Judging by this photo, most the students at the Rainier School were girls. Some of the names are familiar — Orena King, Anna Anderson, Clara Van Eaton, and Laura King, among others.
Per Carl Langberg, the school was in the middle of Stringtown Road. The first one burned in 1906 and a second was built.
Before the Ohop Valley School was built in 1902, the students went to Rainier. At one time there 55 kids attending Rainier.
New school
The first teacher at the new school was Mrs. Clyde Williams, although she probably taught under her maiden name. The next teacher was Mable Parks.
The school closed in the mid 20’s when it was incorporated into the Eatonville school.
Photo courtesy of Gary and Debbie Saint and Maxine Games. Info from History Southeastern Pierce County and EHS 4th Anniversary Cruiser.
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Eatonville To Rainier 