Our Story

Founded on September 7, 1909. Manual High School is considered the pride of the Peoria south side for educating young men and ladies. A school with as proud and diverse a history as Manual High School, needs a support organization just as diverse and proud of our school's heritage. On April 1, 2022, a group of concerned alumni formed the Manual High School Alumni Student Recognition Association (MASRA) to provide resources that promote excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. The notion that excellent schools build excellent citizens and communities is central to the association’s philosophy. Our mission is to maintain the tradition of Manual High School by Providing support, recognition, and leadership to the school, its students and its alumni. The MASRA Association follows our Equal Opportunity Policy in all activities and operations.