A Century in Focus


Take a walk down memory lane with our collection of photos and videos spanning 100 years of Fremont Elementary. From vintage class portraits and milestone moments to snapshots of everyday joy throughout the decades, this gallery celebrates the students, staff, and spirit that have made Fremont a place to grow and thrive. Check back often as we continue to add more memories!

Before becoming the residential area it is today, the Sparr Heights area in Glendale, California was primarily orchards and vineyards owned by William Sparr. Sparr later subdivided the land into residential lots in the 1920s.

Before becoming the residential area it is today, the Sparr Heights area in Glendale, California was primarily orchards and vineyards owned by William Sparr. Sparr later subdivided the land into residential lots in the 1920s.

Fremont Elementary, circa 1926

Fremont Elementary, circa 1926

The earliest homes in Sparr Heights were built in 1923. The area was developed in the early 20th century, with development picking up in the 1920s.

The earliest homes in Sparr Heights were built in 1923. The area was developed in the early 20th century, with development picking up in the 1920s.

Early attendees of John C. Fremont Elementary School.

Early attendees of John C. Fremont Elementary School.

4.26.1935, Mrs. Ely's Kindergarten Class

4.26.1935, Mrs. Ely's Kindergarten Class

5.6.1936, Mrs. Badour's Class

5.6.1936, Mrs. Badour's Class

Diploma for Virgina Kimack, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Diploma for Virgina Kimack, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Mrs. Peterka's 6th Grade Class, 1974-1975

Mrs. Peterka's 6th Grade Class, 1974-1975

Mrs. Stedman's 4th Grade Class, 1997-1998

Mrs. Stedman's 4th Grade Class, 1997-1998

Mrs. Morgan's Kindergarten Class, 1997-1998

Mrs. Morgan's Kindergarten Class, 1997-1998

Fremont Elementary Yearbook, circa 1997-1998, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Fremont Elementary Yearbook, circa 1997-1998, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Fremont Elementary Yearbook, circa 1997-1998, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Fremont Elementary Yearbook, circa 1997-1998, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Fremont Elementary Yearbook, circa 1997-1998, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Fremont Elementary Yearbook, circa 1997-1998, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Fremont Elementary Yearbook, circa 1997-1998, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Fremont Elementary Yearbook, circa 1997-1998, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Fremont Elementary Yearbook, circa 1997-1998, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Fremont Elementary Yearbook, circa 1997-1998, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Fremont Elementary Yearbook, circa 1997-1998, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Fremont Elementary Yearbook, circa 1997-1998, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Fremont Elementary Yearbook, circa 1997-1998, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Fremont Elementary Yearbook, circa 1997-1998, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Mrs. Jordan's 5th Grade Class, 1998-1999

Mrs. Jordan's 5th Grade Class, 1998-1999

Words of Wisdom Book, circa 2000, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Words of Wisdom Book, circa 2000, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Excerpt from Words of Wisdom Book, circa 2000, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Excerpt from Words of Wisdom Book, circa 2000, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Excerpt from Words of Wisdom Book, circa 2000, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Excerpt from Words of Wisdom Book, circa 2000, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Excerpt from Words of Wisdom Book, circa 2000, written by Mrs. Osmet (still teaching at Fremont!!); courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Excerpt from Words of Wisdom Book, circa 2000, written by Mrs. Osmet (still teaching at Fremont!!); courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Excerpt from Words of Wisdom Book, circa 2000, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.

Excerpt from Words of Wisdom Book, circa 2000, courtesy of Tyler Longpre.