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Oconto County, Wisconsin

GILLETT SCHOOLS

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Gillett Graduation - 1907 This eighth grade class graduated in Gillett in 1907. In the back row, from left, is Truman John, Ralph Brahmer, Mr. Schwartz and Elmer John; front row Minnie Brummer, Guy Gale, Emerald Welch, Martin Pipenberg and Beatrice Brummer. Photo courtesy of Galen Winter, Shawano. Researched and contributed by Cathe Ziereis	Gillett Graded School - 1908 The entire student body and faculty of Gillett Graded School pose in front of the school building. Photo courtesy of Galen Winter, Shawano. Researched and contributed by Cathe Ziereis
(original photo quality) First Schoolhouse -Gillett The first school in Gillett, located on the corner of North Elm and W. Main was literally a "little red schoolhouse." Built in 1865, it was more than a school, it was a community center. On Sundays, whenever a circuit preacher came through, church services were held in the school. The first town elections in 1868 were held in the choolhouse. It was the site of many gatherings, usually attended by everyone in the community. This little red building served the community in its many capacities until 1884 - when a larger schoolhouse was built where the present Mary Schultz's home is located on South Elm. The little red schoolhouse was moved up near the new school and became a woodshed.	The new Gillett High School
1948 Gillett Graded School first grade students: front to back starting at left Row 1: Delores Linzemeyer, Nancy Ellis, Carol Rusch, Dennis Cota, Soren Sorlie, Lyle Wetzel Row 2: Marilyn Freitag, Shirley Kirkhoff, Carol Klawitter, Patsy Wilson, Curtis Runge Row 3: ? Erickson, Carol Krause, Diane Kohn, Edwin Winkler, Janet Gordon, Maryellen Smith Row 4:Peter ?, Marcia Muth, Gary Olson, Harold Wilson, Wayne Kruschke Row 5: Barbara Van Hoof, Nanette Nienstedt, ? from Holland, Dennis O'Connor, Lizette Tollner ? from Holland Teacher is Mrs. Gallagher from Oconto Falls Photo contributed by: Marilyn Freitag

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