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This resolution commends Middle School 340 - North Star Academy in Brooklyn on its 150th anniversary.
Why it matters
Acknowledges the deep historical roots. of Middle School 340, highlighting its continuous presence and adaptation within Brooklyn’s evolving neighborhoods for a century and a half.
Recognizes the legacy of pioneering educators and architects. , such as Jane Dunkley (the first female principal of a large Brooklyn grammar school) and Samuel J. Leonard, whose work shaped early Brooklyn public education.
Emphasizes the school’s role as a community anchor. , noting its transformation over time (name changes, functional shifts, and modernization) while remaining a vital educational institution and designated landmark.
Underscores the school’s ongoing commitment. to students, parents, and the community, marking its 150th anniversary as both a celebration of past achievements and a pledge to future service and adaptation.
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Honor North Star Academy Anniversary
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Senate Resolution No. 3020 BY: Senator HAMILTON COMMENDING Middle School 340 - North Star Academy upon the occasion of its 150th Birthday WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those commemorative historical events which… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 3020 BY: Senator HAMILTON COMMENDING Middle School 340 - North Star Academy upon the occasion of its 150th Birthday WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those commemorative historical events which symbolize the growth and development of the educational institutions which comprise the communities of this great State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Middle School 340 - North Star Academy upon the occasion of its 150th Birthday, celebrated at its Annual Career and College Day on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, As the brownstone blocks between Flatbush Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue were being developed, and as construction of Prospect Park continued, a grammar school was built for the new community; when its doors opened in 1868, the children were greeted by Jane Dunkley, the first Principal, and the first woman to be in charge of a large Brooklyn grammar school; and WHEREAS, Designed by Samuel J. Leonard, Superintendent of the Department of Buildings for the Board of Education in the City of Brooklyn, he created and supervised the construction and repair of school buildings, including P.S. 9; and WHEREAS, Many of his designs employed a very early Romanesque Revival style of building, using Rundbogenstil style, which added the acanthus leaf brackets on the front door as well as the hooded window caps on P.S. 9; and WHEREAS, In 1879, James Naughton took over as Superintendent; during his time, he added the wings to the growing school in 1887; and WHEREAS, When P.S. 9 grew too small for his additions, James Naughton designed the P.S. 9 Annex, to handle the overflow in 1895; later, it was renamed P.S. 111; and WHEREAS, Public School 111 has been a neighborhood institution in the Prospect Heights section of Brooklyn for 110 years; although no longer a grammar school, it continues to be used as a special high school; and WHEREAS, Over the years, this school has changed names, functions and has been modernized on the inside, but remains a part of Brooklyn's education system; the school and the annex are now considered individual landmarks; and WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, Middle School
- North Star Academy may look back with pride upon its humble
beginnings, find just satisfaction in its purposeful growth and hold
true of purpose in its commitment to serving the educational needs of
the citizens of New York; and
WHEREAS, Middle School 340 is proudly aware of its distinguished
past, eager to fulfill its present commitment to parents, students and
the community, and planning with vision and purpose for the ebb and
swell of growth and change it will encounter in the years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Middle School 340 - North Star Academy upon the occasion of its
150th Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Middle School 340 - North Star Academy.
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