WHO WE ARE
We are a 170 year old school, so we have a huge story to tell. Taylor High School, established in 1852, being one of the earliest & oldest schools in the Narsapur region has contributed enormously to the country over the years. A look at the Headmasters Roll of Honour would make one immediately recall the lovely time spent at this school- in the class rooms and corridors with friends and teachers, that laid foundation to their success.
The institution, originally known as “The Central School,” is one of the oldest institutions in South India. It was founded in the year 1852 by the Hon’ble Mr. George Noble Taylor, the then Sub Collector of Narsapur Division and was managed by a committee of the leading citizens of the locality. The main building was originally a ware house constructed by the Dutch, which after their withdrawal from this part of the country, came into the possession of late Sri Atmuri Sarvesam and some other merchants. The building was gifted to the school on the request of the founder Hon’ble Mr.G.N. Taylor.
The institution was maintained by the contributions of persons with philanthropic disposition and the maintenance aid granted by the Govt from time to time, until it was admitted to full aid by the state government. In appreciation of the commendable services rendered by the founder to the cause of education, in general and to the institution in particular, it was thought fit to associate his name with that of the school. In 1873, the original name “The Central School” was changed to “The Taylor High School.” It became a beacon to attract and illuminate the souls of many a thousands and is a proud mother of countless worthy sons and daughters.
For those history buffs, here is more. READ how, as years rolled by, dedicated men contributed to improvements to the infrastructure of the school. Here are notable milestones to remember…
In 1895, the western wing was constructed to house about four classes. Later In the 1970s when the need om became inevitable, the old tiled building was re- placed by a concrete building with wider class rooms. Another building was also built to house the present Headmasters room-and office. In 1990’s the first floor as we see it now was added.
In 1915, the diamond Jubilee of the School was celebrated under the presidency of J.I. Smith, Esq, I.C.S. With donations gathered, , the management constructed an excellent laboratory, the best its kind in the then whole Madras presidency with Rs. 24000/-, and called it “The A.Y.G. Campbell Laboratory.’ The gentleman, inevitably being the collector at that time. It was so spacious and well equipped that it could cater to the needs of a Degree College, and served the purpose of the ” Narsapur College” (now Sri Y.N.College) during the 8 year period (1949-57) when the college was located in the high school premises for want of its own buildings.
Later in 1938 to meet the growing need for additional accommodation and increasing strength and to respect the wish of the public, a new building consisting of five class rooms was constructed in the place of an old building purchased by the school management in 1902. And this “The Branch School” as is now known, was opened by Hon’ble Minister for education, Dr. P Subbarayan and was named as “The Subbarayan Building.” The Branch school was originally started with a separate recognition with classes upto VIll with Sri Ayyagari Subba Rao as its first Head Master. The management introduced class IX in 1964- 65 and constructed a sepereate Building on the Northern side. By 1966-67 it became a full fledged school upto XI class. It was amalgamated with the Main High school and has since become a prestigious annexure. The Branch School was renovated once in 1971-72 and again in year 2005-07.
- 1904, a building south of the Main School was bought to meet the growing need for additional sections and strength and was referred to as the “Gymnastic Building”. Later in 1940-41, a new building with four classes was constructed to the south of the Gymnastic Building.
The school was granted permanent
recognition in 1948 as per the proceedings of the Director of public
institution, Madras in his Rc. No 28/48-49 dated 29th Nov 1948.In 1940, the Management had constructed and started two Elementary schools. “The Elementary School No. 1 is situated in the “Rayappa Building” campus. “The Elementary School No II is situated in the Branch School campus.
The school was granted permanent recognition in 1948 as per the proceedings of the Director of public institution, Madras in his Rc. No 28/48-49 dated 29th Nov 1948.
In 1940, the Management had constructed and started two Elementary schools. “The Elementary School No. 1 is situated in the “Rayappa Building” campus. “The Elementary School No II is situated in the Branch School campus.
In 1950’s the 6 (A) JuniorDivision NCC Troop army wing was sanctioned. And in 1981, 46(A) JD Naval NCC Troop under 7(A) Naval Unit was raised in the school.
The Building called “Engineering Hall” was constructed in 49-50, and the school ran vocational courses namely Engineering and Agriculture until 1971-72 producing many draftsmen, Electricians, fitters and turners.
In 1990, the original ware house or Main Building as is now called was reroofed and the assembly hall was added.
Over the period many improvements were done by the management without altering basic architecture and feel of the school premises.