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Coleman Place Elementary marks 100 years with alumni, students and a presidential visit
Summary
Coleman Place Elementary celebrated its 100th anniversary with former teachers, staff and students, a program of speakers and student performances and a remembrance of a 1999 visit by President Bill Clinton, Norfolk Public Schools said.
Coleman Place Elementary School held a 100th‑anniversary event that brought former teachers, staff and students together to view archival photos and yearbooks and to hear speakers and student performances, Norfolk Public Schools announced.
The celebration highlighted milestones across the school’s century, including a 1999 visit from President Bill Clinton. An attendee identified only in the transcript as "Speaker 2" said, "I had the honor of introducing former president Clinton." That attendee later described the visit as "absolutely amazing" and said the centennial eased feelings about aging.
The school invited guests to peruse historical materials and enjoy a program of speakers and student performances. Norfolk Public Schools framed the event as an opportunity for current students and alumni to remember the school’s history, including a move to a new building and notable visitors.
The program did not record any formal district actions or decisions tied to the event; the district presented the centennial as a commemorative community event.
Speakers identified in the transcript included a Norfolk Public Schools staff member who provided the event overview and attendees identified only by speaker labels in the transcript; no policy or budget actions were announced in connection with the celebration.
