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In 1882, a brick school house, still standing today, replaced the wooden frame building on Olde Wadsworth Boulevard. From 1882-1884, the Arvada School continued with one teacher and an average daily attendance of 28 to 41 students. Eudora Royce and Eva A. Burgess were teachers during this time.
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In 1885 the North School was built near 68th Avenue and Salisbury Street; the dividing line for attendance was Ralston Creek. Arvada now had two schools.
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In May 1892, to serve a growing student population, John Juchem made a motion to build a new school. Clearly, the people saw the need for education beyond the eighth grade. "The city fathers really wanted their children to be educated," stated Jane Gardner, a long-time resident of Arvada.
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By 1896, Charles F. Secrest was hired as principal, provided he also serve as teacher for pupils above the eight grade. Arvada High School had begun under the direction of Mr. Secrest and teacher Mr. J. L. Donahue. High School curriculum was taught to seven students who were enrolled during the school year 1899-1900.
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In 1900, a two-story structure, with upper classmen in attendance on the second floor, opened on Grandview Avenue and Williams Street (now Zephyr). The school was originally called Arvada School and was later named Lawrence Elementary after beloved teacher Helen E. Lawrence. Enrollment grew from seven high school students in 1900 to twenty-one in 1904.
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Arvada High School took Girls' Basketball Suburban League Championship in 1909.
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