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MEMORIES FROM THE SCHOOLHOUSE IN LA FARGE

LHS History and Building Walkthrough Video Documentary Project

The purpose of  the MEMORIES FROM THE SCHOOLHOUSE IN LA FARGE project is to create a narrated LHS History and Building video walkthrough of the La Farge schools – high, middle, and elementary with the focus on the high school – as of the current time in 2021 before the next round of referendum construction begins.  This video documentary should be very detailed, expansive, and comprehensive in order to serve as both a portion of a virtual LHS All School Reunion in 2021 or 2022 and as a general historical document to serve generations to come.  Nothing anywhere near this detailed and comprehensive re LHS currently exists.  The project can be thought of as a time capsule easily accessed and subsequently added to as the future becomes history. 

Details – The MEMORIES FROM THE SCHOOLHOUSE IN LA FARGE documentary will include all rooms in school with verbal and/or written commentary on each.  Various shots of the school grounds and exterior of the buildings also.  Individual focus on items such as each trophy, other trophy case items, recognition plaques on walls, banners in gymnasium, class pictures and other items in the alumni room, etc.  Walking narration to follow the camera and vice versa with transcription to follow.  Local historians Brad Steinmetz and Kevin Alderson are supporters of the project as is the LF School District administration.

Add-ins to walkthrough will include copies/excerpts of old yearbooks, historical photos of the school with written/verbal commentary, photos and history of some of the rural schools, and any other items of interest consistent with the theme of the project. 

Ideally, Phase 1 will include the school as it is now to be followed by a post-referendum construction Phase 2 addendum.  Future addendums could also be added as the future becomes history to keep the project current and relevant to all.

Summary – Big project.  Ambitious goals.  Hard work.  Tight timeline under somewhat adverse conditions.  No real money at this time to fund it yet.  But what the heck, think of the potential rewards!  Your help is needed in order to fund the project!  It won’t be cheap – we’re trying to raise at least $6,000.  Be a part of keeping the history of LHS alive and vibrant for all of us and for future generations. 

You can donate by the following means –  1) send a check to – La Farge All School Reunion Fund,   PO Box 114,   La Farge WI  54639; 2) Deposit directly to the La Farge All School Reunion Fund at the bank in La Farge; 3) go to our website – LaFargeAllSchoolReunion.org; 4) go to our Facebook page – La Farge All School Reunion Fund.  More info and details to come.  Honor Roll Donors will be recognized in the credits of the documentary as follows – Highest Honor Roll level $500; High Honor Roll level $250; Honor Roll level $100.  We are also considering awarding Valedictorian and Salutatorian levels.  All donations are greatly appreciated.   Thanks much for your interest.

We are also now offering PDF e-copies (on CD or straight PDF file via email) of the LHS yearbooks for sale.  Prices are $15 for all issues except 1928 and 1937 which are $25.  Proceeds will be divided among the All School Reunion, LHS general fund, and the La Farge Lawton Memorial Library.  Purchase details are on this website and Facebook or contact Nick directly by phone or email. Sorry – still working on a better yearbook ordering process, so in the meanwhile please just send me a note as to what you want to purchase – thanks for your patience.

La Farge All School Reunion Fund

Nick Burnard   njburnard@yahoo.com   lhsasr@gmail.com   608-625-2144

Thanks much for your donation or consideration!!! Sorry about the donation limitations. We’re working on improving that. Silly limitations by the web host. You can also go to our Facebook page – La Farge All School Reunion Fund – or leave your deposits at the Farmers State Bank in La Farge – or mail to La Farge All School Reunion Fund, 112 W Main St., PO Box 114, La Farge, WI 54639. Or just contact me at LHSASR@gmail.com.