FUHS history through pictures
FUHS Class of 1895. Photo courtesy of the archives of the City of Fullerton.
Attending a school with such a long and intriguing history can have it’s perks; with architecture as old as the city itself, FUHS has seen the heights and the downfalls of each era through its cracking cement walls.
I took the liberty of looking through old historical documents to find the most intriguing photos that depicted our long, fascinating school history. Since being around for more than 120 years, the foundation of FUHS has seen its fair amount of change and renovation with each era, and with them came a little bit of the history that we proudly wear on our backs today.
One of the first photos that drew my attention, was a photo that depicted a school pep rally in the 1950’s. It was surprising to see that pep rallies even over 50 years ago could still carry the same school spirit most students currently have.
High school dances in the ’40s compared to today are totally unlike they used to be. From the way we dress to the way we dance, one could say culture has definitely impacted the atmosphere at a classic FUHS Homecoming dance, as seen in these photographs.
When looking at the differences in architecture over the years, my interests were especially peaked when I came across a photo of graduating class of 1941, in which the ceremony was held in front of the school. The school in this photo is almost unrecognizable and castle-like, very different from the structure that stands today.
Fascinatingly enough, the long walkway between the locker rooms wasn’t always a desolated wasteland. It previously hosted the pool, which is now located on the opposite side of the locker rooms.
For most seniors, Senior Corner is not only a privilege, but the ultimate display of upperclassmen pride. Gifted to us by the Class of 1954, Senior Corner has been at the heart of FUHS tradition now for over 50 years.
It is often rumored that at the front of the school is a tree that was gifted to us by none other than President Richard Nixon. Though it is not yet been confirmed or denied, the front of the school has definitely seen many changes in greenery over the century.
A place students frequent the most around school is the quad. Though, it is safe to say that even through the thousands of kids that have walked these halls, there isn’t much of a difference to what students saw in the quad ages ago versus what we see now.
Student life has also drastically changed over the years. Back in the ’90s, students were able to smoke cigarettes at designated areas outside of campus, which is not something you see much nowadays. However, some would say that the spirit of the teenager has continued to live on through each era. These photos depict student life during a lunch break in the 1950s.
In the end, while looking through countless photos of past FUHS campus life, I could do nothing but smile. It is heartening to see that through countless renovations, natural disasters, and cultural shifts, our school continues to make the same great educational impact on student’s lives it did when it was established in 1893. Indian for Life!
