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5/17/2012 - West Side Leader
     

By Kathleen Folkerth

WEST AKRON — Essex Elementary School, which is closing at the end of the school year, opened its doors to about 100 neighbors, former students and others in the community for a farewell event May 10.

Photos: Dale Dong

Emily Michalec, 14, a former student at the Winhurst Drive school, is shown at right bottomat the event as she fondly points out her self-portrait tile art from kindergarten.

Andrea Grinder, who also attended the school, is pictured at left top as she looks over old class photos.

Shown at left bottom is Essex Principal Mae Walker as she welcomes alumni Bryce Harris, at left, and Ryan Hall. A farewell banner signed by students, shown at top, was posted over the front door.

The last day for the school is June 7. Students who attended the school will be split between King and Case elementary schools beginning next school year, according to Akron Public Schools officials.

     

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