Bedford High School - Peaks Yearbook (Bedford, VA)

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Table of Contents. Progress through Directing Students oc 18 Progress through Learning ............-. 30 Progress through Helping Others ........ 68 Progress through Developing Skills ....... 88 Progress through Working Together ..., 168 Progress through Joining Civie Efforts ... 126 This building + no longer standing, was ‘one of. the ‘oldest elementary schools in Bedford. Belmont Seminary, a Presbyterian girls’ school, was a POPE: runner of — High. This building, the present elementary school, was formerly BHS. : JSoday’s success . . . Lhe res:

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As we review the year 1964, we become aware of sev- eral footfalls in the march of progress. The most pre- dominant one is steady, neither long nor short, remind- ing us of the daily routine—the almost tedious detail of planning and the tremendous amount of study that has been the largest part of our school year. The keen obser- ver notices the hasty steps taken by those seeking to meet deadlines and finish projects. There are also heavy steps and light ones, for there have been moments of per- sonal disappointment—and elation. Those who have dared try to achieve have found that at some times, success is elusive, but it is seldom totally out of grasp. One feature shared by all our footsteps is that they go forward. Progress has been the one main trait of Bed- ford High throughout its history, and this has held true in the final year. In fact, although we feel regret at leav- ing the school which is a cherished part of our lives, we realize that it is the spirit of progress which has made the move necessary. We know that as long as there is a progressive attitude in Bedford County, BHS will not be forgotten, for the school lives in the spirit she has cul- tivated.

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V{ O ST OL?O C1 GYes £EL UC 7 . . ° Bedford High School and Bedford Elemen- 4 tary School, located on a hilltop, form an impressive view for travelers. The need for general education in Bedford became apparent to the citizens of the town, i and in 1872 Liberty Graded School was es- The snow on the lawn in front of BHS is a breathtaking tablished with Mr. James R. Guy as prin- cipal. The first building was located immedi- ately south of the railroad on Bridge Street. In 1875 a frame building was erected on a lot running from Longwood to Lee Street. With the addition of high school courses in 1901, BHS came into existence and the first class graduated in 1906. In 1913 the present Elementary School was built as BHS and in 1928 the present building was added. In 1917 Mr. J. L. Bor- den, who served as principal for 40 years came to the school. During and since the building of all the structures mentioned, BHS has gained a tra- dition of excellence and achievement under the leadership of her three principals, Mr. Guy, Mr. Borden, and Mr. Lee. The spirit of progress that has made an outstanding edu- cational plant of the school continues and sets the pace for the move ahead. Yes terday’ s planning