HISTORY

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CIKAL BAKAL SMA NEGERI 1 SOLO

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The history of the establishment of high school in Solo began in 1943 where the public high school was named the High School (SMT) located in Manahan. Then in 1949, the position of SMT was changed to SMA-AB in Margoyudan. Only in 1958, Margoyudan AB-AB was split into SMAN I, II and III. In summary the chronology can be seen in the following figure:

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HISTORY OF MANAHAN SMT, SMA-AB MARGOYUDAN and SMAN I, II, III SOLO

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CIKAL BAKAL PERIOD

 

August 1943

During the Japanese occupation, Mr. Widodo Sastrodiningrat as the head of the Education Section of the Kasunanan and the father of Soetopo Adisepoetro as the Head of the Surakarta Residence Education face the Japanese authorities to open a school equivalent to the AMS (Algemene Middlebaar School). After approval, Mr. Widodo asked Mr. Soeprapto to help teach and participate in finding teaching staff.

November 3, 1943

Officially opened the opening of Senior High School under the name of State High School or SMT which took place in Manahan Sala. The building is now used by SMP Negeri 1 Sala. At that time the principal was Mr. Widodo Sastrodiningrat with his representative Mr. S. Djajeng Soegianto, while the teachers who taught:

• Bp.Mr.Widodo Sastrodiningrat (State Administration)

• Bp.S.Djajeng Soegianto (History)

• Bp.Ali Marsaban (Earth Sciences)

• Mr. Tardjan Hadidjoyo (Indonesian)

• Bp.Sindoesawarno (Natural Sciences and Drawing)

• Bp.Abdullah (Life Science)

• Bp.Soehakso (Certain Science and Natural Sciences)

• Bp.Soeprapto (Certain Science)

• Bp.Soepandji Atmowirogo (Economics)

• Bp. Mochamad (Physical Education)

• Bp.Soewito Kusumo Widagdo

• Mrs. Soedarjan

At that time SMTN had 2 classes studying Literature and Culture (1A) totaling 33 students, and Science / Nature (1B) totaling 34 students.

On August 1, 1943 the leadership position was handed over to Bp. S Djajeng, because of Mr. Widodo still serves as the Head of Surakarta Sunanate Education Division. Then in April 1944 the leadership was handed over to Bp. Barnawi in connection with the appointment of Bp. S. Djajeng as the head of Puteri Pasar Legi Middle School.

 

In July 1945 SMTN received an additional 5 lecturers, namely: Bp. Isnu Subroto (Indonesian), Bp. Soetarjo (Natural Sciences), Bp. Soepomo (English), Bp. Sri Peni (Life Sciences), and Mrs. Poopy Soleh (Economy and State Administration).

 

The addition of these teachers made the number of permanent teachers in SMTN increase to 17. The seventeen teachers were considered to be the "Forerunner" teachers of Surakarta SMTN.

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REFUGEES PERIOD

In August 1945 the Surakarta SMTN was handed over to the Surakarta Mangkunegaran Education Office, under the Barayawiyata Office. Then in November 1945 the SMTN was closed because most students joined in the struggle. The SMTN building is used as a boarding house for BPI (Special Forces Police), most of which are SMTN students. Teachers are employed in the Barayawiyata office to translate the book Encyclopedie (16 vol) in accordance with their respective fields. Whereas TU employees were assigned to assist the Head of the Barayawiyata Office.

In March 1946 the SMTN began to reopen under the leadership of Bp. Koespandji Atmowirogo. In June 1946 the first SMTN Final Examination was chaired by Mr. Koespandji Atmowirogo, assisted by Bp. Soeparno as a writer.

 

In April 1947 the leadership position was handed over to Bp. Soepandam, because Bp. Roespandji was appointed as an Soerakarta Resident official.

 

In June 1947 the Final Examination II was held, chaired by Bp. Soepandam and Bp. Parjatmo as the writer. SMTN already has 3 majors, namely A (Cultural Literature), B (Definite / Nature), C (Economy).

 

In July 1947 the Dutch Military Aggression I occurred, the students fought again, while the school building was used as the Navy headquarters led by Achmad Yodau. Female students who do not join the struggle still get teaching in the pendapa house Bp. Parjatmo (Punggawan No. 10 Solo).

 

In September 1947 the School reopened using the SMTN building (now the Mangkunegaran Palace hotel). The school is held during the day while the manahan building is handed over to the Navy.

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In June 1948 the final examination was held. This test is chaired by Bp. Soepandam and Bp. Tegoeh Gondoatmodjo as a writer.

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In December 1948 the Dutch Military Aggression II, at 09.00 WIB. KMK Commander Achmad ordered to burn buildings in the context of implementing the scorched earth strategy, the SMTN building was burned down, and the SMTN was closed.

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STUDENT PERIOD

In November 1949 Bp. Soepandam received an order from the Minister of Education and Culture to reopen SMT / SMA A / SMA B Surakarta, Bp. Parjatmo and Bp. Sumitro was assigned to look for buildings and teaching staff. While Ms. Awalin was assigned to organize registration.

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In December 1949, with the decree. XX / 12/1949 concerning the official opening of Margoyudan A / B High School with the following conditions:

1. SMA Negeri 1 A / B, with 12 classes for ordinary students entering the morning.

2. SMA Negeri II A / B with 12 classes for ex-combatants, going to school during the day.

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Margoyudan High School is headed by Bp. Soepandam, assisted by 2 representatives, Bp. Parjatmo and Bp. Roespandji. At present, there are 11 permanent teachers, while there are 10 permanent teachers. The Administration Section is chaired by Ms. Awalin.

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In November 1950, at the request of students from ex-combatants, 6 additional classes were opened at night. The class was intended for former fighters, with the name "Six New Classes". These six new classes were then merged into one with SMA Negeri II A / B at the end of the 1950/1951 school year. In the same year, the Final Examination IV (first for Margoyudan High School) was held, chaired by Bp. Soepandam.

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On August 17, 1951 Margoyudan High School officially added an evening A / B school under the name Night School 1 part consisting of six classes. Tonight's school is headed by Bp. Soepandam with 2 representatives, Bp. Parjatmo and Bp. Roespandji. Thus in Surakarta there are 3 A / B State High Schools under one leader namely:

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1. IA / B State High School

2. SMA Negeri II A / B

3. State High School I Night Section

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DEVELOPMENT PERIOD - establishment

Teaching and learning activities began to run smoothly since 1952, at the end of each academic year students can graduate who are mostly successful and become leaders, both central and regional areas. The school also pioneered the procurement of laboratories, from the lab. chemistry and physics. This development was followed by the development of Anatomy, Biology and Physiology Laboratories.

 

From year to year, SMA Negeri I continues to grow, reaching a period of establishment. In 1971 under the leadership of R. Marsaid, then in 1976 led by Drs. Sarwono, in 1986 was led by Drs. Sriwidodo, the condition of Surakarta I Public High School is getting better. Achievements are also increasing in both the academic and non-academic fields.