Open lunch history

North Kansas City High School was founded in 1925. Since 1945, students have been allowed to leave campus for lunch, and local businesses have catered to the needs of students since then. Take a look at when some of the most popular lunch destinations for students opened.

1925-08-10 00:00:00

Founding day

North Kansas City High School was founded on this date. However, classes began began after Labor Day.

1938-09-25 00:00:00

The Little Store opens

What started as a small, family owned corner store with a lunch counter would grow to be one of the most popular open lunch destinations. It actually predates the concept of open lunch.

1945-09-04 00:00:00

Open lunch begins

The decision to allow students to leave campus for lunch is made.

1973-09-04 02:54:33

A dark time

To keep circumstances fair between other high schools in the district, open lunch was canceled for one year. Due to strong opposition, it returned for the following school year.

2005-07-10 00:00:00

New kid on the block

Jersey Boyz Subs is the most recent addition to the restaurants that students frequent during their lunch periods. They specialize in Italian subs and cheese steaks.

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