History
Lyons Township High School was opened on September 4, 1888. The enrollment included 29 students. An athletic field named Emmond Field was constructed in 1914, and a 1926-1929 expansion included a clock tower, auditorium, offices, library, and a gym. The Vaughn Building was constructed in 1952 for sporting events and classes. In 1956, south campus was opened about a mile south-west in nearby Western Springs to accommodate the community's growing population. The Corral was constructed in 1957 as a social place for all students to spend time with each other after school hours. In 2005, a performing arts center, a field house, and a pool were added to the South campus to complement the facilities at the North campus.
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