Comments on: How the Schools of Capitol Hill Got Their Names: Brent Elementary

By: Tim Krepp

Tim Krepp — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:03:00 +0000

Unfortunately, he’s not any more. He still comes by and visits from time to time, though! And yes, he is great!

By: Heather Washington

Heather Washington — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:47:00 +0000

wow – Mr. Wilson was great! I can’t believe he is still there. I attended Brent in the 1970′s.

By: Tim Krepp

Tim Krepp — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:52:38 +0000

Thanks for the feedback folks, and especially the picture JD. I looked around for some old pics of Brent, and couldn’t find one. Imagine my surprise then when I walked in last week and saw a picture of the original posted in the front lobby, courtesy of one of our crossing guards, Mr. Wilson, who has worked with the school system since 1958 (if my memory is correct).

Unfortunately, I didn’t find it in time, but on the better late than never idea:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41381438@N04/4090187446/

By: JD

JD — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:45:49 +0000

If you want a smidgen of a peek of Brent under construction in 1968, look at the far right of this photo, taken in Folger Park on Easter 1968:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacdupree/322550327/

By: MCN

MCN — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:01:52 +0000

Thank you for opening my eyes to the wonderful history that surrounds me every day. Keep up the good work.

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:47:22 +0000

Great idea for the blog posts. I read a book called more or less “an African-American history of the United States.” One of the things that struck me at the time, was how many people whose names I’d never realized I’d heard before, were names on the schools around the system. (I got the book at the SE library, before the renovation, maybe it’s still there.) I’ve thought there is a making for a great project for some time, but forgot about it until I saw your post.

Good job, I’ll look forward to reading more.