A Bit of Local History Regarding Decatur's Class of '58 top

Prior to 1958, Decatur had three high schools including Stephen Decatur High School in downtown Decatur (pictured at left), Saint Teresa Catholic High School (private school) on the north side and Lakeview High School on the far east side. Pictured on the left is Stephen Decatur High School, named for Commodore Stephen Decatur (inset on the right). The Decatur High School student population was very large and the building's capacity was being exceeded.

To ease the burden of so many students, Decatur built two new high schools: Eisenhower High School on the east side and MacArthur High on the west. MacArthur opened in 1957 and Eisenhower in 1958 and the first graduating class was celebrated for each in June 1958. We are the first graduates of MacArthur and Eisenhower High Schools.

We are proud of our friends and Classmates from '58. They have gone on to successful careers in many walks of American life and, as good citizens, have significantly contributed to a better America.