Woodlawn High School - Woodlawnian Yearbook (Woodlawn, NY)

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May 24, 1937 WOODLAWN HIGH IS DEDICATED Strauss Speaks at Ceremony in New 8154.400 Building. The stimulation oi activity in heavy industry is a direct result of the nation-wide federal project pro gram, Robert W. Strauss, assistant to State Director Arthur S. Tuttle of the Public Works administration said Monday night at the dedication of the new Woodlawn high school. The new Woodlawn school. l cated in Mileslrip road near Ham burg turnpike. was completed at a cost of Sl54,400. It was financed by a federal grant of 368,400 and the remaining 590,000 was furnished by a bond issue authorized by voters of the district in October 1935. Ground was broken at the school site in December. 1935. and' in May, 1936. the cornerstone was laid. The building was first occupied ' February, 1937. Previous dedica tion plans were delayed by the sudden death of John A. Nelson president of the School board, who was fatally injured in an automo- bile mishap on the day preceding the scheduled dedication. Others Take Part. Others participating in the dedi- catory services were Lawrence Bley, of Bley and Lyman, archi- tects who designed the school: Robert McBratnie, president of the School board: Mrs. Florence DeBus Patrick Montross. G. Russell Che- ney, George Stresing. clerk, and Lynn Pardee, treasurer, all of the school. Andrew C, Beam of the second district of Erie county: Vernon W Heiman, principal of the new school: the Rev. Thomas Pentland who gave the invocationg Dr, Gregory, principal of Fredonia Nor mal schoolg Miss Ethel M. Allman of the alumni associationg Miss Joyce Cheney, of the Junior high school, and Armanda Gulfo, of the elementary school, also participated During the afternoon ceremonies a flag was dedicated in front of building. The new school house the seventh. eighth and high school grades, while the lower si school The new Woodlawn High School Woodlawn High School ls Dedicated: fin-I-M hw -time of ' ' 568,400 of PVVA money which ep- rescnted 45HJer cent of the total cost, was dedif-:ltr-11 yesterday. In the upper photo is a view' of the I-new schoolg in the lower picture the presentation of the key to the new building is depicted. Patrick Montross, left, member of the board of education, is seen giving the key to Vernon W. I-Ielman, principal. Whereas ...,.,.... . ,, , . -. .. .. rss., .... -l..-Q-1. .- a.,.l.1-n.- W-Wwmvu K A M- Therefore, We the people of Woodlawn do hereby dedicate this building Morality and knowledge are necessary To good government and the happiness of mankind. Whereas The perpetuation of Democracy rests On an enlightened public opinion. GREETINGS PHE BOARD OI' EDUCATION presents a new plant to the people of the district and dedicates it to the education of their children It feels fortunate to have been their agent in bringing to pass their ambitions to provide for the child rens education, the best facilities possible The Woodlawn Union School maintains and operates two separate plants, the Woodlawn Ele mentary School and the Junior Senior High School The curriculum organiration is known as the 6 6 plan The kindergarten and grades one through six are held in the Elementary School while the upper six grades, seven through twelve, constitute the J umor Senior H1 h School depart ment The curriculum of the latter has been com pletely departmentalized This organization is highly recommended bv the State Education Department. To the education and training of future citizens With a hope and a prayer that with God's help They may reap in full that happiness and success Which comes with knowledge and idealism And thus do their part toward the perpetuation of our State. Flag raising exercises at the opening ceremonies of the Wo school, constructed with local and federal funds. were in Ch History odlawn args of Homer Altherr, left, and Clinton Stear, members of the senior class x grades will remain in the old ' on the turnpike. With the new school housing and high school classes grades have been con the old high school. at Woodlawn. Started' in December, 1935. the 3154.400 Woodlawn high school s dedicated Monday evening. Included in those taking part. in the ceremonies were, left to right: Supt. Andrew C. Beam, of 1 the second supervisory school dis- trict, who directed' the singing, Vernon W. Heiman, principal and Mrs. Florence DeBuS, member of the School board. 4 On March 28, 1893, School Commissioner Russell called a special meeting at the Titus Hotel in Woodlawn for the purpose of organizing a school district for the community. Eighteen voters were present, and Hamburg District No. 13 was organ- ized as a common school district. Mr. William Heiser was elected trustee. The first school house was built at a cost of S1,825.00. lt contained one room, thirty four by forty feet. In 1911 the people of the school district voted to buy the site on Hamburg Turnpike: and erect- ed thereon the first unit of the building consisting of four class rooms. In 1919 four additional classrooms, auditorium and a gymnasium were added to the original building. It was at this time that the school was changed from a common school district to a union free school district, and the board was increased to five members. The building now being dedicated was author- ized by the voters of the district at a special meeting held October 10, 1935. Ground was broken in December, and the corner stone was laid in May 1936. The bond issue for the school was S'p90,000.00, and the P. W. A. of the Federal Government gave the district a grant of 868,500.00 The school was first occupied in February of this year. At the annual district meeting held May 4, the voters passed a resolution naming the athletic field in recognition of the long service on the board of education of the late John Nelson.

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FHCUHU A CONFERENCE ON REFERENCE BOOKS Miss Feldstein, Librarian Miss McBride Social Studies Miss R. Creedon, English EDUCATIONAL PLANNING Mr. Manley, Vice-Principal Elementary School Mr. Heinan, Principal of Woodlawn Schools Miss M. Creedon, Vice-Principal High School HOW ABOUT THIS ONE? Miss Coughlin, Homemaking Mrs. Hasenstab, Commerical Miss Metzger, Art