The church and the school made up most residents’ social lives, considering the time. A lot of school activity kept students busy and provided them with all the friends they needed for a fulfilled life. Many classmates married after graduation, as did George and Ruth Price; married now more than 60 years. Let it be noted that Ruth was the first May Queen for the school in 1952. These are some of the stories and facts learned from attending last year.

Many politicians, educators, doctors and nurses – all kinds of professions – came from spending 12 years at this school. This was the only school many locals ever attended, starting in the first grade through graduation, all in the same building.

Come out on Oct. 12 and recall the wonderful memories that will come alive as former students share stories and where life has taken them all.

– article submitted by Sandra Tipton Nash, class of 1959