The Lenoir colored public schools will open on Monday, Sept. 18, at 9 o’clock. Both schools will assemble at the Baptist church at West End for the opening exercises. The principal, Prof. W.T. Washington, urges the parents to come out on the opening day. Children who are entering the school for the first time should be vaccinated. No pupil will be admitted unless such pupil present a certificate or show evidence of a successful vaccination. Have the children vaccinated at once, so the effect of the vaccination will not hinder their school activities.
Expected Visitors
Principal Washington is expecting to have on the opening day the city superintendent, W.S. Hough, and the chairman of the board, W.B. Watson. A successful school years is hoped for the new superintendent, and we trust the citizens of Lenoir will make it quite pleasant for him during his stay here. There are three colored schools in the city—one in Freedman and two in West End. The attendance this year in these schools will probably reach 240. This will be an increase of some 30 over last year.
A Statement
A statement has been issued by the colored principal to this effect:
“During my eight years as principal of the schools in this State I must say that I believe the Lenoir school board is one of the best in North Carolina; and we have one of the best Chambers of Commerce and secretary in the State.
“Parents will see that their children bring their promotion cards, and see that they are on time. We hope that this year will be one of the best school years during the history of the colored school. Parents are urged to come out on the opening day.”
From the front page of the Lenoir News-Topic, Thursday, Sept. 14, 1922
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Lenoir Schools Opened Session. . . Largest Registration in History of Institution—Interesting Exercises
With the largest registration in the history of the institution, the Lenoir public schools opened the 20th session Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock. At the ringing of the second school bell children, parents, friends of the school, the pastors of the town, board of trustees, every teacher and principal, as well as superintendent, gathered into the old building for the opening exercises. There was not room for all of them to be seated or to be gathered into the assembly room, but they stood around where there was any room. The opening was with a prayer by Rev. A.A. McLean, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Mr. V.H. Beach, a member of the board of trustees of the school, then made a talk about the plans for the school, and he told something of the disappointment at not being able to open the school this year in the new building. Mr. Beach then introduced Rev. P.W. Tucker, pastor of the First Methodist church, who made a most interesting talk to the children and teachers, and said that the opening of this school, the scene it presented of young life and possibilities, was always one of inspiration; that he hoped the boys and girls would take advantage of their opportunities and be able to fill the big places in life. He gave the faculty a most hearty welcome to our town and community. He said that the young ladies could come and add something more to their name and just stay in Lenoir. That would be only to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors.
Mr. J.E. Cassels, the principal of the high school, was next called on for an address. He responded to the splendid welcome given by Mr. Tucker and then spoke for a few moments on athletics. He said that no modern school was equipped without athletics, and he hoped to make the Lenoir school rank high in this line.
Mr. W.S. Hough, the new superintendent, was then introduced, and he made a splendid talk, outlining some of the difficulties that face a school, and asked the hearty and sincere co-operation of all the parents, teachers and friends of the school. He appealed to the boys ad girls for help and co-operation, saying it was absolutely necessary to have obedient and studious pupils to get the best results from school work.
The personnel of the faculty is as follows: W.S. Hough, superintendent; J.E. Cassels of Christianburg, Va., principal of the high school; Miss Annie King of Denver, N.C., first grade; Miss Margaret Kerr of Rock Hill, S.C., second grade; Miss Mary Hope Crawford of Rock Hill, S.C., second grade; Miss Irene Caldwell of Greensboro, third grade; Miss Irene Fleming of Greenville, N.C., fourth grade; Miss Marie Hargis of Rocky Mount, fourth grade; Miss Kathleen Carter of Leesville, Va., fifth grade; Miss Alexandra Link of Lincolnton, fifth grade; Miss Annie Wilson of Lenoir, sixth grade; Miss Anna L. Garrison of Weaverville, seventh grade; Miss Agnes Thompson of Charlotte, seventh grade; Miss Lelia V. Shore, Blackstone, Va., high school mathematics; Miss Sara Townsend of McDonald, French and English; and the following local teachers: Mrs. B.H. Dula, primary; Miss Alice Robbins, third grade; Mrs. W.J. Dula, sixth grade; Miss Irene Robbins, high school history; Miss Mary Coffey, high school Latin.
From the front page of the Lenoir News-Topic, Thursday, Sept. 14, 1922
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Wonder How Many?
The Patterson School at Legerwood in the “Happy Valley” is doing a fine work in educating poor boys who have no means and who work their way on the farm. Seventy-two are now enrolled on the school register. They are sadly in need of an organ for the new chapel, to aid in cultivating and leading inspiring singing. An organ can be purchased for $105. I wonder how many of the liberal-minded citizens of Lenoir, Caldwell county and elsewhere, who desire to aid in this good work, will chip in with me and get the organ for the school? Let’s do it within the next week. Contributions can be sent to the News-Topic office, or telephone me there. Let’s do it—now!
--James A. Robinson
From the front page of the Lenoir News-Topic, Thursday, Sept. 14, 1922
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Gamewell School to Open
School at Gamewell will open on Monday, Oct. 2, with Mr. Earl Roper of Morganton as principal and Miss Eugenia Clarke of Collettsville as assistant. Mr. Roper was in Lenoir Tuesday and said that he wanted every member of the committee and all the patrons as well as the children to come to the school house on opening day.
From the front page of the Lenoir News-Topic, Thursday, Sept. 14, 1922
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