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Show Harrington School Dismissed i pun J 1 The Final Bell Rings I loda lAJomen By DENAS. GRANT w J memories. School in American Fork will close as an elementary school on May 27. As the time nears memories come crowding in for many hundreds of persons here and over the country of early struggles with the three R's there. To them it is the "alma mater" of their elementary education. Even now in the school there is a "this is the last time" feeling in the routine of the final weeks. On May 7th the P.T.A. will hold the last meeting, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Highlights oi events in. the school's history will be given by Edwin D. Scovill, president of the parent-teache- r organization. With him in arranging details for the affair are Mrs. Vern Nicholes, vice president, and Mrs. Gary Senear, project chairman, with other officers and department if SUNDAY HERALD, MAY 3, 1970 ,1 J CI 1 D JLiali r r 1 ' for E. Harrington, respected and Leonard revered for his long devotion to civic, church and political affairs of the town. He served as American Fork's first mayor and LDS bishop for 29 consecutive years He was largely responsible as a member of "the Territorial Legislature for the passage of an act in 1887 giving communities the right, through majority vote of the taxpayers, to establish and maintain tax supported free public schools. Early leading citizens knew that children were not being given an equal opportunity for education small through (1853-1882- tuition private ). supported schools. A public meeting was called in American Fork, chairmaned by Mr. Harrington to present the proposition and ended in a tie vote. His was the deciding vote favoring a free school. Hence, American Fork lays claim to establishing the first free school in 1868. Harrington School had its get-togeth- : was School Harrington named heads assisting. A cordial invitation is extended to former students and faculty members and all others interested to join in the final to go through the building and enjoy light "Do you refreshments. remember when..." is bound to keynote conversations. P.T.A. ttm refresh will scrapbooks Harrington Elementary beginning in were already 1903. two There schools (See FINAL BELL, p. 21) YOUNGSTERS USE THE classic doorway of the old school as they return from recess play during the last days the building will serve as a traditional elementary school. ' , :X:X - - .... XxX;:: V. Requiem ' pebble sinks to plough its target, shore to shore, in ripples on a quiet pool. " ' . 'J ' ; ' A V 11 ; A bell is silent now, r a mv yet silently its echoes ever ring the sleeping school. Fred Forbes Jliif llilll f y v. , - t IT PRINCIPALS of Harrington School reminisce in principal's office as school nears close of long service. Discussing events are Lloyd B. Adamson, left, seated Cecil Ray Hansen and Douglas E. Nicholes. Each administration contributed individual ideas and policies for betterment of students. FORMER Pill .Sip-- wrf ;fei;, s s ;; mmm rx P. f , f5 ?' : er w ;:s:i; isiiiii iiii M GET ACQUAINTED with history of Leonard E. Harrington are Regan and Troy Hansen, children of Mrs. Wendell Hansen. Mrs. Hansen is the former La Von Harrington Bennett, a descendent of pioneer leader, first mayor of American Fork. School was named for Mr. Harrington, prominent civic leader. ' 3 4 w.-- J 4 & , :x - mi L HI if 7 COOPERATION I xxxt s 0 iffj A 4 r OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS has produced a favorable atmosphere for students through the years. Looking over PTA history are Edwin D. Scoville, current PTA president; Mrs. Leo G. Meredith, one of first PTA workers; (standing) Mrs. Vern E. Nicholes, current and Mrs. Gary Senear, project chairman, who are working on final PTA program for the school. vA 141 4vv1 .i rS I i X tx? ..l .: n. x n , -- x sa fir clJJ I I o LONG TIME HARRINGTON TEACHERS, from left, seated, Miss Alice Parker and Mrs. Florence Dunyon, are joined by new staff member, Mrs. and Mrs. Mary Jo Swenson, and other oldtimers, Mrs. Beth Mortensen Jean Wofford. HARRINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL holds a warm place in the hearts of the Nicholes family. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nicholes, right, their son Douglas E. Nicholes, left, and a grandson Douglas, were students at this school. Douglas E. returned as a teacher and principal, winning two George Washington Homr Medals, other recognition for student programs usdar his administration. '1 . , vice-preside- ft ' (Photos by Betty G. Spencer) '4 |