A high school in a small Minnesota town has just been thrust into the national spotlight, thanks to a demotion crew.
A time capsule containing items from more than a century ago was discovered during the demolition of the former Owatonna High School.
The time capsule, which dates back to 1920, was found in the cornerstone of the former Owatonna High School, the school district announced on Facebook earlier this month. The old school was demolished after a new high school opened to students this fall.
It was at a press conference last week that the time capsule was opened.
"Owatonna High School has a rich history, and that history has spanned multiple buildings, multiple spaces of learning and so many different faces," Owatonna High School principal Cory Kath said at the press conference.
"And so tonight I think it's going to be really exciting to see some of those faces emerge in what was collected in this time capsule."
Among the discoveries within the time capsule were a copy of the school newspaper - the OHS Magnet, a comprehensive report from the district finance committee, and a listing of the 1920-21 Board of Education members and educators. Additionally, publications from three different regional newspapers - The Daily People's Press, The Blooming Prairie Times, and Owatonna Journal-Chronicle - were discovered, along with Josten's emblem catalog, history of the City of Owatonna, as well as a booklet written in Czech.
