I too went there from 1st to 4th grade (1961-1965), then to Hobby when it was completed in 1965. We were very aware that the school was named for a "janitor" who died in a school explosion, but never got the exact details.
I attended Montgomery from 1960 to the spring of 1963. Here are the complete lyrics to the Montgomery school song written by Mrs. Nesbitt:
"Oh, Montgomery is a school named for a hero
A man of courage in the face of danger
He did his duty well, and earned respect from all,
Poe Elementary School At 5100 Hazard St.
in Historic Houston
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I attended Montgomery from 1960 to the spring of 1963. Here are the complete lyrics to the Montgomery school song written by Mrs. Nesbitt:
"Oh, Montgomery is a school named for a hero
A man of courage in the face of danger
He did his duty well, and earned respect from all,
We're proud to have our school named Montgomery.
Now, we must learn our lessons and be good
Be earnest in our efforts and be true
We want to learn and read,
To figure and to see,
And then we must learn to be brave.