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Show HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL Hillcrest opened its doors to students in September, new high school in Jordan School District opening of Bingham High in Copperton, in When Dr. J. O. Jones, Board Member, Francis A. Or ton, Directors of new construction, and other board 1962; the first since the members selected the site at 73rd South 9th East they noticed black willows growing in the old gravel pit on the property and knew there. was an underground water supply. A backhoe dug down and confirmed this 1931. Joel P. Jensen Richard months which was chosen as the principal with Gourley as vice-principal. They had three to get ready for the opening of the new school was to include the 9th Opening enrollment was judgment; this underground water is utilized to irrigate the grass .and landscaping. The property for the high school was purchased from the following: Miriam and Frank Russell, Donald Barney, Ronald Walker, Fay Reams, Maude Graham, George Nolan, Edna grade from Midvale. 1,345 and included all second ary students south of the Murray School District, east of the Jordan River, north of 8200 South and west of the Wasatch Mountains. When school opened in the fall, the 4% million dollar plant was structurally complete, but the halls were filled with unopened crates, supplies and equipment. Students and staff Knaus, and Larence Freeman. Ground was broken for' the school in 1960 with Bruce J. McDermott, architect, Brothers, general contractor. The gravel pit was developed into the stadium. Other board members who participated in planning the school were: Clyde Buxton, C. N. Crawford, H. B. Jimas, Marlon S. Bateman, Dr. J. O. Jones, Marvin G. Jenson, Bernarr and Christiansen good naturedly found eventually to the first their way to classrooms and assembly in the unfinished auditorium where on canvas they sat spread on the floor for a rousing pep assembly. Hillcrest High Campus, Aerial view 93 courtesy DelMar Schick |
