1973 Mattoon Community High School IL AFS Student Photo Postcard Dexter Press For Sale

Discover a unique piece of Mattoon, Illinois history with this vintage photo postcard featuring Mattoon Community High School. Captured in 1973-74, the image showcases two students, including an AFS exchange student from Sri Lanka, Gamini Weerasekera, alongside Dale Kolbus. This postcard offers a glimpse into student life and cultural exchange during the early 1970s, making it a compelling item for collectors of educational memorabilia and local Illinois history.Produced by C.L. Bence and printed by the renowned Dexter Press, Inc. of West Nyack, New York, this postcard is a testament to classic postcard manufacturing techniques. The vibrant color photography captures the architectural details of the high school and the period fashion of the students, adding to its nostalgic appeal. It\'s a fascinating collectible for anyone interested in Mattoon, Illinois, high school history, AFS programs, or vintage photographic postcards.