Murray High School Class of 1964
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Murray High History
In February of 1926 Murray opened with 13 classrooms and a gym. Grades K-3 and 7-9 were taught with a total of 200 students enrolled. In 1930 it nearly doubled in size. A new wing was also added. January of 1940 saw the opening of the Auditorium wing and the science labs underneath. 850 students were then enrolled in grades 7-12. The first graduating class was in June of 1940.
During 1963, the new building was added with new gym, pool, and science facilities to reduce overcrowding and double shifts caused by the "baby-boomer" class of 1964. 1100 were then enrolled. Murray continued to include grades 7-12. Students came from St. Anthony Park, South St. Anthony Park and Como Park.
In early 1979 the new library opened. The last graduating class was in June of 1979. Murray opened in 1979 as a general magnet junior high for grades 7-9. In September of 1980 it was changed to a 7-8 magnet school. In September 1986, the science-math magnet began. Serving grades 7-8. A new front entry, new offices and two new classrooms were built in 2000.
Murray had always been one of the smallest public high schools in St. Paul. Yet, its small size didn't keep it from being a strong competitor in sports such as hockey (1950-9 and 1960-9) and cross country, and academics.
During 1963, the new building was added with new gym, pool, and science facilities to reduce overcrowding and double shifts caused by the "baby-boomer" class of 1964. 1100 were then enrolled. Murray continued to include grades 7-12. Students came from St. Anthony Park, South St. Anthony Park and Como Park.
In early 1979 the new library opened. The last graduating class was in June of 1979. Murray opened in 1979 as a general magnet junior high for grades 7-9. In September of 1980 it was changed to a 7-8 magnet school. In September 1986, the science-math magnet began. Serving grades 7-8. A new front entry, new offices and two new classrooms were built in 2000.
Murray had always been one of the smallest public high schools in St. Paul. Yet, its small size didn't keep it from being a strong competitor in sports such as hockey (1950-9 and 1960-9) and cross country, and academics.
Today
Today, Murray Junior High School offers a full range of academically rigorous coursework specializing in math and science. The school's math program includes courses in Success Through Exploring Mathematics (STEM), algebra and geometry. The science program offers yearlong advanced courses (Magnet I and II) with hands-on laboratory experiences focusing on life, earth and physical sciences. Challenge-level classes in English and social studies prepare students for coursework in high school International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), Quest and other rigorous programs which prepare students for college. Murray also offers world language classes in French, German and Spanish.
The school operates with site-based management and has a business partnership with the HB Fuller Company.
The school operates with site-based management and has a business partnership with the HB Fuller Company.
The Deal
Remember going to "The Deal" Saturday nights? For 50 cents you could dance, swim, shoot baskets, play volleyball, play chess, bowl or dance.
Did anybody really ever do anything but dance? There was a disk jockey who seemed to mix it pretty well. A couple of fast dances. Then a slow one. A few in-between-ers. A "ladies choice" thrown in every once and awhile. And the night always ended with a very slow, soulful tune.
Students came from Washington, Wilson, Central, Alexander Ramsey, Mounds View, and Murray. Where ever you were from, whoever you met, you had to be true to your school.
Did anybody really ever do anything but dance? There was a disk jockey who seemed to mix it pretty well. A couple of fast dances. Then a slow one. A few in-between-ers. A "ladies choice" thrown in every once and awhile. And the night always ended with a very slow, soulful tune.
Students came from Washington, Wilson, Central, Alexander Ramsey, Mounds View, and Murray. Where ever you were from, whoever you met, you had to be true to your school.