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Monday, November 23, 2015
1940: TRENTON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
1950: A BUCOLIC VIEW OF TRENTON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, May 16, 2014
1940: TRENTON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ELEGANCE
Sally Logan Gilman said...
Hi Tom: Nice to see something that brings back wonderful memories. I graduated from THS in 1955 and it was indeed a lovely school with well-dressed students. Thanks so much for running the shots. Regards

Monday, March 17, 2014
1932 TRENTON HIGH TO OPEN TOMORROW
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
1929: TRENTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BOBASHELA
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
TRENTON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: A TRENTON TREASURE
This is a re-run of an April 2012 post where I put together a little slide show with news photos of students who attended that beautiful center of learning over the years. Click on the link below. Note: Use the "II" pause control under each graphic to read the accompanying captions. The music accompanying the program is one of my very favorite Bing Crosby songs,http://smilebox.com/play/4d7a45784e4467334e6a633d0d0a&blogview=true&campaign=blog_playback_link
USE THE "II" PAUSE ICON AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE TO PAUSE AND READ THE CAPTIONS. THE ">" ICON WILL RESUME THE PRESENTATION
Thank you for visiting my website, Jim, I hope you return often. Thanks also for the nice comment on theTCHS presentation. Trenton High a truly great school.
- Ron Bound said...
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Tom, thanks. Great to see the old school. Went there in 54, before moving from the Burg, to Hamilton Township, and then finishing at HHS 56. 2 great memories, and a bunch of great teachers.
- Wednesday, August 29, 2012
- Tony S said...
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Splendid review. How would I like to see a similar montage of the class of 1957. Thanks for doing this. I loved this school and the years I was lucky enough to be there.
- Wednesday, August 29, 2012
- Mack said...
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God Bless my ole school :))
- Monday, September 03, 2012
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
1952: 60TH REUNION IN OCTOBER
Mike Kuzma: So sorry I got THS '62 mixed up with this graphic I should have used for the class of 1952, not 1962. Above is the graphic I meant to post with the announcement of your 60th reunion at John Henry's on Kuser Road. (The old Italian American Sportsmen site.) I await your formal announcement of the affair, and will post same upon receipt. Interestingly, I will be singing for Hamilton High's class of 1952 at the Mercer Boat Works in the Fall. I will be singing the music of the early 50's when music was music.Tom:
Thanks not only for the "plug" but also for making me ten ( 10 ) years younger.
I was with the THS class of 1952, not 62. But I appreciate the help both in plugs, and age dimunition!!! LOL
Had I paid attention in class, and not got too big for my pants, I would have finished with my class, and accepted a free ride to Roanoke College. Instead, left school a year too soon, Service, work, and stuggle. Good thing I had the parents I had, and receive a great work ethic from them.
When the offered me an Asst. VP title at the old Trenton Banking Co. and then recinded it when they learned I had not graduated from High school. It motivated me to finish school at night, and the right to be included with my original class.
3 years ago, when in Roanoke on a land buying venture, I stopped by the College, and nearly cried for screwing up the way I had. What a beautiful place,where I "shuolda" been.
After retiring from State Government, I began accumulating credits, and at this point have more than enough for an associate's degree.
At the rate I'm going, I'll need a walker to get me across the stage for the graduation. But you never know, I just might do it.
Thanks for the correction.
Mike Kuzma
Sunday, April 22, 2012
TRENTON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: A TRENTON TREASURE
I have put together a little slide show with news photos of student who attended that beautiful center of learning over the years. Click on the link below. Note: Use the "II" pause control under each graphic to read the accompanying captions. The music accompanying the program is one of my very favorite Bing Crosby songs,"WAY BACK HOME."
http://smilebox.com/play/4d7a45784e4467334e6a633d0d0a&blogview=true&campaign=blog_playback_link
Thank you for visiting my website, Jim, I hope you return often. Thanks also for the nice comment on theTCHS presentation. Trenton High a truly great school.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
1905: DR. WILLIAM WETZEL'S WETZEL FIELD

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RALPH LUCARELLA said... HI TOM....I'M ONE OF THE GREAT GRANDFATHERS WHO SAW EVERYTHING YOU MENTIONED BELOW. I SAW AND PLAYED IN MANY OF THE LEAGUE GAMES AT WETZEL AND WAS THERE WHEN THE BABE HIT ONE OUT OF THE PARK. WETZEL FIELD WAS MY SECOND HOME DURING THE 30'S AND EARLIER WHEN IT WAS ALSO A PLAYGROUND. I ALSO RECALL WATCHING MY BROTHER LOU PRACTICE FOOTBALL ON THE TRENTON HIGH TEAM IN THE 20'S; LOU GEHRIG WAS ALSO WITH THE BABE WHEN HE WAS THERE. BEST REGARDS
Saturday, April 14, 2012

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RALPH:
THIS POST IS ONE OF THE MANY REASONS I COUNT YOU AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THIS WEB SITE.
TOM GLOVER - Saturday, April 14, 2012
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
1895: THE ORIGINAL TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL

It is really wonderful to find alumni who are taking the time to form a high school alumni association. We made an effort to form one for Hamilton High School back in the 1980's but it was one of those "suppose we give a party and no one comes? No one did. The operating word here is apathy. However that's not the case with the folks from Trenton Central High School. The article and engraving above is from one of my old scrapbooks and is believed to be from the Trenton Times. This is the first Trenton High School which was located on Mercer Street in Mill Hill.
THE FOLLOWING EMAIL WAS RECEIVED FROM MR. KARL J. FLESCH
There will be a Recommitment Ceremony on 1/18 to mark the dedication of TCHS 80 years ago to the day. Guests are invited to attend to hear about building and dedication of the school. A small tour will follow. RSVP:
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1932: TYPICAL CLASS ROOM IN THE NEW TRENTON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
1932-2012: HAPPY 80TH TO TRENTON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Would you believe there are those in our community who want to demolish this building (except for part of the front with the clock tower.) Not being an architectural engineer, but experiencing the process of stripping a building down to its bricks and mortar and rebuilding from the inside out is done all the time, providing that the structure is sound. Let's celebrate the 80th birthday of this venerable old institution by making a commitment to restore it to its original glory and forget about building one of those glass-encrusted monstrosities in the back yard of the property. -
RALPH LUCARELLA said... HI TOM...I ATTENDED TRENTON HIGH IN THE YEARS 1935,36 AND 37. I VISITED IN 2009 AND FOUND EVERYTHING THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL AS I LAST REMEMBER IT. I BELIEVE IT TO BE AMONG THE BEST HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY AND CAN'T UNDERSTAND THE TALK OF THOSE CHANGES.
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
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Anonymous said... Tom, these buildings were let go on purpose. This is the work of the EDA, Schools Construction Authority and a few other names they went by. The State "Cow-Tow's" to the party donors who are architects, contractors, engineers or consultants and vendors at the expense of our now bankrupt state. And yes, I have been a fly on the wall.
Ed MillerickTuesday, January 03, 2012
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Mack said... Great post Tom:) Heres to the red and the black....
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
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Omad said... Visions of Sports Night dance in my head when I see the pictures of the gym and theater. My friend's older sister was able to get us tickets as she was prominent in the week's event. We were only in 8th grade and were in awe of the participants. Begged my parents to let me go to THS, but a Catholic education was what they had for me.
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
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Sally Logan Gilman said... Hi Tom: I loved my time at THS and hate to think of anything happening to it. The gym was the greatest and during Sports Night the center of everything that was high school. I was on the Red Team and there was a lot of competition between the two sides. We rehearsed all the many numbers until they were perfect. The show was top notch and attracted Paul Whiteman who was one of the many "big names'' who came to our show. Regards and the best in 2012.
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
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Anonymous said... Sally, I believe Paul Whiteman is buried in the cemetery that is on that curve at the church on Scotch Road. It is an almost "cabin" looking and it's very attractive place of rest. After making the turn past the church it can be seen on the left.
Ed MillerickWednesday, January 04, 2012
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
1938: TRENTON HIGH GIRLS MAKING GOWNS

Tom: I graduated from THS in 1955 and on one trip back to Trenton, I took some photos around the outside. I'm so glad I did. It was a beautiful building and I cannot imagine not taking care of it and treasuring it. Also, I love the new background on your website. It is so polished and colorful. Regards
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
1929: THE NEW $2,500,000 DOLLAR TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL IS APPROVED
Trenton High School is one of Trenton's few remaining historic treasures. There has been talk of demolishing that historic red brick structure and replacing it with a newer building. As I page through thousands of pages of local Trenton newspapers from the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's, I find countless uplifting articles and photos of THS students who went to school to learn, participate in the many extra-curricular activities including the annual operetta, sports night, and other activities. Pride and discipline were just two of the pillars that contributed to the school's educational excellence. I have searched in vain for negative articles relating to incidents or cases where police were regular visitors to the school to restore law and order; that search was in vain.-
Sally Logan Gilman said... - Hi Tom: First off, Happy New Year. You would be hard pressed to find any negative articles on TCHS in the good old days. I graduated in 1955 and am still proud and grateful for the education I received there. It had everything any student could want. Sports Night, of course, was the big event but there were other wonderful offerings to round out an education. The building is a true historic gem.Wednesday, January 05, 2011
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Ralph Lucarella said... - HI TOM....IN 1929 I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED TO HEAR THAT A NEW HIGH SCHOOL WOULD BE BUILT ON CHAMBERS FIELD. THIS WAS WHERE WE WOULD SEE BARNUM AND BAILEY'S CIRCUS AND CATCH CANDY THAT WAS DROPPED FROM PLANES. AS A KID I DID'NT FEEL WE NEEDED A NEW SCHOOL, THE ONE AT HAMILTON AND CHESTNUT SEEMED FINE. AS I GREW OLDER I REALIZED IT WAS PROBABLY THE BEST THING THAT TRENTON COULD HAVE DONE. THAT ENORMOUS FIELD TURNED OUT TO BE A GREAT ASSET TO THE KIDS GOING INTO HIGH SCHOOL FROM ALL SECTIONS OF THE CITY AND ADDED TO THE ADVANTAGES OF LIVING IN THE CHAMBERSBURG AREA. IT WOULD BE A BIG MISTAKE TO CHANGE THE SCHOOL IN ANY WAY. REGARDS.Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Saturday, July 24, 2010
1946: TRENTON CATHOLIC BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL
The little vignette above and the "God's eye view" of Immaculate campus in the next post will surely warm the heart of the numerous members of "the Golden Wave" who visit this blog. This photo was edited and combined to make a vignette of various locations around the campus. Click on the graphic and come back to Trenton Catholic Boys' High School 1946. with me!
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
1937: TRENTON HIGH'S "GREATEST GENERATION"

The writings at the top of this graphic were scanned in from a brown with age clipping in my scrapbook. I can't seem to place the source nor the date when I wrote it. However, it details the events surrounding a reunion those Tornadoes had and supports my stand that the Greatest Generation was and is alive and well. The lower graphic is a repeat of a former post on this blog. Tuesday, June 01, 2010
1937: HERE ARE TRENTON'S BEST IN BASKETBALL 1937
Saturday, May 15, 2010
1934: Gazette "All City Baseball Awards"
These are some of the giant of local sports from the 1930's and 40's. I can't recall specific names but I would bet that my best buddy Don Slabicki and I saw one or more of these players at Wetzel Field during our nightly visits to that grand old ball park as young teens. And to Ralph Lucarells, one of my favorite old time visitors to this site, I would venture a guess that you were on first name basis with most of the guys in the article above. Please continue to enhance these graphics with your first person retrospectives, Ralph. Your comments are very much appreciated, add to the local color, and take us back to times we all love to re-visit. Friday, May 14, 2010
1934: TRENTON HIGH vs CATHEDRAL
There's that recurring name "Jiggs" Corrado again. I remember the "grownups" talk about him when I was a boy. There were "Jiggs" in my memory bank: Corrado and Arena....and don't miss George Case, a local Trenton boy who went on to be a hero with the Washington Senators. In later life, many older visitors will remember Case's Sporting Goods store.










