Alumni walk through Evans City Elementary one last time

May 10, 2022 Last Updated: May 10, 2022 09:58 AM Digital Media Exclusive

Ronald McCormick, of Forward Township, and his daughter, Kathy Senn, find photos in old yearbooks during the Memory Tours event at Evans City Elementary/Middle School on Monday in Evans City. McCormick graduated in 1954 and Senn in 1979, from the school that is closing this June. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 5/7/22

EVANS CITY — Past students young and old walked the halls of their alma mater, Evans City Elementary/Middle School, for the last time Monday evening.

Families strolled decorated halls, connected with classmates and told stories about their time in the school before its final bell.

Anticipating the school’s closure in June, school faculty decided to open the doors for alumni to reminisce and reflect on their time in the building.

Tracy Dentel, third-grade teacher and former student at the school, said the building was originally a high school founded in 1938. Having been in the building 28 years, she was excited to see so many alumni coming through the doors.

“It’s a great way to revisit memories,” she said of the event. “As a student, I remember different things as I walk the halls every day, different things you seemed to forget.”

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Kathy Voltz, of Jackson Township, and Jeanne Graham, of Evans City, look at photos from when they attended the school during the Memory Tours event at Evans City Elementary/Middle School on Monday. Voltz and Graham, who both graduated in 1973, said they have been friends since third grade. “We had a lot of good times here,” said Voltz. “We’re sad to see it go.” Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 5/7/22