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| Mineral High School - Francis Vermeire |
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| Homecoming 1955-56 |
"Not only did the gentleman pictured on this page (my father) teach me the game
of baskeball that I still manage to play today, but the wonderful author of this site, Dave Nanninga (Skid), also helped
me hone my skills. Thanks Dad, wishing you were still here. Many thanks to you, too, Skid. Keep up the great work!"
Darwin "Red" V. Submitted March 10, 2006
"This web site is truly amazing, so much
information. So glad to see all the knowledge of the Mineral Leopards. Both of my parents are graduates of MHS. I especially enjoy the vintage photos, much like the one of my
Dad, Francis Vermeire, on this page. He was a great guy and is sorely missed. He did love his Mineral
Leopards! Thanks Again!"
Darrell "Pork" V. Submitted
January 07, 2006
Comments From Visitors
of This Site:
The following excerpts were taken from submissions of the Guest Commentary Page and School Submission Forms as well
as direct e-mails from folks like you:
"I truly enjoy paying many visits to your website for information on former schools."
Erich M. Submitted February 02, 2012
"I really appreciate your site, I have such a good time discovering these places and times. The
40's is an interesting time, one which I am too young to remember."
Roberta M. Submitted January 28, 2012
Sherie A. Submitted January 19, 2012
"I have told several people about your website, and they all
have enjoyed it!"
John M. Submitted January 15, 2012
" I appreciate your efforts to maintain the history of our high schools that are long gone. Thanks for your efforts,"John M. Submitted December
28, 2011
"I will let all the people in Buckner know about your web site so they visit and catch up on the history of Buckner and of the good work you do on other schools." Russell B. Submitted December 24, 2011
"I am extremely glad I stumbled upon your site, and I commend you for taking the time and effort to preserve an ever
fleeting glimpse into Illinois' rich past. Thank-you and keep up the great work!"
Casey D. Submitted November 11, 2011
" I saw your article on Madonna High School after an alum posted your address on Facebook. Thank you for including this wonderful school."Mary H. Submitted October 30, 2011
Mark F. Submitted October 17, 2011
Carolyn C. H. Submitted October 12, 2011
"Great site...love it..."
Dave S. Submitted October 3, 2011
"Great job. I really enjoy it. wish i could find more about my hometowns old high school in Ladd." Dave M. Submitted September 27, 2011
Vinne Submitted September 14, 2011
"I enjoy your work, guys. It's a job well done. Your website is one of my favorites. There are many nights when I sit
at my computer and take fantasy trips through the past via your web site. Thanks for one heck of a collection of historical
information!"
Doug F. Submitted August 28, 2011
"I have just discovered your site and am enjoying it. Thank you for all the work."
John B. Submitted August 21, 2011
"Thank you for the effort that you are making to capture and share the history of our school ( Mound City Lovejoy), as well as so many others. You are providing a very valuable service. For those of us who went to
schools that no longer exist, it is a challenge to keep the history alive, especially as those of us who had the experience
get older. This is particularly true for Black schools, which were generally eliminated and consolidated into the White
school upon desegregation. We all appreciate what you are doing." Wendell O. Submitted August 11, 2011
"Thanks to you, everyone that's visited the website really enjoys it."
Sharon W. Submitted August 05, 2011
"Thanks for the history and wonderful wonderful memories. This was definitely memories fond and
recollections which will never "slowly fade away".
John V.G. Submitted July 8, 2011
"Your website is done very well. It is clear, easy to use, and informative. Are
you interested in increasing your content? I know of a great source of Catholic school history
here in Chicago.
St. Elizabeth Alumni meet on the first Tuesday of every month at Pearl's Place
on the corner of 39th and Michigan. Visitors are welcomed. It is a breakfast social that starts at 9 AM
and runs until 11 AM. Other Catholic
school alums often attend. The alumni are primarily '40s and '50s grads with a few late 1930s and some grads
from the 1960s.
This may be the best resource of Catholic School history in Chicago."
Stan T. Submitted May 23, 2011
"What a neat website! I have some sports data from one of my dad's yearbooks that could be
added to the Woodhull page."
Kent N. Submitted May 9, 2011
"Just stumbled on to your super website. Nice job with content and
presentation. Thank you for preserving the history and the memories of the students, teachers and buildings of IL High
Schools. THANK You also for updating the history of the Vermont High School!!!! I applaud you for your professionalism, originality and ingenuity in preserving the entire spectrum of Illinois
High School history. Good job!"
John B. Submitted April 26, 2011
"It's a blast from the past to see ole Morton East High...Good times.....graduate of 1977"
Linda A. Submitted April 24, 2011
"While surfing the web I came across your website earlier today. I am so glad I did! Thank you for
making such an interesting website! I love old school buildings and learning about how things were all those years ago. I
really enjoyed reading about Flat Rock High School. I realize that consolidation makes sense money wise but it is sad to see all these small schools go. I'm so glad
they got to hang on as long as they did. It's too bad that the school's are always the ones getting punished because of Illinois's
money problems. I just wanted to let you know how much even younger generations appreciate your website."
Christina P. Submitted April 19, 2011
"As a past contributor to some of the extreme southern Illinois schools, I just want to thank all
the authors for the amazing work that was put forward into this project. Thank you for letting me be a very small part
of it."
Howard T. Submitted April 15, 2011
Chaplain Margaret F.-K. Submitted April 03, 2011
"I
could have sworn that there was a large tree in the outfield (at Bellflower HS) and that prior to each game the umpires and coaches went over the ground
rules. Then, like the time Richard U. hit a ball into the tree, the ground rules changed in the home team’s
favor. Wapella had no grass on the infield and a manufactured home in dead center field. Easton had no grass in the outfield when I was in the 10th grade. Others can
probably provide you with more of the peculiarities of the Kickapoo and Lincolnland Conference pastures. Best
regards and keep up the great work!"
Tim R. Submitted March 29, 2011
"I happily "stumbled" across the Illinois HS Glory Days website while doing some
genealogical research a few weeks ago. I hope this information (regarding West Salem HS) is helpful to you and other readers of the Glory Days website. I enjoy your website immensely
and am happy to help fill in some of the gaps."
Sherry A. W. Submitted March 27, 2011
"Just found the website and Wow its great. I went to Normal Community during the Capitol Conference days and could not remember all of the member schools. It was also great to find the original members
of the Big 12 (I had forgotten about Peoria and Streator). Of course the Capitol and Big 12 “merged” and
it is fun to trace the movements of schools and conferences. Keep up the good work!"
Larry K. Submitted March 11, 2011
" It has been some time since I dropped by the site, but thanks again for all of the wonderful work you've done on it."
Brandon F. Submitted February 28, 2011
Alan Submitted February 21,
2011
Steve S. Submitted February 19, 2011
"Thank you for your great website that amazingly includes St. Pat's. My sister Anne W. sent me the link. Thanks for including such a small school that is no longer
in existence."
Alice W. Submitted February 17, 2011
"Thanks for this
site. It's fun to read of my old school."
Ginny N.
Submitted February 17, 2011
"First of all i would like to thank you for putting up all this information about the old High Schools
of Illinois. I'm 15 years old and a graduate of the Coffeen Grade School."
Gabe O. Submitted February 13, 2011
"Thanks! It is an interesting site. I just e-mailed one of my old HS friends and referred him there."
John C. Submitted February
13, 2011
"Thanks to your website, I found pictures of the old 1920 School building in Ellisville, IL. My Dad went to this school and remembers playing basketball games in the sunking gym in the basement in which I got to see
from the outside. It sadden me when I went back to Ellisville in 1987 and saw the school ina big pile of bricks."
Phil H. Submitted February 10, 2011
"Glad to see someone interested in good memories and paying tribute to them. Thanks for your good work."
Diana B. Submitted February 8, 2011
"A friend posted this site on facebook, with Shabbona High School. It was very interesting to read about. I have NEVER heard that Shabbona when it moved north pushed out a town
named "Corntown". I have NEVER heard that Shabbona when it moved north pushed out a town named "Corntown".
And the story on the '59 boys basketball team must've been so exciting! I know some of those guys but to me they are
the dads of some boys I went to school with and were school board members when I was in school. In '59 they were baskeball
stars. A great history. Thank you for this site. I also read about Rollo & Lee. I didn't know Lee had been a high school. Thank you for this site and I will also pass it on."
Donna Sue W. Submitted February 6, 2011
"I enjoyed reading about Harrison on the web page http://www.illinoishsglorydays.com/id697.html. My parents grew up in Chicago and attended school there. I have the 1929 and 1931 yearbooks and enjoy looking back
at the photos of a more peaceful era."
Rick B. Submitted January 31, 2011
"Really enjoy your website! So much good and memorable info. not readily found anywhere else. Thanks for the great job that you do for High School Glory Days!"
Coach Dennis K. Submitted January 30, 2011
"I love your website! I wish there were more Melvin-Sibley pictures on it."
Amy G. Submitted November 29, 2010
"It is a great job you have done on this site. I am still
sending friends to the site."
Robert A. Submitted November 14, 2010
"Love your site."
Michael C. Submitted November 12, 2010
"Enjoy your website "illinoishsglorydays" and appreciate the
effort put into it."
Larry D Submitted November
08, 2010
Lucinda M.R. Submitted October 24,
2010
"Great job on this site!!"
Tim D. Submitted October 13, 2010
*I think this is a great piece of history looking at these
things."
Steven S. Submitted September 06, 2010
"I LOVE your website and the historical significance of the information
you are providing. Such a shame these schools are gone, but you are preserving their memories. Kudos!!"
Jo M. Submitted September 06, 2010
"Thank you and I really enjoyed the site."
Wayne L. Submitted September 01, 2010
"I really appreciate the Glory Days website and helping folks remember an important part of their roots!!"
Jo M. Submitted August 31, 2010
"Just found the web site about West High and wanted to thank you for a job well done. Lots of great info."
Janet Submitted August 31, 2010
"It
is nice to know there is still some vestage of material left. I appreciate your efforts
in keeping the site going."
Joe R. Submitted August 24,
2010
"VERY good work on your site! It is now one of my "official" favs. Thanx again for your time, interest and consideration!"
Kenneth S. Submitted
August 21, 2010
Geri B. Submitted August 15, 2010
"I enjoyed your site! I grew up in Onarga, Illinois until the age of 9. I now live in Texas and I love the history!"
Everado C. Submitted July 19, 2010
"As a former student and member of Joliet West, class of 1966, I enjoyed your information. Thanks for the memories."
Patricia M. Submitted June 29, 2010
"Greetings and congratulations on a fantastic web page for the ND Academy. It is something to behold!"
Walt M. Submitted June 27, 2010
"I've visited the Illinois High Schools website...very well done!"
Janine C. Submitted June 23, 2011
"Interesting Site!"
Edward C. Submitted June 16,
2010
"I have tons of great memories of the small towns in that area and competing in some of those old gymnasiums like Saunemin! Even in the 80’s as things were starting to change… it was still fun to have a basketball
game in a steamy gym in Chatsworth or Piper City in front of a packed crowd. Doesn’t get any better for a small-towner!! Thanks for all your hard work… I love the memories!!"
Michael R.
Submitted June 07, 2010
"You have a wonderful site and so many are very appreciative of your work, for it brings back
so many great years of so many great schools. Please keep up the great work you are doing."
Anthony J. Submitted May 19, 2010
"Love the site!! Alden's high school basketball team was known as the 'Rascals' and their colors were dark blue and gold."
Margo V.D. Submitted May 18, 2010
Thanks!! And by the way, we all love your site!!
Jim M. Submitted May 15, 2010
"You have a terriffic site and have sure done a lot of research."
Larry U. Submitted May 11, 2010
"This is a fantastic site!"
JKD Submitted May 10, 2010
"I enjoyed your website very much! Regarding football at Driscoll Catholic High School in Addison, I am certain the Highlanders are one of only seven or eight schools nationwide to have won seven straight state
football championships."
Dave O. Submitted May 06, 2010
"I've followed your "Glory Days" website about high schools since its beginning after I read a story
in the local newspaper about the site. It's a most amazing website and I know it takes an awful lot of work to
keep it up and running. You do quite a service for people who went to these schools and still have a feeling of pride for their colors and mascots."
Susan V.K. Submitted May 02, 2010
"Great site, I am originally from Southern Illinois and really enjoyed looking at all the old schools you have on the site."
Kathy R. Submitted April 30, 2010
"I came across your site and read the entry about Elburn High School with great interest, especially the commentary from Nels Howard about the basketball team in the mid-50's. My father
was Mel Lye, who died in 1975 at the age of 36. I knew he had a memorable basketball career at Elburn High but it was very
moving to read Mr. Howard's first hand account from a time so far removed from mine (and I'm assuming
removed from yours).
Please know that it means the world to me that you have preserved a corner of the internet
for my dad."
Lisa L. K. Submitted April 22, 2010
"You have a great site."
Bertha P.H. Submitted April 19, 2010
"Awesome site. Looking at the website is how I have spent my lunch break for the last week. I am
addicted. Great job."
Mike "Sna" C. Submitted April 13, 2010
"Winola High Graduate from 1975. Thanks for rekindling some old memories."
Terry S. Submitted April 11, 2010
"I really enjoyed all the information about Fillmore. I now live in Colorado, but I still remember Fillmore with pleasant memories,
and some of my good friends. I appreciate your putting this history and information together for us to read!"
Joe R. Submitted April 10, 2010
*I just wanted to share that I just had my grandmother's class ring from Rosiclare (1929) resized so I could wear it, and looked up the history on the net and found your page. it was interesting
to read about the town and the high school!"
Corinne D. Submitted April 07, 2010
"Absolutely love the web site."
Joanne C. Submitted April 06, 2010
Joe & Shirley G. Submitted April 05, 2010
"Wow
fellas! What an
unbelievable site! What a great undertaking....and a huge undertaking!"
Mike
S. Submitted March 30, 2010
"I’ve enjoyed reading several of the schools historys,
and I hope my contribution of the fight song is helpful."
Jean S.H. Submitted March 16, 2010
"Nebo is my hometown I lived there the first 30 years of my life. I think it's brilliant what you are doing. It's extremely
important to protect our history."
Diann J. Submitted March 12, 2010
"This is a great thing you're doing here. Some of the old guys I wouldn't think could turn
a computer on talk about this site . Even a little press once in a while."
Doug A. Submitted March 09, 2010
"I found the article on Weber very informative and well written. I appreciate the efforts of those responsible."
Ted S. Submitted March 08, 2010
"....the site continues to get bigger and better. Thanks for a great site."
Michael L. Submitted March 04, 2010
"Thank you for your work on preserving the history of this wonderful time in our lives. We'll try
to send memories relative to the history you're seeking. We are sorry to hear the building will be torn down, but time moves on. Thank you."
Mary S. Submitted February 25, 2010
"I attended Smithboro grade school from 1950 to 1958....it was very interesting to find your site. I played basketball and baseball at Mulberry
Grove high and many of the schools we played have since closed and are on your list."
Marvin R. Submitted February 21, 2010
"Thank you for creating and updating such a great site."
Marilyn C. Submitted February 17, 2010
"First, good job on your web site. This weekend I went to your home page. It is a good thing that
you all are during. I did not check it at first, I was so elated to find something on Lovejoy, I did not precede on. As I said I will pass your site on to my fellow Lovejoyans from Mound City, also Douglass HS, Mounds. Ill. and the HS in Cairo. I went to elementary school in Mounds. I am quite sure most are not aware of your site. After they learn
about it I am sure you will get more info."
Harold J. Submitted February 07, 2010
"I really enjoy this web site! I live in central Missouri but have family roots in the Barry – Pittsfield area. My father used to tell me about many of the schools that he competed against in the 1930’s
in west central Illinois . I recognize a lot of places and names. Keep up
the good work."
Carl P. Submitted February 05, 2010
"Thank you for this wonderful site, I hope many more of the St. Pat's girls find it!"
Jackie W.H. Submitted February 04, 2010
"I enjoyed reading the information on the history of Lewis Institute on your website since both my father and his brother were students there in 1912. They were members of Gamma Rho fraternity
at the time. I still have my father's copy of the 1912 Lewis Annual which has some entertaining as well as educational topics
of interest."
Ray F. Submitted February 02, 2010
"This is a great regional history site! Nostalgic too for me since I attended three of the schools pictured. I only wish
you had a picture of Mary E. Riner Kufus Elementary School in Altona, my first school." Sharon K. Submitted February 01, 2010
"Being a native Hoosier, I always have a yearing for the past and as I stated your Glory Days site provides me with a
constant reminder of days gone by. I love reading about the old schools and their past accomplishment in athletics,
etc. This is without a doubt one of the most enjoyable items that I have run across. As a retired High School
Football Coach I love to wander back thru the various schools and see the past. Thank you! Keep up the great
work."
Phil A. Submitted January 28, 2010
"Thank you for this site, and for bringing back the loving memories, some diminished over time." Margaret P. Submitted January 27, 2010
"Interesting site, and I'll see if any of my friends or relatives have photos or details from Palmer." Ray L. Submitted January 25, 2010
"Thank you for posting the photos of Tamaroa Grade and High Schools on your site. It brought back old memories of both elementary and high school days there. It was
also great to see the school song posted as I was a junior varsity and varsity cheerleader in elementary school and sang it
at each basketball game. It still saddens me that the high school is closed. I will always have many happy childhood
memories of both schools. Thank you again."
LaDonna S.L.T. Submitted January 21, 2010
"Your site is very informative and extremely enjoyable to view. Thanks...for
the very nice site."
Dan I. Submitted January 12, 2010
"I am a native of the
Carthage , Illinois area and graduated from Carthage High School in 1964. I really like your
site and appreciate the great deal of effort that you and your colleagues are putting forth."
Steve M. Submitted
January 11, 2010
"Thanks again, and I think your website is really neat."
Todd P. Submitted January 09, 2010
"This brings back a lot of good old memories. I will try and gather some information
on my high school as I graduated in 1952 from Stronghurst High. Go Trojans! Thanks again from an old 1952 grad of Stronghurst High School."
Swede J. Submitted January 07, 2010
"Really enjoyed the web site. I also sent you some rememberances of a few highlights from
my band years. I look forward to revisiting the site often."
Jim C. Submitted January 01, 2010
"Just happened to stumble across your site, love it, and noticed on my HS's page, Joliet West...."
Jim G. Submitted December 24, 2009
"I am thoroughly enjoying reading the history of the high schools on the (Glory Days) web site."
Scott D. Submitted December 18, 2009
"My mother and father attended Stronghurst HS and I came across your web page. Keep up the good work."
Glen P. Submitted December 17, 2009
"Thank you very much - I appreciate the work that you do on behalf
of all of us whose High Schools have closed. While the names have changed for some schools or demolition for others - our
memories will never go away."
Juan B. Submitted December 17, 2009
"I really love your site!"
Chad I. Submitted December 13, 2009
"I really enjoy this site. Its fun looking up some of the schools we used to play, because a lot
of them are akso closed. Its even fun looking up non-opponents. Since my Dad was a coach I am very familiar with
many of the other schools."
John A. Submitted November 30, 2009
"I enjoyed reading the history of Harrison Technical High School. I attended and graduated Harrison High School from 1971 - to 1974. Great memories!"
Juan B. Submitted November 23, 2009
"I was reading
your excellent website cataloging the "Glory Years" at Arlington Heights High School, Arlington Heights, Illinois. It brought
back many fond memories, and I really appreciated your efforts in accumulating all of the information."
Stephanie V. Submitted November 18, 2009
"Your website
is a great idea and wonderful way to preserve history. Thanks for your efforts."
Betty M. Submitted
November 15, 2009
"I was looking
through the site (which is wonderful, I might add).....Again, wonderful site....I love small school living!"
Mike S. Submitted
November 08, 2009
"This is, without question, one of the most informationally fascinating web sites I've
ever been to, period. What a pleasure! Enjoyed this site for almost two hours, and particularly loved reading
about the school which used to be a baseball throw from my old grade school (St. Alban's). I hope you guys routinely back this site up and keep this information safe. It's golden! NICE job!"
Brian H. Submitted
November 06, 2009
"I lived in Kirkland from 1959 to 1968, my father owned the local watering hole...When he bought
in in 1959, in the basement was a basketball warm up jacket. Kirkland Comets, it was Gold with Purple lettering. Love your website, lots
of memories there...Thank you for that."
Gene D. Submitted
November 03, 2009
"What a great website! Thank you....for a great website for those of us that like the "Old Glory Days"!!!!!
Dick S. Submitted October 28, 2009
"Thank you
so much for putting this site on net. It will allow many elders another trail down memory lane....I am a former Muldoonite, and searched the web for many years for a link to the old high school, and was so disappointed when could find NOTHING!"
Sherry K. Submitted
October 24, 2009
"First of
all I have to say "What a neat website" I have some info on the Livingston Eagles basketball teams of the late '70's of which I am proud to have been a part of."
Jim M.
Submitted October 18, 2009
"Thanks for all the memories
and keep up the great work."
Vicky O'D.
Submitted October 18, 2009
"I work
at Allendale School and was just directed to your site by a friend! Your site is beautiful!"
Michele L. Submitted
October 06, 2009
"A friend
put me on to your site and I love it. Sports seems to be the thing that people remember the most, but fine arts surely has
a place in the life of a school too. When we closed the high school in 2001 because of low enrollments (63 the last year)
as you know, a part of Bradford sort of died with that. Thanks for your kind words about Bradford."
Gary B.
Submitted September 27, 2009
"Thank you
to all who are responsible for this information. It's great to be able to go back and read about our school and all the others."
Dwight B. Submitted September 26, 2009
"I was searching
for people that attended Armington Grade School, (1953-1958) and I came upon this web site. I have enjoyed it so much, thank you for bringing back some
wonderful menories!"
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Wayne M. Submitted
September 22, 2009
"A
friend called to my attention the website featuring Illinois high schools
and asked me if I could find any further information about Sadorus High School. I really like your website!"
Marsha G. Submitted
September 20, 2009
"Hi ! I
saw your website,and was quite impressed."
Rhonda Submitted
September 20, 2009
"Great website, really appreciate the chance to view it. I graduated in
1961. attended Onarga schools all 12 years."
Harry M.
Submitted September 10, 2009
"Thanks
for the sight. My father, Emmett Mayhall attended Shawneetown High from '58-'61 and it was nice to see some pics."
Gary M. Submitted
September 04, 2009
Laura Marie S.
Submitted August 25, 2009
"Thanks
again for the update on the site. We
had lots of good times in that old school, and just knowing my parents walked those same halls as high school sweethearts
was something special. My family has been in this area since the early 1860's.
I gotta tell you, every time I get on the Saunemin High School page, I have to sing along with that rousing music of our school song. My kids think I'm nuts. Ahhh memories........."
Pam H.G.
Submitted August 22, 2009
"This is a great idea. I had fun cruising the site. My grandmother
is a graduate of Rosamond HS. I'll see what I can find out about it!
Brent B. Submitted August 22, 2009
"Your site is really great!"
Andrea D. Submitted August
20, 2009
"Thanks for having such a thorough site about the history.
I had forgotten some of those things."
Kathy O. Submitted August 16,
2009
"Great website, Thanks.
I attended Armington Grade school as a child, 1953-1958. We loved living in the Armington Area, It was good to see a picture of the Grade &
High schools."
Harold J. Submitted August 12, 2009
"I was impressed with your web site."
Dick K. Submitted August 10, 2009
"I have certainly enjoyed the website. Having grown up in
New Windsor, graduated from Winola and having married a graduate of East Pike I have a warm spot in my heart for deactivated high schools. Reading about a number of schools that
I covered while working as a sports reporter in the ages ago 1960's has brought a lot of memories to mind.
Again, I have certainly enjoyed the strolls down memory lane. Thanks and best wishes for continued success."
Evan T. Submitted August 05, 2009
"Thanks for the website. You can never erase the memories when they
take away your High School Name and change it to something else. Go Mustangs!!"
Linda Submitted July 31, 2009
"Thank you for preserving memories and keeping alive the spirits
of our loved ones."
James H. C. Submitted July 26, 2009
"A very nice site to visit, lots of very nice work. Thanks
for this site!!
Dennis S. Submitted July 19, 2009
"This site is amazing! You do such a good job at keeping school
spirit alive and most importantly keeping memories alive."
Linda Submitted
July 8, 2009
"What
a GREAT website this is. I have spent many hours looking at the different schools. I also have spent many hours
traveling around Northwest and North Central Illinois in search of old elevators.
I love driving around each town exploring and had always wondered if the town ever had a high school (the towns that I know
don't have one). I had many times thought about doing research to find out answers to all my questions and low and behold
I discovered this website and you cover every single topic that would run through my head such as school colors, mascot name,
when the school ceased to exist, where the kids go to school now, and on and on. I had no idea there were other people
out there who thought about this kind of stuff!! Thankfully my former high
school is NOT on this site. I am a alum of Morrison Community High School, class of '79. I'm glad to see
most of you guys (authors) are my "neighbors". Keep up the excellent work!!"
Craig F. Submitted July 5, 2009
".....what a great site you have there! Thank you so much..."
Megan C. Submitted June 29, 2009
"I
think your page is just so interesting. I have long loved going to old gyms around the state, and in my former job I
used to have I would take a basketball and just shoot around in these old historic gyms. The sounds of a basketball
on these courts and just imagining the loyal fans cheering their sports teams. Gives one goose pimples when you
think about it. Now if only as a high school student I would have taken pictures of the old Irving gym, the Butler gym, the Taylor Springs gym, and the Donnellson gym, all of which I spent time shooting hoops at. Now that I am older I wish I would have been a little wiser and took
some photos along the way. Same with all the school districts I used to visit in about 55 of the states southern counties.
Oh well, still love the work you do. It really is nice. GREAT SITE!!"
Earl H.
Submitted June 22, 2009
"What
a great website. It does bring back memories. Thanks for the website."
Terry P. Submitted June 05, 2009
"I enjoyed looking at
the history and photos of your schools. Thank you."
Deborah W. Submitted May 30, 2009
"I love this site and continue to enjoy it!"
Patsy R. Submitted May
29, 2009
"I wanted to say thank you for posting my photos of my school in
Ridgway. It was by accident that I found this site and I'm so very glad I did. It was great to see others who care about their school
as much as I do. Thanks so much for allowing me to share my photos of my school with everybody."
Lillian C. Submitted May 20, 2009
Paulette R.B. Submitted
May 15, 2009
"Thank you so much for your note about my old high school. Thank you again for your efforts. I was pleasantly surprised to hear from you and really appreciate the information
you provided."
Veronica G. Submitted May 11, 2009
"Love your web site. I've been on it numerous times."
Mark S. Submitted April 29, 2009
"Thank you so much for providing
a wonderful site that brings back so many memories."
Sharon K Submitted April 13, 2009
Jerry G. Submitted April 02, 2009
"This is a great site. As I typed in info to send
to you it brought back wonderful memories."
Kathleen B. Submitted March 28, 2009
"This is a great site. We had so many wonderful schools. It is so sad to see how many
have been closed. Mine was Aquinas Dominican High School. Many happy memories."
Loretta Submitted March
25, 2009
"This site is GREAT!!!!!!"
Ryan Submitted March 18, 2009
"I love this site and appreciate all the work it has taken."
Cheryl O'H. Submitted March 01, 2009
"Just wanted to drop you a line and tell you what an incredible site you have. I can't imagine how
much effort has gone into it. Congratulations on a great site. It's one of the best I've ever visited. No kidding."
Dave S. Submitted February 28, 2009
"I visited your site "Douglass High School...Golden Tornadoes." A wonderful walk down memory lane! Thank you very much."
James E. Submitted February 27. 2009
"I love this site! I was reading about the LaRose High School. I know my mom attended that school in the 1970's as a grade school student. I just wanted to let you know! Thanks for all
the work you do!"
Anonymous Submitted February 26, 2009
"This a great website!!! Thanks for doing it."
Casey B. Submitted February 18, 2009
"Hope I was of some help. Great site, by the way!"
Ann O'D. Submitted February 17, 2009
"Your site is awesome.....great website!"
Rick R. Submitted February 15,2009
"This is a great site to be informed of what happened to some of
these old schools. Since I was a little kid, while ny Dad was a coach, I remember a lot of these schools and even some of
the names of players way back when."
John A. Submitted February 14, 2009
"I can not express how much I enjoy checking out your website and the amazing job you guys do.
It's unreal how much updated anecdotes you find regarding these schools. Keep up the great work!!"
Dennis W. Submitted February 06, 2009
"Keep up the good work. Great Site!!!"
Chris T. Submitted February 06, 2009
"I would like to say that I love your site and love that you set something up to remember all those lost treasures."
Joseph E. Submitted February 03, 2009
"Site looks great and I’m going to send the link to some Weber Alums who I just saw at our recent 30th reunion. Thanks for your hard work and God Bless!" Tim P. Submitted January 30, 2009
"We love your website, especially, the Ben Funk page. We refer people to it all the time. Love
the work you do! Thanks very much."
Rick J. Submitted January 29, 2009
"I was just sent an e-mail copy of your info. It is really a great website and very informational.
Thank you."
Sue Submitted January 15, 2009
"Don't know what drove you to create the
site, but I appreciate that such sites exist and people share their knowledge in this way."
Kent A. Submitted January 15, 2009
"I found your site to very informative and exciting."
Derrick M. Submitted January 14, 2009
"I just discovered with great delight the Illinois HS
Glory Days website. The history and traditions of these high schools (and the reasons for their closing) has been
an interest of mine since my sophomore year of high school."
Bob R. Submitted January 08, 2009
"Thank you for a fabulous page regarding Gridley HS! As a class of 1984 GHS alumni it brought back wonderful memories (almost 25 years old - gasp!) Thanks again for the great work!"
Terri M.C. Submitted January
06, 2009
"I stumbled onto your website while doing a google search on my old high school (Valley Lutheran). This is one of the better, if not best, accounts out there and I thank you for it."
Tim M. Submitted January
05, 2009
"Thanks for all the work and effort you and your colleagues have invested in this site."
Nancy M. R. Submitted January 01, 2009
"One of the things that really got me into the Glory Days website
was trying to find out what happened to schools like Bowen, Milton, Odell St. Paul, Shawneetown and too many others to mention."
Jim J. Submitted December 15, 2008
"I have visited your Glory Days website several times, and enjoy it immensely. Thank you for
creating it!"
Stephanie B. Submitted December 14, 2008
"All I have to say is thank goodness a website like yours exists. I was so excited to find
it! What an amazing job you have done...I can't wait to show my dad. Thanks for the help and thanks for putting
together the website."
Jill Marie T. Submitted December 07, 2008
"I've called Findlay home my entire life and I really enjoy what you've said on the site. Thank you so much, I've enjoyed your site..."
Wade B. Submitted December 05, 2008
"Great and very useful, valuable
even, set of sites you have!! Thank You!!"
Andrew
P. Submitted November 21, 2008
"A friend of mine who still lives in the
Kankakee area forwarded me the Reddick website that included the history of the sports teams. What a lot of good information and history on that site!"
Mike B. Submitted November
14, 2008
"I enjoy your website, and
have learned some interesting things about McKinley H.S."
Heather B. Submitted November 13, 2008
"I just recently saw your website. Thank you for having it."
Bill K. Submitted November 09, 2008
"Congratulations on keeping the memories of small town Illinois high school sports alive."
Steve S. Submitted November 06, 2008
"I have seen the Colliers article about Rollo High and it was really interesting. I really enjoyed your web site. Thanks so much."
Ed C. Submitted November 01, 2008
"Thank you for the memories!"
Ron A. Submitted Movember 01, 2008
"Thanks for your gathering of information on high schools
in Illinois. This was an interesting read."
Mark B. Submitted October 02, 2008
"Congrats on this amazing project! A friend told me about
the site but didn't repare me for anything so massive and thorough! Thank you for the wonderful site!"
Richard W. Submitted October 01, 2008
"I have truely enjoyed your web site."
Shane K. Submitted September 26, 2008
"I stumbled across your website tonight. Very nice job! Thanks
for your hard work!"
Reverend David J. Submitted September 13,
2008
"Your site is full of information that myself and
others find very useful. You have provided people of all ages with an in depth site that brings back the glory days of
their high school years. Your site has also brought back to life high school memories from days gone that
I am sure have rekindled feelings and memories in many people. Though in the present many of the high schools may be gone,
they live on in the minds and imaginations
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