Springdale High School - Electra Yearbook (Springdale, PA)

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WTHE ELECTRA SCHGGL HISTGRY Two-score years ago Nathan Logan crossed the Allegheny River and settled at the foot of what is now Butler Street. Little did Mr. Logan' dream that in forty years his small settlement would grow into a thriving town with large industries and with one of the best schools in the valley. lt is the school in which we are now especially interested. In 1906 the borough was formed and with it came the hrst school house. This building was equal to any of the surrounding towns but of course. as time Passed it became inadequate. An addition was made to the old build- ing, which again placed us among the foremost in good school buildings. Due to the small number of students attending high school, it was deemed wise to send our students away to neighboring schools to complete their courses. This plan was not satisfactory, due to inconvenience of traveling long distances and also to the increased number of students. .v. ...sl ,. ,... ... I 9 2 8 Page eight

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WTHE ELECTRA .i., MISS ELIZABETH MELLON Class Advisor 1925-1926 Her eyes, her smile, her manner, and her voice Touch the quick springs of our memory. MISS ISABEL ALTER Class Advisor 1927-1928. We have found her to be true, strong, and brave, loyal to the Class of '28. l 9 2 8 .A v. ,. .,. .-, .v -, .v. .-. .v. .,. Page seven

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THE ELECTRA NVith the coming of new industries to our town and with increased pop- ulation, there came a demand which, through the foresight of the School Board, and through the unceasing efforts of Mr, Marshall, has been gratified. The introduction of new courses made a new building essential, and so the Colfax building was erected, to which were sent several of the lower grades, whose rooms in the School Street building are now occupied by the high school. ' g Now we have a four-year high school course, we are a member of the XY. P. I. A. L. fan athletic leaguej, we participated in the Allegheny Debat- ing Associations program, and the Pitt Academic contests. VVe have a school paper, The Pep Gazette, and an Annual, The Electrafl From 1906 to 1928 our school's history has been one of continual progress. Its records, in the face of many odds, have always been remarkable. The erection of the proposed Senior high school building will be another forward step in our school system. making possible higher attainments and greater service. i .6 l 9 2 8 .,. aa..-A .,. .-. ... ....,.. Page 'nine