Berkley May, a former student at Southside Elementary, writes a note of the walls of the school, which is scheduled to be demolished, following a farewell ceremony for original campus on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Janelle Carrier, a member of the original teaching staff at Southside Elementary, shares her memories of the early days of the original campus during the Southside Elementary Farewell Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Former student Madalyn Harris tells of her favorite memory at Southside Elementary while standing next to her sister, Gabrielle, during a farewell ceremony to original campus on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
A crowd of teachers, former students and supporters gather to listen to a speaker during the Southside Elementary Farewell Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Karen Schmitt, a Livingston Parish Public Schools Board member, speaks during the Southside Elementary Farewell Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Mike Harris, a longtime principal, speaks about his memories of the school during the Southside Elementary Farewell Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Photos of students and some school supplies remain scattered on the floor of a room in Southside Elementary School two years after the Flood of 2016 following a farewell ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Laird May (left) remembers his favorite memory of his years at Southside Elementary beside his sister, Berkley, during a farewell ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Southside Elementary Principal Laura Williams writes a thank you message on the walls of Southside Elementary School following a farewell ceremony to original campus on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Former students and teachers walk the halls of Southside Elementary School following a farewell ceremony held on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Leo Miller, pastor of First Baptist Church, encourages the Southside Elementary students, teachers and alumni to look forward at the future of the school during a farewell ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
