Returning again to the above, there are instances when new information/research surfaces and with this information, the photo of the interior of the Union School was extracted from the files of the historian. Donna J. Robb. She is most fortunate to have found this interior photo without students, as these photos are not common. You will note in the photo the prominent display the American flag (48 stars) which indicates since Arizona was the 48th state to be admitted in 1912 this photo was taken after that time frame. There are no less than nine flags shown in this photo and you will note the “bunting” draped around the top of the room. This may be an indication that the room was decorated for perhaps Memorial Day, Veterans Day or even July 4th celebrations. We will leave that to your discretion.

The historian is fortunate to have in her files the annual catalogue of 1922-1923 for the McDonough Union School. This article will relate the historical information from this catalogue as an effort to acquaint the readers of the assorted persons, academic courses, members of the class, etc.

For the academic year above the Board of Education consisted of Robert Emerson - President, Grant Fairchild - Treasurer, Claude Purdy, Julius Meeker, and Herman Barrows - members, Mrs. Claude Purdy - Clerk and John S. Childs, District Superintendent.