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	150th Anniversary of Saint Paul School District to Kick Off At Winter Carnival 1/30/2006 11:30 AM Kyle Markham, Affinity Plus Credit Union CEO presents Elona Street-Stewart, Chair of the Saint Paul Public Schools Board of Education, with a framed picture of the ice sculpture. Affinity Plus Credit Union is the sponsor of the ice sculpture. Saint Paul, Minn. — The launch of this year's Winter Carnival also marked the kickoff of the Saint Paul Public School District's celebration of its 150th anniversary. In celebration of this milestone, the Signature Ice Sculpture for this year's Winter Carnival unveiled on Friday, January 27, at Rice Park in downtown Saint Paul, is a replica of the Irving School. Built in 1885 and named after Washington Irving, the school was one of the most striking of the district's early buildings. At the unveiling, Saint Paul School Board Chair Elona Street-Stewart provided a brief history of the school district, while the Humboldt High School Marching Band and Como Park Senior High School Choir provided entertainment. "This is a huge milestone for Saint Paul Public Schools," said Street-Stewart. "The group of citizens that founded the district had academic excellence as their goal in 1856, and we have continued that tradition today while serving more than 41,000 students and providing every single one of them with a world of opportunities." The 150th Anniversary Celebration will continue throughout the year with more events such as parades, exhibits, and the world's largest ice cream social. Please call (651) 767-8101.   Click Here to View Highlights from the 150th Anniversary Kick Off Event. Elona Street-Stewart, Chair of the Board of Education, and the Humboldt High School Band.