McDonell High School
McDonell Memorial High School 
The McDonell High School building was ready for students in the school year 1907-1908. It was built as a memorial to the wife of Alexander G. McDonell and to his children, a daughter, Emily Regina, and a son Donald Henry. A. B. McDonell and another son, A. A. McDonell, also set up a trust fund for the support of the High School. 
In 1962, negotiations
began in an attempt to liquidate the funds for use toward a new Catholic High School.
To the right is the architect's proposal for the new Catholic High
School. It shows a possible lay-out of the entire plant on the acquied site: School, Sister's Convent, the Brothers' House,
parking space, footbal practice field, and room for future expansion.
On the left is the architect's
drawing of the new McDonell High School. This plan embodies the Christian Brothers' ideas. They have one principle:
"Build well, but hold the cost down." They know how to economize on space. They favor a one story building where the site
affords elevation as this one does. This proposed plan will accomodate 700 students.
Photos Courtesy of Chippewa Valley Historical Society |