Tolleston High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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1924 - 1931 - - Miss Lola E. Pearcy began her work as principal• She directed our school through its development until the time of her death in January, 1934. - Mr. James IV. Standley became principal of Tolleston School. An addition to the East Building, more band and orchestra classes, another year of high school work, a commercial department, and entrance into the major intermural athletic contests are a few examples of Tolleston s reoent rapid growth. The enrollment is approximately twelve hundred with thirty-tv o teachers

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 The old order changeth,- - - 1673 -- The first white man, Father Marquette, gazed upon the y aters of Lake Michigan from the shores of the present Marguette Park Lagoon. This was a region of sand and marsh with Indian inhabitants. 1336 — Lalce County, with three townships and a population of less than 300, was established. 135S — George Tolle came from Pittsburgh, ?a. Tolleston, the first village in this region, was named after him. 1905 -- The U. S. Steel Corporation began the construction of the steel mills under the supervision of Judge Gary, and the city of Gary began its rapid development. 1907 -- Dr. ‘7. A. ’ 7irt founded the famous Gary School System which is regarded as one of the finest. 191C — Tolleston was annexed to the city of Gary. 1923 — Tolleston School opened with one building, six teachers, and 281 pupils. Mr. H. S. Jones, supervisor of social studies, v as the first principal.

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