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Page 6 — The Messenger. Athens. Ohio — Wed , June 23, 1976HancockPlaquePlacedThe John Hancock High School memorial plaque has been dedicated in Ellis Hall.The dedication took place Saturday morning prior to the annual high school reunion, which was held at the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge nearNelsonville Alton Hope, alumni president. made the opening remarks, and Miss Mary Connett. who was assistant principal during the sevenvears the school was in ex-0istence. unveiled the bronze memorial John Hancock High School was organized in the fall of 1917 at Ohio University, under the direction of President Ellis It was the first high school in Ohio to be organized for the purpose of training teachers The school operated through 1924 with seven graduating classes and approximately 260 alumniPLAQUE DEDICATED - Taking part ia the dedication of the John Hancock High School memorial plaque in Ellis Hall, were from left. Nellie Ball and Clarence Morrison, alumni,— Meneagrr Photo by Bob WUaoa Jr.Miss Mary Connett, assistant principal, and the Rev. Cecil alumnus.
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Athens Messenger
Athens, Ohio, US
Wed, Jun 23, 1976
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