Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-15

The Bismarck high school is a
triumph of architectural skill, and a
monument to the men who built It.,
and sanctioned it's construction. 1t
fills a long felt want in the capital
city, and when occupied will greatly
relieve the present congested con-
ditions in the public schools. Only
few minor jobs await completion be-
fore the school is turned over to the
board of education. The dedication
ceremonies will be ield in May, and
the 1912 commencement exercises will
occur in the Jew assembly room.
The New Building
The high school comprises a main
building, of two stories and basement,
and north wing Of one story and
basement. The main building covers
an area of 66 by 1872 feet, while the
wing measures 50 by 70 feet. The
foundation is of concrete, while the
building proper is constructed of light
notified Hebron pressed brick. with
brown iron spotted Hebron trimming
brick, and red Portage stone trim
mings. 1t has tar and gravel roof.
Assembly Room
Directly opposite the main stairway
as one enters the building is the as
sembly room, which has a floor space
Of 40 by s. feet. 1t has a seating
capacity of 300 single desks, or 900
chairs The desks in the assembly
room are all Of mahogany finish, and
the seats are adjustable in height.
The lighting is from the north, and
overhead, saw tooth skylights having
been constructed. The light is even,
and there is no glare to cause eye
strain. The west end of the assembly
room will be furnished with library
tables and sectional book cases, and
will be utilized for library purposes.
At the east of the assembly room is
a roomy stage, Is by % feet. It has
a twelve foot ceiling. Here the vars
Gus school exercises will be held, class
plays will be given. and the 1912 COM
mencement will occur. On either
side Of the stage is dressing room,
10 by 1917 feet, through which the
fire escapes may be reached. The
assembly room is one of the largest
and best appointed in the northwest.
Main Floor.
To the right of the assembly room
on the main floor is the girls cloak
room, % by % feet, opening from
which is the girls toilet. The. boys
cloak room is Immediately to the left
of the main entrance, and is % by 26
feet in dimensions, with the toilet
room across the hall to the left of
the assembly room. Immediately to
the right of The main entrance is the
reception room, which will also be
used by the board of education. On
either side ofthe reception room is
the principals room, and the superin-
tendent's office. In addition, there are
three recitation rooms on the main
floor, each % by ~ feet, with capa-
city of 30 single desks. All of the
recitation rooms are furnished with
tablet arm chairs set on swivel bases.
Second Floor
On the second floor at the head OF
the stairs is the teachers rest room,
IL by 1S feet, wherein the various
instructors may spend a few moments
"a vacant period and have a
breathing spell. There are five reel
tation rooms on this floor, each %
by 81 feet. capable of seating thirty
pupils. Only one of the recitation
rooms on the floor is finished under
the present contract. The others will
be finished as the growth of the
school necessitates their use.
Science Department
The science department is ensconc-
ed in the second floor, having mod |
ern lecture room, and large labora- |
tories. The lecture room is 20 by q |
feet, and is finished with raised seats