Hundreds of former students and teachers who have gone to over 75 years of existence of the College of The Meron met in this hamlet pachequera a very emotional and nostalgic act, in which there were reunions of people who had long not seen, as is the case of a former student who lives in France and moved to Los Meroño for this event.
Besides being a nostalgia and remembrance event was also an act with a view to the future, since the center still has students who keep alive the center.
The event was attended by the Director General of Department, M ª José Jiménez Pérez, and the Mayor of Torre Pacheco, who stressed the importance of this college, because it is more than just a school building is a meeting point.
In addition to educating, teaches a way of life and feeling to all those who have passed through this center, both students and teachers.
This school is the oldest stands and which continue to offer classes.
Daniel Garcia also congratulated the Organizing Committee of the 75 th anniversary of the College for the realization of planned activities, as this type of commemorative events contribute to recall experiences and experiences that are part of the story pachequera.
In addition to this act was presented a book containing several letters from former teachers and students as well as a large number of photographs that recall the lives and experiences, as well as the value of people who have been part of the history of the school.
The school's origins date back to the generous donation of its first facilities by its then owners, who traded him to the village of Torre Pacheco to be provided only for education and teaching of pachequeros.
Their fate has not only maintained, and improved care, but has also expanded as a meeting and fellowship among the residents of Los Meroño, and as a reference point in the celebration of activities and leisure activities during Festivities and events citizens of various kinds.
Furthermore, this anniversary was opened an exhibition on the school, which could see pictures, old maps, notepad, work done by children at that time ...
Source: Ayuntamiento de Torre Pacheco