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From Danvers Patch: ------------------------------------------------------------------
The Holten High School was dedicated to teaching the Danvers youth from the early years in the 1600's, up until its final years as a high school in the 1960's. The long span of one of Danvers' original schools contributes a lot of interesting history to the town. The school changed teaching material and locations throughout centuries, but provided Danvers with the tools needed to continue providing the community with a strong school system.
Through the years, this high school taught students important aspects of their lives during their respective time periods. Beginning in the 1600's, the high school was taught by Puritans and was used to spread the teachings of God to students. As the years entered the 1800's, the school became about intilling patriotism in the students. In the 1920's, Holten High School was named and located in what is now known as the l. The school moved once more, to it's last location on Conant Street.
This school withstood economically challenging times, such as the Great Depression and World War II, but was being run in an efficient manner by Cornelious F. Dunn, the principal from 1928-1958. Dunn was well liked by much of the school system, as well as throughout the town, and eventually had the Dunn Middle School named in his honor.
As Danvers began to grow, and more students were enrolling into high school, a new building was built in order to provide a better learning environment. In 1962, began enrollment, and Holten High School was used as a junior high until closing in the 1980's. Most recently, the building on Conant Street has since become a middle school, combining with the Richmond School to create .
