In the autumn of 1952, in the Faith United Protestant Church building, the first classes ever held for Rich High School began on
September 8, 1952.. The subjects were core basic classes, English, Math, Biology, and Social Studies along with Arts and Crafts,
Business Math and Gym classes for boys and girls. You can see photos of the first faculty HERE.

The students each were assigned a home room to begin their first class of the day and from there advanced to other classes in other
rooms throughout the day.

Here are samples of early report cards, bravely submitted by Diane Pettingell:

First Student Clubs

STUDENTS INTRODUCE ACTIVITIES FOR COMING SCHOOL YEAR
(This article appeared in the September 19, 1952 issue of Rich High News, Vol.1, No. 1)

Formation of over a dozen clubs and other student activities for Rich High was planned today at a special assembly
conducted by Jack Stimis. With student speakers telling what the clubs would do, a large amount of enthusiasm was
seen on behalf of each club. To enable every student to participate in club activities Tuesday and Thursday afternoons,
between 3:15 and 4:00, have been set aside for meeting times, and clubs will meet every other week. In an exclusive
interview, Mr. Baber said: "We want every student to join a  club. If he can’t find a club he wants, he can organize it,
and we will sponsor it."

The meeting schedule follows, so clip this for future reference:

Tuesdays A (week)

Pep and Booster Club -- Miss Cross, Mr. Carr
Hobby Club -- Mr. DeMatio
Basketball practice (Matteson)

Tuesdays B (week)

Nature study and Biology -- Mr. Janota
Music Club – Mr. Roeske
Basketball practice (Matteson)

Thursdays A (week)

GAA -- Miss Cross
Reading Club -- Miss Borth
Photography Club -- Mr. Coen

Thursdays B (week)

Arts and Crafts Club – Mrs. Doyle
Dramatics Club -- Mr. McNelly, Mr. Janota, Mrs. Doyle
Discussion Club – Mrs. Davies

Ninth Grade Council—meets weekly