August 17, 2020 – Barton, WI – Quite a few Barton Bobcats have been chiming in with their memories about the old elementary school as a remodel is nearly complete. The school, built in 1924 with several additions, is now home to 22 apartments.
Part of a video tour sparked memories including the climbing ropes in the gym.
Kristina Kuester WalesaĀ I still have nightmares about the ropešĀ Makes me want to move in. Excited to see what the apartments look like.
Anna MarieĀ Kristina Kuester WalesaĀ the rope!! I remember the horrible peg wall on the gym and loved jump rope competitions and square dancing.
Alora SchweinerĀ I went to Barton from 2000-2005 and now I live right across the river and can see it from my house! This video brings back so many memories; the reading loft, the gym ropes, having to go into the kitchen area for tornado drills, the rocket on the playground, playing red rover in the field, and getting to be a crossing guard when you hit the 5th grade!! so many feels.
Barb EckesĀ James LandrumĀ Ryan EsselmannĀ Tyler EsselmannĀ I can hear The Beach Boys when I see the gym!
Cassy MarkhamĀ OMGĀ Nick CasperĀ I remember it like it was yesterday.! I love how they kept the gym the same & those ropes we used to climb!
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Anna MarieĀ Sammi WankeĀ it was called “The Book Nook” the year it was created. I only got to go up in it once I think.
Lauren J. PolenskeĀ Such a sap…crying ol crocodile tears..attended Barton from 1965 to 68. Remembering Mrs Buntrock, Miss O’Meara, Miss Hertzig, and so many faces of children I was friends with, Timmy, Cathy, Brenda. The Monkey Bars and the Rocket!
