Coon School History
An interview with a couple former Coon School students:
Q: What was Coon School like when you were here?
A: It has not changed much. A few noticable differences are the technology. We had up to 3 computers. We had to type in formulas just to play some of the games. We had a stove, not microwaves (most of the time.) Also, we didn’t have airconditioning.
A: Coon School was a fun place to meet, we all liked our teachers and classes. We liked to play at recess. I went there from 4th thru 8th grade. 1961-1965
Q: When you were at Coon School what was your faveorite subject?
A: grammar ~ I loved to diagram sentences.
handwriting ~ I still love to write.
math ~ once you understand it, it’s smooth sailing.
A: I had two favorites, one was penmanship because I liked the practice book with all the writing exercies. I also liked spelling because I was good at it.
Q: Did you like it at Coon School? What did you dislike about the school?
A: I loved Coon School. I made some great friends there. I have some memories that will last a lifetime. Riding my bike to school was fun. We would meet the neighbors and all ride together. Parents used to come in once a week to make and serve hot lunch. As more parents joined the work force, we boucht pizza once a week. We had duties that were assigned to us each day. The last 15 minutes were set asside for this. The 6 country schools would all play in kick-ball games. That was a favorite of mine. We also did field day and spelling bees. We had Christmas programs ~ they were always a lot of fun. I don’t remember not liking anything. All my memories are very good.
A: I always liked it at school, the teachers were nice and it was fun to play with my friends.
Q: What to you remember about the school?
A: I was there from k~6 (it did not go past that), 1980 ~ 1987. When we got our work done, we were able to help other kids with their school work. We also got to correct assignments to help the teachers.
A: We always liked Fridays, in nice weather all the country schools would travel to each other and play ball. In the winter on Fridays each mother would take turns bringing a hot lunch for everyone, we also had a milk man who delivered milk in cute, little bottles.
Q: What did Coon School look like? How many students went there?
A: The outside of the school had gray shingle siding. We also had a well-house on the north side of the building. The inside of the school has 4 bathrooms. We also had a bell that was rang at the end of each recess. The rope came through the ceiling, and it was a great treat to get to ring it.
A: The school looked like it does now, only it was gray. The school had about 30 students, two rooms and two teachers.
Q: Who was your teacher at Coon School
A: Mr. Schwartz was my teacher every year accept for one, that year it was Mrs. Deatsman. Some other teachers that were there was Mrs. Clements, Mrs. Black, Mrs. S. Roger (music), adn Mrs. Vance (speech)
A: Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Goodemoot, and Mrs. Hogan