About Us

Joe V Hart was born in Millcreek, Oklahoma in 1906 and moved to Texas where he attended Forest Grove School and Lovejoy School after if opened (1917).

 

As a local farmer and carpenter, Mr. Hart had several notable projects in the Lucas area such as the Forest Grove Christian Church, the Forest Grove Store, which he owned and operated, and the rebuilding of the Lovejoy School after the 1958 tornado.

 

Mr. Hart served on the School Board for 22 years, from 1949 until 1971.  Indeed, Lovejoy remains a thriving district in large part due to his vision and countless hours of dedicated service to the school, children and community.  His wife, Donna, shared in his service to our boys and girls.

 

We are proud to honor Joe Hart with the dedication of this school which bears his name.