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I would like to thank Sharon Walker for allowing me to have access to a large collection of Whitestown High School photos and memorabilia that have been preserved and passed down among the school ulumni, who still gather together once a year.
Some of the items on this page are from my own small collection, but many of the photos on this page are compliments of the WHS alumni and shared with me by Sharon.
Whitestown Grade School
Built in 1896
Prior, There were 8 small schools noted in the area of Worth Township in 1878
The High School was added in 1915, and the gym was completed in 1941
The last class graduated from Whitestown in 1963
Whitestown was consolidated with Lebanon
Whitestown school permanently closed in 1965
Perry-Worth School opened in 1966
The remains of the High school buildings are now home to Moontown Brewing.
Source: The 1971 Whitestown Indiana history book dedicated to The Pioneers of Whitestown
Community and prepared for the Whitestown Community Center. Author: Janice West
Built in 1896
Prior, There were 8 small schools noted in the area of Worth Township in 1878
The High School was added in 1915, and the gym was completed in 1941
The last class graduated from Whitestown in 1963
Whitestown was consolidated with Lebanon
Whitestown school permanently closed in 1965
Perry-Worth School opened in 1966
The remains of the High school buildings are now home to Moontown Brewing.
Source: The 1971 Whitestown Indiana history book dedicated to The Pioneers of Whitestown
Community and prepared for the Whitestown Community Center. Author: Janice West
Whitestown High School closed in 1963 when the Whitestown school district merged with the neighboring Lebanon's school district in an apparent state legislature-mandated consolidation. This consolidation meant that there was no longer a standalone Whitestown High School; instead, students in Whitestown attend either Zionsville Community High School or Lebanon High School, depending upon which township they reside. Those living in the Worth & Perry Township areas now go to Lebanon and those in the Eagle Township area go to Zionsville.
The physical structure of the old Whitestown High School has been repurposed over the years, and is currently home to the Moontown Brewing Company, which opened in 2017 after extensive renovations. Pieces of memorabilia and old school trophies are on loan to Moontown, and displayed in the business.
The closure of WHS marked a significant change in the community's educational landscape, but the town has continued to evolve, with its educational facilities now part of broader, well-regarded school systems in the area.
The closure of Whitestown High School marked a significant event for the community. The school had been a central part of the town for decades, and its loss brought about a mix of emotions among the residents: The closing of the local high school would have represented a significant loss of community identity, as schools often serve as focal points for community activities and pride. The closure would have surely left many feeling a sense of loss for the traditions and gatherings that were once centered around the school.
The physical structure of the old Whitestown High School has been repurposed over the years, and is currently home to the Moontown Brewing Company, which opened in 2017 after extensive renovations. Pieces of memorabilia and old school trophies are on loan to Moontown, and displayed in the business.
The closure of WHS marked a significant change in the community's educational landscape, but the town has continued to evolve, with its educational facilities now part of broader, well-regarded school systems in the area.
The closure of Whitestown High School marked a significant event for the community. The school had been a central part of the town for decades, and its loss brought about a mix of emotions among the residents: The closing of the local high school would have represented a significant loss of community identity, as schools often serve as focal points for community activities and pride. The closure would have surely left many feeling a sense of loss for the traditions and gatherings that were once centered around the school.
WHS public school building. Part of this building was been demolished while the remaining sections are now the Moontown Brewery (2018)
Whitestown grade school real photo donated to WHS alumni by Edna Adair
WHS building stone still visible in Moontown Brewery behind the brewig vats
Cheerleader outfit from 1955 belonging to Wilma King-Hancock
(front)
Cheerleader outfit from 1955 belonging to Wilma King-Hancock
(back)
Donald Pipes grade card 1935 (page 1)
sweater-red 1945
Worth Township school bus. Driver not identified. Date unknown
8th grade class of 1924
class photos
School groups
grade school aged class photo unidentified-scanned from original
large class photo unidentified-scanned from original
unidentified and undated WHS basketball team
WHS Basketball team 1935. scanned from original photo supplied by Janice West
WHS basketball team with Donald Pipes (front)
WHS basketball team with Donald Pipes (back)
1921 Whitestown 3rd grade class. Teacher Elizabeth Hollingsworth. Pic and info submitted by Pamela Moore (back info)
1921 Whitestown 3rd grade class. Teacher Elizabeth Hollingsworth. Pic and info submitted by Pamela Moore (front)
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Booster pin. Date unknown but likely 1950s
WHS pennant
License plate-metal
basketball and baseball teams circa 1950
Highschool photos. undated but Bobby Hancock graduated in 1952
School photo unidentified(2)-scan of original photo from Janice West collection
School photo unidentified(3)-scan of original photo from Janice West collection
School photo unidentified-scan of original photo from Janice West collection
1914 8th grade class scanned from original. note on back appears to say the teacher was Mr. Mungen
1922-23 class photo unidentified
Class photo not idnetified
grade school class photo unidentified and scanned from original
School building undated copied from original photo
unidentified photo of elementary age school children
WHS upstairs hallway. Ed Dulin collection. original photo scan
1952 WHS class photo
unidentified class photo from Pipes family collection. Possibly elementary class of Loren or Donald
Whitestown baseball team with Donald Pipes 1939 (front)
Whitestown baseball team with Donald Pipes 1939 (back)
WHS basketball squad- likely 1940 or 1941
A Prairie Rose. 1928 senior class play. Maurice Kessler collection
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WHS Panthers basketball early 1950s
WHS basketball team. Year ?
Letter jacket letter from mid 1950s
WHS Letter-baseball
WHS letter-blue
Donald Pipes grade card 1935 (page 2)
Basketball team 1950s
Class photo of unidentified class. scanned from original
Class photo not identified
Diploma Buren Johnsen 1934
Diploma Buren Johnson 1930
Donald Pipes WHS Dipolma 1941
Loren Pipes WHS diploma 1938
school girl unidentified
unidentified photo of elementary age school children-from original
Yearbook page. likely 1970s
1953 WHS class photo
WHS basketball 1951. found by Mike in a scrapbook bought at auction. Ed Hine is number 21. John Hancock signature on the back appears to be his. Unknown how this ended up in that scrapbook.
Yates school in Worth Township. Ralph Stark collection at Boone COunty Historical Society
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Miller School 1897-1898
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Miller school 1905-1906
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Miller school 1909
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School jackets belonging to Ronnie Giles
(Yes, the model for these photos is female becasue they wouldnt fit on me)
(Yes, the model for these photos is female becasue they wouldnt fit on me)
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1st and 2nd grade 1933- Boone magazine February 1983
5th and 6th grade 1924- Boone magazine November 1982
8th grade class 1921- Boone magazine May 1982
Boone Co board of education 1950- Boone magazine January 1982
Perry graduates 1919
Whitestown 1st grade 1925 - Boone magazine April 1981
Whitestown 8th grade class photo - Boone magazine October 1977
WHS class pics 1912- Boone magazine 1982
WHS Hi-Y group 1938 - Boone magazine August 1981
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3rd and 4th grade class- Boone magazine April 1982
6th grade class 1913 - Boone magazine May 1979
1906 school pic- Boone magazine March 1978
Boone students attending Marion normal college 1894- Boone magazine April 1983
Freshman class 1923- Boone magazine February 1982
Sharon Walker for school board-Boone magazine April 1978
Whitestown 4th and 5th grade 1919 -Boone magazine December 1981
Whitestown school pic 1915- Boone magazine July 1978
WHS classes 1912-14- Boone magazine May 1983
WHS latin class 1913- Boone magazine December 1982
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5th and 6th grade 1915- Boone magazine March 1982
8th grade class - Boone magazine February 1982
Boone Co board of education 1943-47- Boone magazine November 1980
Perry Central 1920
Whitestown 1st and 2nd grade class- Boone magazine February 1982
Whitestown 3rd grade 1927 - Boone magazine May 1981
WHS class 1936 - Boone magazine August 1981
Whs classes 1933-36- Boone magazine May 1983
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