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The former Shamrock High School to be honored

By Rich McKay
Aug 25, 2011

Robert Thorpe, principal of Druid Hills Middle School, wants to honor the former Shamrock High School, which has been converted into his middle school. He wants to build a display case filled with Shamrock memorabilia and he is inviting Shamrock alumni, staff and friends to the Druid Hills campus, 3100 Mount Olive Dr., Decatur, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. He is asking that people bring any photos or keepsakes to help create a "Shamrock by the Decade" display. Everyone is welcome to join in and help. Information: 678-874-7602.

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