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As Jacksonville’s miners moved on in search of new gold fields, many German immigrants discovered the fertile soil of the Rogue Valley, establishing the family farms surrounding the Old School. The German migration brought stability to Jacksonville, establishing banks and mercantile. Early German language school books show at least some of the classes may have been conducted in German. |
| Life was pretty rough for the kids in attendance at the School House 100 years ago. Childhood diseases were rampant, and if small pox didn’t strike, the Takelma Indians might. Most homes in town did not have electricity or indoor plumbing. The town was developing from a mining town to an agricultural economy. Support for public education was the heart beat of the community. |
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 The Old School 1945-"...Happy days are here again" The Census Report of 1943-44 shows the average cost of a High School student was $185.99 per year. Pupil –teacher ratio was 1:13. The small number of males in the 11th and 12th grades is most likely the result of military service, or a need to help out at home during the War. Life was busy for the students in attendance at the Old School following WWII. The Community was heartened to have the boys (and girls) back from overseas, some of whom finished out their studies upon their return. America was building its way towards prosperity. Football, Basketball, Theatre and Band all complimented the rigorous academic course load. In the years following the War, foreign languages were not in vogue, and any references to German roots vanished.
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The 1940's - 50's
Football, Basketball, Theatre and Band all complimented the rigorous academic course load.
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