For my last blog, I will be discussing my childhood elementary school, Darnaby Elementary in Tulsa, OK. Darnaby is a part of the Union Public School System and has been around since 1980 and is named after James R. Darnaby who was involved in Union’s board of education for many years prior. The school is in the same neighborhood as me, so I have been able to see it continue to change and update as I got older. I have many good and some bad experiences here but overall positive memories.

I remember how big I used to think the building was along with its gym, cafeteria, playground, and hallways when I was attending. I have visited again since while I was about 13-14 and I realized just how much smaller the building actually is on the inside vs how I remembered it as a kid. There used to be a small courtyard garden in the middle of the school, and it might still be there, but I am unable to find any pictures or information on if it’s still around. It was always really cool and relaxing to walk to class and see birds, squirrels, and plants in the middle of the school, surrounded by glass windows. I am glad that I had the opportunity to attend such a great school during my childhood and maybe one day my kids will get that chance too.