With these additions, the high school now occupies the entire block of Twelfth, Jefferson, Thirteenth, and Madison Streets. Since the time of the dedication, two major additions in 19 have been made to the school. In 1910, Lockport High School opened and was accredited by the North Central Association. The new school, like its predecessor, housed all of the village students.Ĭonstruction was started in 1909 on a high school at 1222 S. John Barnes, the Joliet architect who designed it, was trained in the Richardson Romanesque style. Subsequently in 1896 a new school opened, also built of local dolomitic limestone and on the same site as the school that burned. Classes were held in churches and other buildings until a new structure was ready. A fire destroyed the school on August 10, 1895. The first graduation commencement was Jwith seven graduates. The three-story building was built of local dolomitic limestone, with a four-sided clock tower on its roof. The first village school was built in 1857, and housed students of all ages. “Last year I also brought out a pinata, and I might do another one this year,” Davenport said.Soon after settlers arrived, school classes began in a log cabin on what is now Division Street. In addition to playing in the Splash Pad, adults will be able to play bags, frisbee, giant pong and water gun fights. Only adults are allowed in the Splash Pad that night,” Davenport said. “The Grown-up Night is a ton of fun and a great way for adults to let loose. In addition, a DJ will be on hand to play music throughout the event. Alcohol and food will be available for purchase. This is an adults event for persons 21 and older.
The staff, along with some sponsors, were simply looking to do something different for a change,” Davenport said. “It’s just a big party at the Splash Pad.
Oralethea Davenport, coordinator for this free event, reiterated why this is an annual event. Nevertheless, Grown-up Night at the Splash Pad has been a popular event in Homewood for several years now, and this year will be no different. It’s been a special feature at Millennium Park since it opened in 2000. The Splash Pad has shooting water spouts and fun apparatus that will spray and drop water on kids. The location is mainly utilized by kids who have a good time. Adults frolic in the water during a previous Splash Pad party.
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