The School District of University City will kick off its centennial celebration 7 p.m. Monday, February 21 in the McNair Board Room at 8136 Groby Road.
The event will include a re-enactment of the meeting held February 21, 1911 that officially organized the school district, followed by birthday cake and refreshments as the district embarks on its centennial year. All residents of University City, including parents, students, staff, alumni and others are invited to attend this free event.
“This year presents a great opportunity to celebrate the past, present and future of the School District of University City,” said Joylynn Wilson Pruitt, superintendent of schools. “We hope that many people will join us for the centennial kickoff event.”
The centennial kickoff event is the first in a calendar of centennial events happening through September 2011, with the culmination of centennial activities at homecoming weekend.
Other spring centennial events include a gallery display of past play and musical posters, with bios of notable alumni at the University City High School musical on February 25-27; the ribbon-cutting dedication for the Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School building; art and architecture tours of district buildings; and the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pershing Elementary School building.