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The History of Winslow High School
Winslow (population 281) is located in far northwestern Illinois on Illinois Route 73 at the Wisconsin state line. A nearby town of note includes Freeport located about 15 miles southeast of Winslow. The northwestern Stephenson County town has one river running through it, the Pecatonica, and two creeks that feed into the Pecatonica River, the Indian Creek and the Honey Creek. Winslow was originally established in 1844. The village was named Winslow several years later in honor of Edward Winslow, founder of Plymouth Colony and then governor of Massachusetts. Winslow enjoyed a peak population of 426 in 1910 and had a population of 338 in 2010.
The history of the Winslow school system dates back to the mid-1850s. A small two room school marked the first educational efforts of the community. In 1902 a “new” two story building was built which continues to serve the communities’ children today. A high school district was established in Winslow in 1921. It was in 1948 that the high school district was joined with that of Lena (also on this site). However 10 more years went by before an actual consolidation went through. The Lena-Winslow School District was established in 1958, effectively closing the individual schools in both towns.
The building pictured above has a couple of additions since its start in 1902, however it serves the Lena-Winslow school district as an elementary school today. There are two EXCELLENT sites to check out regarding the history of Winslow and its school system. Click on either and enjoy the reading.
http://www.le-win.net/html/history/history.cfm
http://winslow-illinois.com/Winslow%20School%20History.html
Winslow High School Quick Facts
Year opened: 1850
School building built: 1902
School District established: 1921
School consolidated with Lena: 1948
Winslow HS closed: 1958
Building today: Winslow Elementary School
School nickname: the “Wildcats”
School colors: Purple & White
School Fight Song: unavailable
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Winslow High School competed in boys basketball. They probably also offered track. If you have any information to add regarding the WHS athletic program please e-mail us at ihsgdwebsite@comcast.net ————————————————————————————————————— BOYS BASKETBALL The Winslow High School hardwood court men had some nice successes during their existence. The team brought home a total of 5 District titles. They even managed to win one in their final season as a high school, 1958! There are no records or coach’s names listed on the IHSA web site (www.IHSA.org) regarding the WHS basketball program. We are sure there were many great seasons on the Winslow school hardwood court. We are hopeful and alumnus or area fan will help us with this information. —– 1938-39 Orangeville District Champions Coach’s name & record needed. Semi-Final Beat Davis 42-12 Title Game Beat Orangeville 24-21 Freeport Regional Tournament 1st Rd lost to Lena 36-14 Freeport beat Pecatonica in title game. —– 1939-40 Winslow District Champions Coach’s name & record needed. Semi-Final Score Needed Title Game Beat East Dubuque 26-19 Freeport Regional Tournament 1st Rd lost to Durand 36-21 Freeport beat Stockton in title game. —– 1941-42 Pearl City District Champions Coach’s name & record needed. Semi-Final Score Needed Title Game Beat Lena 34-30 Freeport Regional Tournament 1st Rd lost to Stockton 53-27 Freeport beat Rockford West in title game. —– 1946-47 Lena District Champions Coach’s name & record needed. Semi-Final Beat Elizabeth 65-33 Title Game Beat Lena 40-26 Freeport Regional Tournament 1st Rd Beat Orangeville 44-24 Semi-Final lost to Rockford West 26-22 Freeport beat Rockford West in title game. —– 1957-58 Orangeville District Champions Coach’s name & record needed. Semi-Final Beat Durand 51-38 Title Game Beat Pecatonica 50-45 Rockford Regional Tournament **1st Rd lost to Rockford St. Thomas 53-40 Rockford East beat Rockford West in title game. **Final boys varsity basketball game for Winslow High School. ————————————————————————————————– BOYS BASEBALL The Winslow High School boys competed in boys baseball as a member of the Stephenson County Conference. —————————————————————– OTHER EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Like most high schools in the 1920s through 1950s Winslow likely offered clubs such as Future Farmers of America, Future Homemakers of America, dances, Girls Athletic Association, Student Government, and many other activities were probably offered at Winslow High School. ——————————————————————————————————————- SEARCHING FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS Help fill in the gaps and share interesting and fun information about Winslow High School. Team nickname, school colors, other extra-curricular activitites, all are things that would make the Winslow page more interesting and informative. Photos are encouraged and welcome. You can e-mail these items to us at ihsgdwebsite@comcast.net
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