Looking back in Springfield: Future business leaders

The Springfield High School commerical club during the 1924-1925 school year. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CLARK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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The Springfield High School commerical club during the 1924-1925 school year. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CLARK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Updated March 13, 2018
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In Springfield, the Commercial Club was the original name of the Chamber of Commerce.

Springfield High School had their own Commercial Club in the 1920s, one of the many extra-curricular activities available to students.

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The club, shown here during the 1924-1925 school year, was formed to promote an interest in and educate about business and provide opportunities for making social contacts.

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