St Edward High School - Beaver Yearbook (St Edward, NE)

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In 1870, 65 years ago, there were no white people in Boone county. It was then just a meeting place for the Indians, the Sioux from the north and the Pawnees from the south. The first settlers came in 1871 and in 1872 a school district No. 10 was organized, but it was so large as to be inconvenient so it was divided and No. 17 was organized with about the same boundaries as at present. They arranged for the building of the first school house, which was located in the northwest part of town, the town at that time was north of Beaver street and west of the railroad. There was nothing east of the track. The material for this building was all hauled from Columbus that being St. Edward's trading point as we had no railroads. Volunteer workers erected the building. Miss Kittie Coyle was chosen first teacher. This one room school house served as St. Edward's school and was really a community center. A few years later the building was inadequate to care for all the children, so a fine two story frame building was constructed on the location of our present day brick building. This building had two rooms, one on each floor, the Primary department naturally occupying the lower room. Two teachers were employed and all of this was a remarkable advancement. The class of '93 was the first to hold a graduating exercise. There were but two graduates. In 1893 the west wing of the present brick structure was built and attached to the two story frame building. In 1912 a kindergarten building was built. In 1917 a brick addition was added to the east, which gave us a fine brick structure----and a gymnasium with a real stage. In 1929, a Smith Hughes building was erected on the north east corner of the high school campus. This year the school house was completely redecorated. 3

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We dedicate this annual to John Hood, custodian, for the many little things he does, which we have not fully appreciated in the hope that it will express our gratitude. 2

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Beaver Staff SEATED: Mr. Schultze, M. Novotny, B. Hirsch, B. Van Wey, and Miss Spohn. STANDING: D. Webster, M. Nelson, M. Werts, N. Cumming, A. Staack, J. Carter, T. Weed, L. Matzen, M. Niemann, L. Eckland, J. Evans, and R. Schumacher. The Beaver of 1954 is the 21st volume of the St. Edward High School annual. Through this annual, we, the staff, hope to preserve the ideals of our school. We have tried to present a true picture of our students, our faculty and of all our activities. We trust that the contents of this book will bring memories dear to you in the future. You have made this book and we know that you have made it worthwhile. The Beaver Annual Staff Beth Hirsch Editor Mary Lou Novotny Assistant Editor Sponsors: Miss Spohn Mr. Schultze 4