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All Class Reunion
Group Tickets
Ten Year Celebration
Alumni Hall
Background
When Washington High School closed it’s location at 11th and Main in 1992, the Alumni Association preserved school memorabilia, which is now on display in the Alumni Hall on the 3rd floor west wing at the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science.
After the opening of the Washington Pavilion in June 1999 the Washington High School Historic Committee was formed comprised of alumni and former teachers. Their mission is to preserve and foster an appreciation of the building that was Washington High School for nearly a century, and to make visitors and future generations aware of the contributions made by many graduates and teachers through the school’s long and distinguished history.
Trophy Cases
The original Washington High School trophy cases in Alumni Hall contain a historical display of the school dating from 1895 through 1992. Memorabilia includes state trophies, an 1895 commencement program, a 1910 annual, a copy of a letter from Susan B. Anthony addressed to the Sioux Falls Lyre editors in 1895, drama programs, band and chorus photos, dance programs, cheerleading and wrestling outfits, athletic sweaters, band uniforms, orchestra jackets, and countless other pieces that weave a chronicle of the school’s history.
Memorabilia throughout the Washington Pavilion
In the main lobby of the Washington Pavilion, brass-plated grates adorn the side windows of the box office. These were the original “windows” for the ticket offices of Washington High School, located at the east auditorium entrance and at the west gymnasium entrance.
Another piece of history preserved is the original marble staircases within the 1922 building – now the Kirby Science Discovery Center. When alumni return for the first time, the stairway is often the first familiar thing they see.
The former school library is now home to the beautiful Everist Gallery in the Pavilion’s Visual Arts Center. The windows are the same design as the 1906 originals. The library’s mezzanine (study balcony) was removed to open space for large exhibits.
The Dakota Avenue foyer, built in 1935, still looks the same with its marble walls and white ceiling cornices. On the building’s exterior, the roof balustrade and den tiled cornices are easily recognized from the distance.
The History
Old Central School opened on the site of the former Washington High School in 1879, ten years before South Dakota became a state. In 1906, construction began on a north wing. In 1908, the new building opened, and the school board formally adopted the name Washington High School. In 1922, a south wing was completed. In 1933-34, Old Central School was razed, and the rest of the high school was completed in 1936.
In its eight decades of existence, 32,000 students walked through the high school’s doors; in some families, multiple generations received their diplomas from the school.
The Neoclassical structure is an architectural landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Donations
Your donation to the WHS Historic Committee will help to continue the efforts of preserving the memories. Mail contributions to: WHS Historic Committee, 301 South Main, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Any gift of $100 or more will be recognized on a plaque in Alumni Hall.
Old Photos
The Historic Committee is seeking snap shots of your school days at WHS. These may potentially be enlarged and framed for Alumni Hall. Examples may be a float in the Orange Letter Days parade, prom, etc. Please mail them to the Historic Committee; Washington Pavilion; 301 S Main; Sioux Falls, SD 57104.
Annuals Archival Collection
The Historic Committee is mssing some years in its collection. If you have an annual that you would like to donate please send the year(s) you have to:
info@washingtonpavilion.org
Memorabilia For Sale
Annuals: The committee has several years available. $20 plus $5 shipping.
"Memories of the Past" A 120 minute video (no audio) produced by the students of the Class of 1992, the last class of the old Washington High School. FIlled with scenes of the auditorium, gymnasium, cafeteria, library, music rooms, theatre-in-the-round, offices, miscellaneous classes, as well as the last graduation march with combined choruses. $5 plus $5 shipping.
"A Tour of Old Washington High" A10 minute abbreviated version of the above tape, with an audio narrative history of the building, as well as an index of scenes from most areas of the school as pictured in the longer version "Memories of the Past". $5 plus $5 shipping
"The History of Sioux Falls Washington High School" A booklet of the school's history. $3 plus shipping.
To Order: Email: info@washingtonpavilion.org
Current Alumni News
For upcoming class reunions, scholarships and Athletic Hall of Fame go to http://www.whsclassreunions.cominfo@washingtonpavilion.org
Background
When Washington High School closed it’s location at 11th and Main in 1992, the Alumni Association preserved school memorabilia, which is now on display in the Alumni Hall on the 3rd floor west wing at the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science.
After the opening of the Washington Pavilion in June 1999 the Washington High School Historic Committee was formed comprised of alumni and former teachers. Their mission is to preserve and foster an appreciation of the building that was Washington High School for nearly a century, and to make visitors and future generations aware of the contributions made by many graduates and teachers through the school’s long and distinguished history.
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Trophy Cases
The original Washington High School trophy cases in Alumni Hall contain a historical display of the school dating from 1895 through 1992. Memorabilia includes state trophies, an 1895 commencement program, a 1910 annual, a copy of a letter from Susan B. Anthony addressed to the Sioux Falls Lyre editors in 1895, drama programs, band and chorus photos, dance programs, cheerleading and wrestling outfits, athletic sweaters, band uniforms, orchestra jackets, and countless other pieces that weave a chronicle of the school’s history.
 The classroom in Alumni Hall has the original slate writing board, student desks, a teacher’s desk, a pull-down screen and map and an original school clock. |
 Pictorial montages of school activities through the years fill the hallway leading to Alumni Hall. Subjects include sports, music, homecoming, Orange Letter Day, social events, theatre and more. |
 The WWII memorial that was originally in the school is on display. A Korean and Vietnam Memorial has been added. |
 Located on the 3rd floor north wing of the Washington Pavilion is a display of memorabilia in what was once the 1906 3rd floor outside windows. Memorabilia includes marching band hats and uniforms, cheerleading and high stepper uniforms and athletic jackets. |
Memorabilia throughout the Washington Pavilion
In the main lobby of the Washington Pavilion, brass-plated grates adorn the side windows of the box office. These were the original “windows” for the ticket offices of Washington High School, located at the east auditorium entrance and at the west gymnasium entrance.
Another piece of history preserved is the original marble staircases within the 1922 building – now the Kirby Science Discovery Center. When alumni return for the first time, the stairway is often the first familiar thing they see.
The former school library is now home to the beautiful Everist Gallery in the Pavilion’s Visual Arts Center. The windows are the same design as the 1906 originals. The library’s mezzanine (study balcony) was removed to open space for large exhibits.
The Dakota Avenue foyer, built in 1935, still looks the same with its marble walls and white ceiling cornices. On the building’s exterior, the roof balustrade and den tiled cornices are easily recognized from the distance.
The History
Old Central School opened on the site of the former Washington High School in 1879, ten years before South Dakota became a state. In 1906, construction began on a north wing. In 1908, the new building opened, and the school board formally adopted the name Washington High School. In 1922, a south wing was completed. In 1933-34, Old Central School was razed, and the rest of the high school was completed in 1936.
In its eight decades of existence, 32,000 students walked through the high school’s doors; in some families, multiple generations received their diplomas from the school.
The Neoclassical structure is an architectural landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Donations
Your donation to the WHS Historic Committee will help to continue the efforts of preserving the memories. Mail contributions to: WHS Historic Committee, 301 South Main, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Any gift of $100 or more will be recognized on a plaque in Alumni Hall.
Old Photos
The Historic Committee is seeking snap shots of your school days at WHS. These may potentially be enlarged and framed for Alumni Hall. Examples may be a float in the Orange Letter Days parade, prom, etc. Please mail them to the Historic Committee; Washington Pavilion; 301 S Main; Sioux Falls, SD 57104.
Annuals Archival Collection
The Historic Committee is mssing some years in its collection. If you have an annual that you would like to donate please send the year(s) you have to:
info@washingtonpavilion.org
Memorabilia For Sale
Annuals: The committee has several years available. $20 plus $5 shipping.
"Memories of the Past" A 120 minute video (no audio) produced by the students of the Class of 1992, the last class of the old Washington High School. FIlled with scenes of the auditorium, gymnasium, cafeteria, library, music rooms, theatre-in-the-round, offices, miscellaneous classes, as well as the last graduation march with combined choruses. $5 plus $5 shipping.
"A Tour of Old Washington High" A10 minute abbreviated version of the above tape, with an audio narrative history of the building, as well as an index of scenes from most areas of the school as pictured in the longer version "Memories of the Past". $5 plus $5 shipping
"The History of Sioux Falls Washington High School" A booklet of the school's history. $3 plus shipping.
To Order: Email: info@washingtonpavilion.org
Current Alumni News
For upcoming class reunions, scholarships and Athletic Hall of Fame go to http://www.whsclassreunions.cominfo@washingtonpavilion.org
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