Pendleton High School - Papyrus Yearbook (Pendleton, IN)

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QQ. fi f , Dapqru OUR ALMA MATER Since Pendleton High School was first erected in 1895 at the cost of S9,990, it has been a constant inspiration, and a pathway by which Pendleton boys and girls have climbed the ladder of success. From its halls have come many prominent men and women. such as successful business men, college professors, and artists. Some of the most prominent of these are: Charles Swain Thomas, on the editorial staff of the At- lantic Monthly: Morris Lukens, New York artist, and W. D. Teague, well-known com- mercial artist. As our town and our ideals grew, a better and larger building was demanded. In 1914, the new gymnasium and assembly hall were erected at a cost of S20,000. In 1925, a new heating system, a lavatory system, new dressing rooms, and new floors were in- stalled and the building was painted throughout. These modern improvements were added at the cost of S35,000. Our school has continually advanced, both in number and in scholastic attainment. It is recognized as being one of the best of the smaller high schools. Pendleton High School offers so many opportunities to the boys and girls of today. It promotes and encourages all kinds of sports such as baseball, basketball, track, ten- nis, and volley ball. This year a new baseball diamond, one-fifth mile track, and tennis courts were added. The campus was beautifled by the planting of flowers and shrubbery. Since Pendleton was first founded, several new courses have been introduced, the most important being commercial and vocational courses. These have been a wonder- ful aid to our students, as it enables them to earn a livelihood, and be self-supporting. The value of our high school cannot be too highly estimated. Aside from the moral value to the community, it increases the financial standing of the community. A good church or school is worth more to a community than any other institution. Such insti- tutions make a community much more desirable, more agreeable to its citizens, and gives them the atmosphere in which to rear their children. Our school has done all this and may it ever be an asset and a boon to the citizens and to the community of Pendleton. 'Tis the P. H. S. for us, We'll choose it every time. No singers beat our chorus, No players beat our team: In basketball we're gaining, State championship we'll own. For our boys are all in training For the team that's so well known. 'Tis the yellow and green our colors, The best without a doubt, If you think you could do better, We'd like to try you out. We'll win long sought for victories With our basketball teamg We'll work for dear old P. H. S. And the yellow and the green. 1926 at

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