Salem High School

Salem High School was built in 1975-6 and opened on Willson Street in January of 1976.

The pre-cast concrete and brick building cost $18 and replaced the old building on Highland Ave. that had been

built in 1908-9. Later that school was remodeled to be used as Collins Middle School.

A total of 1,968 students were enrolled. The students were separated into three small high school groups or "houses"

on each floor of the academic wing which was formed around a central courtyard.

An open house was conducted on April 25, 1976 to welcome all to visit the new structure.

The ceremonies included dedicating the school auditorium to M. Ruth Norton. Additionally, the three story library was dedicated

to Judge Samuel E. Zoll.

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