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Harelson History

Introduction

Harelson Elementary opened its doors in the fall of 1960. Named after a long time teacher in the Amphi school district- Winifred Harelson, our faculty and staff are very proud of the long history and academic achievements.

Winifred Harelson

Every year on her birthday, the students at Harelson would host a birthday party for Mrs. Harelson. She was very thankful to the students and would always send a thank you note with her thoughts and wishes. Several of these notes are on displa

  • Winifred Harelson at school dedication November 27th, 1960
    Winifred Harelson at school dedication November 27th, 1960
  • Aerial view December 1973
    Aerial view December 1973
  • Harelson Elementary's 1st day of school
    Harelson Elementary's 1st day of school

Past Principals

  •  Mrs. Evelyn Carswell: 1960 - 1964
    Mrs. Evelyn Carswell: 1960 - 1964
  • Mr. George DeGregori: 1964 - 1968
    Mr. George DeGregori: 1964 - 1968
  • Mr. Donald Scott: 1968 - 1975
    Mr. Donald Scott: 1968 - 1975
  • Mrs. Ruth Robinson: 1971 - 1972 (interim)
    Mrs. Ruth Robinson: 1971 - 1972 (interim)
  • Mr. Glenn Smith: 1975 - 1977
    Mr. Glenn Smith: 1975 - 1977
  • Mr. Michael Allegra: 1977 - 1979
    Mr. Michael Allegra: 1977 - 1979
  • Dr. Patrick Dellabetta: 1979 - 1981
    Dr. Patrick Dellabetta: 1979 - 1981
  •  Mr. James Fogltance: 1981 - 1985
    Mr. James Fogltance: 1981 - 1985
  • Ms. Cathy Esposito: 1985 - 1997
    Ms. Cathy Esposito: 1985 - 1997
  • Mr. Harold Doran: 1997 - 2002
    Mr. Harold Doran: 1997 - 2002
  • Mr. Andy Heinemann: 2002 - 2014
    Mr. Andy Heinemann: 2002 - 2014
  •  Mrs. Diana Walker: 2014 - 2017
    Mrs. Diana Walker: 2014 - 2017