A Fond Farewell to Colfax Elementary

* My son Zachary just graduated from Colfax Avenue Elementary School in North Hollywood. Not only did this complete his seven-year sojourn there, but it marked the end of 14 consecutive years during which at least one of our three children attended Colfax.

When our daughter attended Colfax in the early ‘80s, it appeared that she was the only child for blocks around in our neighborhood who attended the local public school. Those were times of busing controversies and labor strife within the public schools. In more recent years, the neighborhood has returned to Colfax.

One constant upon which we could rely was the quality of the teachers and the staff at Colfax. With very few exceptions, the teachers were skillful and caring and always willing to make special efforts for their classes in general and our children in particular. The economic uncertainties of recent years have no doubt had their effect on teachers’ morale, but the Colfax crew has continued to maintain their high standards.

Thank you, Colfax Elementary teachers and staff, for a job wonderfully done under almost impossible circumstances. Colfax will always be a part of our lives.

MARK ELLIS SINGER

North Hollywood