December 14, 2019 – 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 Walesa I still have nightmares about the rope😂 Makes me want to move in. Excited to see what the apartments look like.
Anna Marie Kristina Kuester Walesa the rope!! I remember the horrible peg wall on the gym and loved jump rope competitions and square dancing.
Alora Schweiner 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 Eckes James Landrum Ryan Esselmann Tyler Esselmann I can hear The Beach Boys when I see the gym!
Cassy Markham OMG Nick Casper 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 Marie Sammi Wanke it was called “The Book Nook” the year it was created. I only got to go up in it once I think.
Lauren J. Polenske Such a sap…crying ol crocodile tears..attended Barton from 65 to 68. Remembering Mrs Buntrock, Miss Omeara Miss Hertzig, and so many faces of children I was friends with, Timmy, Cathy, Brenda. The Monkey Bars and the Rocket!