Two young teenagers, books in hand, pose at the entrance to Wainwright School, 130 Alameda Ave., Fircrest, on August 24, 1964. The girl has her hand on the handle of the double doors while the boy, with a patient look, crouches near her. The photograph was taken as a publicity shot on behalf of Clay Huntington Advertising for anticipated millage for the new Tacoma Community College.

Students--Fircrest--1960-1970; Wainwright Elementary School (Fircrest); Doors & doorways--Fircrest; Books;

These happy students from Fircrest School (later renamed Wainwright Elementary) received Christmas gifts from members of the Parent-Teachers Association (PTA) in December of 1936. The gifts were all built by a committee of PTA and Preschool women who wanted to make sure that every child in Fircrest School, from the sixth grade down, had a new toy for Christmas. The group built 30 rocking horses, 30 hobby horses, 30 ring toss games, 25 cradles and 20 plywood chests. They also distributed candy to each child. (T. Times 12/21/1936, pg. 3- alt. photograph)

Public schools--Fircrest--1930-1940; Wainwright Elementary (Fircrest); Fircrest School (Fircrest); Parent-Teacher Association (Fircrest); Christmas presents; Gifts; Holidays--Fircrest--1930-1940; Christmas trees;

For "Be Kind to Animals" week in March of 1937, the Regents Park school in Fircrest held its first ever pet show and exhibit. The students were encouraged to bring in their pets without regard to size or species. Six of the winning pets and their owners were: (l to r) a duck held by Donald Masco; two grouse belonging to Jerry Baker; the well trained dachshund of Bill Dunsmore; Joyce Wheeler's cat; the rabbit cuddled by Helen Gansen; and a glass fish bowl with fish brought by Tynne Smith. (T. Times 3/20/1937, pg. 11) TPL-9489

Public schools--Fircrest--1930-1940; Wainwright Elementary (Fircrest); Pets; Children & animals--Fircrest--1930-1940; Animal shows--Fircrest--1930-1940; Masco, Donald; Baker, Jerry; Dunsmore, Bill; Wheeler, Joyce; Gansen, Helen; Smith, Tynne;