The corner of the building at Philadelphia and Hillcrest.
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Front of the building facing Philadelphia Drive.
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Detail of architectural work above the main entrance on Philadelphia Drive.
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Detail of the side entrance facing Hillcrest near the corner of Philadelphia and Hillcrest.
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BRUISER the BULLDOG
Fairview High School and our mascot continually reminded us of our ambitions and accomplishments. The school formed the framework and foundation of our character. Bruiser the Bulldog symbolized our spirit and enthusiasm. The bulldog was adopted as the school mascot in 1923. The first bulldog was a Boston Bull but in the later years the mascot became the English Bulldog which is the bulldog we remember.
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FAIRVIEW'S COLORS BLUE AND GOLD
Three members of the class of 1918 wrote Fairview's song, "The Blue and Gold". While they were composing the song, they discovered that blue and gold sounded better when put to music than blue and orange, the colors that were chosen in 1909. As a result, Fairview's colors were changed to blue and gold. (This information was taken from our 2001 reunion book.)
Fairview's Song
"THE BLUE AND GOLD"
Our colors gaily showing
in victory or defeat.
The blue and gold are glowing
two-thousand strong to greet.
Two-thousand greet our banner
although it is not new.
Uphold it's priceless honor
and hail dear old Fairview
in truth and loyalty.
We will march in one procession
when the blue and gold we see.
Let us proclaim thy victories
wherever we may be.
Hats off to Fairview. . .
to dear old Fairview,
We are always proud of thee.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Fairview has been a school of transition. Construction initially began on Fairview in the spring of 1900 at Fairview Avenue and Catalpa Drive. With only a handful of students present, school commenced on September 24, 1900. However, due to delays in construction of the building, school commenced at a temporary location at the old courthouse at Third and Main. Ten weeks later the students, faculty and administrators moved into the new building at the corner of Fairview and Catalpa.
Fairview's next transition was moving to the corner of Hillcrest and Philadelphia Drive -- its present location. This new location caused an increase in attendance at Fairview and made it necessary after a little over 30 years for an expansion. In 1932, Fairview High School began a new addition. Some of our parents experienced the freshness of this expansion first hand because they were students at Fairview during the thirties. By 1966 Fairview had outgrown the existing facilities and construction on another expansion was started in the fall of 1966.
During the years, Fairview became one of the top schools in the city, the state, and the country. The principals and faculty of Fairview strengthened the scholastic record and the athletic record was also strong. Fairview stood the test of time and the memories will remain forever with those of us who were fortunate enough to be part of Fairview's history and transition.
(The source of this information was the 1967 Fairview High School year book.)
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Fairview's athletic field gate.
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The side of the building looking West on Hillcrest.
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Third and Main was always a busy place between classes.
"This School Purposes To Lead Youth Toward
Healthful, Broadminded, Service-seeking Adult Life."
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This 1945 stained glass window was dedicated in memory of the Fairview graduates who died in WW II. It is located near Third and Main in the stairwell leading to the second floor. Read more about the two large stained glass windows at Fairview on the "FHS Stained Glass" page.
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Many more photos of the building are located on the "Photo Album" page in an album titled Fairview - The Building. Please take a look!
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