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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:
"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
"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
"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!"
Anonymous
Submitted September 24, 2009
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 of the people who attended those schools. In many ways those little schools
represented a lost innocence and purity which is gone in today's society; one that will never be replaced."
James B. Submitted September 08, 2008
"Your site is absolutely addictive!"
Anthony C. Submitted September
07, 2008
"Thanks to you for putting all of it together. It brought back may great memories. I will pass this
link along to everyone. Great job."
Mike T. Submitted September 07, 2008
"I want to commend you on your fantastic website. Being a
sports historian and author, it is refreshing to see that you have rekindled memories from peoples high school past that are
so dear to many."
James B. Submitted August 29, 2008
"I have been checking the Illinois Glory Day website, and I find it very interesting and informational."
Teresa R. Submitted August 21, 2008
"Keep up the fantastic work on the site. It's not just for the "old-timers". Some of
us in the younger generation still charish the history of our schools!"
Clay H. Submitted August 11, 2008
"Thanks and keep up the great work on the website!! I am such a junkie for finding out about
defunct schools, shopping malls, businesses, etc... basically just how things were in the past... I swear I could spend
hours researching this stuff!!"
Katie P. Submitted August 11, 2008
"I was just enjoying the Illinois Glory Days Website about St. Willibrord where I was a student....Great site, wonderful memories!"
Marge H. Submitted July 26, 2008
"Thanks for all the work you have done for all of these schools!
It's a GREAT site."
Dan S. Submitted July 22, 2008
"I love reading through your Glory Days website and reminiscing about the old schools and the old
days. I really miss those good old
days and the small schools. I was in
heaven during state tournament time. I now live in Missouri and tell people there is nothing like Illinois during basketball
season. Keep up the great work. I love reading about all the schools."
Larry J. Submitted July 14, 2008
"Thanks for doing this. This is a great collection of information about these wonderful small
towns!"
Diane C. Submitted July 03, 2008
"I've just been reviewing your site about defunct IL high schools. I appreciate the effort
you've put into preserving the memories of these old schools."
Mary P. Submitted June 30, 2008
"Nice job on the Illinois Glory Days website. It is very informative."
Dale S. Submitted June 29, 2008
"Keep up the great work on the website.
"
Douglas G. Submitted June 25, 2008
"Love your site. Thanks
and keep up the good work."
Ed K. Submitted June
24, 2008
"Thanks for caring enough to create this site...and preserving our history!!!"
Cherie B. Submitted June 20, 2008
"Really appreciate what you're doing!! Keep
up the great work...! Thanks again!"
Jack W. Submitted June 20, 2008
"I love your site! Thanks for creating a place to store some of this easily lost (and forgotten)
info. As an Illinois history buff and sports nut I am kicking myself for not coming across this site earlier. Thanks again!!
Richard T. Submitted June 18, 2008
"Your web site is tremendous. I appreciate all you have done on this."
Don F. Submitted June 17, 2008
"Great to read about Reddick H. S. (RUCE) on the site! Good memories."
Coach Dennis K. Submitted June 06, 2008
"Just wanted to let you know you have an excellent site. Keep up the great work!"
Lisa P. Submitted June 06, 2008
"The web site is great.
I find the site very interesting and useful."
Anna S. Submitted June 04, 2008
"I want to tell you how interesting your site is. Keeping those historic high schools alive
is a noble venture, and the wonderful detail and exciting stories on your site are a history unto themselves. ....your site
carries great credibility and promises to be a resource for scholars and historians for years to come. With those people in
mind, your commitment to accuracy is admirable. I love your site ... it's living history. So, I want to
say "thank you."
Tom L. Submitted June 04, 2008
"That was a nice article in the Chicago paper. I am sending your website to several Illinois friends who graduated from other towns, so maybe
they will be adding to your website. You are doing a great job!!! Thank you so much for saving all this information."
Jean F. Submitted May 29, 2008
"This is my first time to your site and I think it is great to honor the small schools before consolidation
hit."
Keith R. Submitted May 28, 2008
"...thank you very much for such an interesting and informative site. Every person I have
told about your site has enjoyed it a great deal and all have said they have spent hours at a time looking at the various
schools."
Erik G. Submitted May 27, 2008
"You have a great web site, informative and entertaining. I would love to see something like this
for Missouri schools. Keep up the good work!"
Carl P. Submitted May 23, 2008
"This is a very interesting website. Good work that you are doing to help preserve some history."
Joe M. Submitted May 22,
2008
"Thanks again
for thinking about creating the site and doing such good work in keeping it up."
Verna T. Submitted May22, 2008
"Thanks again for the memories! I know I'll be back to the website many times!!! I've been passing
out the address!"
Coach Bill P. Submitted May 20, 2008
"I enjoyed a nostalgic trip through your website. Thank you
for all the effort you're putting into this endeavor."
Jim P. Submitted May 20, 2008
"Loved
your web site! Nice look back.Thanks so much for your time, and website. Also, thank-you for spot-lighting a big part of all of our lives."
Sue J. Submitted May 15, 2008
"Outstanding work in creating this website!"
SHS Grad Submitted
May 15, 2008
"I enjoyed reading about our dear school MCHS. This site is great. Thank you for all your work."
Dea K. Submitted May 14, 2008
"I just saw the Chicago Tribune article about your web site and it is great!"
Dick P. Submitted May 14, 2008
"I am a 1956 graduate of Sheldon High School. I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated your article in the Chicago Tribune this
past Sunday (May 11). Then to my added enjoyment, I went to your website and must commend you again on the information
on all the schools listed. For example, I have lived in Iroquois County all my life and never knew that Martinton, a town just north of here, had had a high school. It must be very interesting
going to all these places in Illinois for research on these schools. Again I thank you very much and will continue to
read of the schools. It certainly brings back fond memories. Keep up the good work!!"
Ron E. Submitted May 13, 2008
"Hey!...Great site you put together!"
Bernie H. Submitted May 13, 2008
"....the site is extremely well done!"
Ron D. Submitted May 13, 2008
"What a labor of love and how impressive! I heard a news clip on radio this morning about
the web site, probably picked up from the Tribune article. I'm forwarding the link to our county historical society
(Vermilion, in Danville) and sharing the link with others."
Sally D. Submitted
May 12, 2008
"Thank you for your excellent site on Illinois high schools."
John P. Submitted May 12, 2008
"Loved your website!!"
Laura W. Submitted May 12, 2008
"This is a fun website!"
Linda B. Submitted May 12, 2008
"What a great idea you have in this web site. I was the Superintendent of the Sheldon School District when it was dissolved. I was surprised to read about Sheldon in the Chicago Tribune article today! You are
right--there is such an abundance of history and memories that can too easily fade into the past. Your site helps preserve
the rich treasures of so many communities. Congratulations!
Ray L. Submitted May 11, 2008
"I saw an article on you in the Chicago Tribune on Sunday May 11th. This is a wonderfull web site
you have. Thanks for the great job your doing."
Tim J. Submitted May 11, 2008
"Nice Nice Site: If you knew how long our class looked for a Greyhound logo for our 50th class reunion gifts (in June)....nary a one in all the yearbooks - shame on us.....and there was a beaut
- right on your site."
Gail Submitted April 22, 2008
"Wow, after all these years I still recognize the names -- many look like they've recycled through
the school since I've been gone! What a fun site; thanks!"
Roni M. Submitted April 22, 2008
"I’m a Chicago area high school history buff. My dissertation
(The Expansion and Decline of Enrollment and Facilties of Secondary Schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago, 1955 –
1980: An Historical Study) is about Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago that either opened or closed
during the period 1955-1980. I researched information on about 55 schools that opened, closed or merged during this time period. I look forward to checking out your website &
would love sharing facts and information. Thanks!"
George F. Submitted April 20, 2008
"Fantastic site! I've been following Illinois high school sports since the early 1960s and
really enjoy reading about the schools that are now gone. Great job. As a professional librarian, I really appreciate
the way you have identified your sources."
Bruce S. Submitted April 20, 2008
"Thanks so much for taking an interest in Venice High School. I checked out some of the others schools and must tell you that you have really done an excellent job!!
Jim J.
Submitted April 14, 2008
"I just wanted to drop you a quick note of thanks for the wonderful website you have created.
I am an alumnus of Rossville-Alvin High School ('96), and truly appreciate the effort and care you have put into archiving its milestones! Keep up the great work!"
Michael T. Submitted April 13, 2008
"Great site you guys have! Thank you and keep up the fantastic work!"
Mike L. Submitted April 12, 2008
"I really enjoy your web site. Keep up the
good work!"
Dave K. Submitted
April 10, 2008
"I don't know if you've given it much thought but for those of us that have paid the price, suffered
the loss, of a school district totally gone and fallen apart, Glory Days may be most of all that is left, especially when
considering the loss of memories available to all. That's part of why your efforts are exceedingly important, at least
as I see things. You are a wonderful asset."
Donn H. Submitted April 09, 2008
"Your dedication to the Glory Days Site is amazing and appreciated!"
Coach Dick H. Submitted April 05, 2008
"What a wonderful tribute to all the schools. Thank-you very much for this most excellent
Web Page and thanks for bringing back all the memories!"
Sharon V. Submitted April
03, 2008
"We want to thank you for going to all the work that you have to put together something
that is dear to a lot of people."
Bea & Dick C. Submitted March 30, 2008
"Thank you for the great job you are doing with your
website. It must have taken so much work and you are to be commended!"
Jean F. Submitted March 30, 2008
"750 miles and 33 years away and you brought me back to my high
school. THANKS SO MUCH . Keep
up the good work."
Christine W. Submitted March 29, 2008
"In a day when so many people are using technology to bash or put down people or places your efforts
deserve great praise."
Linda R. Submitted March 29, 2008
"I really enjoy your site, and appreciate your effort to maintain this history."
G.L. Submitted March 25,
2008
"Love the website! Great idea!"
Missy U. Submitted March 25, 2008
"I recently discovered your excellent web site and enjoy reading about many of the now defunct high
schools."
Dave H. Submitted March 15, 2008
"I find your website "Glory Days" very well done."
Al Z. Submitted March 12, 2008
"Great site guys. It's tough to think about schools closing and the history being forgotten.
My hometown sold or discarded a great many of the trophies won at the school. Just because a consolidation effort
takes place does not mean the history of the current school needs to be set aside. There is pride in the community
that goes beyond the consolidation. SO, I "salute" you guys for remembering that which, in some cases, our community
leaders saw fit to discard!"
Samuel F. Submitted March 11, 2008
"Your web info on our “old school” is nicely done.
Thank you."
Ted K. Submitted March 10, 2008
"Let me congratulate you on your excellent web site. I have fond memories of Manlius High School and the sports program that I was once was a part of."
Ron H. Submitted February 29, 2008
"I think this is a great site and had lots of fun checking out all the schools from our county. Thanks
and keep up the great work."
Lois Submitted February 28, 2008
"What a great site!"
Beverly GJ Submitted February 27, 2008
"We are so impressed with the excellent job and detail of the El Paso High School page. Sure enjoyed reading through it. Thanks for all your work."
Frank V. Submitted February 26, 2008
"I love your website...I've always been of the belief that a small town dies when they lose their
school. It's so nice to see someone keep those memories alive."
Rick H. Submitted February 26, 2008
"This is really a great site and I will pass the word!!!! When your school closes a part of you
closes as well. You can no longer go back to the football field you played on, the track you ran around, the baseball diamond
you circled or the basketball court you shot from. Those times & places are gone. This site helps keep the memories alive!!!!!!!!"
Joe C. Submitted February 25, 2006
"We've really enjoyed your site - keep up the good work!"
Glen W. Submitted February 25, 2008
"We really do enjoy your site. Thank you for all the fantastic work you have done."
Pat S. Submitted February 23, 2008
Ryan G. Submitted February 23, 2008
"What a great site! Especially for those of us who attended a school that no longer exists
as it was! I will share information about
your website with family members that also attended Forest View. Thank you!"
Nina D. Submitted
February 22, 2008
"I love the web site. Great job!"
Joe J. Submitted February 18, 2008
"I am glad you will be able to add the fight song words to the Lockport West HS page. You have a great website. Take care and may God bless."
Janice B. Submitted February 16, 2008
"Great Site!"
Joe E. Submitted February 12, 2008
"Thank you –
I so enjoyed the site."
Michele K.
Submitted February 12, 2008
"I would like to first state what an outstanding website. I taught and coached at Chicago Weber from 1980 - 1996. Some of my best memories and years were spent at Weber High School. Frequently, I think back to those glory days I spent at Weber. Thank you for all your effort and hard work with this
site."
Coach John B. Submitted February 08, 2008
"Thank you so much for the great site. Having graduated from one of the schools it means
a lot to see them remembered. Keep up the good work on Glory Days."
Dean A. Submitted February 02, 2008
"All it takes is to get the word out and your site will grow rapidly! My family was so impressed.
You definitely came up with a site that people will truely enjoy and pass along for others to look at!"
Renee N. Submitted January 31, 2008
"A wonderful site you have and keep up the great work. Love reading about these old high schools.
Just a shame a lot of them can't be around for the future to enjoy. Thanks!"
Dan S. Submitted January 28, 2008
"Thank you for putting together an AWESOME site. I will definitely be passing it along to others
as well."
Renee N. Submitted January 26, 2008
"Your info is pretty interesting. Keep up the good work!"
Russ Submitted January 22, 2008
"This is such a neat website!"
Sue S. Submitted January 19, 2008
"You are doing a great service to us old fogies who sometimes like to bath in the past and relive
the "days of old". When the picture of the school building (Feitshans) appeared and the old fight song came on I darn near jumped up and began cheering again!! It was like I
was at the old pep rally. Thanks for your hard work!"
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