"Once a Spud . Always a Spud," is bursting with photographs and information about the history of Moorhead schools and its teachers, staff and students.
In 1886, Fargo’s first high school graduation was held in a roller skating rink with an early suffragist leading the way
As high schools prepare for graduation, here’s a surprising look back at the first commencement for Fargo High School in 1886. 6:30 am, May 10, 2021 ×
Fargo students in 1885, a year before the district held its first high school graduation. Presumably the five graduating seniors are toward the back. Alyssa Goelzer / The Forum
LISTEN TO TRACY BRIGGS NARRATE THIS STORY:
FARGO It was tucked away in an old file cabinet in the corner of The Forum archives, not much larger than the size of my open hand. The printing is delicate and ornate, and the heavy cardstock paper is weathered by time.