First, let me say what a fantastic job you
have done on this web site. You have such devotion to
the town of Porterdale! Kay Coggin, my sister, forwarded
the info on to me, and I hope you can use some of my info.
Nadia Ann Shaw Coody 1940 - 1958
Currently in Coto de Caza, California
I have my old report cards from Porterdale
School, so I can fill in some of the information on teachers
at that time:
1st Grade Ruby Lane
*prior to 1946 -at least until l954
Principal : Miss King
2nd Grade Mrs. M. R. Ellington (
Mary) *prior to l947 until at least l954
Principal: Miss King
3rd Grade Ruby Jordan
*prior to 1948 until at least l954
Principal: Miss King
4th Grade Velma Acree *prior
to l949 until at least l954
Principal: Miss King
5th Grade Mary Trippe *prior
to l950 until at least l954 * This is
where I'm not sure who was principal because somewhere along
the line, Miss Tanner became principal.
6th Grade Pauline Hardman
*prior to l951 until at least l954
7th Grade Mrs. J. B.
Weaver *prior to l952 until at least l954
8th Grade Miss Jordye Tanner
*prior to l953 until at least the end of school year l954.
I do not know if she was principal during this time or not.
Seems to me Miss King was the principal all during my grammar
school years; however, I have a "picture" in my mind
of Miss Tanner sitting in the principal's office.
I was on the Honor Roll all 8 grades, but
had many marks for "whispers to much" and
"capable of doing better". My grandchildren
use me as an excuse when they are marked for "socializing
too much"!
Keep up the good work. I am sure
there are others that enjoy the website as well!
Best Wishes,
Nadia Coody
