History! History! Read All About It!
Torrance High School opened in war-time on September 11, 1917. The new school initially served all school-age children in one building - 19 high school students, and grades one to eight. By 1923, the elementary students had their own school, and Torrance High stood as the only high school until the 1950s. Today, it remains the oldest school still in continuous use in the City of Torrance - and does it have a history to share!
Author, Loralee Spradlin, a Torrance Tartar herself (1993), captures this 100-year history in a 128-page Arcadia Publishing book entitled Torrance High School. Many of the images used are from the collection of the Torrance Historical Society and the Torrance High School Alumni Association, as well, from individual Torrance High alumni.
Torrance High School ($21.99) will be available for purchase on August 28, 2017.
Books will be for sale:
* Torrance High School Student Activities Office (2200 W. Carson St., Torrance 90501)
August 28th - August 31st, and September 6th, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM .
Starting September 7th, the office is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
* Tartar Family Reunion (Torrance High campus - 2200 W. Carson St., Torrance 90501)
Saturday, September 9th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Note: The author will be on campus that day to sign your book
* Torrance Historical Society & Museum (1345 Post Ave., Torrance 90501)
Wednesday, Thursday and Sundays from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This book is being published in celebration of Torrance High School's 100th birthday. For details regarding associated Centennial events, visit: www.TorranceHighCentennial.com
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