A minister, Colonel, insurance salesman and college football coach. Griffith Elementary’s namesake has a unique story.
Tag Archives: Kansas History
Irving Elementary School
Named for a famous writer, this Wichita school is one of the city’s oldest.
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Named for the first public school teacher in Wichita, this school has ties to the earliest days in our city.
Brooks Center for STEM and Arts Magnet Middle School
Named for an aviation education supporter, Brooks Middle School continues to teach students about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Cloud Elementary School
A Wichita school’s namesake was born in a wigwam but went on to become a national figure in Native American Movement.
Waco Cemetery – Waco
Hidden down a tree lined drive, this cemetery offers a very peaceful respite just outside of Wichita.
Harrington Cemetery – Clearwater
A small cemetery mostly filled with two the graves of only two different families.
Ruby Cemetery – Clearwater
Surrounded by fields of green and a sky of blue, this little cemetery is quiet and serene.
Sowers Alternative High School
A southside Wichita school that shaped the lives of many students has a rich history thanks to the school’s namesake.
Jardine STEM and Career Explorations Magnet Middle Academy
A rich history, that’s the best way to describe the school serving Planeview and the man it’s named after…
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