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By PEKAY PETTUS
THE old school on Mt. Salem Avenue in Washington is being transformed into a residence “in the Southern tradition,” which, among other things, will mean installation of a soaring portico with six 20-foot high pillars and an elaborate interior redecorating job.
Neighbors and former students won’t have to remain outside, wondering what happened to the blackboards where they first encountered the multiplication tables, or window sills where they carved their initials, for what they assumed was posterity.
The new owners, John and Sizie Lipko, plan three housewarming parties, sometime around next* Chirstmas—one for the workmen, one for anyone who went to school in the old building and another for guests “by invitation only.”
Plans for the old school house are based on the Lipkos’ extensive entertaining habits and penchant for growing things, flowers and vegetables. Plants seem to dominate their decorating scheme.
Inside the old building, the Lipkos have already removed the many closets that lined halls and classrooms. And the wide stairway in the middle of the hall is now “freestanding” with all visible means of support removed.
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