Elgin High School (Elgin, Illinois)

USA / Illinois / Elgin / Elgin, Illinois / Maroon Drive, 1200
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Part of the U46 school district, Elgin is one of the oldest continuously existing public high schools in Illinois. Beginning with the first commencement in 1872, some 25,000 alumni have entered all walks of life. The school was an original member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and has been accredited since 1904.
In its earlier years the school helped to Americanize children of German and Scandinavian immigrants, and it is currently fulfilling its motto of "Education for All" by welcoming Spanish-speaking students and refugees from southeast Asia. This is a comprehensive high school attempting to reach students of varied abilities and backgrounds who seek both vocational training and college entrance.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elgin_High_School_(Illinois)
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Coordinates:   42°1'36"N   88°14'41"W

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