Former or current Felix Festa students, looking for memories, history, and anything you remember about the school
Hi everyone,
I’m a former Clarkstown student doing some personal research on the history of the Clarkstown school system, especially the campus of Felix Festa Middle School. I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who attended or grew up in Clarkstown and has memories, photos, or any information at all about the school over the years.
I’m interested in literally anything, no detail is too small or too random. Things like:
-What the campus used to look like before renovations/additions
-Old classroom layouts or “hidden” areas people remember
-Notable teachers, principals, or staff
-Changes over time (new wings, hallway expansions, cafeteria updates, the pool, etc.)
-School culture back in different eras
-Any stories or memories from attending
I’m especially curious about how the building changed over time and how students experienced those changes firsthand.
Fun fact I came across during my research: before the current middle school campus existed in West Nyack, the Clarkstown Junior High School was located in what is now the “annex” wing of Clarkstown High School North.
If you have anything you remember, stories, corrections, photos, or even rumors you’ve heard, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share.
