Notes from Yarina School 1949-1962

The following comes from the 40^th Anniversary Photo Directory, S.I.L. in Peru, 1986, pages 19-20.

1949

Yarinacocha school began in homes with several children already started with Calvert courses. First classroom built in summer.

1953

Second school classroom was built, First edition of Jungle Calls. Peter Hocking's valedictorian address included: "I have always desired to have a person in the same grade as I."

1954

Third classroom added; total students: 38.

1956

Gene Smith spent 8 years in 8th grade before he was finally promoted to high school. He was then sent to the principal's office where he spent the rest of his time at Yarina.

Nursery was started because the working mothers felt they could do more and better work if they knew their children were under supervision.

1962

Teachers became MR. & MRS..no more AUNT & UNCLE in the school system.

Quote from address by Uncle Cam at graduation: "Before there were schools, children learned from the example of their parents. Example is still the best teacher. From the ranks of the children of missionaries have been found to come a larger proportion of people who make "Who's Who" than from any other profession....The clue we believe is found in the truth of Isaiah 54:13, "All thy children shall be taught of the Lord....'"

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Updated January 14, 2002 A.D.