Former students of one-room schools gather for 40th annual picnic

August 19, 2024 | By Muddy River News

Front row, from left, Aleen Mittelberg, Shirley Pieper, Vivian Henry, Elaine Smith and Janet Anderson. Middle row, from left, Juanita Andrews, Betty Gebhardt, Carol Price, Karen Goings, Sandy Schaffer, Donna Williams, Barbara Douglas, Sharon Gilbert, Bonnie Peters and Shirley Blair. Back row, from left, John Gebhrdt, Alvin Ohnemus, Ernie Reddick, John Elliott, Wayne Griep, Kenny Schaffnit, Eldon Winkleman, Roberta Winkleman, Jeanette Elliott, Dan Merker and Kay Schaffnit. | Photo courtesy of Marge Griep

QUINCY — The 40^th annual one-room school house picnic was held at South Park on June 30. The oldest person attending was Vivian Henry.

Former students of Le Roy and Mounds schools started the annual picnic 40 years ago. Over the years, it has grown to include many more schools:. Lynn Grove, Hickory Grove, Waters, Melrose, Mt. Carmel, Columbus and others.

Next year’s the picnic will be held at South Park on June 22. Anyone who attended a one/two-room school is invited to attend.

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