West High School - Occident Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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:bio EMM QQFMWEMNE vig Q Zin Appreriaiinn 0 We demand of buildings as of men that they do practical work and that they be graceful in doing it. These words of Ruskin closed a talk by Howard Dwight Smith to a group of Seniors when he was explaining the problems an architect must solve in the construction of a building like C ours. The beauty of the past has been so marvelously combined with the Q practical needs of the present that such a thought must ever have been present in the mind of its creator. Only those who spent the last dismal, hampered years inthe old school can appreciate the glorious change. There is a spaciousness and light in 6 the corridors, a quietness and dignity about the classrooms which is a constant delight. We have dreamed of a library with vaulted ceiling and 6 high-arched windows but never thought to see it a reality. No one goes into the auditorium but is impressed with its skillful construction and pleasing color harmony. The gymnasium and cafeteria, while unusual in themselves, are most impressive because of their equipment. 6 The exterior is equally beautiful and suggestive. Already we love Q the pioneer family on the top of our New England,cupola. Since we think of the colonies as leaders in public assembly antfeducation, a colonial type of architecture seems most fitting for our building. Again, large window spaces made it easier to meet legal requirements for light in classrooms. The court always so beautiful to look upon furnishes natural C light to inside rooms. One's heart thrills with imagining what splendid opportunities for Q practice and performance there are on the new athletic field. Its grassy carpet stretching away to the south makes the building much more im- pressive than if it were confined to a city block. Mr. Smith has served his city well. So also have the Board of Edu- C cation and Superintendents, whose wise foresight planned for and placed Q this beautiful building on the Hilltop. It is to us that the community looks for appreciation an-d, in their eyes, our regard for so noble a gift will be measured by the serious use we make of the new West High School. 9 9 9 0 lolo 0141019

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