the years have known hard work and disappointment. This freshman pbyer appears to feel both. West Campus students have always enjoyed the circle driveway on a sunshiny fall day when they can visit or study.

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In a familiar morning and afternoon scene, a school bus heads home by way of East Campus faculty parking lot. Proudly continuing a heritage of spirit, the Dragon marches in his second homecoming parade. Maintenance work b NEVER done! Clarence Jacobs mops up after one noontime rush.

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eritage Turning back the hands of time can reveal a remarkable history of Pekin High. Since the dawning of Pekin High, a heritage has developed from the people, surroundings, and traditions that have endured. The city of Pekin (formerly named Town Site) began in 1824. The first graduation of Pekin High was in 1873. The school was originally located on Washington Street until 1915 when West Campus was established. East Campus was built in 1964. Down its line history, PCHS possessed such nicknames as the Celestials, Red and White, Chinks, till currently the Dragons. School activities play a major role in PCHS heritage. Some from the past are Fencing Club, Tap Club, A Capella Choir, Melody Maids, Nature Club, and Chess and Checkers. Although they no longer exist, they have made PCHS history. Just as Today, every victory reward, and honor was bestowed. The city of Pekin contributes to heritage as well. The Marigold Festival has become an annual celebration with activities as the parade, carnival, flower contests, medallion hunt, and coronation of a Marigold Queen and Princess. The Pekin Public Library commemorates Senator Everett Dirkson's Accomplishments and congressional leadership. Just as the pledge to the American Flag expresses our loyalty, so does the pledge to the PCHS Creed with its last words, “to cherish her memory forever.