Pioneer School
P. W. Sutherland, who called himself "the Lukinite man" wrote several articles of his recollections and memoirs for local newspapers in...

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Oct 25, 20234 min read
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Two Graduates--BTHS
In 1896 the Bridgeport High School produced its first graduating class which consisted of only two members, but the number gradually...

Lawrence Lore
Oct 10, 20231 min read
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Last Class of BHS
The Bridgeport High School Class of 1973 graduated this past spring-- fifty years ago. Some highlights of their year from their...

Lawrence Lore
Sep 28, 20233 min read
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Li'l Abner
The Bridgeport Township High School presented Li’l Abner, a Musical Comedy on April 8 and 9, 1965. Because of the small stage, it was...

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Sep 1, 20231 min read
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LTHS 1912-13
The Historical Society has an entire collection of yearbooks from the four high schools in the county, and some of the elementary schools...

Lawrence Lore
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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Fillmore School History and Early Photo
The earliest photograph (really just a newspaper clipping of a photograph) of Fillmore School states that it was taken about 1900. The...

Lawrence Lore
May 9, 20235 min read
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We Miss You, John
(This is for those of you who knew John Hamiliton.) The other day we were putting away donated items, and came across a small box of...

Lawrence Lore
May 3, 20231 min read
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I said "White tights, girls!"
Guess which 1922 Lawrenceville 8th grade female graduate didn't get the memo about wearing white tights?

Lawrence Lore
May 2, 20231 min read
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First School in St. Francisville
Sept 11, 1902 Lawrenceville Republican St Francisville: School began Monday with an enrollment of 141 pupils. .... The Catholic Sisters...

Lawrence Lore
Apr 24, 20231 min read
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