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Forward & Introduction

Forward & Introduction

by SCHS | Nov 10, 2023 | History of the Shawano County School System

Photo Gallery 1855 – Mary Murry, Shawano’s first school teacher. The first public school in the City of Shawano (1871 – 1877). Forward Over the decades, the Shawano County Historical Society put together information on the history of schools in...
Development Of Education in Wisconsin

Development Of Education in Wisconsin

by shawano_history_staff | Nov 9, 2023 | History of the Shawano County School System

Photo Gallery Lincoln School (1887-1924) Development Of Education In Wisconsin by Jane Glenz Education has always been a key ingredient in democracy. This fact was recognized early by Americans, even in the rural areas or on the frontier. However, one person once...
Growth Of The Shawano County School System

Growth Of The Shawano County School System

by shawano_history_staff | Nov 8, 2023 | History of the Shawano County School System

Photo Gallery Lincoln School (1887-1924) Lincoln elementary school built in 1925. Growth Of The Shawano County School System by Jane Glenz It was the lake that first drew people to this area. Prior to the coming of the white man Shawano Lake was the hunting and...
Schools In The City Of Shawano

Schools In The City Of Shawano

by shawano_history_staff | Nov 8, 2023 | History of the Shawano County School System

Photo Gallery The first Lincoln School (1871-1887). Lincoln School (1887-1924). Lincoln School (1887-1924). 1912 – Lincoln School. Lincoln School (1925-2011) 1910 – Lincoln School 4th grade class. The first high school on Franklin Street (1902 – 1916)....
School Sports

School Sports

by shawano_history_staff | Nov 8, 2023 | History of the Shawano County School System

Photo Gallery – High School Sports 1920 Shawano High School girls basketball team. 1910 Shawano High School girls freshman basketball team. Standing in back: Miss Mathews Back row: Gladys Pulcifer, Sarah Mielke, Dorthy Hoffman, Mollie Chaimson Middle row: Neta...
High School Through The Years

High School Through The Years

by shawano_history_staff | Nov 7, 2023 | History of the Shawano County School System

Photo Gallery The first Shawano High School. High School Through The Years by Jane Glenz Football games, sleepy classes Corny jokes and corridor passes The dance band blowing sweet and sour Those welcome bells ringing every hour Polka dancing after the game Tardy...
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