13 Jun 2005
DISD Educator Was Active White Rock Community Leader
DALLAS–Dallas Independent School District officials will break ground for the new Larry G. Smith Elementary School at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 5229 Gus Thomasson Road, in Mesquite.
Students, principals and the community will join Trustee Dr. Lois Parrott and Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa. Members of the Smith family also will be in attendance.
The school is named for DISD educator Larry G. Smith who served the district for 37 years as a principal, coach and educator. As area superintendent, Smith oversaw schools in the White Rock community.
The new school will receive Casa View, Charles A. Gill and Edwin J. Kiest elementary school students.