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Ashton High School Sets Attendance Records For 1920
The second week of school opens September 7 1920 with total enrollment 208. High school enrolls 87 aiming to reach 100, girls equal in grades and high school, two rooms filled with overflow recitation space, largest entering class 39, seniors Eva Bresson and Elma Faber guest visitors, student leadership elections underway, Noon Hour club to become a real organization, roof repairs completed, notable tall Sophomore 6 feet 4 inches 175 pounds at age 15, Class of 1920 presents group photo, Ruth Johnson a new Nachasa addition, school telephone usage restricted to officials, ivy protection efforts, lyceum course planned, floor gilp trial planned, and Rochelle property sale at 10 000 to Clara Shottenkirk for October first residence move.
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