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Columbiana proclaims 50th anniversary of First Baptist kindergarten
Summary
Mayor David Mitchell read and signed a proclamation recognizing the Columbiana Baptist (First Baptist) kindergarten’s 50th anniversary and announced a recognition event at First Baptist Church on Feb. 23, 2025.
Mayor David Mitchell read a proclamation marking the 50th anniversary of the Columbiana Baptist (First Baptist) kindergarten and said the city will recognize the milestone on Sunday, Feb. 23, at First Baptist Church, where children will sing and past directors will be acknowledged.
“The Columbiana Baptist kindergarten opened its doors for the first time” in 1975, the mayor said, noting early enrollment grew to 42 children and that the program now enrolls about 90 students in 2025. He credited Rev. Charles Stroud for starting the program and mentioned former teacher and director Lorinda Rush as one of the earliest staff the city hopes to honor at the event.
Why it matters: The proclamation highlights a long‑running local early‑education program and its ties to community institutions and volunteers.
What’s next: The mayor said he would sign the proclamation and take a photo at the end of the meeting; the recognition at First Baptist is scheduled Feb. 23, 2025.
