Comments on: J.R. Ewan’s Last Performance

By: May 11 - 17, 2008 Week in Pictures | Heraldleaderphoto.com

May 11 - 17, 2008 Week in Pictures | Heraldleaderphoto.com — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:51:01 +0000

[...] – Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama – making stops; the school year is winding to a close, and for J.R. Ewan, the school itself marks the end of a 99-year run. Outside there was birdwatching, stockdog trials [...]

By: Barb Metcalfe

Barb Metcalfe — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:16:21 +0000

I was saddened to read about Kenwick/Ewan being closed. I understand progress and a new building with all the technical equipment is exciting. However, it holds so many memories for me and my sons. I attended 6 years there and all three sons did also. Some of the finest teachers were there and made an impact on me as well as the boys. Mrs Ewan and Mrs Shaw (her assistant) were quality ladies that I respected so much.

I was in Lexington the day of the Open House and wanted so much to attend but I had a prior commitment and couldn’t..

Goodbye dear friend!

By: M D Lange

M D Lange — Tue, 20 May 2008 00:41:08 +0000

Julia R. Ewan was a cousin of my mother’s, married to a cousin of my father’s. She was a very intelligent, well-educated, articulate and charming lady. As a teacher myself, I loved visiting with her when I lived in Louisville as a representative of teachers for the Kentucky Education Association. Julia was the epitome of a conscientious,sensible educator.

Based on that impression, I feel that although she was very flattered and honored by the naming of the school, she would expect the community of Lexington to continue to move forward in the best interest of the next generations. And as far as our family tradition is concerned – we now have our daughter and son-in-law firmly entrenched as public school teachers. It’s a fine calling and one that has been in our family for at least five generations.

By: John Lockhart

John Lockhart — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:14:17 +0000

I attended Julia R. Ewan from 1966-1972. I still vividly remember my first day there. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of Ewan. I’ve never forgotten my teachers especially Susan Whitlock who was one of finest teachers I had from grade school through college. She was such a postive influence to all.

It saddens me to hear that Ewan will be closed. The last time I was in Lexington I went by the old school. What a classy old lady she is. I hope they can somehow keep the building.

By: ayleen estrada

ayleen estrada — Sat, 17 May 2008 21:12:41 +0000

I am a student in julia r ewan i was in julia r ewan when i was in 1st grade i’ve been in julia r ewan for 5 years i’m in 5th grade my teacher is mrs.plumlee i have so much memories in julia r ewan my favorite teachers are: mrs.preston, mrs.taylor,mrs.plumlee,mrs.honican,mrs.kear,mrs.henderson,mrs.hans.

By: BISSELL ROBERTS

BISSELL ROBERTS — Sat, 17 May 2008 04:10:05 +0000

I was so lucky to attend Kenwick Elementry for 6 wonderful years for 1951 – 1957.

Ms Julia R. Ewen, for whom the school was renamed, was my no nonsense, but fair principal. We all tried to stay out of her office.

I was stunned to hear of the school’s closing.

Kenwick was a terrific place to learn. My sincere “thanks” to my beloved hometown of Lexington and to the truly outstanding Kenwick/Ewan faculty, who taught me so well and so much , including Ms Archer, Mrs. Gotherman, Ms. Ison, Mrs Stark and Mrs. Davidson, as well as the wonderful Roy Kitchen (gym teacher) and the beautiful Ms. Stevens (music teacher).

I loved you then and love you today for everything you did for me and all of your students.

You gave me/us a great foundation to build on, in my case at Morton Junior, Henry Clay, UK and UVa Law.

I will be eternally grateful!!. I am sure today’s students feel the same way.

BISSELL ROBERTS
PROSPECT, KY

By: Nick

Nick — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:01:45 +0000

I am really sad that J R Ewan is closing. I will miss my friends and my teachers.

By: Mioeka ,Caleb, Lauren.

Mioeka ,Caleb, Lauren. — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:27:59 +0000

My two children both attended JR Ewan. This was a school that I had hoped my kids would attend when I moved from my small town of Harrison County. Low and behold that dream happened.It was a wonderful experience for my children and myself as a parent. The staff was wonderful and taught my children well. They are both in Middle School and both have been Honor Roll student since they entered Middle School. Thanks go to the staff and principal who taught my children to excell and do the best they can do . Many memories were built in the historical school on Henry Clay Boulevard and they will never be forgotten.Thanks for the wonderful years!!!!!

By: Jamey Sue

Jamey Sue — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:09:11 +0000

My Dad was principal at J.R. Ewan when I was a child….On snow days I remember my brother and I would go to school with Dad and hang out with him for a fun filled day at “MY Dad’s school”…..What great memories we made for many years…

By: Marty

Marty — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:49:38 +0000

I attended Kenwick as a first grader, and fourth grader. Unfortunately the school system even back then “mokeyed” with the system carting children all over the county …. I then attended Yates for 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th and half of 7th grade. Yes the first semester of 7th grade I spend at Yates on the stage in the cafeteria. The second half of 7th at Leestown. When will the school board understand making children go in and out of these schools doesn’t help them feel a part of the school, but misplaced that extends into their later life. I LOVED being at Kenwick and knowing Miss Ewan for real. My daughter later attended Ewan and attended all grades until, again the school system made a change to go to a “middle school” type of format. However what a wonderful, sweet, neighborhood school Ewan is and Fairway sub. is proud to be a part of this history. Let’s hope the neighborhood can continue to hold onto this sweet landscape and do something vital with the building so it’s not destroyed like a lot of other buildings in this city. Let’s hope it doesn’t become an eyesore and a place for trash and trashy conduct from citizens that know no better what a wonderful building Ewan has been throughout its history.