So last night I could not sleep as so many memories of Glenoma Elementary kept popping in my head. Realizing that soon I will drive by the school and it will not be there is really starting to hit home and become a reality.
Laying in bed with my mind running in circles, I realized that the memories we have of our times at Glenoma do no have to go away just because the building will not be there. That is when the idea of developing a blog where people can enter their memories came to mind.
Never having blogged before might be a challenge but I thought it was worth a try. Today I will attend the Decommissioning Ceremony even though I am not sure I like the idea of this kind of activity. I will take pictures and add them later today for those of you that can't attend.
More to come later today.
So I made it through today. I thought I was ready for this to happen but it turns out I really wasn't. The turn-out was nice, the weather was great, and old friends were able to catch up. Seeing so many familiar faces that I used to see on a day to day basis was heartwarming.
ReplyDeleteI was able to buy my classroom door along with a couple of other doors and two of the water fountains. I am not sure what I will not with anything other than my own classroom door but I just couldn't let them go without bidding on them. I am sure Bobby will come up with some great idea for me. I will try to post some pics of today and then I am heading over to Mrs. Mettler's so we can work on this blog together. I am hoping someone will try to post a comment so I know it is functioning. A few people have joined-now if we can just make sure that it can be written on without a lot of hassle.
It was a very nice turnout. The only sad part was that mom was not able to be there with us.
ReplyDeleteI wish i could have been there!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Kandi, that it was sad that your mom was not there. She would have definitely been devastated that the school is being torn down. She truly was Glenoma girl. She went to school there and returned to teach her entire career there.
ReplyDeleteHarold and I both went to school at Glenoma. Then our children. I know Harold's mom went to school there also, but it may have been in the school that burnt down. I will try to find out from Harold's oldest sister. Does anyone know when they will start taking it down or what will become of the property?
ReplyDeleteWow, I knew that this was happening but I didn't think that it would bother me...I was wrong! Seeing some familiar faces brought back memories...I'm not sure how since I was little but Mr. Wood made a good santa! The timed multiplication tabels with the fastest getting an ice cream and of course playing basketball in the little gym. Getting my first hack in 1st grade (yes, there were more), playing dodgeball and football at recess, getting my elbow shoved through the classroom window (I plead the 5th), having the hardest time with cursive, and sitting in class staring at the alphabet. I want to say I was trying to memorize them but knowing me I was probably off in la la land waiting for the bell to ring for recess. It's funny how a building can cause such emotion, now I understand why some people fight to preserve historic buildings. It's not just the past, it's what they hold.
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