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Peabody-Burns Junior/Senior High School
High School (looking north-east), in 2010
Address
Map
810 North Sycamore Street [1]

Peabody
,
Kansas
66866

United States
Coordinates38°10′24″N 97°06′18″W / 38.1731984°N 97.1048999°W / 38.1731984; -97.1048999
Information
School typePublic, High School
Established1997, 1923, 1879
School boardBoard Website
School districtUSD 398 [2]
SuperintendentRon Traxson [2]
CEEB code172370 [3]
PrincipalTim Robertson [4]
Athletic DirectorRay Savage [4]
Staff22 [5]
Grades7 to 12
Gendercoed
Enrollment168 [6] (2010)
Schedule7 Periods
Campus typeRural
Color(s)  Blue
  White
AthleticsClass 8-Man I [7]
District 8 [8]
Athletics conferenceWheat State [4]
MascotWarrior
Communities servedPeabody, Burns,
Wonsevu
WebsiteSchool Website
W i k i p e d i a

Peabody-Burns Junior/Senior High School is a public high school in Peabody, Kansas, United States operated by Unified School District 398, and serves students of grades 7 to 12. It is the sole high school in the district for Peabody, Burns, Wonsevu, and nearby rural areas of Marion / Chase / Harvey / Butler Counties.

History

19th century

The first school in Peabody was organized in 1871. The first school building, two stone rooms, was built in 1872 on the northeast corner of Maple and 2nd.[9] The first high school classes were taught in 1879, and the first graduation class in 1881 consisted of 2 students.[10]

20th century

In 1923, a new high school was built at 900 North Walnut Street.[10]

In 1946-1947, the School Reorganization Act consolidated many one-room rural schools into the Peabody school district.[10]

In 1953, the Brown Building was built, across the street, to house a larger gymnasium, band / lunch room, and vocational agriculture rooms.[10]

In 1965, the Burns and Summit school districts were unified with Peabody to form Unified School District 398.[10] The Summit school and Burns High School were closed in Burns, Kansas.

In 1996-1997, the current high school was built (and attached) to the south side the existing Brown Building at 810 North Sycamore Street. Soon afterward, the former 1923 high school across the street was demolished and converted into a football practice field. The Burns Grade School, which included a junior high, was closed in Burns, Kansas.

21st century

Currently all students in the USD 398 district attend schools in Peabody.

Historical school names

  • Peabody High School (prior to 1965)
  • Peabody-Burns High School (1965 to 1997)
  • Peabody-Burns Junior/Senior High School (1997 to current)

Academics

The high school marching band is well known in competitions, and especially popular in regional parades. The high school is a member of T.E.E.N., a shared video teaching network, started in 1993, between five area high schools.[11]

Enrollment

In the 2010-2011 school year, Peabody-Burns Junior High School had an enrollment of 63 students, and Peabody-Burns High School had an enrollment of 105 students.[6]

Extracurricular activities

Academics

State championships

Debate:

Sports

The sports offered are Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Softball, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling. The mascot is a Warrior. All high school athletic and non-athletic competition is overseen by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. For 2010/2011 seasons, the football team competes as Class 8 Man - Division I in the Wheat State league.[13]

State championships

Boys Basketball:

  • 1963, Class B, 1st Place, Head Coach Cal Reimer.[12][14]

Girls Basketball:

  • 1913, Class ?, 2nd Place.[10]

Boys Football:

Boys Golf:

  • 2001, Class S (sand), Mike Hurst (Medalist).[12]

Boys Cross Country:

  • 2005, Class 2A, Andrew Topham (Individual).[12]
  • 2006, Class 2A, Andrew Topham (Individual).[12]

Girls Cross Country:

  • 1989, Class 2-1A, Laurie Miles (Individual).[12]

Girls Outdoor Track & Field:

  • 2010, Class 2A, 400-Meter Dash, 56.58 Seconds, Lauren Pickens (Individual).[12]
  • 1981, Class 2A, 800-Meter Run, 2:11.50 Seconds, Lucille Carson (Individual).[12]

Tournaments hosted in Peabody

Boys State Baseball:

  • 1950 to 1960, Class B.[12]

Boys State Golf:

  • 1984, 1986, 1991, Class S (sand).[12]

Administration history

District Superintendent

Years Name
2012 to Now Ron Traxson [2]
2011 to 2012 Demitry Evancho (interim)
2006* to 2011 Rex Watson
1980* to 1981* Norris Wika
1967 to 1979* Donald E. Martin [10]
1966* to 1967 Robert D. Schmitt
1951 to 1955* Harold M. Clark [17][18]
19??* to 1950 Harry H. Brown (Teacher, Principal, Superintendent from 1923 to 1956)
(the Brown Building was named after him) [10][19][20]
early 1920s* Ira O. Scott (Superintendent when "old" High School opened in 1923) [10]

High School Principal

Years Name
2014 to ? No Principal (duties split between Ray Savage and Ken Parry) [21]
2007 to 2014 Tim Robertson [4]
1979 to 1981* Mr. Blessing
1973 to 1979 Jerry L. Webster [22]
1967 to 1973 Clinton Hill
1966* to 1967 Donald E. Martin
early 1920s* Harry H. Brown (Principal when "old" High School opened in 1923) [10]
before 1901 L.W. Roland, C. M. Arbuthnot, H.C. Ford, A.S. Olin, L.M. Knowles, C.M. Clark,
 ? Pearson, Wm. Wheeler, W.M. Kelock, J.C. Gibney, A.H. Bushey.[23]

Notable people

Faculty

List of notable faculty:

  • C. M. Arbuthnot (1852-1920), physician, founder of Arbuthnot Drug Company, Principal in Peabody for two years.[24][25]

Alumni

List of notable alumni:

  • Class of 1994: Ethan Andrew Schmidt (1975-2015), assistant professor of history at Delta State University, American history author of “Native Americans in the American Revolution" (2015) and "The Divided Dominion: Social Conflict and Indian Hatred in Early Virginia" (2014).[27][28][29][30]
  • Class of 1954: Ron Slaymaker (born 1936), member of 4 sports hall of fames, Emporia State University basketball coach, high school basketball and football coach.[35]

School district

List of notable students who attended schools in Peabody, but graduated from another high school:

  • Football Stadium at Peabody City Park (looking south-west), 2010. These limestone bleachers, west and north walls, and various items in the park were built in 1938 by the WPA.
    Football Stadium at Peabody City Park (looking south-west), 2010. These limestone bleachers, west and north walls, and various items in the park were built in 1938 by the WPA.

See also

Further reading

  • Follow-up study of the male graduates of the Peabody High School from 1951 to 1966; Gary L. Jones; Kansas State University; 56 pages; 1967.
  • Peabody : The First 100 Years; Peabody Historical Society; Peabody Gazette-Herald in Peabody, KS; 123 pages; 1971.[10]
  • The Women of Peabody; Peabody Historical Society; Mennonite Press in Newton, KS; LCCN 2010928692; 250 pages; 2010. Contains memories from some former school teachers.
  • The Early Schools Of Marion County, Kansas; Wilma Stewart Stallwitz; Located at Peabody Township Library; 33 pages; November 11, 1960.
  • Marion County Kansas : Past and Present; Sondra Van Meter; MB Publishing House in Hillsboro, KS; LCCN 72-92041; 344 pages; 1972.

References

  1. ^ Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) details for Peabody High School; United States Geological Survey (USGS); July 1, 1984.
  2. ^ a b c USD 398
  3. ^ High School CEEB Code Search
  4. ^ a b c d "School Search - Peabody-Burns HS". Kansas State High School Activities Association. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
  5. ^ Peabody-Burns High School Email Directory
  6. ^ a b USD 398 Enrollment; Peabody Gazette-Bulletin; September 15, 2010
  7. ^ KSHSAA School Classification List
  8. ^ KSHSAA School District List
  9. ^ "A Brief History of Peabody's Wonderful Educational Advancements". Peabody News. 1901.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Peabody - The First 100 Years; Peabody Gazette-Herald; June 1971
  11. ^ T.E.E.N. video teaching network
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Winners & Records Of All KSHSAA-Sponsored State Events
  13. ^ KSHSAA Football Class Size Assignments.
  14. ^ Team camaraderie still exists after decades; Peabody Gazette-Bulletin; May 18, 2011.
  15. ^ Fran-tic Climb; The Topeka Capital-Journal; November 1, 2003.
  16. ^ Wife helps Franchione balance life on, off the football field; AggieSports; December 26, 2004.
  17. ^ Harold M. Clark at Find a Grave
  18. ^ Margaret Clark - Obituary; Peabody Gazette-Bulletin; September 23, 2015.
  19. ^ Harry H. Brown at Find a Grave
  20. ^ Harry H. Brown - Obituary; Peabody Gazette-Herald; Page 10; May 4, 1967.
  21. ^ School board changes staff, cuts position; Peabody Gazette-Bulletin; May 7, 2014.
  22. ^ Jerry L. Webster at Find a Grave
  23. ^ A Brief History of Peabody's Wonderful Educational Advancements; Peabody News; 1901.
  24. ^ "A Brief History of Peabody's Wonderful Educational Advancements". Peabody News. 1901. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
  25. ^ Arbuthnot Drug history; Belleville Telescope; September 14, 1989; Page 36.
  26. ^ Wife helps Franchione balance life on, off the football field; AggieSports; Published December 26, 2004.
  27. ^ Ethan Schmidt - Bio; Delta State University.
  28. ^ Schmidt publishes Revolution history of Native Americans; Delta State University; May 23, 2014.
  29. ^ Historian re-examines revolutionary war; Peabody Gazette-Bulletin; July 16, 2014.
  30. ^ Professor from Peabody, Kan, dead after shooting at Mississippi college; The Kansas City Star; September 14, 2015.
  31. ^ Society of 1895 Honorees for 2011; Wichita State University Foundation.
  32. ^ Two PHS grads serve top office of the land; Peabody Gazette-Bulletin; February 12, 2003; Page 1 and 9.
  33. ^ Hall of Famers - Texas Western - Enshrined in 2007; Basketball Hall of Fame.
  34. ^ Dick Myers - Bio; Basketball's Biggest Upset; Page 44-46.
  35. ^ Ron Slaymaker bio.
  36. ^ Lawrence Slocombe - Death; Peabody Gazette Herald; February 17, 1972; Page 1.
  37. ^ Lawrence Slocombe - Obituary; The Peabody Gazette Herald; February 24, 1972; Page 10.
  38. ^ Lawrence David Slocombe at Find a Grave
  39. ^ W.J. Madsen - Bio 1
  40. ^ W.J. Madsen - Bio 2
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