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James Monroe Elementary

james monroe pic
The school was named after James Monroe who was the fifth President of the United States of America.  He served two terms from 1817 to 1825.   He was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia.   -from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 

Date Built and/or Occupied
Monroe Plaque
James Monroe Elementary was built in 1972 and occupied on September, 1973

School Mascot
American bald eagle
eagle_mascot

Mural
eagle_jaguar mural
The 40 x 12 foot mural was painted in 1973 by Sergio O'Cadiz, a Mexican born and trained artist. The semi-abstract painting uses the eagle and the jaguar as main motifs.