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Woodson High School Building 1947
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Submitted by Beth Crowcroft Wisdom

The History of Woodson High School
 
Woodson (population 559) is located in lower-western Illinois in the southwest portion of Morgan County. Illinois Route 267 and State Highway 967 both travel through Woodson. Route 67 connects Woodson to Interstate Highway 72 about four miles lto the north. The Spoon Creek passes through the north side of town.  The Kansas City Southern Railroad passes by the east side of Woodson.  Jacksonville is located about six miles north of Woodson.
 
The village of Woodson was first settled in 1838, The town is named after David Meade Woodson. Mr. Woodson served the area in many capacities including as a judge, lawyer, and state representative. He was also president of the Chicago & Alton Railroad Company. (Place Names of Illinois by Edward Callary)
 
Woodson supported a high school from at least the early 1900s. Woodson High School offered a three-year high school course of study. It was in the summer of 1948 that Woodson High School was forced to close as a state law ended funding for all three-year high schools. Though most of the graduates of Woodson High School would attend Murrayville High School for their 4th year Murrayville High School also closed in 1947. it was decided that Woodson would consolidate into the Jacksonville school district.

Woodson HS Diploma 1947
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Submitted by Beth Crowcroft Wisdom

We have heard from former Woodson student, John M. Cloninger. He advises Woodson High was a three-year school for many years, with the students wishing to complete their fourth year doing so at nearby Murrayville. Woodson High continued for one more year after Murrayville High closed in 1947. The high school students of Woodson were then bused to the Jacksonville School District for their education. In 1948, Woodson High had a junior class of two students.   
 
Grade school students attended (and still do today) the Murrayville-Woodson Grade School in Murrayville. The fate of the Woodson school building is a sad one as it was torn down several years ago..
 
Woodson High School Quick Facts
 
Year opened:                           late 1800s(?)
Year closed:                            1948
Consolidated to:                       Jacksonville School District
Woodson HS team nickname:  unavailable
Woodson HS team colors:       Yellow (Gold) & Blue)
School Yearbook:                     "Golden W"
School Fight Song:                   unavailable 

ATHLETICS
 

Woodson HS Letter
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Submitted by Beth Crowcroft Wisdom

It is quite likely that the Woodson boys competed in baseball, and possibly track. We are in need of this information as well. School team nickname, fight song, and coach's names are also being sought. 
 
BOYS BASKETBALL
 
The boys competed in basketball for certain. Photos from the Woodson High School yearbook of 1947 provide a summary of the season and photos of the basketball team and cheerleading squad. It appears that Woodson did not have a gymnasium and practiced outside when weather allowed.
 
The following IHSA District Tournament basketball scores were located on a website titled "Illinois High School Postseason Basketball Scores."
 
1934-35              Jacksonville District Tournament        Coach's name & record needed.
                           1st Rd lost to Girard 43-24
                           Murrayville beat Jacksonville in title game.
     
1935-36              Jacksonville District Tournament        Coach's name & record needed.
                           1st Rd lost to Virginia 33-15
                           New Berlin beat Franklin in title game.
                  
1940-41              Meredosia District Tournament            Coach's name & record needed.
                           1st Rd lost to Arenzville 33-16
                           Chambersburg beat Murrayville in title game.
 
The following information was located in the Woodson High School 1947 yearbook.
 
1946-47  10 - 11  2nd Place in Tri-County Tournament   Coach's name needed.
        

Woodson HS Basketball Team 1947
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Submitted by Beth Crocroft Wisdom

Woodson HS Basketball Cheerleaders 1947
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Submitted by Beth Crowcroft Wisdom

Woodson HS Basketball Summary 1946-47 Season
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Submitted by Beth Crowcroft Wisdom

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 
The students of Woodson High School enjoyed a very diverse curriculum. Glee Club and Boys Chorus were activities the students participated in. It is probable that student government, dances, FHA, FFA, and GAA were all offered as well.

Woodson HS Glee Club 1947
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Submitted by Beth Crowcroft Wisdom

HELP US IF YOU CAN
 
There is a ton of information we are missing. There are also many accomplishments which should be remembered and documented. If you have any information, including a photo of the high school building, please forward it to us via e-mail at ihsgdwebsite@comcast.net. You can also write to us at:
 
Illinois HS Glory Days
6439 N. Neva St.
Chicago, Il    60631 

Woodson HS Yearbook 1947
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Submitted by Beth Crowcroft Wisdom

Woodson HS Diploma Cover 1947
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Submitted by Beth Crowcroft Wisdom