8th grade photo at Deneen - c. 1956

I attended Deneen for only one year, 8th grade in 1956. Then went to Parker High School for 2 years. I dont remember any very close ties at either school. But I do remember liking Deneen school very much. It was fairly new at that time and very modern in comparison to the school I attended before. My teacher was Mrs. Springs. She was a great musician. She taught use to sing in harmony. She had high expectations for us students and most of us tried hard to reach them or exceed them. It was a very good year for me.

Attached is my school picture for that year. I am in the second row in the center (with the scarf) Imagine that! 40 kids to a class. And everyone of us graduated. GREAT TEACHING!!!