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| ORIGINAL LETTER (states
Mission of WHSPC) (Townsman Forum article,
September 7, 2006) To the Editor: Because the impending renovation of Wellesley High School is of great importance to Wellesley, and because such a massive project requires input from all corners of the town, we would like to announce the formation of the Wellesley High School Preservation Committee. Our goal is to address the need to preserve and restore the historic 1938 original building as part of the vision for a new High School. Our committee is made up of retired teachers, local residents, current faculty, and graduates – all with an interest in making sure the history of the school is recognized as part of the process. We plan to meet regularly, to open our meetings, and to submit constructive information in the form of a series of articles/letters via The Townsman to the town, elected officials, and appointed committees. Our purpose is to help the process reach a practical and effective solution. The High School project deserves wide community interest and support. Preserving the building’s architectural distinction is part of this vision. The 1938 building is architecturally significant. It was placed in a prominent location and built in a style of lasting yet functional design. It was destined to become a symbol of educational excellence in our community and beyond. It has housed, nurtured, and educated thousands of young men and women to be productive citizens in our society. The credentials of Wellesley High School speak for themselves. It is recognized as one of the best high schools in the Commonwealth. We invite the community to join us in this forum. To that end, we will be holding open meetings where interested parties can share ideas and advocate for a 21st century school while preserving our historically and culturally significant structure that has served so many for so long. Truly the best of both worlds! The Wellesley High School Preservation Committee |
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