Greenfield Exempted Village School District

Information from the January 12, 2024 all-call:

The Greenfield Rotary Club hosted senior guests, Lillian Bateman and Dixie Johnson, during their January 11 meeting. Senior guests share about their family, hobbies, high school activities, and future plans. 😊 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

What's happening here? 🤔 You may have noticed four places that look like this around campus. These bases are for our new wayfinder signage that is coming soon! Very SIMILAR to the sign shown in the picture, our new signs will be topped with "Home of the Tigers" and our new Tiger graphic that was developed last school year. 🤩 For those of us in Tiger Nation, we are familiar with locations on campus. Now our guests and new families to the district will be able to find locations easily. ☺️ #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

Congratulations to McClain High School wrestler Ethan Hill on career victory #100! 👏🏼👏🏼 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

January menus 🐅

The Greenfield Exempted Village School District students and staff benefit every day from the leadership and vision of our School Board. 💜💛 January is School Board Recognition Month, so please take the time to thank these dedicated school leaders. We will be recognizing our Board members all month long! 😊 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

Please review this important information for our families. 😊🐅 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

Today, our team (including our substitute team members) collaborated and learned new information in preparation for the second semester. We are excited to welcome our students back tomorrow, Thursday, January 4. 💜💛 Would you be interested in joining our team as a substitute? Contact Mrs. Kris Davis, Administrative Assistant, at (937) 981-2152 for more details. 😊 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

Use the link below to access the December edition of Tiger Talk! 😀 https://bit.ly/3tcTOfV This month's guests were: ➡️ Doug Karnes - Partner, Director of Architecture with McCarty Associates, LLC ➡️ Katie Pryor - GEVSD Nurse ➡️ Master Sergeant John Wilson and the Cadet Corps Officers ➡️ Mike Noszka - GMS Math Teacher and Varsity Boys Basketball Coach #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2023 - This year we are counting down the 18 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district using the theme Across the Decades! Each day we will share facts and pictures from each decade as we work our way back to the 1800s. We would love for you to comment about your memories and experiences from each decade. The facts and pictures shared each day may be familiar to many, but even if you are familiar with the history, we think that along the way you may learn some new facts and see some unique pictures that haven’t been shared previously. Day 18 - Merry Christmas! Today we leave you with one of our greatest finds. Inside a German art book belonging to Edward Lee, we found a page tucked in from the 1893 American School Board Journal advertising schoolhouse plans that could be purchased. Could it be that he started planning long before 1914, and in addition, thought about ordering a set of the plans? Isn’t it interesting to think what could have been a simple schoolhouse ended up being a beautiful, state-of-the-art building that has withstood the test of time? Today’s pictures show: 1. Edward Lee’s German art book 2. The signed inside cover of the book 3. The page from the American School Board Journal 4. The traditional Christmas tree at the bottom of the marble staircase Thank you so much for following our countdown! We would like to give recognition and show appreciation to those who have been working behind the scenes on this project - Quincey Gray, Superintendent Kris Davis, Administrative Assistant Matt Shelton, McClain High School Principal A HUGE shoutout to our maintenance and custodial staff - Without them, our campuses would not look as wonderful as they do. THANK YOU! Save the date - The old vocational building and middle school are turning 100 in 2024! We will be celebrating on Saturday, July 20 with a special ceremony in addition to celebrating our annual ELM Day. More details to come! We wish all of you a very merry Christmas! #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2023 - This year we are counting down the 18 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district using the theme Across the Decades! Each day we will share facts and pictures from each decade as we work our way back to the 1800s. We would love for you to comment about your memories and experiences from each decade. The facts and pictures shared each day may be familiar to many, but even if you are familiar with the history, we think that along the way you may learn some new facts and see some unique pictures that haven’t been shared previously. Day 17 - Edward Lee McClain, Man of Innovation and Entrepreneurship What happened? When Edward Lee McClain was growing up in Greenfield, he worked in his father's saddlery shop. He watched customers putting an old blanket or burlap pads on their horses to protect them from the rubbing of the leather harness collar. Edward, knowing that there could be a better pad at a low cost and easy to put in place, designed a pad made of cloth stuffed with cotton. It was open at the bottom so it would be easy to fasten on the neck of the horse with clips that he designed to hold it in place. In 1881, Edward Lee started his manufacturing business in a small, rented space with two employees. By 1887, the E. L. McClain Manufacturing Company was putting out 3600 collar pads every day with 250 employees. The business expanded with additional factories in the United States and Canada. McClain pads were sold all over the world. In 1903 when McClain’s company was incorporated as The American Pad and Textile Company (TAPATCO), the Greenfield plant was producing up to 12,000 collar pads every day. When automobiles replaced horses as the primary means of transportation, TAPATCO shifted to manufacturing other products. During World War II, the company manufactured life preservers, sleeping bags, and jungle hammocks. Later there were boat seat cushion life preservers and sporting goods such as hunting coats and water skis. The company shut down and its properties were sold at auction in October 1945. Control of the firm was taken over by the Portable Products Company of Pittsburgh, and the stock was transferred to the Great Western Fuse Company in April 1948. Today’s pictures show: 1. E. L. McClain Manufacturing and TAPATCO advertisements 2. “Stick to a good thing.” #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

Information from the December 19, 2023 all-call:

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2023 - This year we are counting down the 18 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district using the theme Across the Decades! Each day we will share facts and pictures from each decade as we work our way back to the 1800s. We would love for you to comment about your memories and experiences from each decade. The facts and pictures shared each day may be familiar to many, but even if you are familiar with the history, we think that along the way you may learn some new facts and see some unique pictures that haven’t been shared previously. Day 16 - 1854-1899 What happened? As we near the end of our journey, we are going to cover longer than a decade in this post. We were sad to be unable to post yesterday, but tomorrow we will catch up with two final posts in the series. In 1854, various districts consolidated into one unified school system called the Union Schools. It was at that time that the school system’s Board of Education gained possession of the building occupied by the old academy. An additional wing was added to the building, which helped with accommodating the students. In 1870, the Board organized a high school department. Professor J.M. Yarnell served as Superintendent and was the lone member of the high school staff in the beginning. The first class graduated on May 26, 1871. The three graduates were Herbert Jones, Laura McGarraugh, and Kate Dwyer. The fall following her graduation, Kate Dwyer became principal! After serving as principal for just one year, her classmate, Laura McGarraugh became principal. McGarraugh served as principal until 1898. The Old Academy continued to be used as a high school until the completion of the Central School Building in 1885. Today’s pictures show: 1. 1892 Commencement Program 2. 1894 Commencement Program 3. The Old Academy #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

Practice field project days #152 - 183 - Be sure to follow the updates on our social media accounts, website, and app! It has been a while since we have updated as we have been busy with our Countdown to Christmas posts. ☺️ 1. All concrete slabs have been poured, and a lot of the steel work for the middle section of the building has been completed. 2. Bricks and insulation are on site. 3. The perimeter fencing and handrail are expected to arrive in the next couple of weeks. On December 18, our district was informed that the subcontractor providing the steel erector crew for the project has gone out of business. This information was directly communicated to us by our contractor, Elford Inc., who has already established a process for securing a replacement subcontractor to complete the work. Elford provides payment to subcontractors for work completed. Our district and Elford are not involved with how a subcontractor pays their employees. Unfortunately, rumors swirl, especially on social media. 😞 We are saddened to find out that this situation has occurred, especially because it impacts the lives of workers at this time of year. We expect that the situation will be resolved as quickly as possible with little impact to the project schedule. We welcome questions and will continue to keep you updated. 😊 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers #GEVSDprojectprogress

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2023 - This year we are counting down the 18 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district using the theme Across the Decades! Each day we will share facts and pictures from each decade as we work our way back to the 1800s. We would love for you to comment about your memories and experiences from each decade. The facts and pictures shared each day may be familiar to many, but even if you are familiar with the history, we think that along the way you may learn some new facts and see some unique pictures that haven’t been shared previously. Day 15 - 1900-1909 What happened? In 1903, two rooms and two teachers with the support of the superintendent accommodated the school with an enrollment of 42 students. In the next three years, enrollment tripled. Interscholastic football, basketball, baseball, and track were first organized in the 1903-1904 school year. It was also during this school year that the Dragon was born. During this time, Greenfield High School accepted tuition students from Good Hope, Lyndon, The Point, Bainbridge, Leesburg, East Monroe, Fruitdale, Rainsboro, Harper Station, and Frankfort. There was great pride in Greenfield High School. From the October 1907 Dragon: “When strangers visit Greenfield, it is with a reasonable amount of pride and pleasure that we show them through our High School.” High school students during this time had an option to attend the Greenfield Business College. Today’s pictures show: 1. A poem written by a 1904 senior 2. A sample Dragon editorial 3. Toilet cream - elegant to use... 4. Unique glee club picture 5. Encouragement to stay in school 6. School notes 7. 1908 track team 8. 1907 Dragon 9. 1908 senior class #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2023 - This year we are counting down the 18 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district using the theme Across the Decades! Each day we will share facts and pictures from each decade as we work our way back to the 1800s. We would love for you to comment about your memories and experiences from each decade. The facts and pictures shared each day may be familiar to many, but even if you are familiar with the history, we think that along the way you may learn some new facts and see some unique pictures that haven’t been shared previously. Day 14 - 1916-1919 What happened? 1917 marked the return of athletics after three years of “innocuous desuetude.” Prior to athletic events in basketball, football, tennis, and track resuming, high school classes participated in sports competitions against one another. There were no organized sports for girls, but they still participated in a lot of the same activities as the boys for competitive fun. It was in 1918 though that the game of basketball for girls was close to completely abandoned. In the Dragon, it stated that basketball, “a game entirely too strenuous for girls and apt to result in permanent injury”, was pretty much abandoned. Student organizations during this time period included the Literary Societies (Webster and Alpha Kappa Gamma), Student Senate, and the Debate Team. Students also participated in dramatic adaptations and operettas. Knowing the difficulty in scheduling gym time now, one could imagine that scheduling time in just one gym was much more challenging. That is maybe why the gymnasium calendar for the year was published in the Dragon. Picture shows were quite popular during this time period. Motion picture reels were shown to both students and community members in the auditorium. Among the stars whose pictures were shown include Marguerite Clark, Gladys Hullette, Little Mary Sunshine, Sessue Hayakawa, Ann Pennington, Owen Moore, Hazel Dawn, Antonio Moreno, and Mae Murray. During this time period, the first art catalog was published. Five hundred copies were published, and they were not meant for general distribution. Today’s pictures show: 1. A marriage announcement for two students found in the Dragon 2, 1917 senior pictures - Check out what was written about the students! 3. The Dragons contained many advertisements during this time period. 4. A statistical report on activities provided by the senior chemistry class in 1917 5. Debate Team and Student Senate 6. Physical activity was important - even on the roof! 7. Check out that pyramid! 8. Effects of Tobacco and Cigarette Smoking 1918 9. A group faculty picture #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2023 - This year we are counting down the 18 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district using the theme Across the Decades! Each day we will share facts and pictures from each decade as we work our way back to the 1800s. We would love for you to comment about your memories and experiences from each decade. The facts and pictures shared each day may be familiar to many, but even if you are familiar with the history, we think that along the way you may learn some new facts and see some unique pictures that haven’t been shared previously. Day 13 - 1915 - Post 2 What happened? With so many wonderful pictures and information to share from 1915 alone, this post will focus just on that one year. Also, there will be a second post today with additional pictures. The dedication of McClain High School occurred on September 1, 1915. The celebration actually spanned over four days with tours provided by high school students, demonstrations of equipment, and musical performances. The delivery of the deed and oration was provided by M. Irwin Dunlap. Dunlap, who knew ELM for many years, was actually a replacement speaker for F.B. Dresslar from the United States Government Bureau of Education. As part of his speech, he said the following about ELM: “During my long years of association I have never seen one single act, one single wink or nod, heard one single word, that would in any manner indicate that he possessed great wealth. He is an honest, just, and upright man, clean in word and deed, a citizen of whom any community may well be proud.” Today’s pictures were all taken from the December 1915 Dragon Souvenir Edition. Labels can be found at the bottom of each picture. Bonus questions - Of the four Latin inscribed Moravian panels, which one can no longer be seen? Why can’t it be seen? #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2023 - This year we are counting down the 18 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district using the theme Across the Decades! Each day we will share facts and pictures from each decade as we work our way back to the 1800s. We would love for you to comment about your memories and experiences from each decade. The facts and pictures shared each day may be familiar to many, but even if you are familiar with the history, we think that along the way you may learn some new facts and see some unique pictures that haven’t been shared previously. Day 13 - 1915 - Post 1 What happened? With so many wonderful pictures and information to share from 1915 alone, this post will focus just on that one year. Also, there will be a second post today with additional pictures. The dedication of McClain High School occurred on September 1, 1915. The celebration actually spanned over four days with tours provided by high school students, demonstrations of equipment, and musical performances. The delivery of the deed and oration was provided by M. Irwin Dunlap. Dunlap, who knew ELM for many years, was actually a replacement speaker for F.B. Dresslar from the United States Government Bureau of Education. As part of his speech, he said the following about ELM: “During my long years of association I have never seen one single act, one single wink or nod, heard one single word, that would in any manner indicate that he possessed great wealth. He is an honest, just, and upright man, clean in word and deed, a citizen of whom any community may well be proud.” Today’s pictures were all taken from the December 1915 Dragon Souvenir Edition. Labels can be found at the bottom of each picture. Bonus questions - Of the four Latin inscribed Moravian panels, which one can no longer be seen? Why can’t it be seen? #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2023 - This year we are counting down the 18 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district using the theme Across the Decades! Each day we will share facts and pictures from each decade as we work our way back to the 1800s. We would love for you to comment about your memories and experiences from each decade. The facts and pictures shared each day may be familiar to many, but even if you are familiar with the history, we think that along the way you may learn some new facts and see some unique pictures that haven’t been shared previously. Day 12 - The 1910s - Part 1 What happened? This decade has been divided into two sections because of the many events and changes that happened during the time period. Even though we have been working our way backward, we are going to start with the beginning of the decade - 1910-1914. Then tomorrow we will focus on the last part of the decade after McClain High School opened. As shared previously, the Dragon began as a newspaper published on close to a quarterly basis with the last publication of the school year being dedicated to the graduating class. Features of the editions included short stories, poetry, comedic pieces, the honor roll (the roll of honor as it was called), information on the athletic and dramatics programs, advertisements, and an alumni directory. The final edition of each school year would list the names of the graduates, an address by the class president, and information about the alumni banquet. There were very few pictures included. The 1914 Dragon described May 20, 1914 as the day when the greatest event of Greenfield High School and Greenfield occurred. It was the day that the cornerstone was laid. Dignitaries and countless citizens were on hand for the event which was recorded with moving picture machines. Governor James M. Cox on his first trip to Highland County addressed the guests, providing praise to ELM and the community. Today’s pictures show: 1. Alumni directory pages 2. 1910 High School Record 3. 1913 Roll of Honor 4. Greenfield High School 5. Sick List 6. March 1913 Dragon 7. Class of 1913 8. 1911 Alumni Banquet information - Check out that menu! 9. Pictures from May 20, 1914 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2023 - This year we are counting down the 18 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district using the theme Across the Decades! Each day we will share facts and pictures from each decade as we work our way back to the 1800s. We would love for you to comment about your memories and experiences from each decade. The facts and pictures shared each day may be familiar to many, but even if you are familiar with the history, we think that along the way you may learn some new facts and see some unique pictures that haven’t been shared previously. Day 11 - The 1920s What happened? The 1920s brought significant change in the district with the construction of the “old” vocational building and the elementary school (now known as the middle school). The cornerstones for both buildings were laid in 1923 with the completion of the buildings occurring in 1924. Both buildings will turn 100 in 2024, and we plan to celebrate on Saturday, July 20, 2024! More details to come! Included in that construction was the natatorium with a sun parlor on the west end containing ferns and flowering plants. Included in the natatorium was seating for approximately 800 spectators, an instructor’s office, shower rooms, locker rooms, and a laundry area. It would be later on in 1928 when McClain organized its first swim team. The team only competed in one event, the state meet in Dayton, and they received no honors. In 1920, the first Home Economics club, known as the Rolling Pin Club, was created. Also during the 1920-21 school year, the Clodhopper Club was created. Later, this club would transition into becoming FFA. The Cadet Corps was established in 1921. In 1921, the last of the three murals painted by Vesper Lincoln George, The Melting Pot, was installed in the high school library (what was then the study hall). In the Dragons of the 1920s, one could find an Alumni Directory in which past graduates were organized by class with their addresses included. Today’s pictures show: 1. Class of 1921 - the 50th graduating class - “A wonderful era in which to live” 2. ELM was specially recognized as the fiftieth member of the fiftieth class. 3. A state record on Thanksgiving Day! Check out that score! 4. The 1920s jazz orchestra in a picture believed to be taken on the high school roof 5. Kempy - a musical production performed in the 1920s for which they used the cast members’ baby pictures 6. How many of you knew about the posture test?! 7. A look at what was then the high school library 8. Cool athletic pictures 9. An early picture and description of the middle school (what was then the elementary school) 10. Cozy corner #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers