J.P. McCaskey High School
Encyclopedia
J. P. McCaskey High School is a public high school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
, USA. Located on the east side of Lancaster, it is named after John Piersol McCaskey, a Lancaster educator. The McCaskey campus consists of two buildings: J.P. McCaskey, which is usually referred to either as "JPM" or simply "JP"; and McCaskey East, which is referred to as "East". Also on the McCaskey campus are a number of playing fields (for soccer, baseball, softball, and field hockey), tennis courts, and a stadium. Nearby are Wickersham Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School.
city's first gender-integrated, class of students. The high school was named for John McCaskey
, a local educator, composer, and politician. http://www.cityoflancasterpa.com/lancastercity/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=517065.
The construction is a product of the post-depression
, Works Progress Administration
. While the main building was subsequently extended, the original façade, lobby, and auditorium are set in Art Deco
style.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster is a city in the south-central part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat of Lancaster County and one of the older inland cities in the United States, . With a population of 59,322, it ranks eighth in population among Pennsylvania's cities...
, USA. Located on the east side of Lancaster, it is named after John Piersol McCaskey, a Lancaster educator. The McCaskey campus consists of two buildings: J.P. McCaskey, which is usually referred to either as "JPM" or simply "JP"; and McCaskey East, which is referred to as "East". Also on the McCaskey campus are a number of playing fields (for soccer, baseball, softball, and field hockey), tennis courts, and a stadium. Nearby are Wickersham Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School.
History
John Piersol McCaskey High School opened in 1938, accepting LancasterLancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster is a city in the south-central part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat of Lancaster County and one of the older inland cities in the United States, . With a population of 59,322, it ranks eighth in population among Pennsylvania's cities...
city's first gender-integrated, class of students. The high school was named for John McCaskey
John Piersol McCaskey
John Piersol McCaskey was an American politician. He served as the 23rd mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania from 1907 to 1911.Dr. McCaskey is most remembered in the field of education and the high school in Lancaster, PA is named for him....
, a local educator, composer, and politician. http://www.cityoflancasterpa.com/lancastercity/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=517065.
The construction is a product of the post-depression
Great Depression in the United States
The Great Depression began with the Wall Street Crash of October, 1929 and rapidly spread worldwide. The market crash marked the beginning of a decade of high unemployment, poverty, low profits, deflation, plunging farm incomes, and lost opportunities for economic growth and personal advancement...
, Works Progress Administration
Works Progress Administration
The Works Progress Administration was the largest and most ambitious New Deal agency, employing millions of unskilled workers to carry out public works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads, and operated large arts, drama, media, and literacy projects...
. While the main building was subsequently extended, the original façade, lobby, and auditorium are set in Art Deco
Art Deco
Art deco , or deco, is an eclectic artistic and design style that began in Paris in the 1920s and flourished internationally throughout the 1930s, into the World War II era. The style influenced all areas of design, including architecture and interior design, industrial design, fashion and...
style.
External links
- Official website
- http://www.mccaskeyfootball.com (Official Football Website)