James W. Kingsley
1963
Kingsley school
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Was 1878 the year he was born or the year he died?
James W. Kingsley was born November 4, 1878.
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If Kingsley school opened in 1963 how many years has Kingsley school been open?
50, this year is the 50th anniversary!
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How much did it cost to build Kingsley school? About $1,286,000 or $286,000
The total cost of building was $286,345
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Which happened first: James W. Kingsley died or Kingsley school opened its doors.
James W. Kingsley died first in April & the school opened in September.
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Yes or no, was James W. Kingsley was described by a friend as a "good listener".
Yes. Joyce M. Venckus said "He told me once that he searched constantly for good listeners. There was none better than himself."
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When Did Mr. Kingsley start teaching 1900 or 1909?
James W. Kingsley started teaching in 1900.
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When did Mr. Kingsley die Nov 24 or April 23?
James W. Kingsley died on April 23.
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When Kingsley school opened was the student capacity 350 or 650?
The capacity of the school was 350 pupils (students).
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Which happened first: James W. Kingsley was a second grade teacher or the school was dedicated to James W. Kingsley?
James was a second grade teacher first in 1900. The school was dedicated to him in 1963.
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How many years was James W. Kingsley the secretary for the Downers Grove Lions Club 7 years or 14 years?
He was member of Downers Grove Lions Club serving as its secretary for 14 years.
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Where was James W. Kingsley born AND a teacher Illinois or Nebraska?
James W. Kingsley was born in Hebron, Nebraska & later taught in the Thayer County School District in Nebraska.
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When was the school dedication ceremony in honor of James W. Kingsley September 3 or November 24?
The school was dedicated to James W. Kingsley at a dedication ceremony that took place on November 24, 1963.
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What was the total amount of staff working at the school when it opened 12 or 21?
21 people were working at the school when it opened. There was one principal Mr. F. Gregory Rybinski, ten classroom teachers, two instrumental music teachers, a vocal music teacher, a nurse, a PE teacher, a school social worker, a speech correctionist, an office secretary and two custodians.
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Which happened first: James W. Kingsley attended the University of Nebraska or he started teaching second grade?
He attended University of Nebraska where he received his certificate to teach second grade on June 16, 1900. He began teaching in September of 1900 for the Thayer County School District in Nebraska.
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True or false: James W. Kingsley was interested in helping out the blind community in Downers Grove.
True. For James' efforts on behalf of the blind, the Lions Club established a memorial grant for the Hadley School for the Blind.
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What school did James W. Kingsley attend The University of Illinois or the University of Nebraska?
He attended University of Nebraska where he received his certificate to teach second grade on June 16, 1900.
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When was Mr. Kingsley's death April or November?
Mr. Kingsley death was on April 23, 1963.
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True or false: In May of 1963, Glenn E. Pickrell, the Superintendent of School District #58, requested suggestions for a name for the new school.
True, his name was chosen by the Board on July 8, 1963.
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What happened first Kingsley school opened its doors or James W. Kingsley was voted by the Board as the name chosen for the school?
His name was chosen by the Board on July 8, 1963. The school was dedicated to James W. Kingsley at a dedication ceremony that took place on November 24, 1963.
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Was Mr. Kingsley active in clubs after he retired?
Yes. He was a member of the Men's Garden Club, the International Christian Leadership Breakfast Club (Tuesday morning men's), and a member of Downers Grove Lions Club.
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Was Mr.Kingsley alive when the school board chose his name for the school yes or no?
No, the school board chose his name 3 months after his death.
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What month in 1963 did the school board choose to name the school after James W. Kingsley?
His name was chosen by the Board on July 8, 1963.
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When Kingsley school was built the plot size was 10.5 acres or 50.5 acres?
The land plot size was 10.5 acres.
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In what state was James W. Kingsley's first teaching job?
He began teaching in September of 1900 for the Thayer County School District in Nebraska.
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What grade did James W. Kingsley receive a certificate to teach?
He attended University of Nebraska where he received his certificate to teach second grade on June 16, 1900.
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