The following list of Colerain Township Graduates is from the book:

"100 Years of Education in Coleraine Township 1834-1934"

By the Class of 1934 Coleraine Twp High School (Kirkwood, Penna)

A combination of the Union High School (closed 1904) and Coleraine High School (started 1906)

Union High School opened its doors 08 Aug 1859. The children were taught by:

Professor James Andrews of the Hopewell Academy of Chester Co, Penna.

He suffered since his 20's from Paralysis; but consented to start the school in the village of Union.

Tuition fees were 75 cents per week. If student wanted to learn Latin it was $1 per week.

During the Spring Terms he usually taught the up-coming teachers and any teacher who wanted

more teaching abilities. The children were off helping their families with farm chores, so it was

a perfect time to do this. On 08 Aug 1879, they had a 20 year reunion for the school. A great

many former students came. The former students, who had moved away, wrote letters.

After the anniversary, Professor Andrews kept on teaching for another 8 years.

In 1886, he retired to the town of Lancaster, for only a short time.

He died in Lancaster, one of the most honored men in the county of Lancaster.

There is a tombstone in the Union Presbyterian Church graveyard marking his death.

His successor was Charles Wright of Bel Air, MD.

No records of names of students who attended during 1895-1904 could be found.

Thru the kindness of students (of that period), a partial list was compiled.

This list shows husbands' names in parentheses.

No names were given for students who did not graduate.

Married alumnae are listed by their spouses last names. Husbands' given names are listed.

If the occupation and/or address was not found it will list: "unknown"

*****A Big Thanks to Paulene for typing this for the site****