This post is a compilation of photos that show the 1904 Marion Illinois High School Class that graduated from the Logan High School at 414 E. Main Street. In that year, the school was only a few years old, having been built in 1901.

Marion Class of 1904, top row, from left to right -Martha Hunter, Florence Oberdorfer, Celeste Benson, Valedictorian, Estelle Burnett, Salutatorian, Effie Jeter, Rosanna Whittington, President. Second row—Velce Warder, Nellie Rich, Lois Benson, Fay Goodwin, Mabel Dunaway, Secretary, Hortense Campbell. Third row—Harry Roach, Lawrence Sanders, Claude Phillips, Vice-President, Oscar Dodd, Albert Reidell, Treasurer.

Marion Basketball team, from left to right, top row—Dessie Mitchell, Margery Lee, Bernese Baker, Edna Welton, Floss Lee. Second row—Celia Askew, Lou Davis, Jestina Townsend. Third row—Lora Roach, Lydia Sanders.

Marion Football team, Southern Illinois champions, from left to right, top row—John Dodd, Tom Jordan, Ed Nance, Dixon Oberdorfer, Orrin Cash, Manager. Second row—F. Barnes, Ramon Shaw, Asa Davis, Lester Cash. Third row—Joe Mead, Clyde Hunter, Captain John Lines.

R.O. Clarida, Superintendent of Schools

W.A. Cook, Principal of Marion High School

Professor C.C. Denney, Marion High School Teacher

(Data and photos from 1905 Souvenir History, WCHS)