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Churchill Jr. High marks 60th year with food, fun and family By Lizzie Walje | l.walje@mycityjournals.com
Churchill Jr. High turned 60 years old. To celebrate, the school hosted a 1960’s groovy-themed party, where students celebrated alongside friends, family, alumni and community members.
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hurchill Jr. High School has officially entered its sixth decade in operation. To celebrate this major milestone, the school threw a groovy 60’s themed event, where students, faculty, alumni, families and community members were invited to enjoy an evening full of memorabilia, food, fun and music. Granite School District, of which Churchill is a part of, has changed significantly over the years. Like many districts, it has endured its fair share of closures, renovations and boundary shifts. Through all of these changes, Churchill has persevered, serving thousands of students over the course of its tenure. Churchill first opened its doors in 1965, a year that was defined by counterculture movements, civil rights protests and the Vietnam War. For many of Churchill’s oldest alumni, it’s almost impossible to reconcile. “In some ways it feels like just yesterday and in others, well, I can hardly believe it,” said Steve Allen, a Churchill alum, who attended the school in the late ’60s following Continued on page 4
Part of the festivities featured live musical performances, most notably from current Churchill students. (Granite School District)
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