MISS MARY OPAL WEST,  1940

WEST WARD TEACHER IN 1940

Miss Opal became High School Librarian in the late 1940's  and remained in that position until she retired in 1972 after having completed 43 years in public education.  Miss Opal went through the library move from the top floor of the SE corner of the high school building in the background, to the NW corner, then to the back (east end) of the 2nd floor of the auditorium building, and then to the SW corner of the old West Ward building which was renovated into a new high school in 1952-53.

Miss Opal IS the daughter of Robert Lee West and Dollie (Colwell) West.  She is now 95 (2002).

JOSEPH THEODORE 'TED" CHESLEY'S 

HAMILTON COUNTY ALBUM

Shared by Bob Chesley

07/10/2002