The Event Closing Ceremony & Time Capsule Burial

Time capsules are meant to provide a bird’s eye view into the past for future generations.  They usually have a theme.  They usually are constructed of metal so that they hold up in the earth and can be opened at some designated time in the future.

The time capsule that is being created for Summerville High School is to commemorate 111 years of education in Tuolumne County with a focus on depicting life on campus in 2022.  The capsule will be opened by a whole new generation in 2050.  What will life be like on our planet in 2050?  Only time will tell the tale.

John LaTorre is the person who stepped forward to build this time capsule. It will be made of steel, and will measure 24” x 24” x 18” high.  It will have a sealed rubber coating on the outside to protect it from moisture in the earth.  The ASB (Associated Student Body) officers and members have come forward to put together the stories and photos for the time capsule.  It will for sure have a yearbook from 2022.

Michael Merrill and Gilbert Hammerbeck are in charge of finding just the right place on campus to bury the capsule. The capsule will be buried on Sunday, September 18, at 2:00 pm in a special ceremony. The public is invited to attend.  We will be serving Birthday Cake and refreshments right after the ceremony.  You won’t want to miss this very special occasion.  Twenty-eight years from now you may want to attend the opening of the capsule.