What We’ve Accomplished
- Maintaining Topeka High museum collections in Heritage Room/ THSHS office
- Involvement in the replication of fallen auditorium chandelier
- Restoration of David Overmyer mural in THS library
- Successful fund raising campaign to restore and repair Mulvane Chimes
- Assisting with restoration of THS Classical Room
- Assisting in the celebration of Topeka High’s 125th Anniversary (1871-1996)
- Assisting in the restoration of stained glass windows
- Organizing the 75th Building Anniversary (2006)
- Mounting plaques throughout the school identifying rooms with 1931 pictures
- Commissioning and installing Hall of Fame and Heritage room doors
- Commissioning of Korean/Vietnam memorial
- Bronze plaque memorial commissioned for E.B. “Buck” Weaver and D.L. “Heavy” Erwin
- Co-Sponsoring the Rambler/Trojan Panel Discussion in October 2009
- Coordinating the replication and restoration of 24 Student Cafeteria Chandeliers in 2009
- Facilitating the installation & dedication of the Trojan Statue (2011)
- Coordinating the installation of the Woodward Library Flickinger Murals (2015)
- Fundraising and facilitating the remodeling of the THS Historical Society Paul Fink Museum and Office (2015)
- Refurbishing the chandeliers in the Social Room 103 and Laura Ewing Room 306 (2015)
- Replicating and refinishing the school crest (2017)
- Sponsoring the yearlong celebration of 150 years of THS (2021-22)
- Restoring the foyer walls to their original surface (2022)
- Cleaning the four fireplaces and exterior masonry repairs (2023)
Wish List of Future Projects
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Reopening access to the Tower (replacing stairs)
- Refinish exterior building light fixtures on the veranda
- Restore paneling in the Student Cafeteria
- Continue repair and restoration of original furniture ($650 per table)
- Produce a full-feature Topeka High Documentary using more 1930 Construction footage and recent video – $20,000 (See construction of THS DVD)
- Commission restoration of Teachers’ Cafeteria David Overmyer Mural
- Library ceiling stenciling restored
- Copy and display Williamson Architectural drawings of THS – $3,000 pivotal exhibitor wall display
- Addition of performing arts space, lecture space, classroom & costume storage
- Interior paint analysis of major rooms and entrance foyer – $10,000