St. Augustine's School in Raleigh, June 21, 1923

St. Augustine’s School. . . A Normal School and Collegiate Institute, Raleigh, N.C.

St. Augustine’s Normal School and Collegiate Institute was founded to provide an opportunity for training worthy and capable young people of the Negro race who might thus become leaders in the advancement of their people. It is under strong Christian influence, and desires only students of good character and serious intentions.

Graduates from the Institution are scattered all over the State of North Carolina and throughout the United States. They are everywhere occupying positions of honor and responsibility in professional and vocational pursuits.

The annual enrollment is about 500 students. The School property covers 110 acres. There are 16 buildings, mostly of brick or stone. The property is valued at over a quarter of a million dollars.

The School enjoys the use of city water and has steam heat and electric lights. A trolley line passes within a five-minute walk from the grounds. There is a fine athletic field, and ample recreational facilities.

The School was incorporated in 1867, began its work in 1868, and is thus in the 56th year of its history. During this time it has had five principals: the Rev. J.B. Smith, D.D., 1867-72; the Rev. J.E.C. Smedes, 1872-84; the Rev. R.B. Sutton, D.D., 1884-91; the Rev. A.B. Hunter, D.D., 1891-1916; and the Rev. Edgar H. Good, M.A., 1916 to present.

Courses

Eight Grades

Eight grades, covering eight years are preparatory to work of the higher grades.

Academic

The Academic (High School) Course covers four years and prepares for College entrance.

This course is on the accredited list of the North Carolina State Board of Education.

Junior College

The Junior College Course of two years follows the Academic Course. It covers the first two years of a college course. The instruction and equipment in this course will be based on the requirements for Junior Colleges as outlined by the North Carolina State Board of Education.

To enter the course 15 high school units are required.

Several scholarships of from $50 to $100 will be awarded to the most capable graduates of the Junior College Department, to aid them in completing a course leading to a bachelor's degree at an approved college or university. These may be held two successive years if satisfactory work is done by those who hold them.

Teacher Training (Normal)

The Normal work will be based on requirements for Teachers’ Certificates in North Carolina.

Those desiring to qualify for an Elementary “B” Certificate can combine Normal work with Academic studies in the fourth year High School class.

Those desiring to qualify for an Elementary “A” Certificate can combine Normal work with the First Year Junior College.

Those desiring High School “C” Certificates can combine Normal work with the courses of the Second Year Junior College.

Pre-Medical

Special provision will be made for students who desire to enter medical or dental schools after two years of Junior College work.

--Rev. Edgar H. Goold, M.A., Principal, Raleigh, N.C. From page 7 of The Star of Zion, June 21, 1923. Was it Rev. Edgar Good or Goold? It was spelled both ways in the article.