Students returning to school, in the fall of 1951, saw for the first time a plaque and photo of their late principal, J. Guy Prindle. Custodian Everett Allen put up the memorial plaque over the summer recess. It was made possible by funds from the 1951 Senior Class and the school. The plaque was erected in the second floor corridor across from the principal's office. Above the plaque was a hand painted photograph of the former school official. The plaque carried the legend:
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN GUY PRINDLE
1920 PRINCIPAL 1951
ILION HIGH SCHOOL
TEACHER-ATHLETE-FRIEND-ADVISOR
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