Mrs. Vivian Locking Atwood #1 ( 1953- 1954 )


 

        Taught 8 grades.

 

        Older children would help younger ones with their work.

 

        There was great respect in the community for the teacher and school. The parents always gave great support to the teacher.

 

        Teacher carried water in from the well for the students to drink.

 

        Used outdoor toilets.

 

        Used a handbell.

 

        Children sat in single desks fastened to runners.

 

        It was an honor to be the person to put up and take down the flag ( Union Jack )

 

        Always sang God Save The Queen and read the Bible and said a prayer at the end of the day.

         Christmas concert was the highlight of the year. Everyone got a gift and a candy bag.

 

        All the children walked to school.

 

        All the children played games - baseball , tag , Hide and go seek, Anti-I-over, Prisoners Base, etc,.