Steady Growth Noted in Huron's Educational System
Huron’s school history traces the first public school on Wisconsin Avenue, the Hamilton and Jefferson schools, and rapid growth through the early 20th century. The WWI era spurred vocational training needs, while WPA funds expanded the high school plant. Washington School closed in 1939 and pupils were redistributed.
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Huron
S. D
Wisconsin Avenue
Second
Third
Hamilton School
Blinds
Ola Jefferson School
Washington
Lincoln
Tenth and
Tlinois Avenue
North Huron
McKinley
Wilson Schooal
Ohio Street
Board of Education
Tyre
He Heads Hurons City School System
A historical overview outlines school reform from World War I to the 1930s, noting veterans education gaps, the Seven Aims of Public School Education, and federal grants for vocational training. It details shifts in curriculum toward purposeful learning, teacher training, and expanded high school programs, plus the rise of guidance work and leisure education.
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National Education Association
Allso
South Dakota
Huron College Born in 1883 as Pierre University
A concise history of Pierre University later Huron College tracing its start in 1881 on a Missouri River steamer, the move to Pierre, the 1862 opening, first building costs, early presidents Findley and Blackburn, student numbers, and the early brick McCormick Hall, highlighting pivotal moments in the college’s first fifty-seven years.
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Huron College
Pierre University
H. P. Carson
N. E. Chapin
Missouri River
Presbyte Church of
South Dakota
Dakota Territory
Presbytery of
Southern Dakota
Pierre
T. M. Findley
William Blackburn
McCormmick Ad
Huron
Rise of School Athletics and Music Festivals in American High Schools
The article notes growing participation in athletics from the fourth grade up, with about half of junior and senior high students in athletic clubs. It also highlights music involvement with 50 percent engaged in musical work and a shift from contests to music festivals, as part of broadening high school curricula to prepare students for real life and college.
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Giils
Huron
Brookings
Watertown
People’s University
History of Huron College and its presidents timeline
The narrative describes the relocation from Pierre to Huron in 1898, the formation of Huron College from Scotland Academy, the opening of the Royal Hotel building as a campus, subsequent enrollments rising to 418 in 1907 08, and major expansions including the Elizabeth Voorhees Dormitory in 1904 and Ralph Voorhees Hall in 1907. It covers endowment drives of 500000 in 1911 and 1923, gymnasium dedication in 1926, and leadership changes from C K French to H M Gage to George MacCune and successors through 1940.
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Blackburn
Collegeo
Pierre
Huron
Scotland Academy
Huron College
State Capitol
Royal Hotel
C. K. French
Elizabeth Voorhees
Northwestern Railway Company
Huron College Association of Women
John L. Pyle
Ralph Voorhees
French
H. M. Gage
Gage
Coe College
George& MacCune
Citizens of
McCune
Korea
Royal C. Agne
Agne
Frank J. Everstll
Red C. Towner
Sfuron College
Silver Cornet Band Huron's First Musical Organization
The Silver Cornet Band organized March 14, 1881, with members including Charles May and Fred Bloodgood. Its first public appearance was at a rally for Senator Pettigrew. first paid engagement earned $1. Instruments cost 3606. J J Pasek served 35 years as treasurer and business manager, aiding the College's growth and finances. The piece urges ongoing endowment and support for Huron, South Dakota, and the youth.
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Huron
Silver Cornet Band
Charles May
Fred Bloodgood
HE. J. Miller
Webb Stiver
Senator Pettigrew
Bob and
Harry
Endowment Struggles At Liberal Arts College In 1940
The article details economic hardship at a state liberal arts college during 1940 with low moods, poor crops, and dust storms. It cites treasurer J I Pasek reporting assets totaling 1 422 08 and liabilities of 76 834, noting the college’s mission and the notable contributions of trustees and alumni to sustaining academic standards and service.
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J. I. Pasek
Board of Trustees
Murta
Teading
Elisabeth Reid
Louise French
Ella McIntire
Speirs
W. L. Notestein
Herbert ‘Titt
A. K. Gardner
Lake Byrons Big Toad name and flax plan details
Lake Byron in northern Beadle County was once known as the Big Toad. The water level fluctuated with dryness and heavy rains. In the early nineties Hamilton Kerr proposed planting flax on the lake bed, but floods later filled the lake again.
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Byron
Beadle County
Hamilton Kerr
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Andrew J. Lang
Huron City Superintendent of
Huron City
Lang
Northwest
Nolles & Rogers
Bolles & Rogers
U.L
Barney
Weir, Mgr
Rev
D. m. Butt
Huron College Board of Trustees
DB. M. Butt
G. Huron College
Leve
J. J. Pasek
Lake Byron
Big Toad
Tu Kinyon Funeral Home
Kinyon Funeral Home
City of
J. F. Anderson Lumber CO
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