It's hard to be anonymous in Mrs. Young's class.
Every student has a personality, a weakness, a strength, a problem, a proud moment.
And for better or worse, she sees it all. These kids have been with us since they were small, and you naturally get to know them very well. Inside the small brick school, three classrooms line the right side of the building's only hallway, and a gymnasium doubles as a lunchroom. The school's trusted caretakers are a lone janitor and a woman whose job is both secretary and librarian. Most folks are surprised that schools like Center Elementary still exist.