25 May 1907
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1907
Page
1
A school history recounts T C H S growth and the 1904 1910 freshmen class. It honors hero John Brown, detailing slavery’s history, the Kansas struggle, and the belief in moral duty to liberate humanity.
In 1908 Wa Keeney High School welcomed nine freshmen Susie Burnham Ethel Straw Virgie Dorns Olive Rex Clemons Harold Forrester Robert Blakely Zenas Ganckel Guy Jones. They faced early challenges but persisted through sophomore and junior years amid school traditions. The class advanced to senior status by 1906 joined by John Borah and Robert Rinker.
In Wa Keeney, after decades of debate, Trego County established a high school funded by legislative action in 1904. The new institution opened with support from Wa Keeney, offered University Normal and General tracks, and earned full accreditation. It has grown from one graduate in year one to eight graduates this year and plans further expansion.
In fall 1905 a sophomore history class began its journey across the hilly western Kansas plains. The article frames this cohort as exceptionally bright, casting the voyage of learning as a sea voyage.
From all compass counties the Freshman class attends in large numbers, proud of Eng talents though hindered by illnesses. Mildred Niesley leads instrumental music, while Allene Nelson is noted as a standout soloist in declamation.
On November 3 1905 T A H S organized the Philomathian and Adelphian societies. Officers were elected and a constitution formed. In the first annual contest the Adelphians won all honors. Prior programs included the Kansas Day Commemoration with red and white decorations.
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