Horace Mann Elementary School
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We believe the landscaping project will further the school's educational
mission by giving the students, faculty, and neighborhood a great sense
of pride in Horace Mann," stated Aubrey McClendon, Chesapeake Energy's
Chief Executive Officer. Chesapeake "adopted" Horace
Mann Elementary a few years ago, and over 110 employees serve as tutors
for the students.
The beautification of the school grounds was underwritten by Chesapeake. More than 40 lacebark elms, boxwood hedges, and a flower bed will be planted at the school to replace the trees that were removed due to disease and utility line interference.
Other sponsors of this project are the City of Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma City Public Schools, Smith Pickel Construction, Elliott + Associates Architects, Tim Johnson and Associates, First Unitarian Church, Total Environment Landscaping, Grooms Irrigation, and Acme Brick.
