Attending Plymouth High School meant that you went to a school with many clubs and organizations. It also meant you were a Pilgrim or Rockie. Here are some other things you might remember if you went to Plymouth High School!
1. Your school had two mascots.
Yes, we had two mascots! Sports such as football, soccer, and wrestling were the Rockies and the rest (basketball, tennis, baseball/softball, gymnastics and golf) were the Pilgrims.
2. Our colors were Red and White.
Our school colors were Red and White, so if you picked a college such as IU, IUSB, IUPUI, U-Indy, or any school like that, you were set on having clothing to support the teams!
3. You still know the words to "Rocky Top."
Many students will remember when "Rocky Top" was played after our home team scored a touchdown. Everyone in the crowd knew the lyrics, that is until the Fall of 2013 when it was banned.
4. Only two main sports were supported.
Football and basketball seemed to be the only two sports that anybody in the school ever cared about (unless you were on a different team). They were the sports that homecoming was based around, had the most funding, and were, basically, the only games the students attended.
5. You were friends with at least one teacher’s kid.
That is, if you weren’t the teachers kid. This meant you had someone there to go talk to if you had a breakdown in school, were able to get a pass if you were late because you were using the bathroom, or even just somewhere to put your coat in the winter months.
6. You knew everyone and most of their secrets.
The school was so small that if you did something, usually everyone would find out about it by the end of the day.
7. You remember those famous calls from Dan Tyree.
When the calling system was implemented and closings came around, people were ready for Dan’s calls that included jokes, riddles, or just him talking about how school is closed for five minutes.
8. You know that our rivalries between Warsaw and Concord were strong.
Our biggest rivals were Warsaw and Concord. We would make sure that the attendance at those games were high and we would do everything to support PHS!
9. You were used to trimesters.
We didn’t have semesters, we had trimesters, which was a blessing and a curse. It helped us to focus on less classes at a time, which meant we were able to take more classes and get ahead.
10. You've become accustomed to changes.
In the recent years, MacBooks have been implemented and the new tech school, Weidner School of Inquiry, took over the pool area. This means that there are now two schools in one.
11. You took advantage of one of the many vocational programs.
There were numerous vocational programs available at PHS and many of them were located in Plymouth. This allowed many students to gain more knowledge of what they hoped to do in their future.
12. You were excited when you saw Mrs. Gidley or Mrs. Pinkerton.
When you saw either of these two subs standing outside your classroom, you knew you were about to have a great day filled with stories relating to what you were learning!
13. Your teachers taught your siblings, and possibly your parents also.
And they were sure to make sure that you knew it by comparing you to them.
14. You remember "drive your tractor to school day."
At least one day out of the year, all the Future Farmers of America students got together and decided to have a “drive your tractor to school" day. They made sure to get there early enough to take the front row of parking.
15. You couldn’t wait to get out of there.
You couldn’t wait to get out of that place because it literally felt like prison with all the rules.
16. Most of your friendships didn’t last after graduation.
17. Losing a classmate was nothing new.
Sadly, this is very true. Many classes have lost someone, whether it be during high school or the years immediately following. This brought the community closer and made you proud to come from the school you did. Those classmates will never be forgotten.
