The opening of the Fairview Street negro school Friday night, February 16, was the occasion of a program especially prepared for that purpose. A large number of school children who will occupy the new building, their parents, and some white people interested in the school were present at the opening. An interesting program of addresses by both negroes and white people and selections by the Robinson-Simmons quartet were presented.
The program was begun with a song service by the school students and a prayer led by Elder Brooks, the father-in-law of Ossie Davis, principal of the new schools. Rev. Z. Simmons, a negro clergyman, gave a brief history of High Point during the past 20 years, especially of the growth of the schools.
Mayor J.W. Hedrick thanked the negroes for their aid in making the school bonds last June a success. He also commended them for their appreciation of the new school and asked them to show their appreciation by caring for it.
Following an address by Dr. D.A. Stanton, in which he said he was proud of the new school, the audience was delighted with vocal selections by the Robinson-Simmons quartet.
Rev. Blair, pastor of the Zion church, then spoke on the growth of High Point and his impressions of the city.
Dr. C.S. Grayson, city councilman, followed this with a speech. C.F. Tomlinson and W.M. Marr, superintendent of city schools, were unable to be present at the meeting.
At the close of the program Principal O.E. Davis announced that the school would launch a library campaign and that $300 would be the goal.
From the front page of The Pointer, High Point, N.C., Feb. 28, 1923
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