Introducing William and Milton Newby Memorial School of the Mooresville Schools
Introducing
William and Milton Newby Memorial School
Of
The Mooresville Schools
•
March 30, 1937
| Music | ||
| Invocation | Rev. A. L. Copeland | |
| Dialogue by Pupils of Fifth and Sixth Grades | Directed by Miss Reva Comer | |
| Memorial Service in Recognition of Newby Donors | Howard Lindey | |
| Presentation of Keys to Building | Mr. Ball of E. B. Ball and Son, Contractors | |
| Acceptance of Keys and Presentation to Community | Lenore Lawrence, Pres. School Board | |
| Acceptance on Behalf of Community | Harry E. Wilson | |
| Introduction of Guests | ||
| F. M. Logan, State Director PWA | ||
| W. C. McGuire, Architect | ||
| J. M. Rotz, Engineer | ||
| Announcements | ||
| Benediction | Rev. A. M. Brown | |
| Architects | McGuire and Shook | |
| Engineers | J. M. Rotz | |
| General Contractor | E. B. Ball and Son | |
| Heating, Plumbing and Ventilating Contractor | Sam Wade | |
| Electrical Contractor | Porter, Glore and Glass | |
| Federal Resident Inspector | W. A. Rhodehamel | |
| Architect's and Owner's Resident Inspector | Harry E. Wilson | |
| Vice—A. E. Elliott | ||
In Appreciation
In December, 1920, Arthur C. Newby gave one hundred forty acres of land, together with considerable other property belonging to it, to be used towards the erection of a new school building in Mooresville to be known as the William and Milton Newby Memorial School.
Arthur C. Newby lived in Mooresville when a small boy, and for a few years attended school here. Later he went to Indianapolis, where he attained great success.
The School Board, the faculty, and the pupils appreciate most deeply this gift which, together with a considerable grant from the Federal Government and with local financial support, has made this building possible.
The Development of the Mooresville Schools
Our school plant has been developing during a period of more than a century beginning in a one-room log school in 1826. A two-room building upon the present site was made possible by gifts from the Friends Church and an Academy was organized in September, 1861. An addition was made to the building in 1867 and an elementary school was established. The Friends continued to operate the school system until about 1871, at which time the town took it over as a public school system. Further additions were made in 1883, and in 1907 the township purchased an interest and assumed a part of the cost of construction of the present high school building. <his hes been recognized as a commissioned high school since 1887. The gymnasium was built in 1921, and a new unit now used for a Home Economics and Commercial Building was constructed in 1924.
The construction of the William and Milton Newby Memorial School was decided upon and plans were drawn in 1935. The contract was let and construction begun in January, 1936. The cost was approximately $93,000.00. The new building contains ten classrooms, recreation room, cafeteria rooms, principal's office, first aid rooms, and other auxiliary rooms.
| Elsie Record | (illegible text) | |
| Ruth Coffman | ⟨Grades 1 and 2⟩ | |
| Hazel Magenheimer | Grades 2 and 3 | |
| Isa Wilson | Grades 3 and 4 | |
| Mary Jeannette Evans | Grade 4 | |
| Texa Smith | Dept. 5 and 6 | |
| Reva Comer | Dept. 5 and 6 | |
| Garnett Sackett | Music and Art Supervisor | |
| Earl Warriner | Principal and Dept. 5 and 6 | |
| Earl Archer | Custodian | |
| Lenore Lawrence | President | |
| H. A. Fields | Secretary | |
| [1]W. A. Lyon | Treasurer | |
| V. D. Macy | Trustee | |
| F. R. Caldwell | Supt. of Schools | |
- ↑ State Senator H. V. Johnson was a member of the Board during the construction period until January, 1, 1937.
As It Appeared in 1866.
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