Your elementary school, although a crucial part of your childhood, may not be at the forefront of your mind on any old day. But what about when it has a birthday?

Rosewood Elementary is turning 100 years old this school year, and its dedicated faculty and staff are pulling out all the stops — and memories — to celebrate having educated their community for a century.

While Rosewood’s original building is still standing and full of young minds each day, the school has seen some changes. From modifications like the absence of individual radiators in each classroom, to more subtle changes in the community, there are some who have been there to watch history unfold.

Rosewood Elementary nurse, Diane Reaves, and Richland One district office employee, Sally McCant, both multi-generation alumni

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