75th Anniversary - Gault Street Elementary School

Join us to celebrate the legacy that began right here on Gault Street on July 1, 1951. For 75 years, these halls have been filled with the "Green Spirit" of Lake Balboa.

(Thanks to DronesbyMerlin, Gault staff and students, and Mr. Vargas for making this video possible.)

You are welcome to celebrate with us on Thursday, September 17, 2026.

Show Transcript

welcome everyone today we're stepping back in time to celebrate a truly special Milestone the 75th anniversary of Gold Street Elementary School for 3 quarters of a century this building has been more than just bricks and mortar it's been a vibrant Hub of learning growth and Unforgettable memories for generations of students teachers and Families think of all the laughter echoing in these halls and the friendships forged on the playground Gault Street Elementary has witnessed countless dreams take flight nurtured budding talents and laid the foundation for so many Bright Futures we're so excited to share this journey through its Rich history with you celebrating the incredible impact Gault Street Elementary has had on our community thank you for being a part of this wonderful celebration I am Miss proud principal of of Gault Street Elementary it is truly an honor to be part of the Gator community in 2026 this year our Gators proudly celebrate 75 years of learning growing and having fun together tell us what does it mean to be a gator we care about each other they look out for each other they're on and lift each other up when things get tough we celebrate our wins together and help each other learn from our mistakes we are a team a family and we've got each other's backs always what else can you tell us about the gold gaiters Gators therefore and looks after 1 another we help support and encourage each other every day Gators are kind honest and respect everyone we take care of our school our friends and our community be negative means doing the I don't know when the 1 is watching tell us what it feels like to be a goat gator to be a gator feels fun and creative have great imagine free we are not afraid to try new things ask questions and think outside the box being a caterer feels like you belong you can be yourself laugh dream and grow every day it's a place full of energy creativity and awesome ideas.
It was the first of July in 51 and the gator story had just begun 17000 Gault Street ground The best school in the Valley was finally found. The Gator Pride We are the Gators, strong and true, Seventy-five years of me and you! Seventy-five years of me and you! Wearing the Green in Lake Balboa sun, We’re the pride of the swamp since 'fifty-one! We’re the pride of the swamp since 'fifty-one! Chomp! Chomp! The Heart of Gault From the rose gardens to the classroom doors, Our Gator spirit forever soars. No motto needed to lead the way we We live the Gator life every single day. The Build-Up Three quarters of a century have passed us by, With our heads held proud and our spirits high. From 1951 to the modern day, From 1951 to the modern day, Gault Street Elementary is here to stay! We are the Gators! (Chomp, Chomp!) 75 years Chomp, Chomp! Chomp, Chomp! forever and green Chomp, Chomp! Best school there’s ever been! Best school there’s ever been! oh