Whitney School Open House

Photographs from the May 29, 2011 gathering of former Whitney (NE) School students, teachers, and friends. The first couple of dozen photos focus on the tour of the old school built in 1922. Older folks remember it well. The remaining photos capture candid moments of the "open house" event in the newer school building, which was operational until closing its doors in May 2011. Click on any image to see a larger version.
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  • Mary Daniels and Terri Haynes pause for a picture. Terri and her daughter Michelle were prime organizers of this special event, and Terri served as Mistress of Ceremonies.

    Mary Daniels and Terri Haynes pause for a picture. Terri and her daughter Michelle were prime organizers of this special event, and Terri served as Mistress of Ceremonies.

  • Alumni and friends storm the "old" Whitney School, a structure that was built in 1922.

    Alumni and friends storm the "old" Whitney School, a structure that was built in 1922.

  • Many folks haven't crossed this threshold in decades!

    Many folks haven't crossed this threshold in decades!

  • Entering the foyer of old Whitney School.

    Entering the foyer of old Whitney School.

  • Okay, folks, we know most of these people, but not all of them. Won't you help us with a quick E-mai to us? Many thanks!

    Okay, folks, we know most of these people, but not all of them. Won't you help us with a quick E-mai to us? Many thanks!

  • We understand the building is leased for storage, but we still see what appears to be remnants of classroom equipment and supplies.

    We understand the building is leased for storage, but we still see what appears to be remnants of classroom equipment and supplies.

  • Perhaps someone will remember what was stowed topside in years gone by.

    Perhaps someone will remember what was stowed topside in years gone by.

  • That's John Dooley on the left and his sister Marie on the right.

    That's John Dooley on the left and his sister Marie on the right.

  • Our flash fills the boiler room with light as explorers look for old scribblings!

    Our flash fills the boiler room with light as explorers look for old scribblings!

  • Choose a larger image to see messages left decades ago.

    Choose a larger image to see messages left decades ago.

  • Part of the old "all purpose" basement; notice the basketball backboard at left.

    Part of the old "all purpose" basement; notice the basketball backboard at left.

  • Wandering through yesteryear.

    Wandering through yesteryear.

  • Karen (Galey) Miller points to the old stage.

    Karen (Galey) Miller points to the old stage.

  • A silent blackboard oversees a stache of lumber.

    A silent blackboard oversees a stache of lumber.

  • Even more lumber.

    Even more lumber.

  • Sharing a memory or two.

    Sharing a memory or two.

  • A student escape hatch -- if only in daydreams!

    A student escape hatch -- if only in daydreams!

  • Pictures, desks, chairs....refrigerator?

    Pictures, desks, chairs....refrigerator?

  • A bit of disarray.

    A bit of disarray.

  • "It was right over there..."

    "It was right over there..."

  • Definitely not bicycles from the old school era!

    Definitely not bicycles from the old school era!

  • And the fastest way to the bottom is...

    And the fastest way to the bottom is...

  • ...the steps work, too!

    ...the steps work, too!

  • Basement windows boarded up for security.

    Basement windows boarded up for security.

  • "You are not finished when you lose. You are finished when you quit!"

    "You are not finished when you lose. You are finished when you quit!"

  • Karen (Galey) Miller from the 1950's era.

    Karen (Galey) Miller from the 1950's era.

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  • Gene McGannon and Shirley (Seveland) McGannon.

    Gene McGannon and Shirley (Seveland) McGannon.

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  • ...Bob Galey (center) and Miz Mizner (right).

    ...Bob Galey (center) and Miz Mizner (right).

  • Another alumnus from the 1950's and '60's....Vicki Connell.

    Another alumnus from the 1950's and '60's....Vicki Connell.

  • ...and Sharon Cripps Mizner (right).

    ...and Sharon Cripps Mizner (right).

  • Steve Arner is on the left. Who is on the right?

    Steve Arner is on the left. Who is on the right?

  • Mike Cartwright from the 1940's and 1950's...

    Mike Cartwright from the 1940's and 1950's...

  • Thanks to Chadd Arner for advising us that these two ladies were teachers at Whitney School during its last year of operation. Tara Hoffman is at left, and Mandy Morava is at right.

    Thanks to Chadd Arner for advising us that these two ladies were teachers at Whitney School during its last year of operation. Tara Hoffman is at left, and Mandy Morava is at right.

  • Former Whitney classmates Karen Galey Miller and John Dooley.

    Former Whitney classmates Karen Galey Miller and John Dooley.

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  • More Connells we believe. If you can help us with names, please E-Mail us. Thanks!

    More Connells we believe. If you can help us with names, please E-Mail us. Thanks!

  • We recognize Marita Daniels (center left) and and some of her family.

    We recognize Marita Daniels (center left) and and some of her family.

  • We believe this is Nancy Cartwright Hamer in the center. You'll find her smiling face among 5th and 6th Grade Students in one of the class photos from 1945-46.

    We believe this is Nancy Cartwright Hamer in the center. You'll find her smiling face among 5th and 6th Grade Students in one of the class photos from 1945-46.

  • Aleta Schmechel Hussey from the 1940's and 1950's years at Whitney School.

    Aleta Schmechel Hussey from the 1940's and 1950's years at Whitney School.

  • That's Lois Kendrick Douthit at left.

    That's Lois Kendrick Douthit at left.

  • That gentleman was in the final graduating class at WHS in 1942. He's Gerald Lux of nearby Crawford, Nebraska.

    That gentleman was in the final graduating class at WHS in 1942. He's Gerald Lux of nearby Crawford, Nebraska.

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