Part 2 might answer the question, "Is it possible to go back?" Once we found that the iron gates leading up the stairs were closed, someone found someone with a key, and we were off. This is where the magic was in my opinion. For a brief period we were all kids again. Our teacher, Susan, and her kids were ready to check out the classrooms. 
Some of us were laughing and giggling just as if we were back there again (see picture on right). As we went up to the first floor we first came upon the old principal's office, which is now the administration center. I believe I heard the principal is located on the outside of those iron gates now. I pointed out the fourth grade classroom on the corner, which is where I started at OLPH. After we checked out a few classrooms we quickly moved on to our desired destination, the top floor. I think it was Nisa that first noticed that the stairs to nowhere were still there. I guess they are still waiting to build that fourth floor. Do you remember the nurses station that was that little nook between classrooms that horseshoed around on the inside? It is now a teacher's lounge. We were pretty sure about 7th and 8th grade locations, but had mixed feelings about 5th and 6th. Even Susan didn't know for sure. We selected a classroom, the streetside class on the west end, and walked around inside. Things that caught our attention were the beautiful night view outside the windows, the small chairs and desks, and the classroom layout in small groups. I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking. This is not the end... Part 3 is the fun and frolic after most people left. This is when the kids really began to play.
Some of us were laughing and giggling just as if we were back there again (see picture on right). As we went up to the first floor we first came upon the old principal's office, which is now the administration center. I believe I heard the principal is located on the outside of those iron gates now. I pointed out the fourth grade classroom on the corner, which is where I started at OLPH. After we checked out a few classrooms we quickly moved on to our desired destination, the top floor. I think it was Nisa that first noticed that the stairs to nowhere were still there. I guess they are still waiting to build that fourth floor. Do you remember the nurses station that was that little nook between classrooms that horseshoed around on the inside? It is now a teacher's lounge. We were pretty sure about 7th and 8th grade locations, but had mixed feelings about 5th and 6th. Even Susan didn't know for sure. We selected a classroom, the streetside class on the west end, and walked around inside. Things that caught our attention were the beautiful night view outside the windows, the small chairs and desks, and the classroom layout in small groups. I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking. This is not the end... Part 3 is the fun and frolic after most people left. This is when the kids really began to play.
1 comment:
The stairs to nowhere actually leads somewhere. The door was unlocked during the open house weekend.
It is amazing how memories vary with regards to classrooms where we spent so much time.
Looks like your pictures captured a very happy reunion.
Well done!
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