Wheelock Elementary Marks 75 Years With Alumni Tours
Current students guided former students through the Lubbock school as it celebrated its 75th birthday.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Primary Education
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Wheelock Elementary in Lubbock, Texas, hosted a 75th birthday celebration on Friday, November 6, 2026, with alumni touring campus led by current students. The school first opened in 1952.
Why it matters
The celebration marks three-quarters of a century for a Lubbock elementary school and brings former students back to its halls. Staff said they wanted to mark the anniversary in style.
Wheelock Elementary first opened in 1952, making 2026 its 75th year. The guided alumni tour included seven stops covering the school's history, school spirit and a legacy painting project.
The players
Wheelock Elementary
A public elementary school in Lubbock, Texas, named after Frank E. Wheelock, which opened in 1952.
Cayce Noble
The principal of Wheelock Elementary since 2021, overseeing the school's 75th birthday celebration.
John Greer
A former Wheelock student and the son of Milton Greer, the school's first principal, who returned for the anniversary.
The details
Current students practiced a script and completed several tour stops before leading alumni through the building. Memorabilia and shirts are on display, and artwork hangs on the walls.
Timeline
1952: Wheelock Elementary first opens.
2021: Cayce Noble becomes principal.
November 6, 2026: Alumni visit for the 75th birthday celebration.
Legacy Line
The celebration connects the school's 1952 opening under its first principal, Milton Greer, to a present-day generation of students who now guide alumni through the same campus.
Families in Lubbock with children at Wheelock Elementary see the school marking its history with tours and memorabilia on display. Alumni may find the campus changed since their own school days.
The takeaway
Schools that invite students to share their history with former classmates can connect generations of families to the same building. Anniversaries like Wheelock's offer a chance to revisit that shared past.
Further reading
For more on local school milestones, see Primary Education coverage across Lubbock.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kcbd.
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