Woburn High School : history, pride, tradition / Susan Ann Bruno Thifault ; research editor Theresa M. Christerson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thifault, Susan Ann Bruno, author.

Contributor:

Christerson, Theresa M., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Woburn High School (Woburn, Mass.)--History.

Woburn High School (Woburn, Mass.).

Woburn Memorial High School (Woburn, Mass.)--History.

Woburn Memorial High School (Woburn, Mass.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (158 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Charleston, South Carolina : The History Press, [2016]

Summary:

Woburn High School has instilled the importance of education in generations of students for over 160 years. The school opened its doors in 1852 with thirty-four students in a leased room at the Knight Building on Main Street. Increasing enrollment and curriculum requirements necessitated the building of a larger school on Main Street in 1854 and again in 1906 at the Dow Farm property on Montvale Avenue. Woburn's reputation as a leading leather manufacturer during the Civil War inspired the Tanner nickname, bull mascot and school motto: "Tanner Pride." With the leadership of thirteen principals throughout its history, over thirty-two thousand students have graduated from this school. Today, more than half the faculty are returning alumni, and generations of Woburn families continue to send their children to this school. Join author Susan Thifault as she explores a history of pride and tradition at Woburn High School.

Contents:

Woburn, Massachusetts

Introduction

Those who lead

The process

1852-1899: Taking the first step, Meeting educational needs

1900-1909: If you build it, they will attend

1910-1919: The struggle to attain an education

1920-1929: Growth, transition, opportunity

1930-1939: Economic effect of the Great Depression

1940-1949: Impact of World War II at school

1950-1959: A generation that loved going to school

1960-1969: An era of significant changes

1970-1979: You will miss all of this someday

1980-1989: Advances in technology

1990-1999: Preparing for future educational needs

2000-2016: A new century of learning

There is no ending, just new beginnings

Those who came before us.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (page [153]) and index.

ISBN:

9781625855916

1625855915