William Valentine, educator

Monday, February 18, 2013

Note: These days, when one travels on East 5th and 6th Streets, and views the former East Ward School grounds, halted now in the midst of its transformation to apartments and duplexes, he cannot help but think of that structure, when it was the proud center of learning for so many years. It is hoped that when the school building is finally finished, and once again inhabited, consideration will be given to restoring the name "Valentine" to the building. It seems fitting that we look again at Superintendent William Valentine, the man who did so much for the youth of McCook, and for whom the building was originally named.

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