The History of Stanford High School Stanford (population 670) is located in western McLean County approximately 10 miles west and a little south of Bloomington. Illinois Route 122 is the main road that runs just north of town. The Illinois Central Gulf Railroad makes its way through the center of McLean. Stanford took great care in educating its children throughout the years, beginning with the establishment of a school system in Stanford around 1890. The high school became part of the system shortly thereafter and opened up its own building by 1896, before building again in 1920. The school first became involved in a consolidation effort with its neighbor Minier in 1968, forming the Stanford-Minier School District for a brief time. It is a fact that Stanford-Minier was then involved in a consolidation effort with its neighbors Armington, Atlanta, Danvers, Hopedale, Minier, and Waynesville. In 1972, this effort resulted in the creation of the Olympia School District. Stanford was fortunate enough to land the high school just a couple miles southwest of town. We are aware that the second high school building was torn down in 1980 although the gymnasium was saved and is still standing (see picture below) as a part of the now-closed Stanford Grade School. Stanford High School graduate (Class of 1968) Diana DeWeese provided the following information regarding the photo of the Standford High School building provided above and the gymnasium used by the high school teams: “I recently commissioned a local artist – William Crook, Jr. – Springfield, IL – to create a “pen and ink” drawing of the Stanford High School for the program booklet for our annual All-School Reunion which is held in June of each year. The picture labeled “Stanford High School gym” (below) was actually the gym attached to the grade school. It was used by both the high school and grade school students. The high school did have a gym, but it did not have any public seating and therefore was not used for IHSA games. It was used primarily for gym classes, band and choir classes, and banquets.” Stanford High School Quick Facts Year opened: 1890s First building opened: 1896 Second building opened: 1920 Year closed/merged with Minier: 1968 Year merged into Olympia School District: 1972 Building razed: 1980 School nickname: Indians School colors: Scarlet & Black School Fight Song: “We’re Loyal To You, Stanford High” University of Illinois Fight Song Tune Submitted by an anonymous fan Stanford High School Fight Song We’re loyal to you Stanford High
We’ll always b true Stanford High We know you’ll not fail, As your name we will hail, AS the BEST in the land Stanford High (RAH RAH) So fight red and black Stanford High! And never turn back Stanford High! Our team is our fame protector, Our boys are sure to win, A victory, for you Stanford High! CHA HEE! CHA-HA! STANFORD INDIANS RAH! RAH! RAH! In Memory Of Magnus Richard Mehl Class of 1963
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