Sandusky High School - Fram Yearbook (Sandusky, OH)

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.l mm 1855 . In 1866 the War Between the States had drawn to a close, the South was beginning the great task of reconstruction, and Abraham Lincoln was becoming a legend to all Americans. During the preceding decade or so, the small town of Sandusky, Ohio, had been growing. lts population had increased to such an extent that a new high school was needed. Prior to that time classes had been held across the street from the site of the present building where the courthouse now stands. History had recorded the first graduating class in 1855. November 27 of 1866 should hold great significance for all Sandusky High School graduates, students, and faculty members. For on that day the cornerstone of a new high school was laid. But the building was not occupied until the fall of 1869. The total cost of the building amounted to 585,501.88 lt was equipped with the finest furniture and supplies that could be obtained and people came from miles around to visit it. Today although the building is outdated and inadequate, it is still a beautiful landmark.

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jo 1955 .... Time passed, the break between the North and South was finally healed and the gray stone walls of Sandusky High became covered with ivy. Late in the 1890's people began discussing the possibility of a new high school. There was nothing wrong with the present building for it had been built to last, but it iust wasn't large enough for the growing city. Almost everyone agreed that a new school building was needed. Then something happened to chase all thought of a new school from everyone's mind. The battleship Maine was mysteriously blown up and everyone was discussing the progress of the War with Spain, not a new school. After the war had ended, foreiqn affairs and political issues domin- ated the spotlight, but finally Sanduskians' thoughts were focused on local problems. This time a qreat deal more than talk occurred. The people made plans and carried them out. As a result on October 19, l9l5, a new school was dedicated in Sandusky. This school, an addition to the old building, more than doubled the capacity of Sandusky Hiqh School. It only cost S262,000. The building was an ornament not only to San- dusky, but the whole state of Ohio. 4' fgf,:,3'r,'-' I. 'lr ,fa-5, A .f'o.+. :M , ,ml-.',i-,yt. I 1 'Y . ,i rf ., ,, , n ':I',',N, . If 4 ln' I A, I. I 4 h . v v-' .024 f.',TJ?Q t' av Q 4