Program for the Dedication of the
Manchester Elementary School, Tuesday May 25, 1965.


Program for the Dedication of the Manchester Elementary School, Tuesday May 25, 1965, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Manchester Elementary School

The new Manchester School is the beauty spot of the neighborhood. In September 1964 it replaced the old school on Chateau Street. Parts of the old school were almost 100 years old, but its remarkable construction and beautiful stairways were outstanding. Many famous and fine people graduated from there. It was razed because of the Chateau redevelopment and highway program.
The new school, two stories high, is built to meet the children's needs. Its two stories surround two interior courts, a unique feature in modern school building. One court contains tanks, cages, and areas for fish, birds and pets. Both are landscaped with blooming shrubs and flowers.
There are specially equipped art, music, science, library and special education rooms.
The spacious well-lighted rooms are well equipped for academic work. There are three outdoor playyards.

Did You Know That We Have?

2 Kindergartens
10 Primary classrooms
6 Intermediate classrooms
1 Science academic room
1 Music room
1 Art room
1 Library
1 All-purpose room
1 Multi-purpose room (gymnasium and auditorium)
2 Special A classrooms
3 Classrooms for training children (uneducable)
Offices and conference rooms
Team Teaching unit (6 rooms)
Teachers' lounge
Supply rooms
Custodial rooms
Land: 3 acres
Play area: 32,000 sq. ft.
Parking: 12 cars
Cost of building: $1,297,654
Cost of landscaping: $6,800
Cost of equipment: $87,183
Architects: Lawrence and Anthony Wolfe
General contractor: Jendoco Construction Corporation
Plumbing contractor: A. J. Demor & Sons
Heating contractor: Schneider-Hertweck, Inc.
Electrical contractor: Hanlon Electric Company
Landscaping contractor: Tony and Vincent Pampena

Program

Welcome
Thelma Waddle, Principal Manchester School
Invocation
Rev. James J. Robinson, Pastor Bidwell United Presbyterian Church
Flag Salute
Scott Mackie, 6th Grade Pupil
Star Spangled Banner
Audience
Introduction of Guests
Thelma Waddle
Choral Music
Senior Chorus: Elza Bahlman, Director
Presentation of Building
Louis J. Reizenstein, Member: Board of Public Education
Acceptance of Building
Elza Bahlman (for the faculty)
Nancy Swan, Student Council President (for the students)
Greetings
Dr. Sidney P. Marland, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Merwin L. Himmler, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Schools
Mr. Anthony Wolfe, Architect
Appreciation
Mrs. Geraldine Wooten, President Parent-Teacher Association
Mr. John Cundieff, Chairman Manchester Neighborhood Council
Benediction
Rev. Robert McCoy, Pastor Pilgrim Baptist Church
Refreshments served by P.T.A. in Rooms 128 and 106
Tour of Building

Members of the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education

William H. Rea, President
Mrs. M. L. Aaron, Vice President
Stanton Balfour
Robert H. Burdett
J. A. Feigel
Mrs. Leland Hazard
J. Garfield Houston
Richard F. Jones
Mrs. Clarence Klein
Mrs. Francis E. McNairy
Louis J. Reizenstein
Edgar A. Roth
W. R. Tighe
Richard B. Tucker, Jr.
J. B. Warden

School Officials

Sidney P. Marland, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
Clifton F. Mellinger, Associate Superintendent for Business
Merwin L. Himmler, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Schools

Faculty

Miss Thelma Waddle, Principal
Mrs. Grace Verna, Secretary
Mrs. Emily Lammert, Secretary
Miss Ella Mae Nadolny, Kindergarten
Mrs. Betty Robinson, Kindergarten
Mrs. Alice Robinson, Pre-Primary
Miss Elizabeth Mayer, Grade 1, Self-Contained
Miss Nancy Miller, Grade 1, Self-Contained
Miss Barbara Bowman, Grade 1, Self-Contained
Miss Eleanor McElroy, Grade 2, Self-Contained
Mrs. Sarah Munger, Grade 2, Self-Contained
Miss Nancy Belz, Grade 2, Self-Contained
Mrs. Isabelle McNulty, Grade 3, Self-Contained
Mrs. Barbara Goldberg, Grade 3, Self-Contained
Mrs. Griselda Campbell, Grade 3 Self-Contained
Miss Ida Welty, Grades 4-5, Academic
Miss Alice Wernert Grades 4, Academic
Miss Jane Thompson, Art: Grade 5, Academic
Miss Betty Heard, Library: Grade 5, Academic
Mr. Mike Kukic, Health & Physical Education
Miss Sally Slavik, Arithmetic
Mr. Thomas Parks, Science; Grade 4, Arithmetic
Miss Elza Bahlman, Music
Miss Isa Leita, Grade 5-6, Academic
Miss Armen Gonano, Grade 6, Academic
Mrs. Maymie Walton, Special A
Mr. William Davis, Special A
Mrs. Thelma Bradenbaugh, Training Class
Mrs. Evelyn Stephens, Training Class
Mrs. Mary Dorner, Training Class
Mrs. Kathleen Kerekes, Assistant, Training Class
Mrs. Mollie Reola, Assistant, Training Class
Mrs. Armetta Swan, Assistant, Training Class
Mr. William Sturm, Custodian
Mr. John Saunders, Fireman
Mr. John Cain, Helper
Mrs. Anna Kelly, Cleaning Woman
Mrs. Marcella Diebold, Cleaning Woman
Mrs. Mildred Gruseck, Cleaning Woman



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