High-school buildings and grounds . ace. It is scientifically possible, however, tomake the swimuung pool thoroughly sanitary and °—22 4 12 HIGH-SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GEOUNDS. A sunlit pool, with the proper systems of water refiltration, circula-tion, purification, and heating, in connection with a sanitary method ofhandling showers, bathing trunks, suits, and towels, is stimulating to personsof all ages. It adds materially to the interest of the physical education activ-ities of the school, and constitutes a distinct community asset. Regardless of the quality of the water supply
High-school buildings and grounds . ace. It is scientifically possible, however, tomake the swimuung pool thoroughly sanitary and °—22 4 12 HIGH-SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GEOUNDS. A sunlit pool, with the proper systems of water refiltration, circula-tion, purification, and heating, in connection with a sanitary method ofhandling showers, bathing trunks, suits, and towels, is stimulating to personsof all ages. It adds materially to the interest of the physical education activ-ities of the school, and constitutes a distinct community asset. Regardless of the quality of the water supply for the pool, an approvedsystem of water filtration, purification, and heating is necessary. Since adip in the pool must always be preceded by a shower, the proximity of showersand dressing rooms becomes mandatory. Separate shower, locker, and dressing rooms for boys and girls are, ofcourse, necessary. The Dumber to be installed and the arrangement dependalmost wholly on the number of students to be accommodated in the physical. Plate 5.—BOYS GYMNASIUM, CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, WASHINGTON. D. C. Experience has proved that 50 by 80 feet is a minimum floor space for gymnasiums. Theminimum height varies from 18 feet to 24 feet under beams and trusses. education quarters each period, and the method of handling class groups. Itis a problem for each school. Usually 10 showers are sufficient for a class of50 boys. More are required for girls. The most satisfactory results aresecured when showers are arranged for both individual and nmltiple completeness of accessory rooms, an extra dressing room and severaladditional lockers for visiting teams is a desirable inclusion. Drinking foun-tains and toilets should also be included, but the number will vary with varyingschool conditions. Space for spectators by means of which opportunity may be given forviewing exercises, exhibitions, and games is a desirable adjunct to everygymnasium. There are various ways of securing such spa
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