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General Information
 William
H. Wharton Elementary was opened in 1929 to serve that part of the
Houston Independent School District bounded by Buffalo Bayou and
Westheimer on the North and South as well as Taft Street and Waugh
Drive on the East and West side. This area included Avalon, Bakerdale
and Temple Terrace. Today it is considered a part of the Montrose area
and also closely identifies with Houston's old Fourth Ward. The school
was named for William H. Wharton who came to Texas in 1827 and built a
plantation called Eagle Island. Wharton was a member of the Convention
of 1832 which asked for separate statehood for Texas. He served as
Judge Advocate of the Texas Army during the early part of the Texas
Revolution, but resigned this post to become Commissioner to the
United States so as to secure aid for Texas. He was Secretary of State
under Stephen F. Austin and was the first Minister to the United
States. He was elected to the Texas Senate in 1838 and was killed in
1839 when he accidentally discharged a pistol while dismounting his
horse. Wharton County is also named in his honor.
During it's 78 year history, Wharton Elementary has had eight
principals who served the following terms:
Ralph Walton 1929 - 1935
George D Sloan 1936 - 1941
Elsa Stulting 1942 - 1967
Johnny Johnson 1968 - 1979
Juanita Martinez 1979 - 1988
Siro Gutierrez 1989 - 1997
Monica Sandoval 1997 - 2006
Imelda Alamia 2006 - Present
Throughout it's history, Wharton Elementary has placed
strong emphasis on the basics of education, and this emphasis prevails
today. With the combined efforts and support of our faculty, PTO, and
community businesses, Wharton Elementary continues it's rich tradition
of academic excellence and leadership! |
Thursday, May 15th-Friday,
May 16th - Field Days
