The teacher appears to be indicated as Kittie Briel-Bodger. Writing on the back says the photo is a gift of Mrs. O.L. Whitman who was also a teacher at the time. "Garden City had many workmen's families at the blacksmith's shop, farms, carpenter's shop, etc, at the time. Many students were Polish, but a sampling of the students names includes George and James Hickey, Charlie and John Streeter, Charlie Haase, Conrad Wood, and Eddie Allen.

Even back in 1889, there was interest in forming an alumni association and keeping graduates of Garden City Schools in touch with each other. Everyone said, "Great idea!, we'll do it someday..." Before another 100 years slips by, get yourself "listed".

Join the GCHS Alumni Fund and keep up to date with friends, reunions, and activities. Send your e:mail with graduating year to: gchsfund@granitegateway.com