Minto school 1943

The original schoolhouse was built in early 1900s, it had two rooms. Minto re-opened in 1947 after WW2 and ran for another 5 years before closing completely.

Photograph shows Minto School group (grades 1 - 8) in 1943 after Japanese internment.
People identified: Miss Pat Witter (teacher) and Mrs. J.A. Mercer (principal) Grades 1-8. Back: Gordie Pearse, Ben Pearse, Donald Brock, Olav Neros, Willie Schmidt, Roy Pearse, Gerry Brock. Middle: Harold Lien, Isador Schmidt, Dorothy Schmidt, Doreen Warriner, Florence Clark, Theresa Schmidt, Dorothy Brock, Trudy Toman, Phyllis Bridger. Front: John Marsh, Ronny Marsh, George Marshal, Bobby Stockand, Edna Warriner, Nadine Pearse, Norman Pearse, Kenny Lien, Teddy Sampson.