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class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(rgb(202,248,128) 0%,rgb(131,205,159) 88%,rgb(113,206,126) 100%)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>School Emblem adopted<\/strong><br>1930<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/emblem.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"326\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/emblem.jpg?resize=326%2C422&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"school emblem\" class=\"wp-image-3961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/emblem.jpg?w=326&amp;ssl=1 326w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/emblem.jpg?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From the 1930 Clarion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On Feb. 28, students voted to adopt the school emblem. The cogwheel in the upper left hand corner of the shield symbolizes cooperation. The lamp in the lower right represents the lamp of knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>First separate homecoming<\/strong><br>1932<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Up to that year U-High&#8217;s homecoming had been part of ISU&#8217;s homecoming. Besides having their own celebration, U-High&#8217;s festivities included a snake dance and pep meeting Friday night, and a 3-block long parade and football game Saturday afternoon. A Homecoming dance was held in Fell Hall that evening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>First student council<\/strong><br>1934<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">1934: first school council. First action: provide juniors with the right to wear the school emblem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1930building.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1930building-1024x685.jpg?resize=1024%2C685&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"building\" class=\"wp-image-3943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1930building.jpg?resize=1024%2C685&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1930building.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1930building.jpg?resize=768%2C514&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1930building.jpg?w=1046&amp;ssl=1 1046w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-black-color has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>The Clarionette<\/strong><br>1934<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/clarionettestaff.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/clarionettestaff.jpg?resize=227%2C132&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"clarionette staff\" class=\"wp-image-985\" width=\"227\" height=\"132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/clarionettestaff.jpg?w=908&amp;ssl=1 908w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/clarionettestaff.jpg?resize=300%2C174&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/clarionettestaff.jpg?resize=768%2C446&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First Clarionette staff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The original 4 page paper came out every Wednesday. The first editor-in-chief was Elise Blumm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">In 1935, the Clarionette forecasted what the high school of the future might look like. Among other projections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>-&#8220;the students will have a greater part in the management of the school.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>-&#8220;many new inventions will cause changes in work\u2026people will need to learn a new occupation in a short time&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>-&#8220;with more liesure time, students will be taught an appreciation of music, art, literature and sports&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Practice teaching<\/strong><br>1935<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/practiceteachers.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/practiceteachers.jpg?resize=600%2C403&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/practiceteachers.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/practiceteachers.jpg?resize=300%2C202&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">In 1935, practice teaching was an integral part of U-High&#8217;s daily life. Advanced students from campus departments planned and conducted daily teaching activities; in addition, they helped schedule and run extra-curriculars. Meanwhile, U-High teachers served as critics and supervisors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>First Band<\/strong><br>1935<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/firstband.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/firstband.jpg?resize=900%2C510&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/firstband.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/firstband.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/firstband.jpg?resize=768%2C435&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The first band was organized in 1935, and was composed of 15 students. Members are pictured here mixed with the Orchestra.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1935will.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1935will-1024x685.jpg?resize=1024%2C685&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"senior class will\" class=\"wp-image-3945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1935will.jpg?resize=1024%2C685&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1935will.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1935will.jpg?resize=768%2C514&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1935will.jpg?w=1046&amp;ssl=1 1046w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(rgb(202,248,128) 0%,rgb(131,205,159) 88%,rgb(113,206,126) 100%)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sherman G. Waggoner begins his term as principal<\/strong><br>1936<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/waggoner.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"394\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/waggoner.jpg?resize=394%2C344&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sherman Waggoner\" class=\"wp-image-3966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/waggoner.jpg?w=394&amp;ssl=1 394w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/waggoner.jpg?resize=300%2C262&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Waggoner served as principal until 1945; teachers remember him for his friendliness and sense of humor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em><sup>1 <\/sup>Alice M. Eikenberry, Associate Professor of the teaching of social studies<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Population of U-High includes 125 ISSCS students<\/strong><br>June 30, 1937<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Meanwhile, the people of the state have provided funds with which to dress these 125 young men and women in a manner to give them confidence and assist them in fitting in the community&#8230;&#8221;<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em><sup>1<\/sup>Twentieth Annual Report of the Department of Public Welfare<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930students2.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930students2.jpg?resize=520%2C558&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930students2.jpg?w=520&amp;ssl=1 520w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930students2.jpg?resize=280%2C300&amp;ssl=1 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Frank Niehaus, Lela Winegarner, and John Carlock in Journalism class, 1937.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1937girls.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1937girls-1024x685.jpg?resize=1024%2C685&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"girls\" class=\"wp-image-3948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1937girls.jpg?resize=1024%2C685&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1937girls.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1937girls.jpg?resize=768%2C514&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1937girls.jpg?w=1046&amp;ssl=1 1046w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-black-color has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 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1938.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1938commerce.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1938commerce-1024x685.jpg?resize=1024%2C685&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Commerce Club\" class=\"wp-image-3952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1938commerce.jpg?resize=1024%2C685&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1938commerce.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1938commerce.jpg?resize=768%2C514&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1938commerce.jpg?w=1046&amp;ssl=1 1046w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930students3.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930students3.jpg?resize=650%2C475&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930students3.jpg?w=650&amp;ssl=1 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930students3.jpg?resize=300%2C219&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Walter Rider, Elinor Scott, Barbara Orr, Whitney Learned, Dorothy Robb and Tom Mills perform Lambeth walk dance steps, 1938.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1938principal.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1938principal-1024x685.jpg?resize=1024%2C685&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"administration\" class=\"wp-image-3951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1938principal.jpg?resize=1024%2C685&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1938principal.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1938principal.jpg?resize=768%2C514&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1938principal.jpg?w=1046&amp;ssl=1 1046w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>U-High wins its first Corn Belt Track Championship<\/strong><br>1938<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cornbelt.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cornbelt.jpg?resize=360%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"runner\" class=\"wp-image-3969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cornbelt.jpg?w=360&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cornbelt.jpg?resize=300%2C250&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Warren Rossiter winning in the 440 yard dash. The Daily Pantagraph, April 24, 1938.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Scoring a total of 7 first places, U-High won the first Corn Belt Track Meet which was held at McCormick Field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Marching band makes first appearance at football game<\/strong><br>1938<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the direction of Professor H.W. Peithman, &#8220;the band carried out some rather difficult formations&#8221; including forming the letter &#8220;C&#8221; and later &#8220;UH&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/marchingband.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/marchingband.jpg?resize=990%2C603&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/marchingband.jpg?w=990&amp;ssl=1 990w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/marchingband.jpg?resize=300%2C183&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/marchingband.jpg?resize=768%2C468&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">By the following year, the band had received new uniforms, and they led the Homecoming Parade for the first time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Profile: Joe Poplawski<\/strong><br>1939<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"344\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pop.jpg?resize=344%2C452&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pop.jpg?w=344&amp;ssl=1 344w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pop.jpg?resize=228%2C300&amp;ssl=1 228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Joe Poplawski<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Joe Poplawski was one of many students who attended  U-High from the Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Home. During his time at U-High, Joe served as the captain of the football team where he helped lead the team to a conference championship and was selected as a guard on the All-Central Illinois Scholastic team. He was also a basketball letterman, played baseball (despite having only 1 arm) and earned his junior Red Cross life-saving certification.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><sup>1<\/sup>ISSCS Historical Preservation Society<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uhighhistory.com\/index.php\/school-history-1940-1949\/\">Next<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>School Emblem adopted1930 On Feb. 28, students voted to adopt the school emblem. The cogwheel in the upper left hand corner of the shield symbolizes cooperation. The lamp in the lower right represents the lamp of knowledge. First separate homecoming1932 Up to that year U-High&#8217;s homecoming had been part of ISU&#8217;s homecoming. 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