Children ready to not be left behind.

Statue of George W. Bush: No Child Left Behind

Hamilton, Ohio

George W. Bush came to Hamilton High School in 2002 for the photo-op signing of "No Child Left Behind" into law. Two years later, a couple of wealthy local Bush backers paid $400,000 to have nine life-size bronze statues installed outside of the high school entrance, preserving the moment for posterity.

Bush stands with his hand resting on a black granite lectern inscribed "No Child Left Behind." His bronze audience consists of an enraptured Schools Superintendent Janet Baker, six kids, and a guy in a suit and a sensible haircut.

Enraptured.

Hamilton is also the home of a monument honoring Captain John Cleves Symmes, who believed that the Earth was hollow.

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Statue of George W. Bush: No Child Left Behind

Hamilton High School

Address:: 1165 Eaton Ave., Hamilton, OH
Directions:: The sculpture stands next to the front door entrance of Hamilton High School. I-75 exit 24. Drive west on Hwy 129/Butler County Veterans Hwy for 12 miles. Drive into the city as the road changes to High St. and then Main St. Cross the river. Six blocks later turn right onto Eaton Ave. Drive north a little over a mile. After crossing Washington Blvd, the high school is on the left.
Hours:: The statues were removed in 2010 for school renovations, but returned in 2012.
RA Rates:: Worth a Detour

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April 10, 2013