FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Filled with a class photo, their unofficial school mascot and some of the the students favorite things, a time capsule represents the class of 2025 at Fort Washington Elementary.
It’s a tribute to the past & a nod to the future.
Current students and alumni came together to celebrate the school’s 150th anniversary.
“Our school begin with a simple, yet powerful purpose to provide a place where children could learn, dream and build a bright future,” says principal Melanie Hashimoto.
Founded in 1875, Fort Washington Elementary Union School District created a legacy.
When the school first opened, about two dozen students walked or rode their horse to the one-room schoolhouse.
“One of the things that we did that was really unique at Fort Washington over 50 years ago was we would march to class,” says Dan Cobb.
A century and a half later, the school relocated twice and is now on Millbrook and Teague Avenues, serving close to 600 students.
“For me, Fort Washington is special because I get to learn every single day because that’s a very good experience,” says student president Kensington Vang.
Buried in the heart of campus, the time capsule will be a discovery for students in 25 years.
The next generation will learn about those that came before them and continue their Patriot traditions.
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