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September 12, 2008 Huntington High School Nears Milestone
It’s just about time to celebrate Huntington High School’s golden anniversary. For many in the community it’s hard to believe that the school they saw erected before their very own eyes is nearly 50 years old...full story>>
August 20, 2008 Retired Huntington Teacher Turns 100 Years Old
The Century Club has a new member in retired Huntington teacher Ethel C. Cashman. The former Huntington High School English teacher and department chairman turned 100 years old earlier this year...full story>>
August 18, 2008 Blue Devil Marching Band Approaches 75th Anniversary
The Huntington High School Blue Devil marching band has established deep roots in the school and community. Its alumni numbers in the thousands, it has built a statewide reputation and it’s still going strong as it prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2009...full story>>
August 11, 2008 Legendary Principal’s Office the Epitome of Simplicity
Robert L. Simpson served as principal of Huntington High School for two full decades, from 1930 to June 1950. He was an authoritative figure, but also much beloved by students, teachers and alumni and the greater Huntington community. In fact, he was so well respected that upon his retirement, Huntington School Board members renamed Huntington High School in his honor. The building was known as Robert L. Simpson (R.L. Simpson High School for short) until November 1958 when it was closed upon the opening of a new Huntington High School, located at the intersection of Oakwood and McKay Roads...full story>>
August 6, 2008 Cushman Remains One of the Giants in Huntington History
When Robert Cushman sat down on March 31, 1938 and penned a short letter to then Superintendent Raymond C. Burdick, it’s doubtful he could have imagined it would lead to a 30-year career as a teacher and principal in the Huntington School District. Yet, in the annals of Huntington history, the man affectionately nicknamed “Curly” by students is counted as one of the giants...full story>>
July 30, 2008 William Higbie Scholarship Fund Grows to $765K
The William H. Higbie Memorial Scholarship Fund continues to grow. For the second consecutive year, the fund did not make an award since no Huntington High School senior took advantage of its largess. The fund was established to help pay the college expenses of students who are intent on becoming business education teachers...full story>>
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