Gladys Jackson Meyer's Sixth Grade - Featuring Liz Copeland and the Class of 1968. Liz' Mother Was Also a Sixth Grade Teacher at Garfield

Liz Copeland, MHS 68, Won Her Community Beautification Prize

Liz Copeland won the prize for decorating her home for Christmas.

Clancy, Christmas 2012

Liz Copeland's mother was a beloved teacher at Garfield Elementary School,
the Athens of Moline.

Mary Copeland's Sixth Grade Class at Garfield

Front row, from left: Jim Kron, unknown girl, Jack Ries,Rebecca McIntyre, Steve Hall, Jenal Venckus, Steve Warren, Mrs. Copeland.
Middle row: Kathy Pollard, Brian Swanson, Patty Puck, Billy Black, Stephanie Rahn, Mike Fleck, Patty Vaught.
Top row: Juanita Bowens, Linda Beaston, Bona Anderberg, Lynetta Leach, Larry Eyre, Greg Keller, Terry Thompson.

Liz Copeland (MHS 68) recently sent a photo from her John Deere Junior High class. This one features her mother's class, future MHS 66. Another photo shows Liz with her mother.

Mary Copeland, Garfield Teacher

Liz Copeland posed with her mother Mary Copeland,
who taught at Garfield Grade School.

My mother Gladys Jackson, Mary Copeland, and Miss Maynard shared the sixth grade classes at Garfield. There was some switching around for English, gym, and singing.

The teachers' families knew each other well from the teachers' meetings, daily life in the school, and community activities.

The Garfield teachers loved their students, cared about their well being, and wished for their future success. I remember all of them fondly.