I too am concerned about the travel of Harman School students to Elkins and back every day.

When I was in school during the 60’s we traveled from the Sinks of Gandy to Harman every day by bus. We left our house at 6:45 a.m., arriving at Harman High School at 8:45 a.m., and left after school at 3:30 p.m., arriving at home at 4:50 p.m.

There was only enough time for supper, homework, bathing and then to bed. I was exhausted, sometimes worse than now, at 74 years of age. There was no time for extra activities in the evening. Somehow you just made do, but is that the way you would want to your children, grandchildren, etc. Consideration should be for all the kids and their families.

Then when you take the school out of the community, there is nothing left. You would probably have dropouts, and kids not caring about their futures.

There should be another way. Let the people that live in the area decide what would be best. Saving money is important, but not over people’s lives. We all loved our school and had some of the best teachers.

What will happen to the teachers, school personnel, cooks, etc. at the Harman School? Where will they be employed?

Everyone deserves to work, and it is so much better for all. I know because I am still employed, thanks to my earlier training.

Ruth (Tingler) Flanagan

Class of ’69

Mabie