Welcome
The Manual High School and its Alumni have a rich legacy spanning over a century. Established in 1909 as Manual Training High School, it later moved to its current location on 811 South Griswold after 54 years. In 2022, the Manual High School Alumni Student Recognition Association (MASRA) was formed by concerned alumni. MASRA aims to support excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts, believing that great schools build great citizens and communities. MASRA supports current Manual High School students, feeder schools, and athletes by providing resources such as a new weight room, improving math and reading scores, and increasing participation in fine arts programs. They offer summer scholarships for band and visual arts camps. Donations to MASRA's General Fund are crucial for their daily operations. Alumni can also contribute through an endowment program in their name or their loved ones'. To make an endowment, contact the Alumni Office at 309-357-3624 or donald.glover@peoriamasra.org. MASRA's motto is "It’s Great To Be A Ram - IGTBAR."
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Achievements
Created a Hall of Fame for Athletics and Distinguished Alumni
Naming of the street after former band instructor George G. Graves.
Naming the school fine arts wing the George G Graves Cultural Arts Center
Naming of street after former arts instructor Larry Hendricks
Hanging of Athletic Sponsorship Sign in Manual High School Gymnasium
The Black History Month program is the primary fundraiser for the Manual Drumline's trip to D.C.
Manual Faculty/Staff have created a school award as namesakes of each honoree. It will recognize the top-performing and visual arts student each school year (by faculty vote)
The Manual Scholarship Board is considering the creation of scholarships in the honorees' names. If approved, they will recognize performing and visual arts students.