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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>1 laptop for each student<\/strong><br>Fall, 2010<\/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\/03\/1to1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"754\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1to1.jpg?resize=754%2C514&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Laptop\" class=\"wp-image-1614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1to1.jpg?w=754&amp;ssl=1 754w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1to1.jpg?resize=300%2C205&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Students go through the process of checking out their new laptops.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time, each student is provided with a school-owned netbook to use for the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/springconcert.jpg?resize=440%2C214&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"spring concert\" class=\"wp-image-3592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/springconcert.jpg?w=440&amp;ssl=1 440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/springconcert.jpg?resize=300%2C146&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spring concert, 2011<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Lab Schools provide placement for 1\/3 of ISU students completing clinical experiences<\/strong><br>2011-12<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"308\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tch5-308x300-1.jpg?resize=308%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clinical student\" class=\"wp-image-1799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tch5-308x300-1.jpg?w=308&amp;ssl=1 308w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tch5-308x300-1.jpg?resize=300%2C292&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>452 schools across Illinois are required to provide the remaining teacher education placements.<\/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>English teacher Kathy Clesson retires after 37 years<\/strong><br>2011<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clesson-Kathy.jpg?resize=257%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Kathy Clesson\" class=\"wp-image-1774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clesson-Kathy.jpg?w=257&amp;ssl=1 257w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clesson-Kathy.jpg?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kathy Clesson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kathy served as department chair and clinical experiences coordinator, and was a leader in integrating technology into her curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Marching Pioneers perform at the Gator Bowl<\/strong><br>2012<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The band took first place in the Class 1A Parade Competition on New Year&#8217;s Eve and swept all of the caption awards. On January 1, 2012, they performed in front of 50,000 fans during the halftime show.<\/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>New fitness room opens<\/strong><br>February 2012<\/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\/04\/fitnessroom.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fitnessroom.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fitnessroom.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fitnessroom.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located above the industrial technology area, the room includes new bicycles, treadmills and ellipticals. In addition, a new audio system and multiple flat screen televisions have been installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Superintendent Bob Dean retires<\/strong><br>2012<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dean.jpg?resize=484%2C532&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dean.jpg?w=484&amp;ssl=1 484w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dean.jpg?resize=273%2C300&amp;ssl=1 273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Bob Dean and wife, Gretchen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dean served as superintendent for 18 years and was instrumental in creating strong connections with alumni, growing the technology\/engineering program, and implementing technology throughout the school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mruhigh.jpg?resize=537%2C473&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mruhigh.jpg?w=537&amp;ssl=1 537w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mruhigh.jpg?resize=300%2C264&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mr. U-High, 2012<\/figcaption><\/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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/diop.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"221\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/diop.jpg?resize=221%2C224&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"people\" class=\"wp-image-3601\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keita Bates-Diop signs his letter of intent to play basketball at Ohio State, 2014<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Michelle Meyer named Illinois Boys Swimming &amp; Diving Coach of the Year<\/strong><br>2013-14<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Meyer&#8217;s team became the only high school south of I-80 to win an IHSA Swimming and Diving State Championship (boys or girls) since the single class championships began in 1932.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>New weight room<\/strong><br>2013-14<\/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\/04\/weightroom.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/weightroom.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"weight room\" class=\"wp-image-2714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/weightroom.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/weightroom.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/weightroom.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A State of Illinois grant of $400k helped cover the cost of the advanced facility, as well as needed remodeling of the boys and girls locker rooms.<\/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>Pioneer Palooza highlights 50 year celebration of U-High building<\/strong><br>2015<\/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\/04\/15palooza.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/15palooza.jpg?resize=800%2C561&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pioneer Palooza\" class=\"wp-image-2716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/15palooza.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/15palooza.jpg?resize=300%2C210&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/15palooza.jpg?resize=768%2C539&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hannah Watson and Alec Rodriguez perform at Palooza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Former student Dan Hubbard headlined the events which also showcased the wide range of talents of U-High students. The event raised over $3500 for renovations to the music department.<\/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\/04\/hubbard.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hubbard.jpg?resize=600%2C557&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hubbard.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hubbard.jpg?resize=300%2C279&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dan Hubbard performs with some help from Bob Fitzgerald.<\/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>Stonewall named Pantagraph Athlete of the Year<\/strong><br>2015<\/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\/04\/girlstrack.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/girlstrack.jpg?resize=220%2C284&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"track runner\" class=\"wp-image-3603\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Star athlete Chante Stonewall was the Pantagraph basketball player of the year, and she won the 2A state title in the 300 meter hurdles for the second consecutive year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/stonewall.jpg\" title=\"\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\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>Time capsule from 1965 opened<\/strong><br>Fall, 2015<\/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\/04\/timecapsule3.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/timecapsule3.jpg?resize=219%2C238&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3607\" width=\"219\" height=\"238\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alumni look through items placed in the capusue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The capsule had been sealed in the new U-High building upon it&#8217;s opening 50 years prior.<\/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\/04\/timecapsule1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/timecapsule1.jpg?resize=220%2C189&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3608\"\/><\/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<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>U-High joins the Central State Eight Conference<\/strong><br>2016<\/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\/03\/cs8.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"755\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cs8.jpg?resize=800%2C755&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"central state eight conference\" class=\"wp-image-1754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cs8.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cs8.jpg?resize=300%2C283&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cs8.jpg?resize=768%2C725&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>U-High&#8217;s membership in the Corn Belt Conference dated back to 1950. The decision was made based on the fact that because of the IHSA multiplier, U-High teams consistently have to compete against larger schools in the post-season.<\/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>Coach Lester Hampton inducted into Illinois Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame<\/strong><br>2017<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hampton-Lester.jpg?resize=257%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hampton-Lester.jpg?w=257&amp;ssl=1 257w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hampton-Lester.jpg?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lester Hampton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hampton coached boys and girls cross country and track and field for over 30 years, leading them to 10 IHSA state trophies, and coaching over 78 athletes to all-state honors.<\/p>\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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/thespianslondon.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/thespianslondon.jpg?resize=450%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"students\" class=\"wp-image-3613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/thespianslondon.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/thespianslondon.jpg?resize=300%2C280&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Thespians put on a series of performances in London, Summer, 2017.<\/figcaption><\/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\/03\/rogers1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rogers1.jpg?resize=700%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Kenny Rogers and concert choir\" class=\"wp-image-1771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rogers1.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rogers1.jpg?resize=300%2C228&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Concert Choir with Kenny Rogers during his concert in Bloomington, 2017<\/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\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/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-2020-present\/\">Next<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1 laptop for each studentFall, 2010 For the first time, each student is provided with a school-owned netbook to use for the year. 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