Rote, descipline ruled school in Santa Cruz of a century ago

This article gives an historical account of the mid-1800s Mission High school, including architecture, classrooms, playgrounds, curriculum and forms punishment for misbehavior.
Creator: Gibson, Ross Eric
Source: San Jose Mercury News
Date: 1996-01-09
Type: NEWS; DOCUMENT
Coverage: 1990s
Identifier: CF-33930

Collection

Local News Index

Citation

Gibson, Ross Eric. “Rote, descipline ruled school in Santa Cruz of a century ago.” San Jose Mercury News. 1996-01-09. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/109832. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.