Class of 1964’s crest reigns on

As the new school year presses on, many students are getting to know the LHS building. Yet many pieces of the intricate structure go unnoticed.
One under-recognized features of the building is the Lewiston High School crest, left behind by the class of 1964. The crest has been a prominent piece of pride on the building for nearly 52 years.
Some, including Athletic Director Corey Williams, hope that the crest will remain a piece of LHS for many years to come.
“If, in fact, they decide to go new, instead of renovate, I think it would be cool to incorporate some of the tradition including that front facade,” Williams told the Purr in Spring 2016.
Many have viewed the crest painted high above the main entryway into the school, but very few could explain what it symbolizes. A plaque left behind by the class of ‘64 explains it all. This polished red plaque hangs on the east library wall and reads:
“On a torse of the first and second. A Bengal Tiger proper. The crossed rifles and campfire represent the junction of the Snake and Clearwater rivers where Lewis and Clark camped. The pall is wide at the base to signify that Lewiston is a seaport. The torch and atomic symbols represent Science and Education.The winged foot symbolizes athletics. The Bengal Tiger is the school mascot.”