Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Salem Government #40: North Salem High School

765 14th Street NE

IMG_3462 North Salem High School in Salem, Oregon on September 9, 2006
North Salem High School on September 9, 2006

Salem's first high school was established in 1906. This building was built in 1937 as a Public Works Administration project at an approximate cost of $1,000,000.

IMG_3467 North Salem High School in Salem, Oregon on September 9, 2006
North Salem High School on September 9, 2006

At the time, it was Salem's only high school, and was called simply Salem High School. When South Salem High School opened in 1954, this school was renamed North Salem High School.

IMG_3463 North Salem High School Inscription in Salem, Oregon on September 9, 2006
North Salem High School on September 9, 2006

Inscriptions above the entrances proclaim "Enter to grow in wisdom" and "Education: the defense of the state."

IMG_3464 North Salem High School Inscription in Salem, Oregon on September 9, 2006
North Salem High School on September 9, 2006

The flagpole and the brickwork surrounding it were constructed by the citizen soldiers of the 162nd Engineer Company of the 41st Infantry Brigade of the Oregon Army National Guard, assisted by the students of the North Salem High School JROTC, Leadership Class and Class of 2001, with support provided by SOLV and the Salem Trophy Company.

IMG_3465 North Salem High School Flagpole Plaque in Salem, Oregon on September 9, 2006
North Salem High School Flagpole Plaque on September 9, 2006

It was dedicated on June 7, 2001, and bears the following quote from Epictetus: "Only the educated are free."

IMG_3466 North Salem High School Flagpole Plaque in Salem, Oregon on September 9, 2006
North Salem High School Flagpole Plaque on September 9, 2006

Additional Links:
North Salem High School at the Salem Oregon Community Guide

Historical Photos:
North Salem High School, 1967 (Salem Public Library)
North Salem High School, unknown date (Salem Public Library)

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