Sunshine School
Previously known as Batterson's School and Warner School

 

Sunshine School was located on Route 335 in Harrison Township.  The one-room school was located on Route 335 at the end of the Peach family driveway.

A new building was constructed and dedicated in 1936 on Route 335 south of the original school.  The building was used from 1936 to 1968.  In the fall of 1968, the students were consolidated with students in the Minford High School building.  At that time, the Minford High building housed students in grades 1 - 12.  

In 1955, updates were made to the building:  3 rooms, 3 new exit openings, and a corridor were added.  A cafeteria and equipment was added.  New outside and inside doors with hardware were added.  Drinking fountains, a wash basin, and a stoker were installed. 

The building was sold in June of 1970 for $13,200.

The Portsmouth Times, March 9, 1901, p. 1

The Portsmouth Times, March 12, 1910, p. 7

Miss Cora Graff, teacher of the Sunshine School is suffering from an unusually severe attack of the mumps.  She has been unable to teach for the past several days, but will again take up her school Monday next. 

Article in The  Portsmouth Times, February 3, 1917

The following pupils of Sunshine School, Harrison Township, were neither absent nor tardy during the month of January:  Avanell Coriell, Beatrice Coriell, Vancel Schomburg, Erman Brown, Frieda Hockenheimer, Willie O'Dell, Lester Brown, Aules O'Dell, Emory Brown.  Levi Elliott, teacher. 

Article from The Portsmouth Times, April 22, 1930, p. 1

The Sunshine School, Miss Mabel Corriell, teacher, closed this year's session with an all-day picnic in Nelson's woods, Friday in which the patrons of the school and almost the entire community took part.  A basket dinner was served during the day, and later games were enjoyed.  The boys played baseball and the girls volleyball in the afternoon.  The boys of the school had a running race which was won by Richard Claxon.  The running race for girls above 10 years was won by Dorothy Willaims.  The race under 10 years was won by Leslie Claxon.  The sack race was won by Homer Miller, and the three-legged race by John Muck and Austin Corriell.  The needle-threading contest was won by Bertha Maynard and John Muck.

Article in The Portsmouth Times, November 25, 1930, p. 12

Article in The Portsmouth Times, May 1, 1932, p. 5

SUNSHINE EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATES 

Sunshine School, Minford district, closed Tuesday and parents and friends of the pupils met at the schoolhouse.

A very interesting program by the lower grades consisting of plays, challenges, songs and drills by the small boys and girls was given.  Feature of the program was a beautiful flag drill by 12 little girls.  After the program, refreshments were served.

Graduation exercises for the eighth grade class, consisting of five girls and three boys, were held at 7:30 p.m.

The orchestra under Director Giles furnished the music for the occasion.

The class roll includes:  Evelyn Jane Dever, Dorothy Mae Williams, Doris Lucille Stockham, Margaret Catherine Brown, Della Marie Dorrough, Alfred George Coriell, Earl Edwin Gampp, James Stanley Peach.

These participating in the programs were:  Rev. Frank Bachman, Mr. Nichols, Margaret Brown, Pearly Gaskill, Evelyn Dever, Stanley Peach, Doris Stockham, George Coriell, Earl Gampp, Marie Dorrough, Dorothy Williams, F. E. Newman. 

Article in The Portsmouth Times, June 16, 1936, p. 12

Plans have been made to present Bibles and flags to the new Sunshine School near Sciotoville in about 30 days.  Bethany council will have charge of the dedication of the building.

Judge B. F. Kimble, of the common pleas court and a former teacher of the public schools will be the guest speaker.  A program has been arranged and all pupils who will attend the school this coming year have been invited to be guests.  The dedication and program will be open to the public. 

Article in The Portsmouth Times, December 24, 1939, p. 3

Article in The Portsmouth Times, September 1, 1940, p. 15

ROOMS ASSIGNED 

Sunshine School:  Arthur Yeagle, Principal; Miss Dorothy Weeks and Miss Pauline Clark. 

Article in The Portsmouth Times, August 31, 1941, p. 14

Article in The Portsmouth Times, December 21, 1941, p. 10

Article in The Portsmouth Times, August 31, 1954, p. 15

SCHOOL BURGLARIZED 

Theft of athletic equipment valued at $30 from the Sunshine School at Minford was under investigation today by Chief Deputy sheriff C. R. Burns.  The theft was reported Monday afternoon. 

Photo from 1952

Article in The Portsmouth Times, May 7, 1958, p. 5

SUNSHINE SCHOOL UNIT PLANS CHICKEN SUPPER 

The Sunshine School PTA unit is sponsoring a fried chicken supper Friday.  The supper is to be served in the Sunshine School cafeteria beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Article in The Portsmouth Times, March 26, 1962, pp. 1 &

Article in The Portsmouth Times, November 7, 1970

10 Years Ago:  The Scioto County Sheriff's department was investigating the weekend theft of food from Sunshine School.  Thomas Bennett, principal, said a quantity of cheese and milk was taken in the break-in. 

Article in The Portsmouth Times, September 15, 1970, p. 10

Article in The Portsmouth Times, October 10, 1970, p. 17

Article in The Portsmouth Times, June 23, 1970, p. 3

Former teachers and principals at Sunshine: 

Warren Aeh
Levi Elliott
Mabel Coriell
S. W. Nichols
Herman Bender
Arthur Yeagle
Thomas Bennett
Bernard Bennett
Wilma Lewis Gampp
Alma Miller Coriell
Frank Merrill
Dorothy Weeks Garrett
Pauline Clark 
Gertrude Oberley
Mabel Wiehle
David Canter 
Fred Wilson
Glen Raymond Shuter 
Marie Hayward