Canal Zone Schools
Photographs from the PCM Collection showing buildings in the Canal Zone that were in use by the public school system between 1906 and 1999.
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Cheering for the Team
Yet another great sports find! This Cristobal High School cheerleader uniform’s colors are still so vivid. We have some digitized cheers from Balboa High School, what would CHS game attendees cheer back? Cristobal High School Cheer Uniform, 2011.999.285, Panama Canal Museum Collection, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida.
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Physical Education Rompers
Does this familiar attire bring back memories of Canal Zone P.E. class? After speaking with some members of the Friends of the PCMC, rompers seem to be making a comeback—-in male fashion! Would you wear one again? Thanks Peggy Huff for the hilarious article link! The Male Romper Has Come to Claim Your Masculinity. Enjoy It.
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Cheering for the Team
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Canal Zone College
The Canal Zone College occupied various buildings at different points in time, and was also called Canal Zone Junior College, Canal Zone College, and Panama Canal College throughout its history. Are you an alumni of Canal Zone College? If so, tell us what you remember most about your time as a student!
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Cristobal High School
The first image of a building surrounded by palm trees at the edge of a grassy field is labeled Cristobal High School, however there has been some discussion about whether this is actually a view of CHS. Can anyone tell us whether it is perhaps a view of a later building or out buildings that were used? What do you remember most about Cristobal High School? What information do you think we should add to these photos records? Please share with us here in the comments section!
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Paraiso Junior-Senior High School
The 1961 photograph featured here shows an architecturally interesting building that is labeled Paraiso Junior Senior High School Shop. What are your memories of being a student or teacher at Paraiso Junior-Senior High School?
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Balboa Junior High School
This photograph of Balboa Junior High School is undated. Can anyone help us identify what year this photo may have been taken?
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Balboa High School
Originally, Balboa High School was housed in the building that later became Balboa Elementary School. The iconic Balboa High School building was not erected until 1942. What are your memories of Balboa High School?
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Diablo/Diablo Heights Elementary and Diablo Junior High School
Several Canal Zone school buildings were used for different grade levels at various times throughout their history; others transferred the school names to new buildings as they were constructed or relocated. Diablo/Diablo Heights Elementary and Diablo Junior High School were part of that practice. The wooden building pictured was part of a collection of several structures that made up Diablo Elementary School by the 1980s. During that time only the first floor was used for school activities as the second floor was closed for use. The Diablo Junior High School occupied one of the buildings that were later used as classroom spaces for Diablo Elementary School. There are some conflicting…
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Curundu Junior High School
This undated aerial photograph features Curundu Junior High School. Do you have any information that could help us add a date to this photo’s record? The domed building at Curundu Junior High is an interesting architectural feature! Does anyone remember what’s inside?
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Rainbow City High School
This 1959 photograph shows the Rainbow City High School. Did you attend Rainbow City High in 1959, or any other year? If so, tell us what you remember about your school days here.
