Our Accomplishments

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

  • 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