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SCHOOL HISTORY In 1848, The Girls Normal School was established as the first secondary public school for girls in Pennsylvania (the first municipally supported normal school in the U.S.). By the year 1954 the school’s name was changed to Girls’ High School of Philadelphia, graduating 65 students. The school was originally located at 17th and Spring Garden Streets but eventually outgrew the building and moved to its current location at Broad Street and Olney Avenue in 1958. Located down the street at Ogontz and Olney Avenue is Central High School , which until 1983 was an all male school. The two high schools interact often, especially with school plays. Girls’ High Graduation is very unique. The girls graduate in white dresses no higher than the knee. The girls purchase their own dresses but the rules of color and length are enforced. Over 95% of graduates are accepted into 4-year Colleges or Universities . In 2000, the school had its first Million Dollar Scholar; she received a perfect grade point average and was offered over $1 million in college Scholarships . EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ''Big Sister Little Sister'' – Senior students are paired with incoming Freshmen and act as their “big sisters”. The big sisters show the freshmen the ropes and provide and additional help the new students may need. ''Contest'' – Contest was initiated in 1913 and has evolved over the years. The seniors and freshmen compete against the sophomores and juniors with competitions of dexterity and physical exercise. ''Senior Day'' – Graduating seniors are giving awards for their academic and extracurricular achievements. After the awards ceremony the seniors have lunch on board of the Spirit Of Philadelphia . Additional School Events
THE SCHOOL SONG The school song Alma Mater was written by Grade Gordon (1906) and music by F. Edna Davis (1906). '''Fidelitas''' was written by Emily Loman in June 1915. Every freshman class is taught the school song from the senior class (their big sisters). Alma Mater Hail to our Alma Mater, Her Glory be our pride; Truth is her firm foundation; She is our friend and guide. Hail! all hail! Hail! all hail! Girls' High School, we praise thee, Hail! all hail! Fame to our Alma Mater, Thousands of voices ring; Telling of love we bear her; To her we laurels bring. Hail! all hail! Hail! all hail! Girls' High School we praise thee, Hail! all hail! FIDELITAS Shout on high the ringing praises, Loyal, strong and true. Bring we to our Alma Mater, Trust and honor due. Other off'rings have we none, Save our love for thee; Then accept this one oblation, Our fidelity. Guide and mentor of our school days, Shield us in the right. Lead and help us onward o'er The stepping stones to light. Still before us gleams thy motto. May its lesson plain, "Vincit qui se vincit," aid us "Life's real goal to gain. "Vincit qui se vincit," aid us Life's real goal to gain. NOTABLE GRADUATES
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