Glendale Unified School District history

George U. Moyse was made principal in that building when it was occupied for the first time in 1902.

From January to June, 1909, it was published monthly and sold to the students for 10 cents a copy.

The Latin Club, "Comities," is the oldest Club in school formed in 1910.

The school was known as Third Street Intermediate School when it first opened in 1911, located on the parking lot of what today is the District Administration Center.

The school's first Speaker was Charles Wells.The first "G" Club for wearers of the big G was also formed in 1912.

Gladys Hamilton was the original Imperator.The German Club was started by the senior class in 1913. "La Tertulia" is the name of the Spanish Club.

1918- The Harvard Street School building is seen in the distance on the left.

In 1921-22 two bond issues were approved for a site on a 21-acre lemon orchard belonging to L.P. Lukins at Broadway and Verdugo Road.

In 1923, six additional classrooms were opened as well as the auditorium.

The changing face of Brand Blvd: 1924

The most visually striking change made during the Measure K project was to connect the upper and lower quads by creating an ampitheatre in the upper quad area as pictured right. It is the only high school that can claim it was named after a current president actually in office in September of 1929.

George U. Moyse (as seen in 1931) was the second principal at Glendale High.

In September of 1933, TRS opened its doors to 9th graders and went on to be named Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School.

The Harvard Street School continued to operate until 1937, first housing the GHS Freshman class, then Glendale College.

1959- Rare color photos of Glendale High School - Front of the School

Early 1960's- The front of school with the famous Bell Tower as seen from the corner of Broadway and Verdugo.

1972- A student demolished the "Hoover Car" during the annual Homecoming Fair.

In 1993, the school was renamed Theodore Roosevelt Middle School when the remaining 9th graders were moved to the Glendale High School campus and once again the school educated student in grades 7 and 8.

In 2010, an extensive remodel of the other facilities was completed thanks to the voter approved Measure K bond.

January of 2018 Doctor Chris Coulter was appointed to Director of Teaching and Learning and Doctor Narek Kassabian-Principal of RD White Elementary School was named the new Principal at Wilson.